Hello,
I am new and appreciate some opinions from the experts in this forum.
For old Rolex sports models (say 5512/3, 1655, 1675 or 1680 etc) that has its dial changed sometime down the road by Rolex centre, would that affect the value? Noted that some much earlier models have gilt dial and some in white... if being replaced by later original dials that are printed in white though still tritium without white gold rim on the hour marker, will that affect the value greatly?
I am considering this GMT1675 manufactured in II72 (serial nbr 325xxxx which should be correct) and sold in 1978 with receipt. Also had a dial change reciept from Rolex in 1988.
The watch comes with complete set like written g'tee(was told punched gtee paper only started on 80s), instruction booklet, int and ext box, tag, etc...
I am wondering if it is all worth it to pay US$1-2k more to get the original papers?? I know vintage box is only less than $100.. What if I lose or damage the org papers hahaha than value drop.....
Understand that economy is bad and prices are falling... anyone able to give me a gauge how much a above average condition GMT1675 in complete set should be? While I do have spare money, cash is always more handy in time of financial crisis... wonder how many are in the same predicament...
Wonder if I should just get a watch without papers...
All comments most appreciated! I am deciding on the purchase next week
Much thanks!
I am new and appreciate some opinions from the experts in this forum.
For old Rolex sports models (say 5512/3, 1655, 1675 or 1680 etc) that has its dial changed sometime down the road by Rolex centre, would that affect the value? Noted that some much earlier models have gilt dial and some in white... if being replaced by later original dials that are printed in white though still tritium without white gold rim on the hour marker, will that affect the value greatly?
I am considering this GMT1675 manufactured in II72 (serial nbr 325xxxx which should be correct) and sold in 1978 with receipt. Also had a dial change reciept from Rolex in 1988.
The watch comes with complete set like written g'tee(was told punched gtee paper only started on 80s), instruction booklet, int and ext box, tag, etc...
I am wondering if it is all worth it to pay US$1-2k more to get the original papers?? I know vintage box is only less than $100.. What if I lose or damage the org papers hahaha than value drop.....
Understand that economy is bad and prices are falling... anyone able to give me a gauge how much a above average condition GMT1675 in complete set should be? While I do have spare money, cash is always more handy in time of financial crisis... wonder how many are in the same predicament...
Wonder if I should just get a watch without papers...
All comments most appreciated! I am deciding on the purchase next week
Much thanks!
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