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| Need advice on buying Rolex | Rate Topic |
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| Posted: Wed May 20th, 2009 03:08 pm |
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tombs 3T WIS 
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I`ve been searching eBay after a Rolex Explorer 2. What do you guys think of buying this watch without all papers but with receipt from service. Is that good enough proof of authenticy? Here`s a link to the auction:http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=260413807432 Would appriciate some advice.
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| Posted: Wed May 20th, 2009 03:35 pm |
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oagaspar Site Founder 
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I would sit back and watch this one...$99. bid on a genuine Rolex?....something smells fishy in the state of Denmark! :D
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| Posted: Wed May 20th, 2009 04:51 pm |
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tombs 3T WIS
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Startbid was USD2990 the first time it was listed...... Yes I think I will go easy here;) Thanks
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| Posted: Wed May 20th, 2009 05:04 pm |
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BOSCHETT 3T WIS 
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Buy the seller, not the watch. Be careful.
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| Posted: Wed May 20th, 2009 05:13 pm |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS 
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BOSCHETT wrote: Buy the seller, not the watch. Be careful. Double ditto Keith's statement. If you don't use a AD shop the seller. Homework time. Research is a must if you don't know the person or others who can vouch for them.
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| Posted: Wed May 20th, 2009 06:14 pm |
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tombs 3T WIS
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I always buy expensive watches face to face but it`s difficult to find used Explorer 2 in Norway.... Thanks for your advices friends 
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| Posted: Wed May 20th, 2009 09:17 pm |
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TimShultz 3T WIS 
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I would recommend checking out these two sites: http://www.bernardwatch.com/ http://www.swiss-wrist.com I have found both to be very open and professional. Good Luck, Tim. Last edited on Wed May 20th, 2009 09:23 pm by TimShultz |
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| Posted: Wed May 20th, 2009 10:05 pm |
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Devin 3T WIS 
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my free advice is to use paypal and take it directly to an AD and have the case-back opened and check it out asap after you receive it. it takes a keen eye these days to spot a fake. good luck!
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| Posted: Wed May 20th, 2009 10:07 pm |
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Paxman 3T WIS 
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Personally I would never buy a Rolex from the Bay. That's just me...;)
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| Posted: Wed May 20th, 2009 10:16 pm |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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agree with Mark....notta to the Bay on anything expensive...and for what most pre-owned dealers want for a Rolie you can buy one new from an AD and be sure you got what you paid for and have ease of mind hand6.gif
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| Posted: Wed May 20th, 2009 10:25 pm |
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KenC Admin 
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Contact these people...one of the largest sellers of preowned Rolex in the US. I have bought several from them (and a Cartier and a Brietling) and have them serviced there. They have 3 brick & mortar location in very exclusive areas (Worth AV, Palm Beach, FL - Boca Raton, FL - Sunny Isles, FL). They have been in business for about 20 years and I have dealt with them since 1992. I deal with a gentleman by the name of David Harry...in the Boca Raton location. You will find their contact info here: http://eastcoastjewelry.com/contact.htm
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| Posted: Wed May 20th, 2009 11:03 pm |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS 
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"Buy the seller, not the watch". That's a very good rule in very few words. I never spend more than US$200 for a used watch, even if it's a little known vintage. It hurts a lot when you find out something about it down the road. Another referral would be http://www.watchseller.com. I got my Vollmer U5 brand new from them and they are pros, run by a father and son team. David is my usual contact over there.
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