1995 Rolex Watch 18K Stainless Datejust Midsize 68273 Quickset Jubilee Bracelet

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1995 Rolex Watch 18K Stainless Datejust Midsize 68273 Quickset Jubilee Bracelet:
$2000.00

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Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Wristwatch
Midsize, for Ladies or Men
18K Gold and Steel Case and Bracelet
Sapphire Crystal
29J Caliber 2135 Mechanical Automatic Movement
With Quickset Feature
Made in 1995Listing Text and Photographs Copyright © 2014 pentium90.

Note 1: photographs are of the actual watch.
The photos above show the watch that will be received by the buyer. Before offerding on this watch, please be sure to examine the photographs and read the sections titled \"NARRATIVE\", \"CONDITION\", \"MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE\" and \"PAYMENT OPTIONS AND SCHEDULES.\"Note 2: NO shipping to FOREIGN addresses or HAWAII.
The sale of this item is strictly limited to buyers whose confirmed address is in the United States (lower 48 states and Alaska only; no shipping to Hawaii). Foreign and Hawaiian buyers wishing to purchase the item may do so only through an established member whose address is confirmed in the PayPal system and whose address is in the Lower 48 States or Alaska.NARRATIVE
I purchased this watch at an estate sale. No box or papers accompanied the watch. Since I don\'t own a Rolex case wrench and wanted to be absolutely certain that this is a genuine Rolex watch, on October 8, 2014 I had it examined at a local watch specialty store. After opening the case, examining the movement and looking at a reference book, the store\'s watch technician told me that the watch is indeed a genuine Rolex mid-size wristwatch made in 1995. Afterwards, using the serial number on the side of the case, I confirmed the 1995 manufacture date online.In order to test the functionality of the watch\'s automatic winding and date mechanisms, I set the date and time, manually wound the watch and began wearing it without further manual winding. After about two days, the watch stopped--an indication that the automatic feature was not working properly. The date had advanced properly during that period. Further testing revealed (1) that when manually wound on a daily basis, the watch would function correctly; (2) when allowed to run down, then wound solely by shaking the watch from side to side (thereby only employing the automatic mechanism for winding) followed by wearing the watch, it would run for up to about 10 hours; and (3) when allowed to run down, then wound solely by shaking the watch from side to side (employing only the automatic mechanism for winding) followed by not wearing the watch, it would run for about 5 hours. I came to the conclusion that the automatic feature was not fully functional, an issue that I surmised would likely be corrected by cleaning and lubricating the movement.But I wanted to get another opinion about the watch\'s running behavior so I took it back to the watch specialty store and told their watch specialist the methodology and results of the testing I had done. Without any prompting from me, he independently confirmed my diagnosis--that a routine servicing of the watch would likely correct the issue in the automatic feature. However, since the diagnosis was made without disassembling the movement, I will not guarantee that the issue will be remedied by a routine servicing that does not require replacement of any parts.I considered having the watch serviced but decided against it for four reasons: (1) some prospective buyers might want to have the watch serviced only at a certified Rolex repair center; (2) some prospective buyers might have a trusted watch repair technician that they only let work on their watches; (3) some prospective buyers can perform the servicing themselves; and (4) the servicing of a watch--especially a Rolex--usually includes a warranty period but such a warranty might be voided by the fact that I had sold the watch, and even if a warranty were still in effect it would be somewhat of a hassle for the buyer to return the watch to me for repair under the warranty. I have done very little to alter the cosmetics of the watch. The case and bracelet do need some cleaning, as can be seen in some of the photographs.I believe the prior owner likely wore this watch fairly frequently and, as a result, it shows allover wear, scratches, miniscule pitting, stretching to the links, all of which are customary in used Rolexes. However, this watch does have a non-trivial nick to the side of the case opposite the crown. Since the cosmetics are less than pristine I urge prospective buyers to carefully read the \"CONDITION\" section and examine the photographs closely.WRIST SIZE THIS WATCH WILL FIT
