I bought a mint watch here getting on for a year ago for a work colleague at £5600 but can’t see much that looks spot-on for less than 7500 or so now
Considerably more in some parts of Europe
Hi everyone,
I think I am about to pull the trigger on a Rolex Sea Dweller 16600 but just want to get a few opinions first!
The watch is in great condition with a full set (box, papers, swing tag etc...) and records of rolex services in 1998, 2004, 2007 and 2015. The watch is a 1991 model.
Before I go ahead with the purchase, I would just like to know what you would value this watch at in the current market to make sure I am not overpaying!
What would you pay for this watch?
Your opinions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
I bought a mint watch here getting on for a year ago for a work colleague at £5600 but can’t see much that looks spot-on for less than 7500 or so now
Considerably more in some parts of Europe
I would say maximum of £6000 from a private sale and £7000 from a dealer.
Thanks for the info everyone. The prices you have suggested are in line with what I thought so I'm happy.
6K for the bad boy
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Does Rolex polish at every service?
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I would also find the number of services strange and slightly worrying...
Simon
seen Vinces example on SC?
I'd be all over that if I were looking....
Why has it been serviced so often?
I remember when these were pretty much unloved in SC. I knew I would regret not picking one up.
Regarding the service work, has it been polished each time?
Why question the number of services. Just a careful owner I’d expect.
When a watch leaves Rolex it is as new. Only the polishing issue to review.
I’d value the service history not be suspicious of it.
Serviced more or less every 5 years, which I'm guessing is what Rolex suggest, would imply a careful owner to me. Some people, ie those that don't really understand what they have on their wrist, would probably tend to follow the manufacturers guidelines, particularly with something expensive like a Rolex.
'Against stupidity, the gods themselves struggle in vain' - Schiller.
90s 16600 £5k to £6k 2000s 16600 £6k to £7k
Well I would say the Tritium watches would be worth more, they were made in very limited numbers before luminova became the norm, plus you might end up with a stunning patina which you wouldn’t get on a luminova watch.
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