Well... I can´t remember now which was the exact exchange...

... rate between Pesos and US dolars back then.

As you may well know, our peso to dollar relation has been changing drastically and with many up and downs, through the many economic failures of my Country in the last say 40 years.

Anyway, the Argentine local Rolex Official Service is among the best, in facilities, equipment and watchmakers, and its prices are always lower than other Countries, in US$ at any rate.

As an example, a complete service of my 1680 Sub, made in 2009, which included cleaning, oiling, plus change of all seals, crown, and plexi (I asked not to polish) and adjustment, cost a bit less than us$ 200,00. Waiting time was rather long for me: almost two and a half months.

I feel what best can amaze us regarding prices, is to view that a Daytona or a Sub price was about the same, around us$ 200,00 back in the mid 1960´s, at least here in my Country, and that those Daytonas were very low sellers!

Again, your watch looks terrific, and having all original papers and stuff add to ist value and enjoyment.
Thanks for sharing with us!
Best cordial regards, Abel.

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Daytona Roll Call....

By: Baron - Mr Red : July 16th, 2013-03:48

Inspired, as I was, by wearing my 6239 when travelling, and just now by Miranda's floater.....isn't it about time for a proper RollCall for Daytonas? Here are my two........

Both examples you show are beautiful dear Joe..

By: Subexplorer : July 16th, 2013-05:59

... and I answer your Roll Call with my own 6239 from 1967 and my 116520 from 2008. Both are nice watches, but with a very distinct spirit I feel, in spite of being both called "Daytona"! Have a nice day! Best cordial regards, Abel. ...

Both Daytonas...

By: Baron - Mr Red : July 16th, 2013-06:04

. ...as you say....but oh so different spirits...as you say

Nice idea

By: Le Monde Edmond : July 16th, 2013-07:38

Dear Baron, You have any advice for someone who owns no Daytona? Do I start with the classic 6239? Or go for the more beautiful black bezeled 6263? Or a 6240 which I also like? Or do I jump into the cold water and get a Panda newman daytona (my favorite b...

What Dayto for a starter?

By: Baron - Mr Red : July 16th, 2013-08:29

Same rules as ever....try them on and go with the one that you like on your wriist. I have had several, but the ones that remain are the ones I like most....for me the 6239 is the first Daytona, but also the version I enjoy most. Try some on...see how it ...

I'll Play, 6241, Panda, Full Box and Papers :)

By: teofft : July 16th, 2013-08:49

My Grail. I waited years for this watch in this condition with full matching documentation (original papers and matching service papers), box, etc. I wear it often, but carefully. ...

That is a jewel....

By: Baron - Mr Red : July 16th, 2013-08:51

Absolutely superb....and great to hear that it gets wrist-time.

Caramba! That is a museum piece! [nt]

By: amanico : July 16th, 2013-21:18

Beautiful watch... a complete set which is just delicious to own and ...

By: Subexplorer : July 17th, 2013-05:51

... with an Argentine connection!! I always view these watches with a past connection with my own Country with much interest! In this case, the watch has been sold by Bucherer of Switzerland, but obviously serviced by the Argentinian Rolex Official Servic...

thanks for the compliments!~

By: teofft : July 18th, 2013-06:52

I've photoshopped out the S/N from the documents in the picture (all matching), but i'm always amazed at the prices of the things we cherish today at such premiums. the service in 1985 cost the equivalent of under $10 in todays exchange! Thanks for the co...