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dcm554 · 23 February 2008, 11:40 AM

Stopped by local AD today to takes trades on used Rolex if you're buying a new one. They sell the used only at one store location(no new). Anyway they had a U-serial('98) TT Daytona w/ Champagne dial. Normal wear/patina, tight bracelet, clean crystal, etc. A solid unpolished watch. No papers but they will give me box. Was serviced by their in-house tech and comes w/ a 2 year warranty. Got it for $5500. I pick it up on Monday. Sounded like a great deal. This should be the Zenith movement.? I am missing something? The cheapest I've seen for anything around this vintage is $7000. Thanks for the input.

BTW they has 5 NOS TT Turn-o-graphs including a rose gold/black face for what seemed like a good discount if anyone is interested.
Chris

East Bay Rider · 23 February 2008, 11:43 AM

I like Daytonas. Congrats. Be sure to post pictures ok.

SPACE-DWELLER · 23 February 2008, 11:43 AM

That's a great find, Chris! And yes, it has the Zenith-modified movt.

I look forward to seeing the pics!

frostie · 23 February 2008, 12:15 PM

Congrats on the watch

Please post some pics of it

dcm554 · 23 February 2008, 12:33 PM

I'll get some pics up next week. Thanks for everyone's input on this site. You can learn alot just watching and reading around here.

CPCC · 23 February 2008, 01:01 PM

Awesome deal. Congrats, and how aboutu some pictures?

flumazenil · 23 February 2008, 02:08 PM

I am interested in the Turn-o-Graphs, what is your AD's name and location. Thanks.

DoxaDavid · 23 February 2008, 03:02 PM

That is an awesome price. Good for you. If it doesn't have any box or papers, I would still take it to an AD for authentication. Can't hurt. Enjoy your new purchase and wear it in good health.

dcm554 · 23 February 2008, 09:50 PM

This is a Rolex AD. They have four local store, 3 that sell new watches and one the sells the trade-ins and discounted NOS. Anything to get around the Rolex dictatorship I guess.

Jimbits76 · 23 February 2008, 09:53 PM

I'm thinking of a tt cos...the one I'd seen for 3.7k has gone but I'm sure there will be others.

Congrats on a great watch.

J

Orchi · 23 February 2008, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by dcm554

Stopped by local AD today to takes trades on used Rolex if you're buying a new one. They sell the used only at one store location(no new). Anyway they had a U-serial('98) TT Daytona w/ Champagne dial. Normal wear/patina, tight bracelet, clean crystal, etc. A solid unpolished watch. No papers but they will give me box. Was serviced by their in-house tech and comes w/ a 2 year warranty. Got it for $5500. I pick it up on Monday. Sounded like a great deal. This should be the Zenith movement.? I am missing something? The cheapest I've seen for anything around this vintage is $7000. Thanks for the input.

Err buddy...congratulation to you for getting the TT Daytona(16523?) for probably the best deal so far.(Orchi is assuming that you are posting from Burmingham Alabama USA?)

Looking forward to you posting a few pics of your TT Daytona in here...

Art 1 · 24 February 2008, 12:11 AM

You got a good deal on that one.

Prince · 24 February 2008, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dcm554

Stopped by local AD today to takes trades on used Rolex if you're buying a new one. They sell the used only at one store location(no new). Anyway they had a U-serial('98) TT Daytona w/ Champagne dial. Normal wear/patina, tight bracelet, clean crystal, etc. A solid unpolished watch. No papers but they will give me box. Was serviced by their in-house tech and comes w/ a 2 year warranty. Got it for $5500. I pick it up on Monday. Sounded like a great deal. This should be the Zenith movement.? I am missing something? The cheapest I've seen for anything around this vintage is $7000...

Fantastic, Chris. You got a GREAT deal!!!

Yes, it's a Zenith Daytona. I spent about $7,500 on mine a year or so ago. Mine is a U-serial as well, and should look EXACTLY like yours. Here it is:

Congrats on joining the Daytona Owner's Group!!!

dcm554 · 24 February 2008, 12:24 AM

Prince, exactly like yours. The watch has never been polished but the band is the only part that needs it. Will a Rolex service center do a band polish/refinish only without the service?

bwalkerVintage · 24 February 2008, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by dcm554

Prince, exactly like yours. The watch has never been polished but the band is the only part that needs it. Will a Rolex service center do a band polish/refinish only without the service?

Congrats and no, I don't believe they will do a partial service.

Prince · 24 February 2008, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by dcm554

Prince, exactly like yours. The watch has never been polished but the band is the only part that needs it. Will a Rolex service center do a band polish/refinish only without the service?

Brendan is correct, but at the price you got this beauty for, you can afford a full servicing! I'd go for it if I were you!!!

Orchi · 24 February 2008, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Prince

Brendan is correct, but at the price you got this beauty for, you can afford a full servicing! I'd go for it if I were you!!!

Err buddy Allan...you are right...Orchi would have send it for a complete service...at RSC asap without further ado...n besides...the service papers from RSC is in this case...err...absolutely imperative n invaluable.

It would even be the WISEST choice to make...

Prince · 24 February 2008, 12:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orchi

Err buddy Allan...you are right...Orchi would have send it for a complete service...at RSC asap...n besides...the service papers from RSC is in this case...err...absolutely imperative n invaluable.

