Classic Sub, new hands and bracelet - impact on value
Discussion
I'm looking for a bit of advice on a possible Rolex Sub purchase. The watch in question is a Kermit Sub and is in excellent condition due to recently having a full Rolex service. However, at the service the original hands were replaced (I don't know if they were returned) and a new bracelet supplied and fitted, again I don't know if the original is with the watch now.
The watch is competitively priced against similar examples from the same year and is a "Full Set" so hence the attraction.
So, does the fitment of new hands and bracelet impact the value of the watch at all, or should I see this as a bonus? I am assuming Rolex provide a warranty with the watch after a full service for a period of time as well?
Thoughts and opinions gratefully received
The watch is competitively priced against similar examples from the same year and is a "Full Set" so hence the attraction.
So, does the fitment of new hands and bracelet impact the value of the watch at all, or should I see this as a bonus? I am assuming Rolex provide a warranty with the watch after a full service for a period of time as well?
Thoughts and opinions gratefully received
Cheers Don, very much appreciated 
That link allowed me to confirm the watch is an early example, claimed to be 2004, so the ability to match notes to high quality digital photographs of the watch in question has been beneficial.
I'm going to email the dealer and ask them to confirm the serial number Prefix and see how things go from there.
That link allowed me to confirm the watch is an early example, claimed to be 2004, so the ability to match notes to high quality digital photographs of the watch in question has been beneficial.
I'm going to email the dealer and ask them to confirm the serial number Prefix and see how things go from there.
Thanks for all the input folks, it is appreciated
The watch is going to be purchased for me to enjoy and as a memento of my late mother, for reasons I will explain if I do buy it. It will be worn and enjoyed and I am not afraid of getting any scratches on it as these can easily be resolved at a service. My Breitling and Bremont have been been "lived in" and the polishing at service brings them back to new so I have no worries that Rolex won't be able to perform the same way.
The replacement of hands does appear to be something that is recommended more often these days with many friends saying the same thing when having their watches serviced. My only concern was that I have not owned a Rolex to date and if there was anything to be concerned with as a specific make, clearly there isn't.
I am hoping to see the watch on Thursday and will post on the appropriate thread should it be purchased.
The watch is going to be purchased for me to enjoy and as a memento of my late mother, for reasons I will explain if I do buy it. It will be worn and enjoyed and I am not afraid of getting any scratches on it as these can easily be resolved at a service. My Breitling and Bremont have been been "lived in" and the polishing at service brings them back to new so I have no worries that Rolex won't be able to perform the same way.
The replacement of hands does appear to be something that is recommended more often these days with many friends saying the same thing when having their watches serviced. My only concern was that I have not owned a Rolex to date and if there was anything to be concerned with as a specific make, clearly there isn't.
I am hoping to see the watch on Thursday and will post on the appropriate thread should it be purchased.
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