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cdmorenot · 26 October 2023, 01:23 PM

I sold my 126300 a couple months ago only to chase after the buyer an get it back. I love this watch … Makes me smile every time that it comes out of the safe and on my wrist. It was a gift so it holds a special place in my heart.

But.. and there is always a but… I realized why I sold it and that’s because it’s missing a fluted bezel and I’d like to fix that.

I have two options:

1: Buy a Genuine used fluted bezel for $2.5K and throw it on. And yes, I know, it will always be a 126300 no matter what.

2: Trade it for the fluted version and throw around $5K on top.

Twice as much to end up with the same watch? What would YOU do.

teehan · 26 October 2023, 02:33 PM

datejust = fluted bezel

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Watchdog · 26 October 2023, 02:37 PM

Trade for the fluted bezel.

KatGirl · 26 October 2023, 04:24 PM

Pay the piper, and get the real deal!

Kat

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Nairn1980 · 26 October 2023, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KatGirl

Pay the piper, and get the real deal!

Kat

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This

LSU-MOOSE · 26 October 2023, 04:57 PM

Do what makes you happy every time you put it on.

996marty · 26 October 2023, 05:46 PM

Get the real deal otherwise you might be asking this question down the line

georgew · 26 October 2023, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 996marty

Get the real deal otherwise you might be asking this question down the line

this - as you will always being doing the "should have...."

Robf52 · 27 October 2023, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 996marty

Get the real deal otherwise you might be asking this question down the line

This.

londondude · 26 October 2023, 06:27 PM

Trade to get the proper one

Gerardus · 26 October 2023, 06:40 PM

Pay and problem solved

Moskus99 · 26 October 2023, 08:41 PM

The fluted bezel adds about 1200 usd. Where are you getting 5k?

brandrea · 26 October 2023, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Moskus99

The fluted bezel adds about 1200 usd. Where are you getting 5k?

I’m not sure either

Regardless, the heart wants what it wants so I’d do either a bezel swap or switch out the watch, whichever is least expensive

cdmorenot · 26 October 2023, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Moskus99

The fluted bezel adds about 1200 usd. Where are you getting 5k?

$1200 between smooth and fluted from an AD. I don't have that luxury.

Trade value on a 126300 is hardly $8.5K and a BNIB fluted is going for $13K give or take.

Easy E · 26 October 2023, 08:57 PM

Add. It’s the TRF way.

One smooth-oyster, one fluted-jubilee. Then buy a 7825 SB tool and you can mix it up.

rmlovett1 · 26 October 2023, 09:14 PM

Personally..I’d make a trade

Guppydriver · 27 October 2023, 01:35 AM

Get a fluted new from AD. 5K is serious coin, but in todays economy and watch market, it's not exorbitant.

You get a perfect, zero blemished watch with a five year warranty and a touch more purchase history if ever needed down the line.

Jackie Daytona · 27 October 2023, 03:55 AM

I’m going the other way from most.

If it holds sentimental value and you love it, just get the bezel alone.

It doesn’t really matter the model designation is with a smooth bezel. It’s yours and with its sentimental value, it sounds like you wouldn’t sell anyways once the bezel is added. Just add the bezel IMO.

travisb · 27 October 2023, 04:15 AM

I'd want the true stock version of the watch. Trade or sell and the one you want.

hutch300 · 27 October 2023, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jackie Daytona

I’m going the other way from most.

If it holds sentimental value and you love it, just get the bezel alone.

It doesn’t really matter the model designation is with a smooth bezel. It’s yours and with its sentimental value, it sounds like you wouldn’t sell anyways once the bezel is added. Just add the bezel IMO.

This is the way to go.

Law52 · 27 October 2023, 06:20 AM

Have RCS change the bezel and be on your way. It sounds your intention is to keep the watch, so it really doesn’t matter in the big picture. Keep the receipt and you can show it was a upgrade performed by Rolex if you every do decide to sell it.

Gaussian · 27 October 2023, 06:30 AM

If the watch has sentimental value, keep the watch and then add to your collection and buy what your heart desires!

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Calatrava r · 27 October 2023, 06:35 AM

Since it was a gift and you like the watch, I would forget about a fluted bezel for the moment and just wear the watch. If you ever buy yourself a second watch, buy one with a fluted bezel.

worldofoyster · 27 October 2023, 06:38 AM

i would just buy a flute bezel and have both

CarlOver · 27 October 2023, 12:40 PM

You bought it back because it has meaning to you buy you might trade it to get what you want? Keep that watch, remove smooth bezel and get fluted bezel. Then you have both bezels and saved $3800.

