1961 Rolex Submariner help required

[D4VDJ]

So I've been offered a 1961 Rolex submariner and need some advice.
The watch is a little battered...I mean has patina, the strap is flimsy in comparison with my 5 year old Kermit.
The glass is scratched fairly badly, basically a well used watch.

As I'm not a watch expert I'm just a bit worried it could be a bit of a Frankenstein watch having picked up a lot of non-Rolex parts over the years.

Does anyone have advice on buying vintage, what should I look out for?

[andy_s]

The bracelet will be flimsy compared to something from a few years ago.

There is not any one thing to look at, you just have to research the particular model you are after and check the details from known examples, obviously if the seller is a dealer then you have some come back anyway but if private, again, do your research.

[Vvroom]

^ this.

I'd like to see it OP.

[D4VDJ]

Thanks for the advise.

I don't have a picture of the watch I'm afraid. I will view a few more this week so I can compare, it would appear there's quite a few being advertised.

I've also seen a red submariner 1971 , it is a more than I was intending to spend.

I intend to put a rubberB strap on it just to spice it up a little.



Sample picture^^^^^