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pietermann · 13 March 2012, 01:54 AM

Hi guys,

a quick question:

IF i would buy a new Rolex 118238 yellow gold Day Date (see picture) from a AD and IF i would let the AD remove the complete bracelet before i wear it (i would like a leather strap). What would the complete bracelet would be worth and for how much would I be able to sell it? Also, would it be easy to sell it or does nobody want such a thing?

(these pictures are not mine, I just borrowed them)

Thanks guys

Pietermann

padi56 · 13 March 2012, 02:23 AM

Well the value is only what someone is willing to pay,now the scrap gold value would be considerably less that what Rolex would charge for a new bracelet.So if you could not fine someone that wanted a Rolex gold bracelet then afraid to most people it would be the gold scrap value only.

shgems · 13 March 2012, 05:02 AM

PAdi56 is right if you cant find a buyer for a new Rolex Pres. bracelet it is only worth scrap gold. I can tell you you would take a bath selling for scrap. I just happened to be looking in the vintage section and found a guy looking to buy a yellow gold Pres. bracelet. FUNNY. Personally I would never buy that watch with the hope of selling the bracelet but given the time there seems to be buyers out there.

President YG bracelet for a Day Date 1810
I have the Day Date 1810 now for some weeks and it is on a black leather strap.
But (as you'll have been reading in my previous posts) I would like to buy a YG President bracelet.
My wrist are kind of sweating in the summer and that is the main reason to get a President.
I know . . . leather bracelets are not (that) expensive.
Still if you want a nice looking croc, doesn't have to be an ABP, France, it still will cost some money.

So :
Summer time -> President
Winter time -> back on a leather strap.
Also than I have 2 different Day Dates ;-)

Now my question :

Would you buy a President with (visible) clasp or go for the hidden clasp ?

Visible is correct with the age of the watch
But I think the hidden looks better

Any advice please . . .

Paladin · 13 March 2012, 06:15 AM

There are a lot of owners of older day-date wat he's whose bracelets gave up the ghost long ago due to being stretchd out. Many would like a new president bracelet but the Rolex replacement cost is prohibitive. A price somewhere below replacement cost from Rolex and above scrap gold value is where your bracelet should be valued.

It can't be too close to rolex replacement cost as anyone wiling to pay that would have done it. It would help to know which models of Day-Date the bracelet can fit onto.

dddrees · 13 March 2012, 07:30 AM

I think you'd be better off keeping the bracelet even if you don't use it.

Baco Noir · 13 March 2012, 07:51 AM

Better option might to just buy the head on one of the forums, have it serviced if it hasn't been recently and put it on a strap yourself. Probably save a lot more money that way - enough for another watch even.

Kingair · 13 March 2012, 08:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shgems

PAdi56 is right if you cant find a buyer for a new Rolex Pres. bracelet it is only worth scrap gold. I can tell you you would take a bath selling for scrap. I just happened to be looking in the vintage section and found a guy looking to buy a yellow gold Pres. bracelet. FUNNY. Personally I would never buy that watch with the hope of selling the bracelet but given the time there seems to be buyers out there.

President YG bracelet for a Day Date 1810
I have the Day Date 1810 now for some weeks and it is on a black leather strap.
But (as you'll have been reading in my previous posts) I would like to buy a YG President bracelet.
My wrist are kind of sweating in the summer and that is the main reason to get a President.
I know . . . leather bracelets are not (that) expensive.
Still if you want a nice looking croc, doesn't have to be an ABP, France, it still will cost some money.

So :
Summer time -> President
Winter time -> back on a leather strap.
Also than I have 2 different Day Dates ;-)

Now my question :

Would you buy a President with (visible) clasp or go for the hidden clasp ?

Visible is correct with the age of the watch
But I think the hidden looks better

Any advice please . . .

I want to offer $ 3.5 K for a new scrap YG President - since it was my post ;-)

Raulex · 13 March 2012, 09:27 AM

83208 President for a DD 36mm 118238 have a MRSP of 14700us$ (each link is 520 us$ if you want to sell it link by link).

You'll be a lucky man if you find a buyer at this price.

hhh007 · 13 March 2012, 09:58 AM

A like new 18K YG President bracelet (or even one with a bit of stretch) is a very desirable item IMO and worth a lot more than scrap.

As already stated, there are many owners of an older and otherwise very nice Day-Date who have a stretched out bracelet and would love to upgrade it but Rolex wants and arm and a leg for a replacement.

horseco · 13 March 2012, 10:11 AM

A better idea would be to simply buy a 116138 & keep the change...

Paladin · 13 March 2012, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kingair

I want to offer $ 3.5 K for a new scrap YG President - since it was my post ;-)

The OP is trying to determine the vaue of a new un- stretched president bracelet he would separate from a new watch head. That is a far cry from a scrap vaue stretched out bracelet.

With a MSRP for a new bracelet at $14,700 I would expect the bracelet to be worth $9000 plus.

TimingIsEverything · 13 March 2012, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by horseco

a better idea would be to simply buy a 116138 & keep the change...

+1

moviefreak · 13 March 2012, 11:46 AM

Ask the AD the price of ordering a new one... They will tell you...

MortgageGuy · 13 March 2012, 02:16 PM

I too would save the $$$ and pick something up on leather instead... Why pay high dollar for something that you will not use or sell at a reduced price IMO

rad87gn · 13 March 2012, 02:24 PM

Keep it!! HUGE amount of the watch value is in the bracelet.

DJJon · 13 March 2012, 10:50 PM

Figure the President bracelet weights about 70 grams. 18K is 75% pure gold and at the current price of scrap gold that is about $3000. worth of scrap.