26 October 2023, 01:23 PM	#1
cdmorenot 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Carlos. Location: NNJ - MDE Watch: = Want them all. Posts: 3,697	Wanna be fluted … help! I sold my 126300 a couple months ago only to chase after the buyer an get it back. I love this watch … Makes me smile every time that it comes out of the safe and on my wrist. It was a gift so it holds a special place in my heart. But.. and there is always a but… I realized why I sold it and that’s because it’s missing a fluted bezel and I’d like to fix that. I have two options: 1: Buy a Genuine used fluted bezel for $2.5K and throw it on. And yes, I know, it will always be a 126300 no matter what. 2: Trade it for the fluted version and throw around $5K on top. Twice as much to end up with the same watch? What would YOU do. __________________ \| Breguet \| Cartier \| Casio \| Hublot \| IWC \| Omega \| Rolex \| Seiko \|

26 October 2023, 02:33 PM	#2
teehan "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: little red dot Watch: rolexes & g-shocks Posts: 407	datejust = fluted bezel Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 116500ln-0001 / 116610lv / 126610lv / 226570-0001 / 126710blnr

26 October 2023, 06:40 PM	#11
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: often in the air Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,142	Pay and problem solved __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300

27 October 2023, 03:55 AM	#18
Jackie Daytona 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Brian Location: Nashville Watch: 16750 Posts: 6,618	I’m going the other way from most. If it holds sentimental value and you love it, just get the bezel alone. It doesn’t really matter the model designation is with a smooth bezel. It’s yours and with its sentimental value, it sounds like you wouldn’t sell anyways once the bezel is added. Just add the bezel IMO. __________________ 16750 \| 6516(wife’s) \| 126334 \| 16570 \| SBGA413 \| SRPE33 \| 126610LV

26 October 2023, 02:37 PM	#3
Watchdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Junkyard Dog Location: The Doghouse Watch: I can't tell time Posts: 6,822	Trade for the fluted bezel.

26 October 2023, 04:24 PM	#4
KatGirl 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Kat Location: CA, USA Watch: 126233 Wimbledon T Posts: 7,151	Pay the piper, and get the real deal! Kat Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

26 October 2023, 04:57 PM	#6
LSU-MOOSE "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Indiana Watch: 116610LN Posts: 282	Do what makes you happy every time you put it on.

26 October 2023, 05:46 PM	#7
996marty "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Uk Watch: RolexGMT/Tudor7928 Posts: 4,182	Get the real deal otherwise you might be asking this question down the line

26 October 2023, 06:27 PM	#10
londondude "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2022 Real Name: John Location: London Posts: 243	Trade to get the proper one

26 October 2023, 08:41 PM	#12
Moskus99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: Maryland Posts: 29	The fluted bezel adds about 1200 usd. Where are you getting 5k?

26 October 2023, 08:57 PM	#15
Easy E 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: GA Posts: 5,075	Add. It’s the TRF way. One smooth-oyster, one fluted-jubilee. Then buy a 7825 SB tool and you can mix it up.

26 October 2023, 09:14 PM	#16
rmlovett1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,509	Personally..I’d make a trade

27 October 2023, 01:35 AM	#17
Guppydriver 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Real Name: A-Aron Location: Utah Watch: 126710BLNR 226570 Posts: 2,226	Get a fluted new from AD. 5K is serious coin, but in todays economy and watch market, it's not exorbitant. You get a perfect, zero blemished watch with a five year warranty and a touch more purchase history if ever needed down the line.

27 October 2023, 04:15 AM	#19
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,486	I'd want the true stock version of the watch. Trade or sell and the one you want.

27 October 2023, 06:20 AM	#21
Law52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Texas Watch: Hmmmm Posts: 231	Have RCS change the bezel and be on your way. It sounds your intention is to keep the watch, so it really doesn’t matter in the big picture. Keep the receipt and you can show it was a upgrade performed by Rolex if you every do decide to sell it.

27 October 2023, 06:30 AM	#22
Gaussian "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Richard Location: Wisconsin Watch: 116400GV Z-Blue Posts: 205	If the watch has sentimental value, keep the watch and then add to your collection and buy what your heart desires! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

27 October 2023, 06:35 AM	#23
Calatrava r 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 11,417	Since it was a gift and you like the watch, I would forget about a fluted bezel for the moment and just wear the watch. If you ever buy yourself a second watch, buy one with a fluted bezel.

27 October 2023, 06:38 AM	#24
worldofoyster "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Vincent Location: 215 Watch: SS Sub Posts: 2,361	i would just buy a flute bezel and have both

27 October 2023, 12:40 PM	#25
CarlOver "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: US Posts: 2,219	You bought it back because it has meaning to you buy you might trade it to get what you want? Keep that watch, remove smooth bezel and get fluted bezel. Then you have both bezels and saved $3800.

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