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Volare · 9 March 2010, 04:04 AM

Hi,I have the chance to buy this rare watch which I do not know too much about but really like it a lot.
There are no box or papers and the back is slightly damaged where someone has tried to open it without the correct tool.

Roughly what is it worth?

Thanks for any advice.

Ed Rooney · 9 March 2010, 04:12 AM

I don't think Rolex made a model called a pro hunter 66.

karmatp · 9 March 2010, 04:28 AM

It is not a official Rolex model, it is just Rolex that has had PVD coating applied. It is not a rare Rolex, in fact, Rolex wont even service the watch if needed, it's basically a frankenwatch.

moviefreak · 9 March 2010, 04:28 AM

Isn't pro hunter a series of custom modified watches.. I believe Bill Clinton has one..
Yup not rare just more expensive due to the PVD applied...

Tools · 9 March 2010, 04:32 AM

"Pro Hunter" is a watch customizer and not affiliated with Rolex in any way.

There is no way to know the value without actually researching their custom selection on the used market (not the overinflated 'auction' prices).. Rolex, or a Rolex contracted watchmaker will not work on these watches so ensure that you take it to somebody trustworthy who can evaluate the movement...

Personally, I wouldn't pay anything extra for the PVD coating, even though they cost at least twice the MSRP from Pro Hunter.

Prince Tudor · 9 March 2010, 04:39 AM

It's just what they call a Rolex with PVD coating. It's a company I believe.
Rolex will not touch these, so it may be difficult to authenticate the watch.
Most hunter models are SD's or Sub from what i've seen.
Could very easily be a fake that has been coated in PVD.

Volare · 9 March 2010, 04:42 AM

Is it worth buying though?

It is a Military version built in 1966 with a plastic face and just a normal MOD strap.

Prince Tudor · 9 March 2010, 04:52 AM

I could be wrong but for some reason I can't see anyone PVD coating a vintage like that. Is it a SUB?

RLXSTR · 9 March 2010, 04:55 AM

Possible photos?

Tools · 9 March 2010, 04:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Volare

Is it worth buying though?

It is a Military version built in 1966 with a plastic face and just a normal MOD strap.

If it is a Pro Hunter, it was not made in '66. It is a modern watch that has been modified by the company for the "look". It is not an authentic military watch.

Pro Hunter is a UK based company that specializes in modifying new watches...

RJC · 9 March 2010, 04:58 AM

The Pro Hunter is an after-market, modified series by BJS online.

http://bjsonline.com/watches/news/index.shtml

http://www.discoverprohunter.com/collection/

Not everyones cup of tea, and also suspected of manipulating the re sale values by buying back their own stock at massively inflated prices.

robsteve · 9 March 2010, 04:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Volare

Is it worth buying though?

It is a Military version built in 1966 with a plastic face and just a normal MOD strap.

I think we may have seen a question about this posted here before. Is this an Ebay auction by any chance?

Robert

Volare · 9 March 2010, 05:31 AM

Just done some research;it is a 5513 basically painted black it seems.

xxthe_remedyxx · 9 March 2010, 06:38 AM

Not for nothing, but the Milgauss looks SICK!

beerformeplz · 9 March 2010, 08:27 AM

The Pro-Hunter Milgauss looks awsome.

jets · 9 March 2010, 09:22 AM

I can think of better ways to throw away good money. IMO stick with OEM!

JEC · 9 March 2010, 11:14 AM

You know you can get any watch DLC coated (far nicer than PVD and more durable) for about 300-400$.

In other words, a nifty black coating does not equal a price premium. If you like the look, send your watch to a specialist and have it done yourself.

9 March 2010, 04:04 AM	#1
Volare "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: London Posts: 3	Submariner Pro Hunter '66' Hi,I have the chance to buy this rare watch which I do not know too much about but really like it a lot. There are no box or papers and the back is slightly damaged where someone has tried to open it without the correct tool. Roughly what is it worth? Thanks for any advice.