As a never used Rolex bracelet that would retail for $9000. or more as a replacement item on the secondary market.

DON"T SCRAP IT ! ! !

shaark · 13 March 2012, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by horseco

A better idea would be to simply buy a 116138 & keep the change...

Definitely!

Love the white roman btw.

13 March 2012, 01:54 AM	#1
pietermann Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Pieterjan Location: Belgium Posts: 193	Gold DD 118238 bracelet, what's it worth? Hi guys, a quick question: IF i would buy a new Rolex 118238 yellow gold Day Date (see picture) from a AD and IF i would let the AD remove the complete bracelet before i wear it (i would like a leather strap). What would the complete bracelet would be worth and for how much would I be able to sell it? Also, would it be easy to sell it or does nobody want such a thing? (these pictures are not mine, I just borrowed them) Thanks guys Pietermann

13 March 2012, 02:23 AM	#2
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,062	Well the value is only what someone is willing to pay,now the scrap gold value would be considerably less that what Rolex would charge for a new bracelet.So if you could not fine someone that wanted a Rolex gold bracelet then afraid to most people it would be the gold scrap value only. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

13 March 2012, 06:15 AM	#4
Paladin "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: So. California Posts: 1,232	There are a lot of owners of older day-date wat he's whose bracelets gave up the ghost long ago due to being stretchd out. Many would like a new president bracelet but the Rolex replacement cost is prohibitive. A price somewhere below replacement cost from Rolex and above scrap gold value is where your bracelet should be valued. It can't be too close to rolex replacement cost as anyone wiling to pay that would have done it. It would help to know which models of Day-Date the bracelet can fit onto. __________________ 1601, 1675/3, 16753, 16750, 16750, 16700, 16610, 18238

13 March 2012, 07:30 AM	#5
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	I think you'd be better off keeping the bracelet even if you don't use it. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

13 March 2012, 09:58 AM	#9
hhh007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Howard Location: Midwest Watch: 18078 Posts: 604	A like new 18K YG President bracelet (or even one with a bit of stretch) is a very desirable item IMO and worth a lot more than scrap. As already stated, there are many owners of an older and otherwise very nice Day-Date who have a stretched out bracelet and would love to upgrade it but Rolex wants and arm and a leg for a replacement. __________________ Day-Date Bark Finish 18078, TT Datejust Turn-O-Graph Oysterquartz 17013 Explorer I 114270

13 March 2012, 05:02 AM	#3
shgems "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: pennsylvania Posts: 74	PAdi56 is right if you cant find a buyer for a new Rolex Pres. bracelet it is only worth scrap gold. I can tell you you would take a bath selling for scrap. I just happened to be looking in the vintage section and found a guy looking to buy a yellow gold Pres. bracelet. FUNNY. Personally I would never buy that watch with the hope of selling the bracelet but given the time there seems to be buyers out there. President YG bracelet for a Day Date 1810 I have the Day Date 1810 now for some weeks and it is on a black leather strap. But (as you'll have been reading in my previous posts) I would like to buy a YG President bracelet. My wrist are kind of sweating in the summer and that is the main reason to get a President. I know . . . leather bracelets are not (that) expensive. Still if you want a nice looking croc, doesn't have to be an ABP, France, it still will cost some money. So : Summer time -> President Winter time -> back on a leather strap. Also than I have 2 different Day Dates ;-) Now my question : Would you buy a President with (visible) clasp or go for the hidden clasp ? Visible is correct with the age of the watch But I think the hidden looks better Any advice please . . .

13 March 2012, 07:51 AM	#6
Baco Noir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Roger Location: Colorado Watch: this ya'll Posts: 4,970	Better option might to just buy the head on one of the forums, have it serviced if it hasn't been recently and put it on a strap yourself. Probably save a lot more money that way - enough for another watch even.

13 March 2012, 09:27 AM	#8
Raulex Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Europe Posts: 62	83208 President for a DD 36mm 118238 have a MRSP of 14700us$ (each link is 520 us$ if you want to sell it link by link). You'll be a lucky man if you find a buyer at this price.

13 March 2012, 10:11 AM	#10
horseco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Anthony Location: North Jersey Watch: Daytona 116528 Posts: 3,426	A better idea would be to simply buy a 116138 & keep the change...

13 March 2012, 11:46 AM	#13
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13 March 2012, 02:16 PM	#14
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	I too would save the $$$ and pick something up on leather instead... Why pay high dollar for something that you will not use or sell at a reduced price IMO __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

13 March 2012, 02:24 PM	#15
rad87gn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chad Location: Des Moines, Iowa Watch: Rolex, PAM, Omega Posts: 1,607	Keep it!! HUGE amount of the watch value is in the bracelet. __________________ Rolex P-Series SS GMT II Black, Rolex Y-Series Sea-Dweller, Rolex F-Series TT Blue Sub, Rolex F-Series Sub LV, Rolex D-Series Ladies SS/WG DJ for wife, Panerai K-Series PAM 112, Omega Speedmaster Pro 3570.50, Omega Seamaster 300M Chrono 2594.52

13 March 2012, 10:50 PM	#16
DJJon "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Jon Location: USA Watch: DJ - Need Sub Bad Posts: 1,889	Figure the President bracelet weights about 70 grams. 18K is 75% pure gold and at the current price of scrap gold that is about $3000. worth of scrap. As a never used Rolex bracelet that would retail for $9000. or more as a replacement item on the secondary market. DON"T SCRAP IT ! ! !

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