This is hardly out of people's comfor zone. Just whats the point if the purchase price + repair is more than the value of the finished watch, unless it's rare or has sentimental value?
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Wow, I didn't "f蠀ck" was a regular use of expression on this forum. But I guess it is ok.
My reply to your response is, if you do not like the content on a thread.. then dont respond or don't "f蠀ck" with it for other people.. move on!
Let other folks learn about values.. Not your Opinion!
Sounds like this is getting personal with you. Why, because you may not be right..
Bingo.
As a veteran of several project watches and complete restorations I can say with 100% surety that it's cheaper to just buy a mint version than to try to bring even a substandard watch up to that condition, let alone this deformed specimen.
First, we're all adults here. Don't pretend you haven't heard the word before. 馃槈
Second, the thread is asking for opinions so opinions are given. We don't pull punches. 馃お 馃槣
Apples and Oranges? Uh, no - it's a rotten Apple versus a freshly picked perfect Apple.
The point is that a project like this invariably costs more than just buying a like-new example. I know because I've done it a dozen times with watches that have parts easier to find and less expensive than Rolex.
Bingo.
....I can say with 100% surety that it's cheaper to just buy a mint version than to try to bring even a substandard watch up to that condition, let alone this deformed specimen.
Hey guys,
Don't know too much about Rolex watches, have been more drawn to omegas (mostly due to price!). But i saw this watch come up for auction at a local house and was wondering how 'damaged' you thought it was just from this picture. I would ask for more photos but the bidding begins soon online!
*Bonus inclusion* Comes with the scorched skeleton it was attached to!
Based on someone not seeing this in person..
Mid-case value - $2.5-3.5 (if red dial range - Add $300-500 +)
Caseback - $500-700
Movement - $1,200 +
Bezel - $300-500
Bezel Insert - $400-600
Dial/Hands/date disk - $600-1,000
Bracelet clasp - $150-250
Bracelet endlinks - $100-200 (580s, that would be nice!)
Bracelet links - $200-400+
Do the math in parts... Again, just putting things in perspective..
Not a bad investment at $4.3..
$2.5 - $3.5 or more a mid case? What if it's a 4m serial which makes it a service case? Value = $0.
Bezel, hands, dial shot.
Any damage to the movement? No idea? How can you then assume $1200 for it.
Even if you don't have RSC look at it, a regular service from a regular watchmaker starts at AUD $800. I think it may cost a little more to put this ugly duckling back together.
$4300 for absolute junk.
Sorry to be so blunt but you are making absolutely no sense.
