Another Rolex goes bananas on EBay

[Nanuq]

"Bond" Submariner now up to almost $32,000

Bond Sub

What a difference a little red writing makes...

[FxrAndy]

Did you see some of the low ballers there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! $1500 WTF

[redwatch]

I always love the "I inherited from uncle" stories. It sure looks legit, but when sellers say that, I just have to think...hmmmmm

[CaptainJack]

Was I seeing it wrong or does this thing have a stretched band???

I'm looking at the first link next to the case.

[Cats]

I can't stop thinking of the possibility that it's to good to be true.

Scary if you didn't see the watch in real life ( and then i'm still not able to determine if it's real )

Any suggestions on the hight of the winning bid ??

Carpe Diem

Cats

[CaptainJack]

Was I seeing it wrong or does this thing have a stretched band???

I'm looking at the first link next to the case.

[FxrAndy]

it looks real to me but if i was bidding on this an internal flight i view it in person would be a must

[JohnCocktosten]

I can't stop thinking of the possibility that it's to good to be true.

Scary if you didn't see the watch in real life ( and then i'm still not able to determine if it's real )

Any suggestions on the hight of the winning bid ??

Carpe Diem

Cats

If you were serious about wanting/buying this watch, surely you would spend the $500 max to fly to see it before hand (assuming you're in the US)? That's not much compared to the sale price.

[alligoat]

Yep, probably a stretch rivet bracelet which has seen better days. Don't know if they can be repaired or you just pony up for a better condition vintage bracelet.

[KB]

Gotta love this answer....

Photos will be posted shortly Jeweler verified watch is original shape but rough condition numerous scratches and band needs service. Then tried to buy the watch.

If it's gen I suppose any jeweler would put in an offer.

Ken

[Nanuq]

Yep, probably a stretch rivet bracelet which has seen better days. Don't know if they can be repaired or you just pony up for a better condition vintage bracelet.

It's possible to take most of that stretch out with new center links. But the tiny bars that connect both side links also wear out. The 9315 on my SD was like that, in some places you could see the connector bars were almost worn through. So I bought a near-new 9315 on the 'Bay and put the original aside.

[Mapman57]

Its all rather cheap and tacky compared to this 6204 - please note the original retail price tag that is included on this one?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270674351911&ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT

[freddy333]

There is a pretty clear pattern there - if it is a Rolex, a sport model in very good condition & vintage, it will sell for alot of money.

[maxman]

There is a pretty clear pattern there - if it is a Rolex, a sport model in very good condition & vintage, it will sell for alot of money.

That Indeed seems like the pattern.....crazy

[Dizzy]

Just imagine how many of these are tucked away in sock drawers or basement boxes and forgotten about. People having no idea they have $60,000 sitting in a junk box rotting away in the basement or storage shed. It will be interesting how this one plays out.

[Dizzy]

Just imagine how many of these are tucked away in sock drawers or basement boxes and forgotten about. People having no idea they have $60,000 sitting in a junk box rotting away in the basement or storage shed. It will be interesting how this one plays out.

[Watchmeister]

When it comes to a guy with 3 feed backs you are definitely getting on a plane.

[Nanuq]

I'm looking pretty hard at the dial thinking the hour indices are overly white when they should be more ivory colored. And the red text... I hope it's authentic but those are SO rare... what are the chances? There's a red text Snowflake for sale here right now.

I could have that exact dial recreated by Kirk Rich for $300. A flight for inspection would be worth the expense for sure.

[freddy333]

And the red text... I hope it's authentic but those are SO rare... what are the chances?

Exactly what I thought until I saw this pic posted by a reliable source last night (all 4 are reds :shock: :shock: )

[Nanuq]

Yeah, I saw that too. And look at the non-ivory color of the indices on the top-right example.

Is that a *gasp* four-line Red? Hooooooly smokes.

[Eton]

[Nanuq]

Oooooooooooo, I just had a thought.

One of these

And one of these.

[freddy333]

Is that a *gasp* four-line Red? Hooooooly smokes.

OCC 6536

Now I want a red (non-OCC) dial for my 6536.

I remember seeing 1 on 1 of the aftermarket dial sellers' websites not too long ago, but I cannot remember which site (may have been NDT, which has some other red dials, but not a red Bond Sub dial). Unfortunately, the coronet was completely wrong, which is why I passed it by.

[Dizzy]

i dont remember ever seeing a red 6536 sub with chronometer cert.

wow!

@ Nanuq - As for the sharpie... Ive thought about it... and if I have a red one, i am going to experiment on a dial tonight and let you know

[maxman]

i dont remember ever seeing a red 6536 sub with chronometer cert.

wow!

@ Nanuq - As for the sharpie... Ive thought about it... and if I have a red one, i am going to experiment on a dial tonight and let you know

I cant wait to see the results,good luck