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captkevin · 24 June 2012, 02:13 AM

Last month I bought my first Rolex, 16613 Blue Dial. I am now really wanting the SS version to go with it. What do you think? Could I get one under $4,000?

mrbill2mrbill2 · 24 June 2012, 02:26 AM

It's may be possible but I doubt it. Most are in the $5k range. Occasionally you'll see one in the $4.5k range usually a ND. And RSC charges $600 for a service.

Tan · 24 June 2012, 02:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by captkevin

Last month I bought my first Rolex, 16613 Blue Dial. I am now really wanting the SS version to go with it. What do you think? Could I get one under $4,000?

I haven't seen many under the 4k price point. You really do get what you pay for in this market and I'd recommend saving a few more bucks to avoid the hassle.

boogiebot · 24 June 2012, 02:33 AM

is it possible to hold your breath for 5 minutes under water?

ok jokes aside i guess if you found one from a close friend and he was doing you a favor by selling it to you. or perhaps you managed to find some poor sap who was selling it at a garage sale or second hand store and they had no idea what they were doing.

clarencek · 24 June 2012, 02:50 AM

They can be found but you probably wouldn't want one in that condition. Save a few dollars and get one in good condition.

captkevin · 24 June 2012, 02:54 AM

That's what I figured. Saw one last year for $3,500, it wasn't in the best of shape, but still kicking myself for not getting it.

z32turbo · 24 June 2012, 02:58 AM

Now that would be a challenge.

Tudor66 · 24 June 2012, 03:04 AM

I looked for one last year, but there was a 4k limit, especially from a store. I found this for just under 3,900, though with taxes it was 4,100 out the door with boxes, manuals, cloth and with a 2 year service warranty. It's a 16800 (1984)...

landroverking · 24 June 2012, 03:09 AM

Hard but doable.

Lgear080 · 24 June 2012, 03:44 AM

I sold two last year in the mid $3s but haven't seen
Prices that low for a while.

ncstate1201 · 24 June 2012, 03:50 AM

I sold one in the last few weeks that was a no date with inner box and papers, but it was in rough shape and I was under $3500.

IMG2 · 24 June 2012, 04:08 AM

As someone once said, condition, condition, condition. While you may find a SS Sub in the low $4,000 range, you're better off looking for something in better condition . For the cost of a full service at RSC, $700 plus parts, you can add that to your budget price and get closer to getting a nice watch as now you've got $4,700 for one. Enjoy looking as it's part of the fun.

goldrolielove · 24 June 2012, 05:35 AM

I think I saw a ND for $ 3900 on the for sale section not too long ago

slcbbrown · 24 June 2012, 05:37 AM

2 or 3 years ago, I picked up a 14060 for about $3,000 and it came with an extra, and brand new oyster. Sold the new oyster for a $700. The watch was a mid-90's in excellent condition.

azguy · 24 June 2012, 09:27 AM

OP, a 14060M or 16610....

xjeeunitx · 24 June 2012, 09:33 AM

Yes, it is possible. Patience will get you the deal you want. Couple of months ago, I got a 16610 with SEL for under 3700. There is no way you can find the price on the forums since people are well informed. Best bet is eBay. I know a lot of people would tell you to stay away but if you know what you are doing, there are MAJOR DEALS to be had on eBay.

Some other deals I got on eBay...

Rolex Air King 14000 for 899
Omega Speedmaster Professional 3570.50 for 1200
Rolex GMT Master TT 16753 for 2000
Rolex DateJust 16234 for 2000
Rolex Submariner ND 14060 for 2700
Panerai 112 for 3300

All prices are USD.

xjeeunitx · 24 June 2012, 09:38 AM

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rolex-Submar...item2ebf855d37

There's your Submariner for low 4K.

MortgageGuy · 24 June 2012, 09:42 AM

I too would save up a bit more and get yourself something in the 5-5500 range. It will be in dramatically better condition and newer and well worth it in the long run. Just my .02

Maxfli · 24 June 2012, 12:32 PM

Yes, keep looking.

drockadam · 24 June 2012, 12:35 PM

Yeah, I watch SS 16610 prices like it's my job. I've seen a couple under 4k, usually not serviced, without box and papers or in rough shape. Keep searching mate, you'll find one. There's some actually just under 5k here on TRF.

captkevin · 24 June 2012, 01:02 PM

Thanks for all the info guys. I looked at one today I had to pass on. The dial was very faded almost brown looking. I think I will save a little more at get newer and better shape watch. I've looked at eBay, but not very comfortable with it.

jolimont · 24 June 2012, 01:20 PM

tudor subs you can, and as desirable as rolex subs

Rolex Freak · 24 June 2012, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mortgageguy

i too would save up a bit more and get yourself something in the 5-5500 range. It will be in dramatically better condition and newer and well worth it in the long run. Just my .02

x2.

springer · 24 June 2012, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrbill2mrbill2

It's may be possible but I doubt it. Most are in the $5k range. Occasionally you'll see one in the $4.5k range usually a ND. And RSC charges $600 for a service.

While Rolex service centers might charge $600 for a service, it is closer to $750 for a service. A service from a competent watchmaker is substantially less than $600.

Spikedlee · 24 June 2012, 03:14 PM

I bought a serviced A series 16610 from a private seller near the end of last year for exactly $4K. Best deal ever IMO. I have yet to see something like that come through ever since.

