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Thurnau · 24 February 2008, 02:34 PM

My sis's best friend inherited a watch 10 years ago from an old boyfriend that she is no longer involved with. She has an older model explorer that she wanted to sell. I asked that she stay away from a pawn shop, and that I do not want her to get taken advantage of. I told her to look at ebay for a similar watch to determine an approximate value. The only problem is that the ones on ebay are not as old. Is there anyway to determine the approximate value of an older watch? Unfortunately my sis lives in New York, and I do not have the watch to find the model number.

Thurnau · 24 February 2008, 02:35 PM

I am also much better at snapping photos than her. If needed I can give her some advice and repost some better images. Thank you for looking.

Tools · 24 February 2008, 02:41 PM

hard to really say without those numbers and some better pics..

probably 600 to 1200 bucks

sparky · 24 February 2008, 03:44 PM

Looks like a 1016 (1975-1989)- worth good money find the model #. An explorer would have to be in in rotten shape to be worth less than $2k, but a 1016? Google it! $5k+

dienstuhr · 24 February 2008, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Tools

hard to really say without those numbers and some better pics..

probably 600 to 1200 bucks

heh... maybe to a pawnbroker!

d.

Terry Newton · 24 February 2008, 04:05 PM

The band looks to be in serious shape. The crystal looks like it's pretty scratched also. Looks like it could stand a trip to RSC before it's sold. Then you could command a better price.

Terry Newton

BiG JeEzY · 24 February 2008, 05:37 PM

Yea, I agree have the watch serviced first if you plan on selling that. Tell them to keep the dial and hands original. Then when you sell it, you can really fetch a nice premium from it. You can also get an appraisal done on the watch.

CPCC · 24 February 2008, 05:42 PM

Agree, a good make over is in order.

Alex Stylianou · 24 February 2008, 06:15 PM

Have it serviced , make sure the dial and hands are original , and if you are looking for the most money you can get , dont restore the dial .

Orchi · 24 February 2008, 06:36 PM

Err buddy Thurnau...as per your wrist shots...it would appear that watch is functional...

Please ask your sis's best friend...whether the Explorer that she has...is still keeping reasonably accurate time? Please advise.

PLEASE DO NOT SEND IT FOR SERVICE 1st...most RSC would not want to accept older models for service repair...

Err buddy Sparky...a Ref 1016 Explorer - would have to be in tip top shape + papers...in order to fetch those good $ nos. which you mentioned.

jac67 · 24 February 2008, 09:07 PM

If it's a 1016, all original, you will want minimum US$5k.

John.

gmt 16750 · 24 February 2008, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by jac67

If it's a 1016, all original, you will want minimum US$5k.

John.

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mike · 24 February 2008, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jac67

If it's a 1016, all original, you will want minimum US$5k.

John.

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SPACE-DWELLER · 24 February 2008, 10:46 PM

Lovely Explorer!

You could try out independant RSC's like RSC San Francisco. They'd probably love to service it.

As stated, just make sure that the dial and hands are kept as they are now.

Thurnau · 25 February 2008, 12:19 AM

It was serviced about 5 years ago. I am waiting for more details. She said she knows that the crystal was replaced once (despite its bad condition). I do not know if the flash highlighted small scratches to make them appear deep. Whether they are deep or many hairline buffable scratches I will get some better pics. Other than that I will share some info as it comes in.

I personally would consider giving the watch back if it was mine, if it was passed down to a son with some history. I do not know why the ex-boyfriend gave it to her.

Thanks for your help guys.

mike · 25 February 2008, 01:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thurnau

It was serviced about 5 years ago. I am waiting for more details. She said she knows that the crystal was replaced once (despite its bad condition). I do not know if the flash highlighted small scratches to make them appear deep. Whether they are deep or many hairline buffable scratches I will get some better pics. Other than that I will share some info as it comes in.

I personally would consider giving the watch back if it was mine, if it was passed down to a son with some history. I do not know why the ex-boyfriend gave it to her.

Thanks for your help guys.

Replacing the crystal is normal at service.

