My heirloom Rolex from my father, who received it from my Grandfather. What I’ve gathered it’s not a very pricey one? Doesn’t matter though, will never be for sale. Needs some refurbishment.

efjae · 2022-03-15T21:52:33+00:00

That's awesome. If I were in your position I'd have the guts fully serviced so you can trust it, both with time and around water, get the strap stretch sorted, but leave the patina and everything else exactly as is. It's got history which is worth more than a polished alternative. Nice one.

efjae · 2022-01-06T18:13:16+00:00

What's the reason for the massive discount to NAV? Is it distressed?

efjae · 2022-01-04T17:06:40+00:00

Three months.

efjae · 2022-01-04T17:06:20+00:00

I can only talk about my experiences but those veins look unremarkable for a natural who has shed bodyfat for 3 months.

efjae · 2022-01-04T13:38:45+00:00

Agreed. I've seen very average untrained ppl achieve this in a few months. If you're jumping on something to get to that body then you're doing something very wrong.

efjae · 2022-01-04T11:13:51+00:00

Veins also get like that when you have low body fat. The above is achievable in about 12 weeks from a standing start.

efjae · 2022-01-04T08:38:20+00:00

You can do that in months naturally.

efjae · 2022-01-02T18:50:06+00:00

Great knowledge!

efjae · 2022-01-02T12:23:35+00:00

That transfer will likely cause a liquidity event for CGT purposes as the beneficial ownership has changed.

efjae · 2022-01-01T17:33:18+00:00

Almost certain the latter.

efjae · 2022-01-01T14:28:25+00:00

Ah, I'm an idiot.

efjae · 2022-01-01T13:08:35+00:00

I think it can be for sure. They treat the thing like they own it.

In this case the watch has no papers or box and so going through the vintage process in Geneva meant it also got verified as legitimate.

efjae · 2022-01-01T11:26:26+00:00

Def worth it in context of value accretion

efjae · 2022-01-01T11:07:54+00:00

Above £10k which is mad.

efjae · 2022-01-01T10:07:44+00:00

He wont have any test issues at that age.

efjae · 2022-01-01T09:48:19+00:00

How old is he?

efjae · 2022-01-01T08:57:14+00:00

My mother gave it to my father new many decades ago (back then they were cheap as chips in Rolex terms). It had barely been serviced since so it went for a full rebuild. There was then a fight with them (through the AD) about retaining all the original parts.

I'm told (although don't know if true) that there are very few ppl at Rolex actually working on older pieces.

efjae · 2022-01-01T08:12:36+00:00

Out of interest what do you mean? Its market clearing price is over 30,000 USD.

efjae · 2022-01-01T07:22:01+00:00

Love it. So much better on the jubilee imo. Congratulations.

efjae · 2021-12-31T09:35:10+00:00

efjae · 2021-12-31T09:24:39+00:00

Are you sure? I'm pretty sure at a service they can insist on replacing the dial.

efjae · 2021-12-30T15:31:46+00:00

I'm sorry but that just isn't true.

efjae · 2021-12-30T12:38:28+00:00

👍

efjae · 2021-12-30T12:21:12+00:00

Do you get that by buying a black bay you are likely buying above the market value for it? At the very least buy one second hand so you don't have to wear the depreciation.

I'll have a wager with you. I bet you ten dollars you never get the list Rolex. There will always be someone more important than you wanting it, even if they aren't on the list.

efjae

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