Joe H.
I own a 1946 oyster perpetual chronometer watch from Rolex. It was my grandfathers. The lens is scratched very bad, the rose gold is scratched up, the crown is just about stripped, and it runs about 2min slow every day. What would something like this cost?(new plastic lens, new threading for the crown, cleaning up the metal). Also probably the inside of the watch looks terrible and filled with dirt but it still runs and looks great as a vintage watch. any ideas? also any Idea of the value? the original band was lost this one is just stainless steel.
Thanks for your help in advance
Answer
I just had my 1995/96 era Stainless Steel Rolex Submariner serviced. It cost me only $600. Yours needs more work, so I expect to to cost about $1000 or so (just a guess). The good news is the watch will be work and look like the day it was fist purchased. Do spend the money!
Every time I have taken mine in they offer me a trade in on it, or to buy it for about $2,000, but they sell the same model for $7,000. Last time he offered me $4,000 in store credit for it.
The dealer will try to buy it from you, because it is old and unique. He or she may try to exchange it straight across for a new watch. I would love to own your watch. Rose gold is very rare in a Rolex. DO NOT SELL IT! You have a treasure on your hands, and you will NEVER get anything close to a fair price for it. The dealer will tell you it is not worth anything. If he offers you more than $4,000 cash I would be surprised, even though he would resell it for $30,000 or more.
Unless you are a dealer you always loose when collecting and selling Rolex. Take pride in your heirloom, or just give it away as a gift. There is no real money it it for the average Joe.
I just had my 1995/96 era Stainless Steel Rolex Submariner serviced. It cost me only $600. Yours needs more work, so I expect to to cost about $1000 or so (just a guess). The good news is the watch will be work and look like the day it was fist purchased. Do spend the money!
Every time I have taken mine in they offer me a trade in on it, or to buy it for about $2,000, but they sell the same model for $7,000. Last time he offered me $4,000 in store credit for it.
The dealer will try to buy it from you, because it is old and unique. He or she may try to exchange it straight across for a new watch. I would love to own your watch. Rose gold is very rare in a Rolex. DO NOT SELL IT! You have a treasure on your hands, and you will NEVER get anything close to a fair price for it. The dealer will tell you it is not worth anything. If he offers you more than $4,000 cash I would be surprised, even though he would resell it for $30,000 or more.
Unless you are a dealer you always loose when collecting and selling Rolex. Take pride in your heirloom, or just give it away as a gift. There is no real money it it for the average Joe.
Rolex watch Value? How much is a 2003 Rolex Air King NO Date worth?
kneel
My friend is selling me a 2003 Rolex Air King with no date. I was wondering if I was getting a good deal. He is selling it for 2500. Please let me know what you think.
Answer
Air Kings and especially dateless Air Kings are the least expensive Rolex watches and that is reflected in their used pricing. What will determine wether or not this is a good deal is what you intend to do with it. The value will initially continue to decrease but it will level out. If you plan on keeping this watch a LONG time, it may appreciate. If you are looking at this as a first step but plan to buy a "better" Rolex when the time comes, you will lose money when you resell it. I wear a 1947 Air King that belonged to my grandfather. While it is a very different watch than what you are looking at, I can tell you that your future grandchild will appreciate the watch when the time comes, and it will still run. Also, from a style standpoint, the other Rolex watches are a little too much for me. Good luck.
Air Kings and especially dateless Air Kings are the least expensive Rolex watches and that is reflected in their used pricing. What will determine wether or not this is a good deal is what you intend to do with it. The value will initially continue to decrease but it will level out. If you plan on keeping this watch a LONG time, it may appreciate. If you are looking at this as a first step but plan to buy a "better" Rolex when the time comes, you will lose money when you resell it. I wear a 1947 Air King that belonged to my grandfather. While it is a very different watch than what you are looking at, I can tell you that your future grandchild will appreciate the watch when the time comes, and it will still run. Also, from a style standpoint, the other Rolex watches are a little too much for me. Good luck.
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