It would even be the WISEST choice to make...

Totally agree, Orchi!!!

Orchi · 24 February 2008, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Prince

Totally agree, Orchi!!!

Err buddy Allan...double

to you too...HIC!

Prince · 24 February 2008, 12:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orchi

Err buddy Allan...double

to you too...HIC!

LOL - been having some of your fine wines, I see!!

dcm554 · 24 February 2008, 02:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orchi

Err buddy Allan...you are right...Orchi would have send it for a complete service...at RSC asap without further ado...n besides...the service papers from RSC is in this case...err...absolutely imperative n invaluable.

It would even be the WISEST choice to make...

So you guys are saying you dont' trust the service done by the local AD's watchmaker!?

My opinion is that most of those guys are butchers. Probably the best bet to send to RSC and have her totally service/polished by a competent watchmaker. RSC papers and service box would certainly add to the current and future value.

Ronnie Rolex · 24 February 2008, 02:51 AM

The full service would be the best $500 spent considering the steal you got on the watch!

GoldenBear · 24 February 2008, 03:27 AM

A complete service will give you peace of mind and you'll know you will be good for at least 5-7 years (if not longer). It's under $500 unless there is a problem, if there is a problem it's worth the $ to know it now.

Prince · 24 February 2008, 04:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dcm554

So you guys are saying you dont' trust the service done by the local AD's watchmaker!?

My opinion is that most of those guys are butchers. Probably the best bet to send to RSC and have her totally service/polished by a competent watchmaker. RSC papers and service box would certainly add to the current and future value.

Exactly, Chris!!!

23 February 2008, 11:40 AM	#1
dcm554 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Birmingham Posts: 55	Picked up TT Daytona today Stopped by local AD today to takes trades on used Rolex if you're buying a new one. They sell the used only at one store location(no new). Anyway they had a U-serial('98) TT Daytona w/ Champagne dial. Normal wear/patina, tight bracelet, clean crystal, etc. A solid unpolished watch. No papers but they will give me box. Was serviced by their in-house tech and comes w/ a 2 year warranty. Got it for $5500. I pick it up on Monday. Sounded like a great deal. This should be the Zenith movement.? I am missing something? The cheapest I've seen for anything around this vintage is $7000. Thanks for the input. BTW they has 5 NOS TT Turn-o-graphs including a rose gold/black face for what seemed like a good discount if anyone is interested. Chris

23 February 2008, 11:43 AM	#2
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,073	I like Daytonas. Congrats. Be sure to post pictures ok. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

23 February 2008, 11:43 AM	#3
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	That's a great find, Chris! And yes, it has the Zenith-modified movt. I look forward to seeing the pics! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

23 February 2008, 12:15 PM	#4
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Congrats on the watch Please post some pics of it __________________ GMT - Master II C - 116710 LN

23 February 2008, 01:01 PM	#6
CPCC "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: USA Posts: 1,857	Awesome deal. Congrats, and how aboutu some pictures? __________________

23 February 2008, 12:33 PM	#5
dcm554 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Birmingham Posts: 55	I'll get some pics up next week. Thanks for everyone's input on this site. You can learn alot just watching and reading around here.

23 February 2008, 02:08 PM	#7
flumazenil "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Texas Watch: Tog TT GMT TT SD4K Posts: 600	I am interested in the Turn-o-Graphs, what is your AD's name and location. Thanks.

23 February 2008, 03:02 PM	#8
DoxaDavid "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: David Location: Minneapolis, Mn Posts: 3,271	That is an awesome price. Good for you. If it doesn't have any box or papers, I would still take it to an AD for authentication. Can't hurt. Enjoy your new purchase and wear it in good health. __________________ DOXA-AFICIONADO "It has been my experience that folks who have no vices have very few virtues. " Abraham Lincoln 1809-1865

23 February 2008, 09:50 PM	#9
dcm554 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Birmingham Posts: 55	This is a Rolex AD. They have four local store, 3 that sell new watches and one the sells the trade-ins and discounted NOS. Anything to get around the Rolex dictatorship I guess.

23 February 2008, 09:53 PM	#10
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	I'm thinking of a tt cos...the one I'd seen for 3.7k has gone but I'm sure there will be others. Congrats on a great watch. J

24 February 2008, 12:11 AM	#12
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	You got a good deal on that one.

24 February 2008, 12:24 AM	#14
dcm554 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Birmingham Posts: 55	Prince, exactly like yours. The watch has never been polished but the band is the only part that needs it. Will a Rolex service center do a band polish/refinish only without the service?

24 February 2008, 02:51 AM	#22
Ronnie Rolex Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Ronnie Location: Man. Bch., CA USA Watch: SS-P YM Posts: 679	The full service would be the best $500 spent considering the steal you got on the watch!

24 February 2008, 03:27 AM	#23
GoldenBear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Francisco Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,480	A complete service will give you peace of mind and you'll know you will be good for at least 5-7 years (if not longer). It's under $500 unless there is a problem, if there is a problem it's worth the $ to know it now. __________________ ____________________________________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner Rolex SS Submariner Breitling Emergency Mission They are just watches, wear 'em. ____________________________________________

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