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Old 16 May 2012, 08:12 AM   #1
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what do you think?

this is a great price if it is authentic
http://www.buy-rolex.org/deepsea_seadweller.htm
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Old 16 May 2012, 08:27 AM   #2
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really dude were is the paper work
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Old 16 May 2012, 08:33 AM   #3
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seems to good to be true...you know what they say
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Old 16 May 2012, 08:34 AM   #4
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seems to good to be true...you know what they say
Can't be more true, I'd be careful...
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Old 16 May 2012, 08:45 AM   #5
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Old 16 May 2012, 08:38 AM   #6
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Damn if only my Dad was in town. His credit card has protection for things like this. That watch is around £3,000 including shipping. I think you could get around £6,000 for it as I'm seeing a 2010 online for £6,350. Could quite easy double my money and get my sub with the profits.

Then if it was a fake credit card company would probably fix it. Then again wouldn't feel right taking a risk on my dads card.
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Old 16 May 2012, 09:01 AM   #7
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Damn I need someone to talk me out of this before I end up buying it ...
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Old 16 May 2012, 09:13 AM   #8
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Damn I need someone to talk me out of this before I end up buying it ...
No photos of the glidelock. No photos of the HRV. I can't actually make out any engraving on the rehaut (but admittedly I am viewing it on an iPhone). Also would you hand over that much cash to someone who spells worn as 'worm'?!?!
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Old 16 May 2012, 09:20 AM   #9
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No photos of the glidelock. No photos of the HRV. I can't actually make out any engraving on the rehaut (but admittedly I am viewing it on an iPhone). Also would you hand over that much cash to someone who spells worn as 'worm'?!?!
Don't worry my gf currently has my wallet under the sofa cushion which she's sat on. I'm not buying anything

as for worn vs worm the letters n and m are next to each other so it's just a typo.
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Old 16 May 2012, 09:32 AM   #10
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as for worn vs worm the letters n and m are next to each other so it's just a typo.
Yes, it's a mistake that's acceptable on a forum or eBay but not on a company website. Also, don't you think it just a little odd that their UK-based phone number: 020 8123 0086 doesn't appear in a single Google search?!?! A company selling watches worth tens of thousands of pounds with no history whatsoever?!?! Oh yea, and the domain is registered to an address in China!! Not for me buddy. . .
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Old 16 May 2012, 09:40 AM   #11
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Yes, it's a mistake that's acceptable on a forum or eBay but not on a company website. Also, don't you think it just a little odd that their UK-based phone number: 020 8123 0086 doesn't appear in a single Google search?!?! A company selling watches worth tens of thousands of pounds with no history whatsoever?!?! Oh yea, and the domain is registered to an address in China!! Not for me buddy. . .
Yeah I did a search for reviews and found nothing which is a big problem and a deal breaker. The phone number I didn't care about because dream watches has a similar 02 something number.

How did you find out where the domain is registered if you don't mind me asking.

Yeah I was never really close to buying it, I just got excited. The UK has a shortage of trusted sellers and I really like the idea of becoming one but I don't think I'd ever find the stock.
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Old 16 May 2012, 09:45 AM   #12
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No photos of the glidelock. No photos of the HRV. I can't actually make out any engraving on the rehaut (but admittedly I am viewing it on an iPhone). Also would you hand over that much cash to someone who spells worn as 'worm'?!?!
Doesn't matter.

Very well could be pics. of the real deal, but who wants to see what shows up?

If anythig at all ...
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Old 16 May 2012, 09:04 AM   #13
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Check this out - an unworn Z 16610 for $3,500

http://www.buy-rolex.org/rolex_submariner_16610.htm

Run Forrest Run!

Also the ship FedEx overnight. Yet, you must return via USPS Registered within 10 days. USPS Registered mail takes 10 days to go around the corner.

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Even though we have a full Return Policy, there are some rules you should attend to if you are in any way unhappy with your purchase: Items are eligible for a refund provided they are returned in the exact conditions they were shipped, an within 10 days from being delivered. Also, returns must be shipped via USPS Registered Mail (with insurance covering the full amount paid for the item); naturally, all costs incurred for shipping returns will be the buyer's responsibility.

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Old 16 May 2012, 09:08 AM   #14
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Check this out - an unworn Z 16610 for $3,500

http://www.buy-rolex.org/rolex_submariner_16610.htm

Run Forrest Run!

Also the ship FedEx overnight. Yet, you must return via USPS Registered within 10 days. USPS Registered mail takes 10 days to go around the corner.

Return Policy

Even though we have a full Return Policy, there are some rules you should attend to if you are in any way unhappy with your purchase: Items are eligible for a refund provided they are returned in the exact conditions they were shipped, an within 10 days from being delivered. Also, returns must be shipped via USPS Registered Mail (with insurance covering the full amount paid for the item); naturally, all costs incurred for shipping returns will be the buyer's responsibility.

Well my gf"talked" me out of it by "softly" telling me there wasn't a chance in hell she was letting me do it.

