craigb Posted August 19, 2010 Report Share Posted August 19, 2010 hi all, thinking of selling my gen 16030 datejust, just wanted to know if anyone here on the board wanted it, if not can you point me in the right direction as to where to sell it. dont really like using ebay as its full of dealers giving stupid offers. also, what do you think i should sell for? it has no box or papers but was serviced in 2005 by the last owner. it has a 3035 quick set movement, the case is in great condition with miner marks, (will polish out) the bracelet has some stretch but still tight. sorry if the pic's are large. thanks guy's and hope you can help. craigb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigb Posted August 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2010 sorry, forgot to say i'm in the uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted August 19, 2010 Report Share Posted August 19, 2010 VRF- vintage rolex forum is a good place- they have a marketplace for sales. I figure this watch is worth $1500US give or take. It looks fine, don't know if the dial would help get a better price or not. Retail price could run $2000-2250. Service in 2005 means it could be due again for another service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted August 19, 2010 Report Share Posted August 19, 2010 Beautiful watch, best of luck with your sale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigb Posted August 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2010 thanks for the advise alligoat, the dial is in mint condition but the plastic crystal (think its plastic anyway) does not do the watch any justice. ill have a look at vrf. thanks jeejay it is nice but i want to start a franken sub, so it was either this one or my other datejust that has to go. cant part with my other one. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted August 19, 2010 Report Share Posted August 19, 2010 It's a plastic crystal and can be polished or replaced fairly easily. Can't remember if it's a 135 or 145 crystal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigb Posted August 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2010 ill try and replace the crystal before it goes then, what did you mean about the dial? is it any good? or do you think it should be changed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyd3 Posted August 19, 2010 Report Share Posted August 19, 2010 Why don't you become a supporting member and post this in the sales section? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted August 19, 2010 Report Share Posted August 19, 2010 ill try and replace the crystal before it goes then, what did you mean about the dial? is it any good? or do you think it should be changed The dial is fine, I just don't know if it would command a premium price or not. I wouldn't bother changing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted August 19, 2010 Report Share Posted August 19, 2010 The dial is fine, I just don't know if it would command a premium price or not. I wouldn't bother changing it. Ditto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member X Posted August 20, 2010 Report Share Posted August 20, 2010 I like it! Get some wristies in the sun to really show that dial off If I had the money I would be tempted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigb Posted August 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2010 member x, i would love to take some wrist shots in the sun, but i do live in england and as you know there is very little sun soon as the sun comes out ill get some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted August 20, 2010 Report Share Posted August 20, 2010 ill try and replace the crystal before it goes then, what did you mean about the dial? is it any good? or do you think it should be changed If it's a plastic crystal, you'll be able to re-finish it with a 4-sided nailfile and some toothpaste on a bit of kitchen roll Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigb Posted August 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2010 If it's a plastic crystal, you'll be able to re-finish it with a 4-sided nailfile and some toothpaste on a bit of kitchen roll how do i do that? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted August 20, 2010 Report Share Posted August 20, 2010 how do i do that? thanks You want to get one of these (double sides, so 4 abrasive surfaces) Start with the pad numbered 1, and buff all over the crystal (working around the cyclops just requires a little caution, but would not be impossible) You want to buff the crystal till you can't really see any of the original scratches, and the entire crystal will appear 'frosted' and you won't really be able to see through it. Then move on to pad 2, and repeat the process. Same with pads 3 and 4, and by that time the crystal should be near pristine again. If you want to really take the polish to the next level, put a smear of toothpaste on the crystal (no where near as much as you would use when cleaning your teeth) and rub in tight, circular motions with either your thumb, or a bit of kitchen roll. Do that for maybe 4-5 minutes, then rinse under the cold tap, and it should be good as new Of course, if it's not a plastic crystal, then the above will not work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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