As noted, the only $1k Rolex watches you'll find now are obscure things. No man's watch in an Oyster case. $2k is probably the bare minimum entry point for a 34mm oyster-cased model of decent quality, more with a bracelet. If you're bottom-fishing for a watch in FAIR condition, maybe $1500.
I have a nice running 1968 34MM 34MM 1002 $2400 on a bracelet, $2k head only. Runs strong, winds a little tight, keeps good time, pretty clean.
Here is an example of a good one that sold not long ago for way too little
https://omegaforums.net/threads/tudor-oyster-prince-glossy-black-dial-eur-950.122899/
Not trying to rub it in @Shabbaz - I kick myself for not grabbing this.
I keep thinking about buying a vintage blue-dialled OP/Datejust for me and my girlfriend, but every time I get close to taking action I begin considering how many much, much more interesting watches could be bought with that sort of money.
A top grade Certina DS with a standard dial will be $500, while one with a special dial will top out at $1,200. A really, really uncommon variety will be around $2,500 and you will never bump into anyone owning one similar - probably not even at GTGs.
I keep thinking about buying a vintage blue-dialled OP/Datejust for me and my girlfriend.
... the Airking is a special watch- absolute purity of the Rolex style IMO.
You do? I would love to have a look at them! 34mm is just fine for me.
You do? I would love to have a look at them! 34mm is just fine for me.
