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Post by RJS-Z4 » Fri Dec 15, 2017 10:40 pm

Zed Five wrote: Fri Dec 15, 2017 9:49 pm
RJS-Z4 wrote: Fri Dec 15, 2017 9:45 pm Took the plunge today...

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Nice. I was looking at these today.

I have a Planet Ocean and noted that the retail price has gone up more than £600 in the past 18 months!
I happened to have access to a rather ridiculous discount for one week only, so whilst I hope to keep it forever, if I had to sell it, I shouldn't lose anything!
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Post by ronk » Fri Dec 15, 2017 11:35 pm

I might have the chance of an eight year old Rolex Yachtmaster - it’s stopped and would need a fix and service - has anyone any ideas what I should offer - I would like to make a balance between fair and getting a bargain.
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Post by enzed4 » Sat Dec 16, 2017 4:23 am

ronk wrote: Fri Dec 15, 2017 11:35 pm I might have the chance of an eight year old Rolex Yachtmaster - it’s stopped and would need a fix and service - has anyone any ideas what I should offer - I would like to make a balance between fair and getting a bargain.
Can you get a quote to repair from a watchmaker, then factor that in to the sale price? Assuming you have access to the watch.
Rolex being Rolex, you may find the watchmaker doesn't have access to parts if they're needed to effect repair, anyway. :x
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Post by Hilly30si » Sat Dec 16, 2017 8:17 am

ronk wrote: Fri Dec 15, 2017 11:35 pm I might have the chance of an eight year old Rolex Yachtmaster - it’s stopped and would need a fix and service - has anyone any ideas what I should offer - I would like to make a balance between fair and getting a bargain.
I would factor in the service and repair circa £1000
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Post by sticky » Sat Dec 16, 2017 9:35 am

Hilly30si wrote: Sat Dec 16, 2017 8:17 am
ronk wrote: Fri Dec 15, 2017 11:35 pm I might have the chance of an eight year old Rolex Yachtmaster - it’s stopped and would need a fix and service - has anyone any ideas what I should offer - I would like to make a balance between fair and getting a bargain.
I would factor in the service and repair circa £1000
Standard service is ca £750 and the service papers are a plus when it comes to selling. Chances are its not a serious glitch with the movement, depends what he"s been doing with the watch. 8 year old Yachtmaster is unusual to have problems, is it real ????? Check out Chrono24.com and you can see 2nd hand world wide offers, gives you and idea what its worth up and running.

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Post by TitanTim » Sat Dec 16, 2017 11:01 am

Picked up these cheapo watch stands and quite pleased with them and do the job nicely, although I did break one as some once the band is slotted into the stand it can be hard to dismantle again :oops: The band has some springyness so easy to mount the watch without undoing the strap.

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Post by ronk » Sat Dec 16, 2017 11:54 am

The potential purchase. It comes in the boxes, plastic card and swing tags (with hologram)
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Post by Bombardino » Sat Dec 16, 2017 12:18 pm

It a good chance the mainspring is broken, a common problem with mechanical watches. No need to sent it to Rolex for a service try an indie such as http://www.russelltalerman.com/ much cheaper and will come back looking like new.

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Post by ronk » Sat Dec 16, 2017 1:06 pm

Bombardino wrote: Sat Dec 16, 2017 12:18 pm It a good chance the mainspring is broken, a common problem with mechanical watches. No need to sent it to Rolex for a service try an indie such as http://www.russelltalerman.com/ much cheaper and will come back looking like new.
I will need to get an estimate for the repair costs before I offer money.

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Post by sticky » Sat Dec 16, 2017 1:24 pm

ronk wrote: Sat Dec 16, 2017 1:06 pm
Bombardino wrote: Sat Dec 16, 2017 12:18 pm It a good chance the mainspring is broken, a common problem with mechanical watches. No need to sent it to Rolex for a service try an indie such as http://www.russelltalerman.com/ much cheaper and will come back looking like new.
I will need to get an estimate for the repair costs before I offer money.

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Chronomatic.com watchmaker and vintage trader as well, look him up,

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Post by ronk » Sat Dec 16, 2017 6:53 pm

It’s not certain that they will sell - but I’m first in line :thumbsup: Then the haggling and looking for a mechanism repair and service !
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Post by sticky » Sat Dec 16, 2017 7:35 pm

ronk wrote: Sat Dec 16, 2017 6:53 pm It’s not certain that they will sell - but I’m first in line :thumbsup: Then the haggling and looking for a mechanism repair and service !
if you dont want it give me a shout

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Post by ronk » Sat Dec 16, 2017 7:52 pm

sticky wrote: Sat Dec 16, 2017 7:35 pm
ronk wrote: Sat Dec 16, 2017 6:53 pm It’s not certain that they will sell - but I’m first in line :thumbsup: Then the haggling and looking for a mechanism repair and service !
if you dont want it give me a shout
I will :thumbsup:
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Post by sticky » Sun Dec 17, 2017 1:08 am

If on inspection it looks f***ed its still worth £2750 with boxes and papers, new movement refit is not rocket science to find. I suspect its a minor issue causing the problem but guys like Nic at Chronomatic and several others are really good with info and service so they are always helpful. Bear in mind, it costs to fix it and with invoices from the serious people it only increases the value.
Check it study it make sure its real, Good luck with the deal.

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Post by synthedup » Fri Dec 22, 2017 3:06 pm

Hi all,

Just posted this forsale in the non Z4 related section.

Anyone able to give me any information on the brand/quality of these watch’s?

I know they are £1660 on the website now. No idea if its good thought.
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