How much does a non-clear serial number affect value on 6605?

[The moose]

Been looking at an 6605 recently and have now received photos from the seller. It seems like the serial number is nearly impossible to see under normal light. The seller said that some numbers are clearer then others and some numbers are more or less invisible. He tried to take pics of it but it’s hard to catch with a camera.
My question to you guys is how much you would say that it’s affecting the value on a YG 6605?

[The moose]

No one?

[00Seven]

Not much. It’s common on vintage Rolex for the serial to rub off from the bracelet end links.

[springer]

Depends on the model. Definitely affects it more than "not much" in my opinion.

Personally, unless you are buying one as a beater, or, the price is less than the value of it's parts, I'd find a better example.

[The moose]

Okay..quite different opinions then...

[Vlad]

Yes, the price should be lower. 6605 is a relatively common model, so the price will not be hugely lower. If you search you can probably pick up a nice solid gold example for between 4 and 5K. With worn out number, I would guess 20% less.

... BUT you will have amazingly hard time selling the watch later on. To me 20% savings does not justify the difficulty of any future sale.

[roh123]

Originally Posted by Vlad

... BUT you will have amazingly hard time selling the watch later on. To me 20% savings does not justify the difficulty of any future sale.

Agree to this.

[The moose]

Originally Posted by Vlad

Yes, the price should be lower. 6605 is a relatively common model, so the price will not be hugely lower. If you search you can probably pick up a nice solid gold example for between 4 and 5K. With worn out number, I would guess 20% less.

... BUT you will have amazingly hard time selling the watch later on. To me 20% savings does not justify the difficulty of any future sale.

Thanks! When you say 4-5k, is that with or without gold jubilee bracelet? (The one I am looking at has a MY renovated 18k jubilee...)

[The moose]

Some pics:








Any feedback?

[Vlad]

I was thinking of head only. Band is extra

[The moose]

Originally Posted by Vlad

I was thinking of head only. Band is extra

How much is reasonable with band? Do you think the dial is a later model? The watch is from 1956...

[roh123]

Originally Posted by The moose

Do you think the dial is a later model? The watch is from 1956...

-T SWISS T- dial is later. Can you tell what the serial range is? Or is the year stamped in the caseback?

[The moose]

It doesn’t seem like it’s stamped and the serial between the lugs is non visible or close to non-visible...

[roh123]

Originally Posted by The moose

It doesn’t seem like it’s stamped and the serial between the lugs is non visible or close to non-visible...

So how do you know it is from 1956? :)

Dial is from the 60’s.

[The moose]

The stamp on the bracelet clasp says 56. According to seller is the bracelet original to the watch...

[The moose]

A pic of the mvmt:

[roh123]

Originally Posted by The moose

The stamp on the bracelet clasp says 56. According to seller is the bracelet original to the watch...

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Dial is as said later.

[The moose]

Originally Posted by roh123

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Dial is as said later.

Thanks! What would you say approximate value is with the serial number issue?

[roh123]

Originally Posted by The moose

Thanks! What would you say approximate value is with the serial number issue?

I'm always low on cases like this. I would value it as parts where the case is worth the gold value. The most important thing to note is what Vlad said. Non-readable serial will make it very difficult to resell if you ever decide to go that path.

[The moose]

Originally Posted by roh123

I'm always low on cases like this. I would value it as parts where the case is worth the gold value. The most important thing to note is what Vlad said. Non-readable serial will make it very difficult to resell if you ever decide to go that path.

I see...thanks for your input!!