[shane55]

The old triple nice! Nice local, nice Meg with a nice jacket matching NATO band

I'm actually going watch-less today (well I do have the trusty old iFun on me) in favor of the Native American Indian Kheto (basically an ornamental bow string guard) my Father-In-Law gave me last Christmas. As an avid Native American Indian collector he has almost 2 dozen of these beautiful pieces not to mention his almost $1 Million dollar collection he has amassed that will one day be donated in his name to the museum in New Mexico. His father left him a small fortune and he has spent a lot on his collection but as a retired professor he is also well versed and knowledgeable on his collection hence he never buys cheap trinkets only authentic pieces. Anyway enough of my ramblings here is the one I proudly wear

Wait... what???
You went 'watchless'? The horror!
Don't you have another wrist?

 

[Podster]

Wait... what???
You went 'watchless'? The horror!
Don't you have another wrist?

Of course I do Shane however I have a bad habit of busting or scratching crystals when I wear it on the right arm plus the crowns always on the wrong side

 

[Watagump]

I am not sure what to think about this. A Rolex 16233 popped up on ebay with a diamond dial and a buy it now price of $1069.00 Looks real, but of course you cant tell without looking in person, or actually having Rolex verify. Anyhow, instead of someone buying it, they started bidding and now its over $1600. I really thought about buying it to flip for profit.

 

[joseph69]

I am not sure what to think about this. A Rolex 16233 popped up on ebay with a diamond dial and a buy it now price of $1069.00 Looks real, but of course you cant tell without looking in person, or actually having Rolex verify. Anyhow, instead of someone buying it, they started bidding and now its over $1600. I really thought about buying it to flip for profit.

Can you post the eBay link?

 

[joseph69]

Here is a circa '72 4-line feet first vintage Submariner 5512 w/Oyster Rivet bracelet which I've sent off to Rolliworks for a restoration.
The owner is a friend of mine, as well as a member of the Head-Fi community. When I receive the watch I'll be sure to post some photos of it.

 

[Watagump]

Can you post the eBay link?

It appears the seller stopped the sale and relisted it. The watch is now at $953 with 7 bids, it had I think 21 bids that got it over $1600. The box isn't correct for that watch, if its indeed a 16233. The seller also lists it as a 2011, which is also incorrect, these are from the 90's.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mens-Rolex...Dial-Diamond-18k-Gold-SS-Box-Tag/164091970229

 

[joseph69]

It appears the seller stopped the sale and relisted it. The watch is now at $953 with 7 bids, it had I think 21 bids that got it over $1600.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mens-Rolex...Dial-Diamond-18k-Gold-SS-Box-Tag/164091970229

Rough photos.
I have a 16233 (below) which is a 36mm T serial# dating it to circa '95-'96 w/MOP dial set in diamonds (which I inherited from my late uncle) and my watch goes for +/-$4-5K all day long. If it's too good to be true, then...

 

[Watagump]

Too good to be true was one of my very first thoughts. I also wondered if the person made a mistake in the listing having the buy it now price. I wouldn't even bid on it, too many red flags. 2011 and a 16233? NOPE. My 16013, which I sold in 2013.

 

[joseph69]

Too good to be true was one of my very first thoughts. I also wondered if the person made a mistake in the listing having the buy it now price. I wouldn't even bid on it, too many red flags. 2011 and a 16233? NOPE. My 16013, which I sold in 2013.

Right, 2011 is a 116234.

 

[Zojokkeli]

Speaking of too good to be true, last summer I spotted a Patek Philippe dress watch at a local flea market going for 17€.

To this day I wonder if I should have picked it up just in case. There’s always the 0,0001% chance that it’s authentic. Maybe it’s still there...

 

[Watagump]

Bids on it are over $3300 now, tempted to report it as fake.

 

[joseph69]

Just out of curiosity, I sent a message asking about the M/Y date and reference# not coinciding with each other, so we'll see if the seller replies.

 

[Watagump]

Just out of curiosity, I sent a message asking about the M/Y date and reference# not coinciding with each other, so we'll see if the seller replies.

They didn't reply when I asked about it having the buy it price so low. But it did change to a bid only after I sent the question.

 

[joseph69]

Strange.
Also, not even a 3 day return policy to verify authenticity.

 

[Watagump]

Strange.
Also, not even a 3 day return policy to verify authenticity.

Its also a quick listing, kinda like take the money and run. I think people bidding are making a mistake.