Rolex Submariner 50th (how do I tell if it is a flat four)
Discussion
HTP99 said:
Not a watch person, but why does having a slightly different number 4 make the watch worth more, are there other differences?
I don't think you need to be a 'watch person' to understand this, it's a collector mentality not necessarily a watch lover's mentality. Some people go nuts for movements, some for design, others for rarities. Whatever floats your boat really. This watch has a numeral which wasn't used for long, which makes it a relative rarity and gives it collector value.You will find the same thing across most collectibles. Coins are a better example of the value of rarities and errors.
Wish you all the best in your efforts, but dont settle for a low bid.
I have achieved just short of £12k on every one i sold.
I owned one from new, which i sold a couple of years later for £11,750.
Then I was offered one by a customer as payment for servicing his collection, which was a good few hundred grand of watches.
I sold that one for £11,500.
The only flat 4 I have ever had, I only had for a few days. Bought it off a customer for £8500 as he was deperate and sold it for £15,750.
The last one I had, was a very wet one from Ebay. Paid £4k for it, with rusted movement and mouldy dial.
Replaced the movement and the dial and sold it for £10,500 as i didn't have box and papers.
Prices are a lot lower in the north, I always sell my watches to London Customers as they are worth more down there, which is shocking, but true.
I have achieved just short of £12k on every one i sold.
I owned one from new, which i sold a couple of years later for £11,750.
Then I was offered one by a customer as payment for servicing his collection, which was a good few hundred grand of watches.
I sold that one for £11,500.
The only flat 4 I have ever had, I only had for a few days. Bought it off a customer for £8500 as he was deperate and sold it for £15,750.
The last one I had, was a very wet one from Ebay. Paid £4k for it, with rusted movement and mouldy dial.
Replaced the movement and the dial and sold it for £10,500 as i didn't have box and papers.
Prices are a lot lower in the north, I always sell my watches to London Customers as they are worth more down there, which is shocking, but true.
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