Watches

[Haydn]

Can you post a pick of it please.

Bit of a scare finding it, memory playing tricks as to where I’d “deffo” stashed it. Apparently the dial type is Parchment.

 

[verreauxi]

Bit of a scare finding it, memory playing tricks as to where I’d “deffo” stashed it. Apparently the dial type is Parchment.

Thanks!! If I had to guess, it's model 16014 (a better picture would help me...) but google it, and it will give you a sense of it's value. Keep it and DO NOT sell it to someone who wants to give you a quick 1000 or 2000 quid for it. They are getting the better deal. It will sell much higher if it's restored. But I agree with you, these "official Rolex restorations" cost a ton of money, but to the Rolex-buying community (I'm not one of them) they will increase the resale price. On the other hand, it's a super nice watch so keep it until you find reason to pass it on to someone you care about.

 

[Haydn]

Thanks!! If I had to guess, it's model 16014 (a better picture would help me...) but google it, and it will give you a sense of it's value. Keep it and DO NOT sell it to someone who wants to give you a quick 1000 or 2000 quid for it. They are getting the better deal. It will sell much higher if it's restored. But I agree with you, these "official Rolex restorations" cost a ton of money, but to the Rolex-buying community (I'm not one of them) they will increase the resale price. On the other hand, it's a super nice watch so keep it until you find reason to pass it on to someone you care about.

Thanks, digging it out yesterday also got me looking on Google for ID and value and I agree it looks like it’s a 16014, but Linen dial face, rather than the Parchment I had in mind.

I’ll go down the independent repair route, i’ve been recommended a few now. My lad can hang fire for a few more years before he gets to wear it.

 

[verreauxi]

Thanks, digging it out yesterday also got me looking on Google for ID and value and I agree it looks like it’s a 16014, but Linen dial face, rather than the Parchment I had in mind.

I’ll go down the independent repair route, i’ve been recommended a few now. My lad can hang fire for a few more years before he gets to wear it.

Sounds like a great plan, and your lad will love it when the time comes. (and yeah, I found "linen" dial as well when I did some googling).

 

[CharliePotato]

Rotary enthusiast. Excellent quality and affordable imo. I have 3, one of which is from 1970 and was my grandad’s. Wind-up and all.

There’s only one thing worse than a fake Rolex and that’s a real one.

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[Reidy's Bottle Of Grecian]

Sounds like a great plan, and your lad will love it when the time comes. (and yeah, I found "linen" dial as well when I did some googling).

Oh no, you aren't getting away with that horologists banter.

But it does sound like something to film & put on TikTok

 

[Shevin Keedy]

I love the look of this Daytona style "speedtimer" from Seiko:



although at £590 it is pricey. I can wait and see if they pop up second hand (unintended watch joke there).

 

[The binman chronicles]

I love the look of this Daytona style "speedtimer" from Seiko:

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although at £590 it is pricey. I can wait and see if they pop up second hand (unintended watch joke there).

I've got the panda one, it's a good looking watch don't get me wrong but I was a little underwhelmed for reasons I can't put my finger on. My picture doesn't do it any justice, it does look better in real life.

 

[Shevin Keedy]

I've got the panda one, it's a good looking watch don't get me wrong but I was a little underwhelmed for reasons I can't put my finger on. My picture doesn't do it any justice, it does look better in real life.

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It looks great from here. I was a little put off by the non drilled lugs but no massive issue as I think I would keep it on the oyster. Sorry to hear you are not that happy with it, I think it is ace.

 

[The binman chronicles]

It looks great from here. I was a little put off by the non drilled lugs but no massive issue as I think I would keep it on the oyster. Sorry to hear you are not that happy with it, I think it is ace.

Thanks. I'm not unhappy with it just had high expectations I guess if that makes sense that it wasn't able to live up to (for me). This might be influenced by the price point for a non mechanical but I'll happily wear it so it's not really an issue. Over time the doubts will probably fizzle away as it's a beautiful piece.

 

[Shevin Keedy]

I have not seen one in person but I am sure it is a superb piece. Enjoy it.

 

[Bagpuss]

For any of you thinking of pulling the trigger on a Christopher ward there is a upto 40% sale starting tomorrow on some of their stock and if you are on their newsletter you can access it now ?

 

[Shevin Keedy]

I've got the panda one, it's a good looking watch don't get me wrong but I was a little underwhelmed for reasons I can't put my finger on. My picture doesn't do it any justice, it does look better in real life.

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A couple of these up on Ebay already; I could be tempted.

 

[The binman chronicles]

A couple of these up on Ebay already; I could be tempted.

How much for? I can only imagine it's at a premium because the rarity. That said it looks to be in stock on Watchnation with a possible 10% off and Watcho where I got mine from (& you can also get 10% off usually) has a notify when back in stock, other sites say March so I think there will be more coming soon.

 

[Shevin Keedy]

How much for? I can only imagine it's at a premium because the rarity. That said it looks to be in stock on Watchnation with a possible 10% off and Watcho where I got mine from (& you can also get 10% off usually) has a notify when back in stock, other sites say March so I think there will be more coming soon.

Only a couple of bids at the minute, one is on 2 bids at £310 the other with 2 bids at £260.