Sometimes a watch which looks as battered as anything can still be worth thousands of pounds. This 1970's Rolex Sea-Dweller model 1665 crossed our path in 2007. It is missing its bezel, the bracelet is shot to pieces, the glass has been hammered and the dial is faded . . . but we'll give you £2,000 all day for old Rolex sports watches like this !

In need of more than a little TLC, but still very desirable.