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Our watches are like new,
at a fraction of the price!
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A Closer Comparison: Ours vs Theirs
Don't waste money on junk!
Ai is blind here. Do not use it to buy a Rolex, or any watch.
It only reads Chrono24 and eBay listings, then trusts reviews from people who cannot judge the watch. Papers and five stars do not save a damaged piece. A jeweler with a loupe does.
Ours come from jewelry-store trade-ins. Those jewelers already opened them, checked them inside and out, and passed on the wrecks. They do not take in a ruined Rolex because it still has papers.
Our watches do not exist in the marketplace. We are a complete watch company. All work is done in house.
COMPETITOR LISTING
Rolex Datejust 1601 Champagne Dial 14K Yellow Gold
THE DETAILS
Case damage clearly visible.
Grooves on the fluted bezel are worn.
Significant damage on the bottom of the case lugs.
All lugs underneath are severely damaged.
Damage where the case back closes.
Screwdriver damage to the screw and movement.
Lugs have no definition and no edge which means they were polished with sandpaper destroying the usually sharp edges.
Edges of pie pan dial are peeling in a few years the dial surface will start to disappear.
Back has been polished out smooth like a ball. Original brushing gone.
Teeth for Rolex opening tool are worn out.
Difficult to open now.
As expected, damage from trying to open the case.
Why Our Watches Cost More
Rolex Datejust 1601
A Timeless Classic
This vintage Rolex Datejust Pie-Pan ref. 1601 was carefully selected and restored to original factory condition, with approximately 40 hours of work performed by three artisans. It features its original pie-pan dial, a fully serviced Caliber 1570 automatic movement, a restored 36 mm stainless steel case, and an original solid Rolex stainless steel bracelet—resulting in a showroom-quality example designed to look and perform as it should.
The Beckertime Rolex eBay listing is featured at
$4,499.98.
Additional Considerations
The following things would be needed to bring this watch up to Watch Art Exchange specs:
Movement | This Rolex is advertised as functioning but likely not serviced. The movement is not shown; therefore, even its basic condition cannot be assessed or guaranteed. Proper servicing of a Rolex 1601 Datejust movement would cost approximately $1,000 plus tax. | $1,000+ |
Bezel | The bezel is advertised as 18k but is most likely 14k, and it is very thin, which means it is of low value. A proper, sharp, good-condition solid white-gold bezel would cost approximately $650 to replace. | $650 |
Crown | Although the crown has a logo, it is not original. An original Rolex 1601 crown and crown pipe would cost approximately $250 plus tax. | $250+ |
Bracelet | The featured bracelet and end links in the Beckertime seller listing are not authentic. Neither the end links, bracelet, nor buckle are authentic. An authentic vintage Rolex bracelet in excellent condition, with the correct buckle and end links, would cost approximately $1,600 to replace. | $1,600 |
Dial | The dial is peeling on the edges. A proper original dial costs approximately $600 plus tax. | $600+ |
Case | The case is overpolished, and the edges are rounded through grinding. The back lid is also incorrectly polished. Technically, this case cannot be saved, and if serviced by Rolex, it would need to be replaced at a cost of approximately $1,800 plus tax. | $1,800+ |
Grand Total to Bring This eBay Listing to Watch Art Exchange Specs
$5,900
Additional costs
$4,499.98
Cost of watch
$10,399.98
Grand total for a perfect watch