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ths78 · 17 May 2010, 01:23 AM

I just bought my first Rolex...it is a certified, pre-owned 1970 2-tone datejust in 14K yellow and stainless. I think I got a good deal, as i paid $1700 cash to a good friend of mine.

Did I get a good deal? The watch is in excellent condition. What is it worth, and if I decide to pawn it or sell it private party, what could i expect to get for it?

There are no papers and no box, but the local AD certified it as 100% authentic.

I'm excited...what do you think?

thanks,
ths78

kyle L · 17 May 2010, 01:30 AM

I think that's a decent deal, usually the older Datejusts go around that price range. Pictures would be great!

greekbum · 17 May 2010, 01:42 AM

Every part on the watch plays a role in the price of that watch.The bracelet a big part.

slcbbrown · 17 May 2010, 03:03 AM

Good price on a great watch. The condition of the bracelet on this watch will make a significant difference in a resale. A watch this old could have a fair share of barcelet stretch, which won't make any difference in the wearing, but will affect resale. I hope you enjoy your watch-- it should out live all of us.

Speed · 17 May 2010, 03:06 AM

Let's hope you bought it because you really want it on your wrist!

That is a classic / iconic watch.

Let's see some pics!

zak98 · 17 May 2010, 06:54 AM

good price. but real value is in keeping and wearing!!

ths78 · 17 May 2010, 10:13 AM

thanks all, I will get pics of it on here soon.

what do y'all mean when you say bracelet stretch?

HL65 · 17 May 2010, 11:16 AM

Great price on it. Hope you enjoy it!!

JMIND · 17 May 2010, 12:38 PM

Congrats on your purchase. Hope you enjoy it!

Puffy · 20 May 2010, 04:52 AM

Post some pcitures..

Rolex Junky · 20 May 2010, 05:07 AM

Either your lucky; or you just bought yourself an expensive "Fugazzi". I would not buy a Rolex with no papers even if the Pope told me it was real.

Colnago · 20 May 2010, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by ths78

thanks all, I will get pics of it on here soon.

what do y'all mean when you say bracelet stretch?

If grit and grime build up between the individual parts of the bracelet this can can act as a cutting compound and cause excessive wear, this wear gives the appearance of stretch in the bracelet, this is not the case, it is purely wear......keeping it clean with plain old soap and water can stop this wear to a large extent.....

As has been said, congrats on an iconic watch......and....PLEASE POST SOME PICTURES.....we love pictures here

Lastly before I forget.....A BIG WARM WELCOME TO TRF.....the bestest place on the internet thingy....

Colnago · 20 May 2010, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Rolex Junky

Either your lucky; or you just bought yourself an expensive "Fugazzi". I would not buy a Rolex with no papers even if the Pope told me it was real.

Two of mine have no papers....it worries me not one iota.....

BASSETHOUNDS · 20 May 2010, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Rolex Junky

Either your lucky; or you just bought yourself an expensive "Fugazzi". I would not buy a Rolex with no papers even if the Pope told me it was real.

I wouldn't trust the pope on Rolex issues neither

If you know where the watch came from or you had it checked out at a good AD or RSC , papers don't really matter that much on that type of watch and age .

Kapture1 · 20 May 2010, 05:32 AM

Pictures

sam. · 20 May 2010, 05:34 AM

Great price,enjoy your classic watch!

Nicko · 20 May 2010, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by greekbum

Every part on the watch plays a role in the price of that watch.The bracelet a big part.

No kidding, mine plays almost a $1K part...

Rolex Junky · 20 May 2010, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Colnago

Two of mine have no papers....it worries me not one iota.....

If you sleep well at night...more power to you.

RolexPete32 · 20 May 2010, 07:06 AM

Pictures never hurt. It would be an interesting watch to see. 1700 sounds like a good price for it.

Colnago · 20 May 2010, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Rolex Junky

If you sleep well at night...more power to you.

