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dvn · 11 May 2012, 11:30 PM

I am contemplate of buying a used 18038 on leather strap since it is the most i can afford right now but i would eventually need to buy a 18k president bracelet and i wonder how much would a used Rolex 18k president bracelet cost now aday?

dddrees · 11 May 2012, 11:34 PM

If bought new from Rolex much more than the watch will cost you.

Someone will probably be along with an actual cost.

TimeToGo · 12 May 2012, 12:00 AM

The Bay has one for $5,499 OBO.

It is actually cheaper to buy the combo initially, watch and band, than to try to acquire a band later.

slcbbrown · 12 May 2012, 12:09 AM

I would guess that you won't see lower than $2,500 for a very worn version and $3,500-$4,500 will get you a well used but decent one. I usually figure a nice used DD can be had for $7,500 to $9,500, and the head alone is worth $3,500-$4,500.

dddrees · 12 May 2012, 12:15 AM

You could buy one of the more slightly worn out ones and then have it repaired which might actually work out pretty well.

There is a guy called Michael Young in Hong Kong who does a real good job of repairing worn out bracelets for a decent price.

dvn · 12 May 2012, 12:22 AM

thank you all for your inputs. I think buying a complete watch from the begining is much more advantagous. I have seen a used 18038 with bracelet go for about $7 in here so i have some decision to make.
Again thank you for your valuable inputs. Best Regards to all and have a wonderful weekend.

azguy · 12 May 2012, 12:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TimeToGo

The Bay has one for $5,499 OBO.

E-bay sellers are the most optimistic of all sellers

rolexnewbie2 · 12 May 2012, 12:32 AM

I would contact the guy on eBay and ask him what he would legit ably take for the bracelet. I do a lot of business on eBay and have found that most people are willing to deal at least a little. Send him a private message on their site with your email address attached. This is technically against eBay law but who cares they have created a huge "racket" by owning Paypal and I have no problem with not paying them their 12%.

dvn · 12 May 2012, 12:45 AM

on the subject of daydate. I am looking to get this http://forums.timezone.com/index.php...=6147847&rid=0
So what would be the right price to get?

syahriltaher · 12 May 2012, 01:07 AM

A few weeks ago I had just received quotation from RSC Jakarta for 1k YG President Bracelet (trade in). It was USD 8,000....But without trade in, maybe it's about USD 11,000...

TimeToGo · 12 May 2012, 01:10 AM

The price looks in line since it received a recent service.

If you look at Steve's post above, he estimates the value at $3,500 - $4,500 for the head alone.

That is while the price of gold remains stable..

Tools · 12 May 2012, 01:22 AM

Brand new President bracelets run about $14,000

tkerrmd · 12 May 2012, 01:28 AM

you also need to make sure the bracelet will fit on a watch made for a strap, for example you can not put a bracelet on a Daytona that came with a strap.

syahriltaher · 12 May 2012, 01:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

you also need to make sure the bracelet will fit on a watch made for a strap, for example you can not put a bracelet on a Daytona that came with a strap.

A very wise warning...

Like To Watch · 12 May 2012, 02:19 AM

You have to get the right end links for the 1803/8.
I think they are a 53b.

Kingair · 12 May 2012, 02:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Like To Watch

You have to get the right end links for the 1803/8.
I think they are a 53b.

I think 55B . . .

HAGWe

TimeToGo · 12 May 2012, 04:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dvn

on the subject of daydate. I am looking to get this http://forums.timezone.com/index.php...=6147847&rid=0
So what would be the right price to get?

Looks like this watch is now "on hold" pending payment.

Did you pull the trigger?

pablofields · 12 May 2012, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

you also need to make sure the bracelet will fit on a watch made for a strap, for example you can not put a bracelet on a Daytona that came with a strap.

Unless you are willing to do some tweaking

11 May 2012, 11:30 PM	#1
dvn 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: David Location: Massachusetts Posts: 308	How much would a used Rolex 18k president band cost now aday? I am contemplate of buying a used 18038 on leather strap since it is the most i can afford right now but i would eventually need to buy a 18k president bracelet and i wonder how much would a used Rolex 18k president bracelet cost now aday?

11 May 2012, 11:34 PM	#2
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	If bought new from Rolex much more than the watch will cost you. Someone will probably be along with an actual cost. __________________ 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

12 May 2012, 12:15 AM	#5
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	You could buy one of the more slightly worn out ones and then have it repaired which might actually work out pretty well. There is a guy called Michael Young in Hong Kong who does a real good job of repairing worn out bracelets for a decent price. __________________ 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

12 May 2012, 01:07 AM	#10
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12 May 2012, 01:22 AM	#12
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Brand new President bracelets run about $14,000 __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

12 May 2012, 12:00 AM	#3
TimeToGo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 16,736	The Bay has one for $5,499 OBO. It is actually cheaper to buy the combo initially, watch and band, than to try to acquire a band later.

12 May 2012, 12:09 AM	#4
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,689	I would guess that you won't see lower than $2,500 for a very worn version and $3,500-$4,500 will get you a well used but decent one. I usually figure a nice used DD can be had for $7,500 to $9,500, and the head alone is worth $3,500-$4,500.

12 May 2012, 12:22 AM	#6
dvn 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: David Location: Massachusetts Posts: 308	thank you all for your inputs. I think buying a complete watch from the begining is much more advantagous. I have seen a used 18038 with bracelet go for about $7 in here so i have some decision to make. Again thank you for your valuable inputs. Best Regards to all and have a wonderful weekend.

12 May 2012, 12:32 AM	#8
rolexnewbie2 Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: STL Watch: 116613 LB Posts: 89	I would contact the guy on eBay and ask him what he would legit ably take for the bracelet. I do a lot of business on eBay and have found that most people are willing to deal at least a little. Send him a private message on their site with your email address attached. This is technically against eBay law but who cares they have created a huge "racket" by owning Paypal and I have no problem with not paying them their 12%.

12 May 2012, 12:45 AM	#9
dvn 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: David Location: Massachusetts Posts: 308	on the subject of daydate. I am looking to get this http://forums.timezone.com/index.php...=6147847&rid=0 So what would be the right price to get?

12 May 2012, 01:10 AM	#11
TimeToGo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 16,736	The price looks in line since it received a recent service. If you look at Steve's post above, he estimates the value at $3,500 - $4,500 for the head alone. That is while the price of gold remains stable..

12 May 2012, 01:28 AM	#13
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	you also need to make sure the bracelet will fit on a watch made for a strap, for example you can not put a bracelet on a Daytona that came with a strap.

12 May 2012, 02:19 AM	#15
Like To Watch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 1,196	You have to get the right end links for the 1803/8. I think they are a 53b.

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