Any advice on valuation/saleability of this Rolex.....?
Any advice on valuation/saleability of this Rolex.....?
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jshell

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11,938 posts

228 months

Wednesday 15th April 2009
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Just bought a replacement for this 04/05 model Yachtmaster and looking to sell on at some point. Todays RRP seems to be a little over £5.5k, condition is very good and I'd be prepared to have it serviced as part of the deal......so, anyone with an idea of a reasonable value? Best list it here or on ebay???





5 wh

1,507 posts

238 months

Wednesday 15th April 2009
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I sold my midsized yachtmaster bi-metal for £2k(needed a service)although it was a few years back.

CommanderJameson

22,096 posts

249 months

Wednesday 15th April 2009
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I'm no expert, but I think that being a bi-metal is going to kick its residuals in the goolies a bit.

andy tims

5,598 posts

269 months

Thursday 16th April 2009
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Yup - Bi-metal's not going to help.

Ask our Dominic www.hackettwatches.com

ShadownINja

79,269 posts

305 months

Thursday 16th April 2009
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CommanderJameson said:
I'm no expert, but I think that being a bi-metal is going to kick its residuals in the goolies a bit.
Was it considered nice in 2004 (to anyone bar the OPer hehe )?

jshell

Original Poster:

11,938 posts

228 months

Thursday 16th April 2009
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That'll help, cheers! thumbup

jshell

Original Poster:

11,938 posts

228 months

Thursday 16th April 2009
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CommanderJameson said:
I'm no expert, but I think that being a bi-metal is going to kick its residuals in the goolies a bit.
Yeah, it's always confused me a little as both the missus, friends of ours and I love the bi-metal Rolexes. Seen a lot of polarised comments on here about it, but don't really want to turn 'this' thread into a taste-bashing one......if ye's don't mind!

andy_s

19,785 posts

282 months

Thursday 16th April 2009
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Each to his own jshell, so long as you like it that's all that matters - but it is, as you say, a watch which polarises. Good luck.

ShadownINja

79,269 posts

305 months

Thursday 16th April 2009
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When it comes down to it, and this is the point of the thread, taste will determine its value, surely?

andy tims

5,598 posts

269 months

Friday 17th April 2009
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ShadownINja said:
taste will determine its value, surely?
Strongly influence for certain.

That fact is that Bi-metal is just not that popular at the moment, unless you're of the age group that also likes Volvo's & Rovers wink

Edited by andy tims on Friday 17th April 12:36

jshell

Original Poster:

11,938 posts

228 months

Friday 17th April 2009
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Actually, judging by the number of PM's I've had in the last couple of days there does seem to be a 'taste' for the 'bi'-side! So, looks like I won't need to advertise it after all. smile

But, thanks all for the help and encouragement!