offshore Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 This has appeared at an auction, and is in my local town, so it can eventually be verified. I don't claim to have the eye of an expert, but it looks pretty good to me. What say the experts? Description of the item is limited- Up for auction is my 100% genuine & original vintage rolex submariner date ref.16800 with matte-black dial, comes complete with original inner/outer box, passport holder, anchor & booklet (sorry but no Rolex certificate). Circa 1977-80 serial 7.2 million in excellence condition. Winning bidder can finalize the transaction face to face, but it has to be at my conveneince & public place like the bank or an authorized rolex dealer. So what say you Rolliephiles? or BTW, It is opening, with a ridiculously low start! Offshore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 The watch looks good- a little puffiness to the lume, bezel insert appears to be replaced- triangular 4 in 40, 7.2 mil dates from '81-82- still ok. Anything under $4K, USD is a steal. Low retail is $4500- watch sellers would want $5000-5500. Bracelet should be 93150 with 593 end pieces. This watch is becoming a vintage. I look for value to double in the next three years- especially with the transitional matte dial (pre white gold surrounds). The 3035 movt has a few shortcomings, which were corrected with the 3135, but you can still get parts and Rolex still services them- you'd just have to specify don't touch the dial or hands! And a Rolex service would probably still run $500-1000- which is why so many people use watchmakers with a Rolex parts account- it ain't rocket science! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offshore Posted April 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 Thanks aligoat, confirms what I thought! FWIW, it went from a $1 opening bid to $2125 in the 1st 6 hours! Offshore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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