[kchu221]

Originally Posted by TSM330i

Yeah, I see where you're located. I can imagine it's difficult to find them in your area.
I've seen a couple recently on Rolexforums.com for $8300 - $8800 if you want one right now.

Believe me, it looks MUCH better in real life! The bezel is really sweet!

haha my friend was lucky enough to snatch one up before his AD sold em out... haha its a beautiful watch that's forsure. ill have one someday!

[kchu221]

Originally Posted by tony20009

Alan Furman has a SS GMT Master II for just under $8K.

haha the regular GMT is not hard to find, I want the batman GMT!

[tony20009]

Originally Posted by kchu221

haha the regular GMT is not hard to find, I want the batman GMT!

http://www.luxuryofwatches.com/rolex...FYt9OgodQQgAZA

[fatpanda]

Originally Posted by kchu221

haha the regular GMT is not hard to find, I want the batman GMT!

here as well: http://www.chrono24.com/en/search/in...esultview=list

[TSM330i]

Originally Posted by fatpanda

here as well: http://www.chrono24.com/en/search/in...esultview=list

Most of them are at a premium on that site. Watchrecon.com and Rolexforums.com you can find them slightly less than retail.

[Robin_NL]

Fwiw, since it came out @ Baselworld the end of march I'm on the list for the new SD 116600. I hope it will arrive soon but I guess it will be autumn...

Cheers
Robin

[K19BMW]

So i just dropped my rolex (handed down from my father) off at an AD to get serviced . . . $1500

Its a 1979/1980 gold presidential series.
Is this a reasonable price for servicing?

[tr_ms3]

Originally Posted by K19BMW

So i just dropped my rolex (handed down from my father) off at an AD to get serviced . . . $1500

Its a 1979/1980 gold presidential series.
Is this a reasonable price for servicing?

Depends on what they needed to do. The gold bracelets oftentimes need to be drilled and refilled if the links get loose. It is hard to know without a list of what their "service" includes.

[bradleyland]

Originally Posted by K19BMW

So i just dropped my rolex (handed down from my father) off at an AD to get serviced . . . $1500

Its a 1979/1980 gold presidential series.
Is this a reasonable price for servicing?

That's high for a standard lubrication and polish (which I can get done for $500 at a trusted AD in South Carolina), but with a watch pushing 35 years of age, I wouldn't be surprised if they're doing much more as tr_ms3 mentioned.

[K19BMW]

As far as what has to be done to it besides the standard servicing they also have to replace the crystal. Does the $1500 seem more reasonable now?

[tr_ms3]

Even a genuine rolex crystal should be about $150-250 installed. So, no, that doesn't justify it.

[K19BMW]

Originally Posted by tr_ms3

Even a genuine rolex crystal should be about $150-250 installed. So, no, that doesn't justify it.

Looks like i got taken then (unless they end up doing a lot more work then they told me about which is possible because i know nothing about servicing rolexs).

Unfortunetly this is the only rolex AD within like 45 min of me.

[tr_ms3]

Not to salt the wound, but when I had my Paul Newman refurbished, they did the following:
Serviced the movement, replaced the (acrylic) crystal and crown, replaced the markers, refinished the dial, and polished the case and bracelet. This was 2012 at an AD and was $700 + shipping both ways.

While mine is not a solid gold presidential (or gold plated for that matter), it is much more rare than yours and parts are much harder to find.

[Robin_NL]

Just collected my new 2014 Seadweller ceramic 116600. Very happy with it!


Cheers
Robin

[K19BMW]

Originally Posted by tr_ms3

Not to salt the wound, but when I had my Paul Newman refurbished, they did the following:
Serviced the movement, replaced the (acrylic) crystal and crown, replaced the markers, refinished the dial, and polished the case and bracelet. This was 2012 at an AD and was $700 + shipping both ways.

While mine is not a solid gold presidential (or gold plated for that matter), it is much more rare than yours and parts are much harder to find.

Ouch lol but i appreciate the honesty. The AD gave me an estimate of $1500 but since its only an estimate I am hoping it will be much less

[K19BMW]

Well I just got an exact price to fix the watch, $1975!

Apparently the dial is all pitted to they need to replace that which is $600-$700 (what I was told).

[TSM330i]

Originally Posted by K19BMW

Well I just got an exact price to fix the watch, $1975!

Apparently the dial is all pitted to they need to replace that which is $600-$700 (what I was told).

It's because it's gold. Gold is through the roof right now for pricing and gold parts for your watch are going to cost a small fortune.

Get it fixed right the first time and you won't have to do anything to it for years and years!

P.s. I just had an Explorer II serviced. Full polish, new bezel and full movement rebuild cost $1,000. BTW: This was a SS watch, not a gold watch, so I don't think the price you're being quoted is out of the question.

[TSM330i]

http://www.watchtime.com/blog/fratel...-value-part-2/

[bradleyland]

Originally Posted by TSM330i

http://www.watchtime.com/blog/fratel...-value-part-2/

I never understood the notion of buying watches as an "investment". You chances in the watch market are, arguably, worse than they are in the stock market. Granted, you can't wear a stock certificate without looking extremely tacky, but I bought my watch to wear. It's no different than any other jewelry. The secondary market is (mostly) crap, so don't buy under the expectation that you'll see an increase in value.

[PINeely]

Originally Posted by bradleyland

I never understood the notion of buying watches as an "investment". You chances in the watch market are, arguably, worse than they are in the stock market. Granted, you can't wear a stock certificate without looking extremely tacky, but I bought my watch to wear. It's no different than any other jewelry. The secondary market is (mostly) crap, so don't buy under the expectation that you'll see an increase in value.

This is correct. Some brands like Rolex depreciate much more slowly than others, however there is still depreciation. If the watch is rare or limited edition then you may see some appreciation but otherwise it's all downhill.

Some people also think their watch is appreciating when they see that it is now worth more than the price they paid 20 years ago, however when you factor for inflation you see that it has actually depreciated.

[soccer dad]

Anyone have the info on how and where to get a rose gold daytona at a reasonable price? PM me if so please and thanks! Yes, I could go buy one at retail or get a sligh discount, but I'm sure there is someone out there ready to sell their watch and I can give them more than what the dealer will.

[TSM330i]

Originally Posted by bradleyland

I never understood the notion of buying watches as an "investment". You chances in the watch market are, arguably, worse than they are in the stock market. Granted, you can't wear a stock certificate without looking extremely tacky, but I bought my watch to wear. It's no different than any other jewelry. The secondary market is (mostly) crap, so don't buy under the expectation that you'll see an increase in value.

I never said anything about an "investment." The article just pointed out that Rolex as a brand tends to lose value much slower over time and could possibly increase in value as well.
I wore a Sub Date for 10 years and sold it for an $800 profit. Yes, I wore it almost daily and enjoyed it and it still incresed in value. Never did I think that would happen! There aren't too many items that you can do that with.

I enjoy most of my watches almost daily (right now I'm wearing a new GMT BLNR and actually wear my black face Daytona when I race).