CoDiffe
·Hello all,
I've been looking around for a good example of a 321 for quite awhile and I'm having trouble wrapping my mind around all the potential pit falls of overpricing, re-lumes, non-original parts, straight vs. twisted lug etc.
I've noticed many people on here say that they believe vintage Rolex to be a mine field but I can tell you based on my experience in Rolex and now looking for a 321 - the vintage 321 Speedmaster is an ABSOLUTE minefield.
Do I just need to be resigned to the fact that I'm not going to find a GOOD example of a 321 for under $10k? I don't need anything collector by any means. I want to wear/enjoy it and not be scared. That being said, the dial and hands are the most important aspects to me. I don't want a relume. Unpolished case is nice but further down on the list. I've seen some nice twisted lugs listed but for over $10k and for those prices it makes me think I should just go straight lug but maybe I'm going to spend years looking for the right one.
I keep hearing stories of people finding for well under $10k but that seems to be few and far between. Any advice from seasoned vets out there? Should I just keep my '69 861 and be grateful for what I have? Is my budget too low?
I've been looking around for a good example of a 321 for quite awhile and I'm having trouble wrapping my mind around all the potential pit falls of overpricing, re-lumes, non-original parts, straight vs. twisted lug etc.
I've noticed many people on here say that they believe vintage Rolex to be a mine field but I can tell you based on my experience in Rolex and now looking for a 321 - the vintage 321 Speedmaster is an ABSOLUTE minefield.
Do I just need to be resigned to the fact that I'm not going to find a GOOD example of a 321 for under $10k? I don't need anything collector by any means. I want to wear/enjoy it and not be scared. That being said, the dial and hands are the most important aspects to me. I don't want a relume. Unpolished case is nice but further down on the list. I've seen some nice twisted lugs listed but for over $10k and for those prices it makes me think I should just go straight lug but maybe I'm going to spend years looking for the right one.
I keep hearing stories of people finding for well under $10k but that seems to be few and far between. Any advice from seasoned vets out there? Should I just keep my '69 861 and be grateful for what I have? Is my budget too low?