Interesting they demand it be shipped back by USPS but ship it worldwide. How are people supposed to return it internationally at all ?
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Old 16 May 2012, 09:10 AM   #15
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Too good to be true!
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Old 16 May 2012, 09:13 AM   #16
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Yes, too good to be true
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Old 16 May 2012, 09:19 AM   #17
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http://www.buy-rolex.org/rolex_milgauss_green.htm

Take that for instance. The pictures clearly show a real watch (unless I'm missing something).

Now in the case where the pictures are right then if they sent you the wrong watch then any credit card with protection would reimburse you.

If I was in America I'd try this out.
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Old 16 May 2012, 09:31 AM   #18
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http://www.buy-rolex.org/rolex_milgauss_green.htm

Take that for instance. The pictures clearly show a real watch (unless I'm missing something).
The simple fact that fake sellers use pics of authentic watches all the time. And in terms of pursuing fraud with your credit card company, it's not guaranteed to be easy or quick.
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Old 16 May 2012, 09:28 AM   #19
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I can only assume that this website is giving such large discounts as a public service--3 to 5 K discounts----they are so full of it---it must be a scam
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Old 16 May 2012, 09:34 AM   #20
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This looks eerily like

Another site that disappeared a few months ago after several people complained about sending money and never getting a watch or response... Not sure if these are the same people or the same company but it looks just like the one that disappeared...I'd be very careful
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Old 16 May 2012, 09:39 AM   #21
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apparently it is a website registered in China in March----with a UK number----total scam---so much for 20 years collecting!

Domain Name:BUY-ROLEX.ORG
Created On:23-Mar-2012 10:52:13 UTC
Last Updated On:23-Mar-2012 10:52:13 UTC
Expiration Date:23-Mar-2013 10:52:13 UTC
Sponsoring Registrar:Bizcn.com, Inc. (R1248-LROR)
Status:CLIENT TRANSFER PROHIBITED
Status:TRANSFER PROHIBITED
Registrant ID:orgld32499931230
Registrant Name:Whois Agent
Registrant Organization:Whois Privacy Protection Service
Registrant Street1:No. 61 Wanghai Road Xiamen Software Park
Registrant Street2:
Registrant Street3:
Registrant City:xiamen
Registrant State/Province:fujian
Registrant Postal Code:361008
Registrant Country:CN
Registrant Phone:+86.5922577888
Registrant Phone Ext.:
Registrant FAX:+86.5922577111
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Old 16 May 2012, 09:41 AM   #22
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apparently it is a website registered in China in March----with a UK number----total scam---so much for 20 years collecting!

Domain Name:BUY-ROLEX.ORG
Created On:23-Mar-2012 10:52:13 UTC
Last Updated On:23-Mar-2012 10:52:13 UTC
Expiration Date:23-Mar-2013 10:52:13 UTC
Sponsoring Registrar:Bizcn.com, Inc. (R1248-LROR)
Status:CLIENT TRANSFER PROHIBITED
Status:TRANSFER PROHIBITED
Registrant ID:orgld32499931230
Registrant Name:Whois Agent
Registrant Organization:Whois Privacy Protection Service
Registrant Street1:No. 61 Wanghai Road Xiamen Software Park
Registrant Street2:
Registrant Street3:
Registrant City:xiamen
Registrant State/Province:fujian
Registrant Postal Code:361008
Registrant Country:CN
Registrant Phone:+86.5922577888
Registrant Phone Ext.:
Registrant FAX:+86.5922577111
Hey can I ask how you get this information ?
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Old 16 May 2012, 09:46 AM   #23
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Correct---it is a simple whois search---here is teh internet address I obtained teh information from

http://whois.domaintools.com/buy-rolex.org
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Old 16 May 2012, 09:48 AM   #24
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Correct---it is a simple whois search---here is teh internet address I obtained teh information from

http://whois.domaintools.com/buy-rolex.org
I'm going to get "the" correct one of these days---always type "teh"
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Old 16 May 2012, 10:16 AM   #25
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This all soundsike that other site I mentioned and a new domain registry in march makes sense chronologically from the shutdown/disappearance of the other site...don't do it
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Old 16 May 2012, 10:20 AM   #26
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Moved from the GD area......

These types of questionable sellers, and/or watches, need to be posted in the "watchout out" section!!!

That website, and those behind the scam are complete thieves...
If it's thousands below a fair price, it's for a reason...and that's to prey on the gullible!!!
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Old 16 May 2012, 10:33 AM   #27
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The website referenced, looking like it is out of China, is actually sharing a Russian IP Address:

http://www.pagesinventory.com/ip/81.177.140.161.html Showing the IP address being used by www.buy-rolex.org

http://www.iptrackeronline.com/index...81.177.140.161 Showing where this IP address is physically located

Hidden registration, China, Russia.....misspellings, typos, pricing....all screams of a scam.......
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Old 16 May 2012, 10:34 AM   #28
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Scam!! Pics from eBay seller!!
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Old 16 May 2012, 10:41 AM   #29
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thank you guys for your help, I thought it is good to be true
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Old 16 May 2012, 10:44 AM   #30
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Photos are ripped off of the eBay seller topnotch-watch. That same pedestal and house are in all of their photos.
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