Rolex President 18K Solid YG Gold Rep

[KBH 7]

I gotta admit, I like the shiny one. Looks good with the polished mid links. Either way, it's gooing to look great.

 

[Silverspeed 10]

I gotta admit, I like the shiny one. Looks good with the polished mid links. Either way, it's gooing to look great.

 

+100000000 ....that looks gorgeous!

[Del 4,508]

that looks amazing!

[Pentax 0]

Hi Pentax,

Been following your story and have been eagerly awaiting pictures. Looks fantastic. Can,t wait to see end product. Will you also go for an oyster band?

 

Giggsy

 

 

Yes I am also planning to get the Oyster band ... needs some research though meaning quality of the band because there are all types of qualities

 

will keep you posted on that project soon

[Pentax 0]

+1

 

 

Are you getting it sent in bits or all put together? I'd get a pic of everything apart before he sends the different cases, and make sure you get tracking numbers!! lol

 

:-) yep I am getting it sent in 2 Parts just in case one of the packages encounters a problem if you know my meaning

 

firstly he sent the Bezel and the Back Cover Today got the Tracking number should have them by Friday I guess other wise Monday

 

The second package will be sent of Friday so that I can get it on Tuesday or Wednesday

 

Reason is that we don't want to have 2 packets of the same recepient in the package hub might cause suspicion.

[KBH 7]

I just ran across a SG Presidential for sale that makes me wonder about the cost involved here.

 

 

 

This is a solid, 18k. gold ROLEX PRESIDENT (DAY/DATE). reference 1803. The 1640xxx serial dates the watch to 1967. This ROLEX watch is keeping very accurate time after a recent service. The 18k. gold case if free of any dings or major scratches and has NOT been over polished. The correct plastic ROLEX crystal is present. If you wear a ROLEX president, it shows you really have "made it" financially and this watch with a lizard band, is a much more subtle expression. Here is a great original example for only $4950! Bankwire please.

http://www.watchestobuy.com/dd_watches_for_sale.htm

 

 

Also, for those that are interested. This web site has a very interesting collection of many old Rolexes. Many of which I have never seen.

[Pentax 0]

I just ran across a SG Presidential for sale that makes me wonder about the cost involved here.

 

 

 

This is a solid, 18k. gold ROLEX PRESIDENT (DAY/DATE). reference 1803. The 1640xxx serial dates the watch to 1967. This ROLEX watch is keeping very accurate time after a recent service. The 18k. gold case if free of any dings or major scratches and has NOT been over polished. The correct plastic ROLEX crystal is present. If you wear a ROLEX president, it shows you really have "made it" financially and this watch with a lizard band, is a much more subtle expression. Here is a great original example for only $4950! Bankwire please.

http://www.watchestobuy.com/dd_watches_for_sale.htm

 

 

Also, for those that are interested. This web site has a very interesting collection of many old Rolexes. Many of which I have never seen.

 

That is $2000 More for a Watch with Plexi glass older than my grand father & Fluted bezel I want "domed"

 

So I get the same Watch for $2000 Less newer shape sapphire Crystal,Gen Used Crown and Gen Dial the only difference is the SWISS ETA? I have Gen Other watches with SWISS ETA's that i spill over 3- 4 K does that degrade those watches?? and please don't tell me that Rolex had better Analogue Milling Machinery in the 60's than Today's underground manufacturers cnc Routers connected to Digital Computers

 

it all has a perspective way you look at it

 

I have been treated very silly about this purchase but i am looking at it from a certain point of view its not the Gen Purse that is made of Silk , for me its the purse that is made out of silk that looks like a specific Gen purse made out of silk that i have been wanting ;-)

 

KBH not offending you Mate just speaking to the General Public

[warcelo 0]

Totally agree with Pentax!

[KBH 7]

I understand and agree with you in that your watch is better looking and also it's the watch that you want. But it's easy to change the bezel and crystal on these old ones and you've still got one that will always maintain it's value. In fact it will probably increase. Yours is going to be awesome but I'm afraid you might be disappointed when you try to sell it.

 

Believe me, I'm almost as excited to see how it turns out as you are. By the way, gold was up another $55/oz today.

[Pentax 0]

I understand and agree with you in that your watch is better looking and also it's the watch that you want. But it's easy to change the bezel and crystal on these old ones and you've still got one that will always maintain it's value. In fact it will probably increase. Yours is going to be awesome but I'm afraid you might be disappointed when you try to sell it.

