How much for a birth year Rolex Day date?

[Dinoboy]

Thinking about buying a 1973 Day date, had a look on Crono24. Never bought a second hand watch before so don't know if prices are realistic or not. What should I be able to get a 73' day date on a leather strap for?

[RMDB9]

c24 are asking prices, so deduct 10-15%

Strap means "original bracelet missing", cheaper than full set

[Dinoboy]

RMDB9 said:

c24 are asking prices, so deduct 10-15%

Strap means "original bracelet missing", cheaper than full set

Thanks for that, I like the look of them on a leather strap anyway so good news re price.

[RMDB9]

Wait - just saw "Day Date". Vintage DDs are nice but you will never be able to find a matching (condition-wise) bracelet. You are aiming for a very niche kind of look, if re-sale matters, keep it in mind.

"Your" ref would be 1803. I would guess for 6-7k you could pick up an ok one.

I think a 70ies YG DD looks very nice on a polished black croc strap. Go for it!

Or one of the rare WG versions, on a dark navy (almost black) strap. WG will be much more expensive.

Also think about the matching buckle - I am not a Rolex expert enough to know whether they made them in precious metals.

Edited by RMDB9 on Sunday 20th September 12:08

[Dinoboy]

RMDB9 said:

Wait - just saw "Day Date". Vintage DDs are nice but you will never be able to find a matching (condition-wise) bracelet. You are aiming for a very niche kind of look, if re-sale matters, keep it in mind.

"Your" ref would be 1803. I would guess for 6-7k you could pick up an ok one.

I think a 70ies YG DD looks very nice on a polished black croc strap. Go for it!

Or one of the rare WG versions, on a dark navy (almost black) strap. WG will be much more expensive.

Also think about the matching buckle - I am not a Rolex expert enough to know whether they made them in precious metals.

Edited by RMDB9 on Sunday 20th September 12:08

Apreciate the input, not concerned about resale as would go to my son when I'm gone

Something like this would be what I'm looking for though the dial colour is a bit light.

https://www.chrono24.co.uk/rolex/rolex-day-date-pr...

Is this what you mean by Rolex buckle?

Re Chrono24 verified seller- is this 100% guarantee of buying a genuine item? I see they have a feedback system a bit like ebay etc.

[Rameez-Q]

Dinoboy said:

Thinking about buying a 1973 Day date, had a look on Crono24. Never bought a second hand watch before so don't know if prices are realistic or not. What should I be able to get a 73' day date on a leather strap for?

Like a previous poster noted, 6-7k should get you a good one.

Most of the value is in the bracelet, and without that you could even get one at 5-6 if your lucky.

[GC8]

Dinoboy said:

Thinking about buying a 1973 Day date, had a look on Crono24. Never bought a second hand watch before so don't know if prices are realistic or not. What should I be able to get a 73' day date on a leather strap for?

These came with a precious metal bracelet, so bear in mind that a watch missing this has had its strap sold for scrap. This affects its value and desirability in the same way that a missing box and certificates will, but more.

[romeodelta]

As above, I think a DD with a missing bracelet kinda misses the point.

Beware some have fake bracelets as well. I've never seen that dial before either, looks a bit frankenwatch.

I would (and did) go for a 16013 Datejust with the correct jubilee bracelet instead. Should be around half the price of a DD on leather too.

[RMDB9]

precious metal bracelets from 40 years ago will look shabby, unless it is a garage queen.
the vintage-rolex-on-a-leather-strap look is nice, even in yellow gold; i would also pick a YG datejust instead of a DD