Is this day date authentic? $100000 asking

[IAN1]

Fugly

[mjclark32]

Originally Posted by crowncollection

Seriously many are to quick to judge these were made for a middle eastern market by Rolex in the 70's. I am on a phone so cannot say for sure this watch is all authentic but I would say it is the band diamond setting is correct the dial is myriad diamond and if the watch is platinum and if that bezel has 46 diamonds it probably is. I am getting on a plane so I do not have time to count and too small on a phone the watch is one of those ordered by a middle eastern rich customers usually sultans in the 70's.

Interesting

[andrewd]

money can't buy taste!

[rmfnla]

Funny; my first thought was the Mid-East.

Heaven, indeed...

[Kadhytia]

on this one of a kind piece will RSC accept it or refused it as being modified?

[exkc135driver]

Once again I am reminded that money and good taste have absolutely nothing to do with each other.

[crowncollection]

Well it's modified by Rolex and is original, in these times if you wanted it rilex would do it. the dial original also for all those doubters I accessed my skydrive of rare dials as I am in holiday this is a known dial. Beautiful to some, it's not all about sports models. It's worth well over 100k one without the diamond band sold for 80k model 1804 platinum to be precise. That band has lots of carats of very high quality diamonds.

[datejusting]

How do you spell abomination?

[Andad]

How do you spell authentic?

[crowncollection]

Originally Posted by Kadhytia

on this one of a kind piece will RSC accept it or refused it as being modified?

Rolex will service they did the mods, it's original. Less than 20 of these made a good investment, a very rare watch, that will increase in value. The design was brought back in the 90's on the 18200 series as a limited edition.


And an even rarer one here also original in ruby.

[Chaching]

wow is that ugly!

[Onikage]

This one sold for £55'000 about $91'000. http://www.blowers-jewellers.co.uk/R...8296_A1088.htm
Not to my taste but I wouldn't trash it like some of you chaps.

[Onikage]

This one sold for £55'000 about $91'000. http://www.blowers-jewellers.co.uk/R...8296_A1088.htm
Not to my taste but I wouldn't trash it like some of you chaps.

[adamlea]

Yikes. x10.

[Old Expat Beast]

Sorry, but these watches are just expressions of wealth, and as such I find them rather vulgar.

[lukestafford77]

This thread has made for some informative reading.

Thank you for the info Crown.

[dysondiver]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Has it got a Sea King engraved on the back?

now i need tissue quick ,,, latte on keyboard syndrome ,,

[dysondiver]

Originally Posted by Onikage

This one sold for £55'000 about $91'000. http://www.blowers-jewellers.co.uk/R...8296_A1088.htm
Not to my taste but I wouldn't trash it like some of you chaps.

duck ,,,, but i actually like the dial and lug combo on that , ill bet it looks great on a sunny day sitting beside the marina ,,
but i dont like the bracelet at all , just because you can stick big diamonds on it doesn't mean you should.

[Britexpat76]

When all you have to make you an individual (And show your wealth) whilst wearing your Dishdasha, is a pen in your top pocket or the watch on your wrist you get some awful garish monstrosities. Surprised to see YG though as its haram for a muslim man to wear, I see far more platinum creations.

These days its more about size than jewels and most prefer Corum/HUblot or a grandfather clock on their wrist.

[robertneville]

Crown is the MAN! I knew that he would know.

[crowncollection]

Thanks guys who trust in my knowledge of day dates. it is no doubt authentic for those who want to know more it looks like it has a nickname octopussy.

http://rolexpassionreport.com/4005/m...christies-and-
sothebys/

Look at this string dial same setting of the diamonds as this myriad just a different design from the same period.

[RNS510]

I dunno... maybe a few more diamonds would make it attractive.

The band looks... well... "reptilian".

[threemonkeys]

I like diamonds but I feel this is on the tacky side. I do understand, though, that I'm judging this with my learned sensibilities regarding beauty. Your culture may vary...

[jolimont]

david is the man

[saaduk]

Originally Posted by crowncollection

Thanks guys who trust in my knowledge of day dates. it is no doubt authentic for those who want to know more it looks like it has a nickname octopussy.

http://rolexpassionreport.com/4005/m...christies-and-
sothebys/

Look at this string dial same setting of the diamonds as this myriad just a different design from the same period.

Dear Crowncollection,


Thank you very much for the info. Your level of knowledge in this regard is very impressive.

I wanted to ask, how can I verify this watch to be totally rolex factory. Should I rake close up photos? And of the serial as well.


Is it good for investment?

Also what should be the price of this piece. It does not have any papers or box.

Thanks again

[dysondiver]

love the red dials diamonds , ill bet if the dial was gold or better still champagne , it would be a stunner ,,, not an every day wear ,,, but ,, actually , to be honnest , if it was champagne , id wear it every day ,

[Andad]

Well we don't all drive the same car do we??

[HogwldFLTR]

Now you tell me; I hope paypal will help me get my money back on it.

[crowncollection]

Originally Posted by saaduk

Dear Crowncollection,


Thank you very much for the info. Your level of knowledge in this regard is very impressive.

I wanted to ask, how can I verify this watch to be totally rolex factory. Should I rake close up photos? And of the serial as well.


Is it good for investment?

Also what should be the price of this piece. It does not have any papers or box.

Thanks again

It's authentic in my opinion, close up photos of the diamond settings of the dial, bezel and band would help as I can tell by the setting. If you are serious about spending 100k I would take the watch to Rolex personally. I would get some papers as it will sell easier and what's another grand tops for a service. Rolex could tell by the serial how the watch left the factory. It is worth 100k approx maybe a touch more as the dial is set with more diamonds than other examples. It's so rare, it will of course increase in value. However you must sell in a important watch auction, eg Hong Kong, London, Geneve. Etc.

[RNS510]

Originally Posted by saaduk

Attachment 471731

Real or not, it sort of looks like something Liberace might wear to a biker bar.