Rolex Datejust Advice - Second Hand Potential Purchase

[MTM84]

Hi guys,

Could those of you who know a thing or two about Rolexes give me your opinion on the watch in the link below please?

My dad owns the same watch and I’d like one for myself now. I’m no expert and even less so when it comes to a second hand purchase so any advice on the company/price/condition/anything else to consider would be much appreciated.

Thanks

https://www.sandersonandson.com/52419.shtml

[JamieTheBarber]

Pretty sure if it has holes in the lug it shouldn’t have a sapphire crystal it should be acrylic. Also £4K with no box and papers is a bit steep.


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[MTM84]

I did wonder about the price but most I’ve looked at online are around a similar price point for the condition.

I was unsure about the crystal - not sure if it’s something to be concerned about though?

[walkerwek1958]

I’ve dealt with Gary Sanderson before, he’s absolutely sound and I wouldn’t question the quality of what he sells.....but he certainly doesn’t underprice his stock!

As for this watch, it’s a model I like, but not with the diamond dial! Best dial combination for this is either silver dial or white, I’m not a fan of the champagne/gold combination.

Also suggest contacting Haywood Milton if you’re looking for one of these.

[Haywood_Milton]

Pretty sure if it has holes in the lug it shouldn’t have a sapphire crystal it should be acrylic.

This is incorrect. The sapphire glass 16233 was produced with pierced lugs until the late 1990s.

[walkerwek1958]

This is incorrect. The sapphire glass 16233 was produce with pierced lugs until the late 1990s.

Note to OP: Haywood knows what he’s talking about re. Rolex.........maybe Jamie should stick to cutting hair!

This highlights one of the weaknesses of the internet, people come out with statements without being certain of the facts.

[Tinker]

It would be useful to see a photo of the bracelet stretch ...



(NOT Sanderson's watch.)

[Tinker]

For me, the watch is much too over-restored:



(Sanderson's image.)

[JamieTheBarber]

Note to OP: Haywood knows what he’s talking about re. Rolex.........maybe Jamie should stick to cutting hair!

This highlights one of the weaknesses of the internet, people come out with statements without being certain of the facts.

Hey, I stand corrected! Everyday is a school day..




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[Tomaitch]

Note to OP: Haywood knows what he’s talking about re. Rolex.........maybe Jamie should stick to cutting hair!

This highlights one of the weaknesses of the internet, people come out with statements without being certain of the facts.

But it’s great to have a good laugh at their ill researched statements and or advice while they put themselves up for ridicule ..

[JamieTheBarber]

But it’s great to have a good laugh at their ill researched statements and or advice while they put themselves up for ridicule ..

Sounds like you really know how to enjoy yourself!


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[JamieTheBarber]

This is incorrect. The sapphire glass 16233 was produced with pierced lugs until the late 1990s.

I stand corrected! Thanks


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[RJM25R]

Also £4K with no box and papers is a bit steep.

Evidently not. Just clicked on and it’s sold.

[JamieTheBarber]

Evidently not. Just clicked on and it’s sold.

There’s always an idiot who will over pay 🤷🏼*♂️


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[RJM25R]

There’s always an idiot who will over pay 路*♂️


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There’s probably lots of people who think that it’s a fair price when a new one is £9000. Most laymen don’t know the difference in movements, case shape, diamonds and bracelets. They just see a watch they like, and compared to a new one see a bargain.

This doesn’t make them an idiot.

[JamieTheBarber]

There’s probably lots of people who think that it’s a fair price when a new one is £9000. Most laymen don’t know the difference in movements, case shape, diamonds and bracelets. They just see a watch they like, and compared to a new one see a bargain.

This doesn’t make them an idiot.

Have a day off mate.


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[JamieTheBarber]

Evidently not. Just clicked on and it’s sold.

Just because it sold on the website doesn’t mean it actually sold for £4000.. it’s an asking price not set in stone!


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[wileeeeeey]

Just because it sold on the website doesn’t mean it actually sold for £4000.. it’s an asking price not set in stone!


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You're right, it could have gone for over asking.

[JamieTheBarber]

You're right, it could have gone for over asking.

I doubt that very much.


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[Jlynch1984]

Seems expensive, I would rather be looking for a new model at this price . As already mentioned, the bracelet quality is key here, as he mentions some stretch in the add, I would be fearing the worse.