24 June 2012, 02:13 AM	#1
captkevin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Florida Watch: Subs Posts: 689	Is it possible to get SS Sub under 4k Last month I bought my first Rolex, 16613 Blue Dial. I am now really wanting the SS version to go with it. What do you think? Could I get one under $4,000?

24 June 2012, 02:26 AM	#2
mrbill2mrbill2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Mr. Bill Location: South Florida Watch: 16610 Posts: 6,148	It's may be possible but I doubt it. Most are in the $5k range. Occasionally you'll see one in the $4.5k range usually a ND. And RSC charges $600 for a service. __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of the Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons - ID # 13

24 June 2012, 02:50 AM	#5
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24 June 2012, 02:58 AM	#7
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	Now that would be a challenge. __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

24 June 2012, 03:04 AM	#8
Tudor66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Al Location: California, USA Watch: GMT- Pepsi Posts: 3,462	4k cieling... I looked for one last year, but there was a 4k limit, especially from a store. I found this for just under 3,900, though with taxes it was 4,100 out the door with boxes, manuals, cloth and with a 2 year service warranty. It's a 16800 (1984)... Attached Images __________________ -NAWCC Member

24 June 2012, 02:33 AM	#4
boogiebot "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: canada Watch: me post! Posts: 3,804	is it possible to hold your breath for 5 minutes under water? ok jokes aside i guess if you found one from a close friend and he was doing you a favor by selling it to you. or perhaps you managed to find some poor sap who was selling it at a garage sale or second hand store and they had no idea what they were doing.

24 June 2012, 02:54 AM	#6
captkevin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Florida Watch: Subs Posts: 689	That's what I figured. Saw one last year for $3,500, it wasn't in the best of shape, but still kicking myself for not getting it.

24 June 2012, 03:09 AM	#9
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Hard but doable.

24 June 2012, 03:44 AM	#10
Lgear080 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 3,506	I sold two last year in the mid $3s but haven't seen Prices that low for a while.

24 June 2012, 03:50 AM	#11
ncstate1201 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NC/USA Posts: 295	I sold one in the last few weeks that was a no date with inner box and papers, but it was in rough shape and I was under $3500.

24 June 2012, 04:08 AM	#12
IMG2 Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Glenn Location: Sacramento Delta Watch: GMT II, TT Sub, DJ Posts: 187	As someone once said, condition, condition, condition. While you may find a SS Sub in the low $4,000 range, you're better off looking for something in better condition . For the cost of a full service at RSC, $700 plus parts, you can add that to your budget price and get closer to getting a nice watch as now you've got $4,700 for one. Enjoy looking as it's part of the fun.

24 June 2012, 05:35 AM	#13
goldrolielove "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Nick Location: nyc Watch: 116660 Posts: 331	I think I saw a ND for $ 3900 on the for sale section not too long ago

24 June 2012, 05:37 AM	#14
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,689	2 or 3 years ago, I picked up a 14060 for about $3,000 and it came with an extra, and brand new oyster. Sold the new oyster for a $700. The watch was a mid-90's in excellent condition.

24 June 2012, 09:27 AM	#15
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	OP, a 14060M or 16610....

24 June 2012, 09:33 AM	#16
xjeeunitx 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,527	Yes, it is possible. Patience will get you the deal you want. Couple of months ago, I got a 16610 with SEL for under 3700. There is no way you can find the price on the forums since people are well informed. Best bet is eBay. I know a lot of people would tell you to stay away but if you know what you are doing, there are MAJOR DEALS to be had on eBay. Some other deals I got on eBay... Rolex Air King 14000 for 899 Omega Speedmaster Professional 3570.50 for 1200 Rolex GMT Master TT 16753 for 2000 Rolex DateJust 16234 for 2000 Rolex Submariner ND 14060 for 2700 Panerai 112 for 3300 All prices are USD.

24 June 2012, 09:38 AM	#17
xjeeunitx 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,527	http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rolex-Submar...item2ebf855d37 There's your Submariner for low 4K.

24 June 2012, 09:42 AM	#18
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	I too would save up a bit more and get yourself something in the 5-5500 range. It will be in dramatically better condition and newer and well worth it in the long run. Just my .02 __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

24 June 2012, 12:32 PM	#19
Maxfli "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: U.S. Watch: Sub Date 16610 Posts: 573	Yes, keep looking. __________________ ~ TRF MEMBER 38,553 ~

24 June 2012, 12:35 PM	#20
drockadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Pepsi. Posts: 5,749	Yeah, I watch SS 16610 prices like it's my job. I've seen a couple under 4k, usually not serviced, without box and papers or in rough shape. Keep searching mate, you'll find one. There's some actually just under 5k here on TRF.

24 June 2012, 01:02 PM	#21
captkevin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Florida Watch: Subs Posts: 689	Thanks for all the info guys. I looked at one today I had to pass on. The dial was very faded almost brown looking. I think I will save a little more at get newer and better shape watch. I've looked at eBay, but not very comfortable with it.

24 June 2012, 01:20 PM	#22
jolimont "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Will Location: land of oz Watch: sundial Posts: 2,219	tudor subs you can, and as desirable as rolex subs

24 June 2012, 03:14 PM	#25
Spikedlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Watch: Too many to narrow Posts: 585	I bought a serviced A series 16610 from a private seller near the end of last year for exactly $4K. Best deal ever IMO. I have yet to see something like that come through ever since.

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