9 March 2010, 04:28 AM	#3
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	It is not a official Rolex model, it is just Rolex that has had PVD coating applied. It is not a rare Rolex, in fact, Rolex wont even service the watch if needed, it's basically a frankenwatch. __________________ My grails:

9 March 2010, 04:28 AM	#4
moviefreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: in my house... Posts: 5,524	Isn't pro hunter a series of custom modified watches.. I believe Bill Clinton has one.. Yup not rare just more expensive due to the PVD applied... __________________ Cheers, Eduardo Be a WIS not a WUSS... and remove all the stickers..

9 March 2010, 04:32 AM	#5
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	"Pro Hunter" is a watch customizer and not affiliated with Rolex in any way. There is no way to know the value without actually researching their custom selection on the used market (not the overinflated 'auction' prices).. Rolex, or a Rolex contracted watchmaker will not work on these watches so ensure that you take it to somebody trustworthy who can evaluate the movement... Personally, I wouldn't pay anything extra for the PVD coating, even though they cost at least twice the MSRP from Pro Hunter. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

9 March 2010, 04:39 AM	#6
Prince Tudor "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Lucas Location: Canada Watch: Rolex and Tudor Posts: 726	It's just what they call a Rolex with PVD coating. It's a company I believe. Rolex will not touch these, so it may be difficult to authenticate the watch. Most hunter models are SD's or Sub from what i've seen. Could very easily be a fake that has been coated in PVD. __________________

9 March 2010, 04:12 AM	#2
Ed Rooney "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 5,081	I don't think Rolex made a model called a pro hunter 66.

9 March 2010, 04:42 AM	#7
Volare "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: London Posts: 3	Is it worth buying though? It is a Military version built in 1966 with a plastic face and just a normal MOD strap.

9 March 2010, 04:52 AM	#8
Prince Tudor "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Lucas Location: Canada Watch: Rolex and Tudor Posts: 726	I could be wrong but for some reason I can't see anyone PVD coating a vintage like that. Is it a SUB? __________________

9 March 2010, 04:55 AM	#9
RLXSTR "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Donald Location: Texas Watch: Sub5513 / Choc1675 Posts: 826	Possible photos?

9 March 2010, 04:58 AM	#11
RJC "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cheshire, UK Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 1,125	The Pro Hunter is an after-market, modified series by BJS online. http://bjsonline.com/watches/news/index.shtml http://www.discoverprohunter.com/collection/ Not everyones cup of tea, and also suspected of manipulating the re sale values by buying back their own stock at massively inflated prices. __________________ Current - DSJC 136660 - Sea-Dweller 126600

9 March 2010, 05:31 AM	#13
Volare "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: London Posts: 3	Just done some research;it is a 5513 basically painted black it seems.

9 March 2010, 06:38 AM	#14
xxthe_remedyxx "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: George Location: NYC Watch: 114060 Posts: 1,105	Not for nothing, but the Milgauss looks SICK!

9 March 2010, 08:27 AM	#15
beerformeplz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Pat Location: chesapeake Watch: seadweller Posts: 764	The Pro-Hunter Milgauss looks awsome.

9 March 2010, 09:22 AM	#16
jets "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mario Location: CANADA Posts: 2,483	I can think of better ways to throw away good money. IMO stick with OEM! __________________ ♛ DJII 116234 · Submariner 126610LV · Yacht Master 42 226659 ✿ Pelagos 25600TN Ω X-33 Speedmaster Skywalker · 1861 Speedmaster Modsukoshi · SMP 2254.50 · SMP 2230.50 NAC · Seamaster 300 166.0324 · Genève 162.037 Seiko SLA033 Willard · SKX007

9 March 2010, 11:14 AM	#17
JEC Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: J. Location: Montreal Watch: Speedmaster Pro Posts: 232	You know you can get any watch DLC coated (far nicer than PVD and more durable) for about 300-400$. In other words, a nifty black coating does not equal a price premium. If you like the look, send your watch to a specialist and have it done yourself.

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