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Michael M. · 3 February 2012, 12:35 PM

Wow!! Looks like someone is going to be surprised

An above average 6538 4-Liner, just a few hours ago it was at $15k...now $25k!!! Also, looks to have a nice case and to be pretty original

Anyone have any guesses for what this will go for??

Mine is $40,000 ish

If not, more

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rolex-Submar...e#ht_500wt_922

matt4hand · 3 February 2012, 12:42 PM

It is 10 mins from my house. I made an offer on it yesterday and the seller has no idea what it was. I was the first bidder at $1.00 when he listed it. I offered $5,000 k cash yesterday.

It will sell in the $40,000 range.

Frogman4me · 3 February 2012, 01:00 PM

Wow! My favorite watch ever! I love the $29.99 starting price and the $5.50 for shipping LOL

My guess is over 70k

drockadam · 3 February 2012, 01:48 PM

WOW! That thing is going to sell for a lot! What a great looking 6538! Whomever buys it, should get in contact with Matt and they can meet up with Bond Nato's on. That'd be a really cool picture! A 5508 and 6538 together!

shairan · 3 February 2012, 08:53 PM

Let's see who guess closest. I go for $38k. This is less scary than putting in an actual bid on the bay :)

Jede89 · 3 February 2012, 09:08 PM

Wow people would pay $40k for a watch that isn't working? Wouldn't any repair work done on it (new parts ect) take away from the original value? Crazy..

RAZZELL · 4 February 2012, 01:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matt4hand

It is 10 mins from my house. I made an offer on it yesterday and the seller has no idea what it was. I was the first bidder at $1.00 when he listed it. I offered $5,000 k cash yesterday.

It will sell in the $40,000 range.

Nice..offering $5000 on a $40k watch

But I suppose business is business

RAZZ

matt4hand · 4 February 2012, 04:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RAZZELL

Nice..offering $5000 on a $40k watch

But I suppose business is business

RAZZ

Buy low and sell high! What's wrong with that? It happens all the time in the real world...

s4dan · 4 February 2012, 04:40 AM

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Originally Posted by matt4hand

Buy low and sell high!

Ohh! it's that way round...No wonder I'm always broke

Paul · 4 February 2012, 04:43 AM

I watched this 6538 2-liner a couple of weeks ago .... was feeling lucky when bidding stalled at $12k.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ULTRA-RARE-R...item1e6a544750

The market decided it was worth $63k ......

belk7 · 4 February 2012, 04:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matt4hand

Buy low and sell high! What's wrong with that? It happens all the time in the real world...

Damn, I've gotten that backwards all these years

ecsub44 · 4 February 2012, 04:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matt4hand

Buy low and sell high! What's wrong with that? It happens all the time in the real world...

There's a fine line between getting a good deal and taking advantage of someone. Maybe an offer of $25,000 would have been a "great deal" and a "fair offer".

I couldn't sleep at night knowing that I got that watch at $5,000 from an unknowing seller.

RC2 · 4 February 2012, 05:27 AM

Well before u sell something do your homework

Michael M. · 4 February 2012, 05:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul

I watched this 6538 2-liner a couple of weeks ago .... was feeling lucky when bidding stalled at $12k.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ULTRA-RARE-R...item1e6a544750

The market decided it was worth $63k ......

Not sure if it was worth 63k....dial is pretty messed up....I call this bidding fever

azguy · 4 February 2012, 05:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RC2

Well before u sell something do your homework

I agree

A buyer is under no obligation to say "wow, that watch should be priced $10,000 higher"

Michael M. · 4 February 2012, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by azguy

I agree

A buyer is under no obligation to say "wow, that watch should be priced $10,000 higher"

Wow, you're asking $20k?!?!? It's worth $100k

ecsub44 · 4 February 2012, 05:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azguy

I agree

A buyer is under no obligation to say "wow, that watch should be priced $10,000 higher"

I do a lot of buying of antiques (artwork, pottery, furniture, etc.). I've been at flea markets where someone has a painting for sale for $3. It's worth several hundreds of dollars. On more than on occasion I've informed the seller that they have something quite valuable and should do a little homework...or I tell them what I think it's worth and make them a "fair" offer.

I guess I care more about how I interact/treat with others than I do about screwing them over and taking something from them when they don't know any better. Call me old fashioned, I guess.

matt4hand · 4 February 2012, 05:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael M.

Wow, you're asking $20k?!?!? It's worth $100k

Michael,

You got some crazy deal on a 3-6-9 sub (I think) at a yard sale or something like that, am I correct?

s4dan · 4 February 2012, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by ecsub44

Call me old fashioned, I guess.

OK! You asked for it - Your old fashioned...but a decent member of the human race with respectable qualities. Nothing wrong with that

Paul · 4 February 2012, 06:34 AM

Matt's offer was light of course but hey - we all like a bargain.

For many folk (including me), $5k is a tidy sum of money and a local sale may have appealed to the seller.
Matt's offer was also high enough to suggest to the seller that the item had some real value.

An old fella called Bobbles posted his 5510 on eBay last year. I recall an early offer of $ ... 500 for a quick sale ...".
I call that screwing them over.

It was worth a try Matt - good on ya I say.

Michael M. · 4 February 2012, 06:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matt4hand

Michael,

You got some crazy deal on a 3-6-9 sub (I think) at a yard sale or something like that, am I correct?

Yep, mint unpolished $20 bucks, sold it for $95k to a collector.....

