"Flat 4" "MK1" "Unpolished"
"Flat 4" "MK1" "Unpolished"
Some buzz words for you to give away what I pulled the trigger on (see thread below) - I have a good buddy that is a pawn broker and if any of you remember from a couple years back I had the opportunity to pick up this watch from him from a massive collection he was helping a guy cull out a few pieces - I bought an IWC BP instead and he picked up this. I've been lusting over it ever since and when I went in yesterday to look for a pocket knife for a gift (he's a Benchmade and HK dealer) he was wearing a T dial, J serial 243 so I told him he should be over this and can let it go. I also told him I want first dibs on the 243 since I let mine go to Carlos (craustin).
It's the first batch of LV Subs w / MK1 dial (oval "O" in Rolex) and flat four on a lighter green colored bezel. It shows a good amount of wear but it's completely unpolished and never been serviced so I get to take care of it as I wish. The case back sticker is worn but still intact even.
I'm very happy with it even though I might not get to wear it for a while - it'll come back on a black bezel and the original will get put up for safekeeping (since it's worth probably a grand by itself).
BZ
It's the first batch of LV Subs w / MK1 dial (oval "O" in Rolex) and flat four on a lighter green colored bezel. It shows a good amount of wear but it's completely unpolished and never been serviced so I get to take care of it as I wish. The case back sticker is worn but still intact even.
I'm very happy with it even though I might not get to wear it for a while - it'll come back on a black bezel and the original will get put up for safekeeping (since it's worth probably a grand by itself).
BZ
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Very nice! Good choice on this one.
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That is a great score. I figure that one will become highly collectible over time.
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Very nice. Big congrats, Brandon
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I agree. I'd get a service replacement green insert and stick that flat 4 in a box. Is your watch a Y Serial by any chance? If so, that's a primo score from a collectability perspective.cdnwatchguy wrote:That is a great score. I figure that one will become highly collectible over time.
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Very cool Brandon, congrats
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Sweetness.
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Not just Y but Y03 which is the undisputed first batch. Going to get it serviced and send bracelet to Michael Young as it's pretty rough.JP Chestnut wrote:I agree. I'd get a service replacement green insert and stick that flat 4 in a box. Is your watch a Y Serial by any chance? If so, that's a primo score from a collectability perspective.cdnwatchguy wrote:That is a great score. I figure that one will become highly collectible over time.
BZ
Upon actually taking possession it turns out it us an F03 serial which dates it to Nov '03 which is still considered the first initial run. It went in to the spa today so can't wait to get it back soon.
BZ
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...and you'd shit yourself if you found out what I "scored" it for
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Honestly, I'd leave the bracelet alone if you're interested in the collector value.bzabodyn wrote:Not just Y but Y03 which is the undisputed first batch. Going to get it serviced and send bracelet to Michael Young as it's pretty rough.JP Chestnut wrote:I agree. I'd get a service replacement green insert and stick that flat 4 in a box. Is your watch a Y Serial by any chance? If so, that's a primo score from a collectability perspective.cdnwatchguy wrote:That is a great score. I figure that one will become highly collectible over time.
BZ
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Heck yeah man! Sounds like an awesome deal.
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Still one on my favorite rolexes, what are they going for minty out there right now?
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Like 6.5 plus on average. Awesome watch.
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Awesome LV
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Congrats Brandon!
You are on some serious Rolex kool-aid lately.
Thank God they don't sell it around here or I'd be in trouble
You are on some serious Rolex kool-aid lately.
Thank God they don't sell it around here or I'd be in trouble
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What a great find bro. Congrats. Yeah, you might want to let the bracelet stay as-is from a collector standpoint, but I'm no collector expert.
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Congrats! I always wanted one of these, but never managed to make it happen. Great looking piece for sure.
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Too late - I shipped it to Michael Young over a month ago. Watch head should be back from service in the next week or so also. I figured it's too new of a watch to worry about keeping it all original - I'd rather do a light polish and be able to fix the bracelet and have a "new" watch. I do like being able to make that decision though.koda240 wrote:What a great find bro. Congrats. Yeah, you might want to let the bracelet stay as-is from a collector standpoint, but I'm no collector expert.
I'm also swapping the bezel for an aftermarket LV bezel to save the original - those flat four ones are hard to find and big bucks.
BZ
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Bracelet is done and on its way back to Texas!
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That's one sweet score old friend.
Congrats!!!
Congrats!!!
bzabodyn wrote:Some buzz words for you to give away what I pulled the trigger on (see thread below) - I have a good buddy that is a pawn broker and if any of you remember from a couple years back I had the opportunity to pick up this watch from him from a massive collection he was helping a guy cull out a few pieces - I bought an IWC BP instead and he picked up this. I've been lusting over it ever since and when I went in yesterday to look for a pocket knife for a gift (he's a Benchmade and HK dealer) he was wearing a T dial, J serial 243 so I told him he should be over this and can let it go. I also told him I want first dibs on the 243 since I let mine go to Carlos (craustin).
It's the first batch of LV Subs w / MK1 dial (oval "O" in Rolex) and flat four on a lighter green colored bezel. It shows a good amount of wear but it's completely unpolished and never been serviced so I get to take care of it as I wish. The case back sticker is worn but still intact even.
I'm very happy with it even though I might not get to wear it for a while - it'll come back on a black bezel and the original will get put up for safekeeping (since it's worth probably a grand by itself).
BZ
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BZ, congrats on the LV! I passed-up an opportunity to purchase one when they came out
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I think he's had this one for quite awhile.
And never wears it anymore.
And never wears it anymore.
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Everytime i think i know your full collection, i realize i missed one or two and it reminds me of how retarded your collection is. Sick!
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It comes out every now and then but it's in such good shape I don't want to screw it up. I was thinking about possibly selling it and a couple others (16800 and a couple cheapies) to clean out the box and maybe get another AP - but I just can't get myself to do it. I bought it from a friend and he'd kill me too...matt.wu wrote:I think he's had this one for quite awhile.
And never wears it anymore.
BZ
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