24 February 2008, 02:34 PM	#1
Thurnau "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Metairie, LA Watch: DateJust Posts: 738	The value of an older watch My sis's best friend inherited a watch 10 years ago from an old boyfriend that she is no longer involved with. She has an older model explorer that she wanted to sell. I asked that she stay away from a pawn shop, and that I do not want her to get taken advantage of. I told her to look at ebay for a similar watch to determine an approximate value. The only problem is that the ones on ebay are not as old. Is there anyway to determine the approximate value of an older watch? Unfortunately my sis lives in New York, and I do not have the watch to find the model number.

24 February 2008, 02:41 PM	#3
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,515	hard to really say without those numbers and some better pics.. probably 600 to 1200 bucks __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

24 February 2008, 05:37 PM	#7
BiG JeEzY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jerome Location: N. California Watch: GMT I/EXP II/DJ Posts: 3,351	Yea, I agree have the watch serviced first if you plan on selling that. Tell them to keep the dial and hands original. Then when you sell it, you can really fetch a nice premium from it. You can also get an appraisal done on the watch. __________________ -Rolex Explorer II Black dial 16570 (circa 2001) -Rolex GMT Master I Pepsi 1675 (circa 1978) -Rolex Datejust TT Champagne 16233 (circa 1991) -Vintage Longines Automatic La Grande Classique -Vintage Seiko 6138 Automatic Chronograph with "Kakume" Dial

24 February 2008, 05:42 PM	#8
CPCC "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: USA Posts: 1,857	Agree, a good make over is in order. __________________

24 February 2008, 10:46 PM	#14
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Lovely Explorer! You could try out independant RSC's like RSC San Francisco. They'd probably love to service it. As stated, just make sure that the dial and hands are kept as they are now. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

24 February 2008, 02:35 PM	#2
Thurnau "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Metairie, LA Watch: DateJust Posts: 738	I am also much better at snapping photos than her. If needed I can give her some advice and repost some better images. Thank you for looking.

24 February 2008, 03:44 PM	#4
sparky "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Real Name: Cal Location: Seattle, WA. Watch: explorer Posts: 658	Looks like a 1016 (1975-1989)- worth good money find the model #. An explorer would have to be in in rotten shape to be worth less than $2k, but a 1016? Google it! $5k+

24 February 2008, 04:05 PM	#6
Terry Newton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Terry Newton Location: Michigan Watch: Rolex TT GMT II c Posts: 6,644	The band looks to be in serious shape. The crystal looks like it's pretty scratched also. Looks like it could stand a trip to RSC before it's sold. Then you could command a better price. Terry Newton

24 February 2008, 06:15 PM	#9
Alex Stylianou "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,785	Have it serviced , make sure the dial and hands are original , and if you are looking for the most money you can get , dont restore the dial .

24 February 2008, 06:36 PM	#10
Orchi Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Malaysia Posts: 2,934	Err buddy Thurnau...as per your wrist shots...it would appear that watch is functional... Please ask your sis's best friend...whether the Explorer that she has...is still keeping reasonably accurate time? Please advise. PLEASE DO NOT SEND IT FOR SERVICE 1st...most RSC would not want to accept older models for service repair... Err buddy Sparky...a Ref 1016 Explorer - would have to be in tip top shape + papers...in order to fetch those good $ nos. which you mentioned.

24 February 2008, 09:07 PM	#11
jac67 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Me Posts: 1,950	If it's a 1016, all original, you will want minimum US$5k. John.

25 February 2008, 12:19 AM	#15
Thurnau "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Metairie, LA Watch: DateJust Posts: 738	It was serviced about 5 years ago. I am waiting for more details. She said she knows that the crystal was replaced once (despite its bad condition). I do not know if the flash highlighted small scratches to make them appear deep. Whether they are deep or many hairline buffable scratches I will get some better pics. Other than that I will share some info as it comes in. I personally would consider giving the watch back if it was mine, if it was passed down to a son with some history. I do not know why the ex-boyfriend gave it to her. Thanks for your help guys.

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