Nope, just kidding, never even seen a 3-6-9 sub.....except a 6538A

pdoukas · 4 February 2012, 07:04 AM

I'm going to play devil's advocate. The seller has only been selling for about a year. The most expensive item he has sold in the past 6 months was for $400 and change. I truly believe this auction will be canceled and the guy is going to do little homework. The pressure has to be too much for him. Or, someone is going to offer him something realistic for the watch and he'll end it.

Otherwise, I say $48K...........lol

Rolexis · 4 February 2012, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pdoukas

I'm going to play devil's advocate. The seller has only been selling for about a year. The most expensive item he has sold in the past 6 months was for $400 and change. I truly believe this auction will be canceled and the guy is going to do little homework. The pressure has to be too much for him. Or, someone is going to offer him something realistic for the watch and he'll end it.

Otherwise, I say $48K...........lol

I will find a guy with one in Florida some day and I will trade him for a Presidential. Buy low Sell HIGH

RAZZELL · 4 February 2012, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ecsub44

There's a fine line between getting a good deal and taking advantage of someone. Maybe an offer of $25,000 would have been a "great deal" and a "fair offer".

I couldn't sleep at night knowing that I got that watch at $5,000 from an unknowing seller.

Exactly how I feel

RAZZ

Some Pair · 5 February 2012, 05:36 AM

Even tho the bracelet is missing, and it originally had the rivet type, It should bring $30k+ USD.

Believe it or not.

Sure wish the seller posted some model and serial sequence, but according to the 1/58 date shown on the back cover, it could be a 3xx,xxx series.
Based on the bidding, somebody knows what it is, or probably has a line on the parts needed to finish it off.

Here a pic of my 3/58 model 6538 (with a repro Dial only, tho it originally was a four liner),
and was sold overseas thru our resident Vintage Rollie expert, Steve Mullholland.

3 February 2012, 12:35 PM	#1
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	6538 4-Liner Wow!! Looks like someone is going to be surprised An above average 6538 4-Liner, just a few hours ago it was at $15k...now $25k!!! Also, looks to have a nice case and to be pretty original Anyone have any guesses for what this will go for?? Mine is $40,000 ishIf not, more http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rolex-Submar...e#ht_500wt_922

3 February 2012, 01:48 PM	#4
drockadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Pepsi. Posts: 5,749	WOW! That thing is going to sell for a lot! What a great looking 6538! Whomever buys it, should get in contact with Matt and they can meet up with Bond Nato's on. That'd be a really cool picture! A 5508 and 6538 together! __________________ - Adam Instagram: @GMTSUBTIME

4 February 2012, 04:43 AM	#10
Paul "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1,000	I'm picking $60k plus ....... I watched this 6538 2-liner a couple of weeks ago .... was feeling lucky when bidding stalled at $12k. http://www.ebay.com/itm/ULTRA-RARE-R...item1e6a544750 The market decided it was worth $63k ......

4 February 2012, 05:27 AM	#13
RC2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Rich Location: NC Watch: Rolex 1675 Posts: 2,359	Well before u sell something do your homework __________________ Rich Member of Nylon Nation Red Sox Nation Instagram watchguy97

4 February 2012, 06:34 AM	#20
Paul "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1,000	My 2 cents worth ....... Matt's offer was light of course but hey - we all like a bargain. For many folk (including me), $5k is a tidy sum of money and a local sale may have appealed to the seller. Matt's offer was also high enough to suggest to the seller that the item had some real value. An old fella called Bobbles posted his 5510 on eBay last year. I recall an early offer of $ ... 500 for a quick sale ...". I call that screwing them over. It was worth a try Matt - good on ya I say.

3 February 2012, 12:42 PM	#2
matt4hand Banned Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Matt Location: Atlanta Watch: Tramp Posts: 2,369	It is 10 mins from my house. I made an offer on it yesterday and the seller has no idea what it was. I was the first bidder at $1.00 when he listed it. I offered $5,000 k cash yesterday. It will sell in the $40,000 range.

3 February 2012, 01:00 PM	#3
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	Wow! My favorite watch ever! I love the $29.99 starting price and the $5.50 for shipping LOL My guess is over 70k

3 February 2012, 08:53 PM	#5
shairan "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Malaysia Posts: 26	Let's see who guess closest. I go for $38k. This is less scary than putting in an actual bid on the bay :)

3 February 2012, 09:08 PM	#6
Jede89 Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Black Bay Posts: 221	Wow people would pay $40k for a watch that isn't working? Wouldn't any repair work done on it (new parts ect) take away from the original value? Crazy..

4 February 2012, 07:04 AM	#22
pdoukas "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Pete Location: Arizona Watch: ing Duke bball Posts: 1,488	I'm going to play devil's advocate. The seller has only been selling for about a year. The most expensive item he has sold in the past 6 months was for $400 and change. I truly believe this auction will be canceled and the guy is going to do little homework. The pressure has to be too much for him. Or, someone is going to offer him something realistic for the watch and he'll end it. Otherwise, I say $48K...........lol

5 February 2012, 05:36 AM	#25
Some Pair Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Rick Location: seFl.byWayOfBklyn Watch: The Rollie's..... Posts: 609	Even tho the bracelet is missing, and it originally had the rivet type, It should bring $30k+ USD. Believe it or not. Sure wish the seller posted some model and serial sequence, but according to the 1/58 date shown on the back cover, it could be a 3xx,xxx series. Based on the bidding, somebody knows what it is, or probably has a line on the parts needed to finish it off. Here a pic of my 3/58 model 6538 (with a repro Dial only, tho it originally was a four liner), and was sold overseas thru our resident Vintage Rollie expert, Steve Mullholland. Attached Images

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