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fred-au · 2 November 2010, 02:13 PM

Hi everyone, I brought a vintage Day Date about 5 years ago and I have sent it away recently to be valued for insurance. I was wondering how rare this watch is to find now days, I thought it was a good find when I saw it for sale so I bought it as my first Rolex. I love the watch, it still looks like new after over 50 years and I also like the idea that it is an investment that will hold its value well.
The watch is a YG Day Date from 1958, it has a president braclet, black face and a smooth bezel. It has its original box, instructions and hanky and it was last serviced in 2003 by Rolex.
I will post some pictures when I get it back in a couple of days.
Thanks,
Fred.

fred-au · 15 November 2010, 07:48 PM

Here are some photos of the watch

dsio · 15 November 2010, 09:22 PM

I've got one of those buckle top president boxes laying around but its from 1984, could be wrong but I'm pretty sure they weren't from the 50s.

pz93c · 16 November 2010, 04:29 AM

I don't know, but that's a good looking DD, Fred.

fred-au · 16 November 2010, 12:21 PM

Thanks for the feedback, is the box realy not the same age as the watch? I just had a valuation for insurance and it didnt mention it. The valuation has given me some peace of mind though, at least I know the watch is genuine.

dsio · 16 November 2010, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by fred-au

Thanks for the feedback, is the box realy not the same age as the watch? I just had a valuation for insurance and it didnt mention it. The valuation has given me some peace of mind though, at least I know the watch is genuine.

I honestly don't know, I do know that the box was made in 1984 because the box I have still has the original receipt from 1984 in it, but I don't at all know if they were made that far back.

2 November 2010, 02:13 PM	#1
fred-au "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Australia, SA Posts: 3	A Question about an old President Hi everyone, I brought a vintage Day Date about 5 years ago and I have sent it away recently to be valued for insurance. I was wondering how rare this watch is to find now days, I thought it was a good find when I saw it for sale so I bought it as my first Rolex. I love the watch, it still looks like new after over 50 years and I also like the idea that it is an investment that will hold its value well. The watch is a YG Day Date from 1958, it has a president braclet, black face and a smooth bezel. It has its original box, instructions and hanky and it was last serviced in 2003 by Rolex. I will post some pictures when I get it back in a couple of days. Thanks, Fred.

15 November 2010, 07:48 PM	#2
fred-au "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Australia, SA Posts: 3	heres the photos Here are some photos of the watch Attached Images

15 November 2010, 09:22 PM	#3
dsio "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Ashley Location: Brisbane Watch: Rolex Sub 1680 '79 Posts: 2,301	I've got one of those buckle top president boxes laying around but its from 1984, could be wrong but I'm pretty sure they weren't from the 50s. __________________ -- Omega Seamaster Grand-Lux Stepped Pie-Pan 14K Gold OJ2627 '53 -- -- Omega Cal 320 Chronograph 18K Gold OT2872 '58 -- -- Omega Cal 321 Speedmaster Pro 145.012 '67 -- -- Rolex Submariner 1680 "Ghost" '79 -- -- Rolex SS Daytona 116520 '04 --

16 November 2010, 04:29 AM	#4
pz93c "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 2,776	I don't know, but that's a good looking DD, Fred.

16 November 2010, 12:21 PM	#5
fred-au "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Australia, SA Posts: 3	Thanks for the feedback, is the box realy not the same age as the watch? I just had a valuation for insurance and it didnt mention it. The valuation has given me some peace of mind though, at least I know the watch is genuine.

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