 

Believe me, I'm almost as excited to see how it turns out as you are. By the way, gold was up another $55/oz today.

 

That is True KBH

 

The re-sale value is the bad part for sure , but i think like in 2 years gold will be worth more than today inflation wise.

 

So I will try and enjoy as much as i can and I am sure that If i ever decide to sell it there will be a buyer for it .... but there are a lot of If'sss

 

My main anxiety is firstly to get the watch.

 

its like 35gr of Solid 18K I am sure that I could get a good price for it at some stage if i get bored or think of upgrading.

 

thanks guys for your posts

[turnipz 0]

I think people spend 4-5k on watches that probably wont maintain their value all the time, and heck people spend 1-2k on single articles of clothing and purses. Other people buy new cars when buying something a year older is 3k cheaper. I guess its all relative. at least you wont have to have a used watch.

[Pentax 0]

Today I received the Case back Cover and the Bezel and they look just fine to me

 

weighed them on a special scale 15 gr. together

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I might be getting the watch casing later on today or maybe tomorrow

[KBH 7]

Looks good.

 

Maybe I'll buy it from you when you decide to get a real one.

[Pentax 0]

Looks good.

 

Maybe I'll buy it from you when you decide to get a real one.

 

 

;-)

 

Thanks KBH

[Member X 91]

http://www.watchestobuy.com/dd_watches_for_sale.htm

 

Also, for those that are interested. This web site has a very interesting collection of many old Rolexes. Many of which I have never seen.

James Bond 6538 sub for $55k?!

 

http://www.watchestobuy.com/images/Rolex6538s.JPG

 

This is the THE JAMES BOND ROLEX SUBMARINER. The reference 6538 BIG crown ALL ORIGINAL from 1958. The unpolished and original case measures 37.5mm. and retains the correct 6538 bezel and insert. The handset is completely original to the watch. This watch was purchased from the original owner in NOVA SCOTIA Canada. As you can see from the inscription on the rear, this watch has military provenance; with the owner a (Lieutenant), affiliated with H.M.C.S. STADCONA, a Canadian forces naval engineering school in Halifax Nova Scotia. He purchased this watch in EUROPE in 1958 and was the sole owner. Interestingly, we find some 6538 submariners purchased in EUROPE have reference 5510 dials and the correct, corresponding caliber (5510) 1530 movement. Some have debated this movement/watch combination for the 6538. Rolex often parts they had in stock often in the early years, using up old stock in newer models or when servicing watches. We know for certain this an original owner watch and NOT "put together" so, one must decide. The suntanned, lustrous brown dial is superb-evenly aged right through and is without ANY spotting. This is a primo example $55,000. Bankwire please.

 

They've got some nice pieces on that website, though, even the newer stuff, although they are quite expensive compared to some of the other prices I've seen.

[Pentax 0]

The Watch has Finally arrived

 

I could not imagine it to be better ... its just like the Real thing Solid !

 

only thing is that I have not properly pressed the bezel because the watch will be sent for water proofing but for now I will enjoy it and send it later

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[dingle 57]

HAWT DAMN!

 

looking good!

[Akira 0]

Lovely

Great it worked out so well!

Enjoy it!

[greg_r 82]

Looks damned good!

[trailboss99 996]

Congrats mate!

Lookin' goooooood!

[andygt 0]

Looking good mate! Glad it all worked out for you:)

[speedzmaster 0]

Shouldn't the lugs be drilled?

 

The Watch has Finally arrived

 

I could not imagine it to be better ... its just like the Real thing Solid !

 

only thing is that I have not properly pressed the bezel because the watch will be sent for water proofing but for now I will enjoy it and send it later

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[speedzmaster 0]

Actually, I don't think the lugs are shaped correctly.

Cyclops needs more mag.

Hands are too short.

[Pentax 0]

Actually, I don't think the lugs are shaped correctly.

Cyclops needs more mag.

Hands are too short.

 

I don't know , looking from pictures etc.. i think that it looks all the same model case number is 18238 if you google it you will find that the style and design is the same .... many presidents were made so there could be a variety of styles just like the sub ;-)

 

Re: cyclops maybe does but i think that difference is small if it will bother me later I will buy a gen Crystal ;-)

[andygt 0]

The lugs are not drilled on any of the gold day-dates I've looked at.

All the rest looks ok too at least it looks pretty spot on to the day-date pictures here anyway: http://www.blowers-jewellers.co.uk/rolex.htm