Like a baby, both watches have been authenticated, papers matter more when it comes to selling, I never plan to sell......don't get me wrong I would prefer to have them but the watch is the thing you are really going to use.....and I do use all of mine.....after service you always have some documentary evidence anyway

George Ab · 20 May 2010, 05:32 PM

Welcome to TRF and congratulations on your purchase. If you love the watch that is what matters most.

17 May 2010, 01:23 AM	#1
ths78 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NC Posts: 4	I just bought my 1st...good deal? I just bought my first Rolex...it is a certified, pre-owned 1970 2-tone datejust in 14K yellow and stainless. I think I got a good deal, as i paid $1700 cash to a good friend of mine. Did I get a good deal? The watch is in excellent condition. What is it worth, and if I decide to pawn it or sell it private party, what could i expect to get for it? There are no papers and no box, but the local AD certified it as 100% authentic. I'm excited...what do you think? thanks, ths78

17 May 2010, 01:42 AM	#3
greekbum "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Nikos Location: Florida Watch: Rolex GMT 16750 Posts: 8,418	Every part on the watch plays a role in the price of that watch.The bracelet a big part. __________________ Follow Me On Instagram @nickgogas Original Owner ROLEX 16750 GMT Daily Wearer For Over 13,000 Days And Counting

17 May 2010, 06:54 AM	#6
zak98 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: TN Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,166	good price. but real value is in keeping and wearing!! __________________ Z- Submariner; P- Airking; R- DateJust; M- GMTII; C0 - Milgauss GV Breitling SuperOcean Heritage 46 Omega Speedmaster Racing Panerai PAM390

17 May 2010, 11:16 AM	#8
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	Great price on it. Hope you enjoy it!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

20 May 2010, 04:52 AM	#10
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	Post some pcitures.. __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

17 May 2010, 01:30 AM	#2
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	I think that's a decent deal, usually the older Datejusts go around that price range. Pictures would be great!

17 May 2010, 03:03 AM	#4
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,689	Good price on a great watch. The condition of the bracelet on this watch will make a significant difference in a resale. A watch this old could have a fair share of barcelet stretch, which won't make any difference in the wearing, but will affect resale. I hope you enjoy your watch-- it should out live all of us.

17 May 2010, 03:06 AM	#5
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Let's hope you bought it because you really want it on your wrist! That is a classic / iconic watch. Let's see some pics!

17 May 2010, 10:13 AM	#7
ths78 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NC Posts: 4	thanks all, I will get pics of it on here soon. what do y'all mean when you say bracelet stretch?

17 May 2010, 12:38 PM	#9
JMIND "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Jerry Location: New Mexico Watch: 16610 M Series Posts: 1,084	Congrats on your purchase. Hope you enjoy it!

20 May 2010, 05:07 AM	#11
Rolex Junky Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Lorenzo Location: Netherlands Watch: 116710LN & 116201 Posts: 849	Either your lucky; or you just bought yourself an expensive "Fugazzi". I would not buy a Rolex with no papers even if the Pope told me it was real.

20 May 2010, 05:32 AM	#15
Kapture1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Matt Location: Flint, MI Watch: Ω 3570.50.00 Posts: 2,058	Pictures __________________ Miss you JJ Wash out this tired notion that the best is yet to come

20 May 2010, 05:34 AM	#16
sam. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: sam Location: s.wales GB Watch: Oyster Royal 6246 Posts: 429	Great price,enjoy your classic watch!

20 May 2010, 07:06 AM	#19
RolexPete32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Peter Location: Canada Watch: You know... Rolex Posts: 1,520	Pictures never hurt. It would be an interesting watch to see. 1700 sounds like a good price for it.

20 May 2010, 05:32 PM	#21
George Ab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: George Location: Seattle Watch: One of Them Posts: 6,924	Welcome to TRF and congratulations on your purchase. If you love the watch that is what matters most. __________________

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