A Franken on the 'bay

[offshore]

'Spose this is one way to call a Rolex a Franken!

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Vintage-Rolex-Oyster-Perpetual-Solid-18ct-Gold-Watch-/270574402870?cmd=ViewItem&pt=AU_Watches&hash=item3eff7dbd36#ht_500wt_975

Or a Franken a Rolex, depending on your point of view

Offshore

[maxman]

I would have to pass

[offshore]

I wasn't entertaining it for 1 minute...more wondering if it should be reported?

O/S

[nakortheblue]

Seems honest...

[Brightight]

But doesn't the price in AU$ equate to about

[maxman]

I wasn't entertaining it for 1 minute...more wondering if it should be reported?

O/S

Oh Im sure you were not "entertaining It for a minute" just saying It does seem like the seller Is being quite honest and clear about the band and cassing. It dosent appear that he Is trying to mislead anyone. Mike

[alligoat]

In US dollars it's a little over $3500. The only problem I would have is that based on the 3 in 23, it looks like a 1608/1575 DJ, which is a 30 yr old movt.

[HauteHippie]

Price wise, it's not too far off from the melt value of the solid gold components - if they're truly solid 18ct (75% gold). Style wise, I'll pass. But it does look OK to me.

[alligoat]

Yep, sort of a HK/CN special, someone takes the Rolex guts out of a DJ and puts it in an aftermarket gold case with a president's bracelet.

A few years ago, some of the dealers had the solid 18K reps, maybe in the $3200 range- but that was 3-5 yrs ago. Now days the DJ/DD case is $2K and the president's bracelet another $2-3K, before you put a movement and dial in there.