6 1/2 to 6 3/4 inchesCASE DIMENSIONS
Length (lug tip to lug tip): 35 MM (1.38 inches)
Width (excluding crown): 29 MM (1.14 inches)
Thickness (bottom of case to top of crystal, excluding raised date window): 10 MM (0.39 inches)SIGNATURES, OTHER FACTORY MARKS AND LOCATIONS
Case, side exterior between lugs, 6:00 o\'clock (serial number, begins with \"W\"; the serial number and a photograph thereof will be emailed to the buyer after the buyer has indicated his/her satisfaction with the watch)Case, side exterior between lugs, 12:00 o\'clock position
\"ORIG ROLEX DESIGN\"
\"68273\" (case reference number)Caseback, interior
\"MONTRES ROLEX STEEL\"
\"ROLEX S.A.\" (within an oval border)
\"68000\"Dial
Rolex logo (at the 12:00 o\'clock marker position)
\"ROLEX\"
\"OYSTER CHRONOMETER\"
\"OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED\"
\"T SWISS MADE T\" (bottom of the 6:00 o\'clock marker baton)Movement
\"2135\"
\"ROLEX S.A.\"
\"GENEVA SWISS\"
\"TWENTY-NINE
\"29 JEWELS\"
\"ADJ. 5 POSITIONS\"
\"+ B\" (interior ends of bracelet, near the lugs)
Rolex logo, exterior clasp
\"ROLEX\" (both sides of two interior clasps)
The following 5 marks appear on the inside of one interior clasp:
\"REGISTERED\"
\"SWISS (please refer to the photographs)Case
- One fairly pronounced vertical nick measuring 1MM to left side (side opposite crown), readily visible in the photograph of that side.
- In addition to customary short scratches, about three longer scratches to the exterior caseback; all scratches are shallow and almost certainly could be easily buffed out.
- The bottom of each of the four lugs, in areas adjacent to the case body show wear (see the photo of the bottom of the case).
- Main case, bezel and crown show numerous tiny nicks and scratches.Sapphire Crystal
- Has a few tiny nicks to the outer edge of the bezel, between the 12:00 and 1:00 o\'clock positions. Barely visible in the first photograph. The crystal does not need replacing.Dial
- Near-mint condition. In the photo showing the dial, the tiny circular spot near the 11 minute marker was a small speck of dust on the top of the crystal; no such spot exists on the dial.Movement
- Needs servicing (please refer to \"NARRATIVE\" section).
- Sets and winds properly, including quickset feature.
- Very clean; substantially, if not indeed entirely, free of rustBracelet
- Has link \"stretching\" that is common in used Rolex bracelets.
- Exhibits an allover pattern of tiny nicks and scratches, commensurate with age.MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE
The buyer of this watch will have a period of two (2) weeks following receipt to verify the accuracy of statements in this listing pertaining to (1) The attribution of the bracelet, case, dial, and movement to Rolex; (2) the 18K gold and stainless steel composition of the case and bracelet; (3) the case dimensions to ± 1 MM; (4) the signatures and other factory marks; (5) the statements pertaining to condition; and (6) all published statements made by the seller in replies to questions regarding the watch. If statements in this listing encompassing any of the six (6) numbered clauses above are deemed to be substantially inaccurate by an experienced and impartial watchmaker, the purchase price will be fully refunded. Shipping and insurance fees will not be refunded. If returned, the watch must be received by the seller in the same condition extant when originally shipped to the purchaser.SELLER\'S response POLICY
If you are happy with your purchase, please leave positive response and I will most assuredly reciprocate. But if, based on what you consider to be a substantial error in the listing, you are not satisfied with your purchase, please contact me and succinctly describe all issues, in a hopefully mature fashion, before posting response.PAYMENT OPTIONS AND SCHEDULES
Option 1: Cash (local pickup). Must be received no later than 48 hours after the buyer has received an invoice from the seller.Option 2: PayPal (confirmed address required). Must be received no later than 48 hours after the buyer has received an invoice from the seller. SHIPPING CHARGE, CONTAINER AND CARRIER
United States (Lower 48 States): $35.00, USPS First Class Mail, in a small (but not tiny) box, insured for the price paid, with USPS Tracking and Delivery Confirmation. No charge will apply to local pickup.