ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

ec00421 · 5 March 2015, 10:01 AM

I am eyeing on 40mm Explorer II (don't really fancy the new 42mm ones) and I will be flying over to New York in April.

Where would be a good place to shop around for vintage / second hand Rolex's in NYC - any recommendations / suggestions?

I am looking for honest places that do good prices :)

Thanks gents!

sennheiserz · 5 March 2015, 10:48 AM

For second hand there aren't a ton of options in NYC that aren't at least mildly sleazy. The Diamond District (47th street between 6th and 5th) will probably have what you want, but be careful and haggle like mad.

Stores like Aaron Faber may have it as well (I think I saw a more modern explorer 2 there recently) but again, make sure you can have it checked out for a period of time after buying, they do poor due diligence when they take trades.

FTX I · 5 March 2015, 10:52 AM

I had one deal with Element in Time and it was a very nice experience.

Seaward · 5 March 2015, 11:22 AM

Central Watch in Grand Central Terminal.

Chadridv · 5 March 2015, 11:23 AM

I was just in Aaron Faber last week. No purchase experience here, but the shop is incredible. The selection is amazing and the staff is extremely knowledgable and helpful. They had at least 3 vintage explorer 2s in the shop btw. One was a McQueen ridiculously priced! The other was a beautiful cream dial (about $10k) and I think they had a nice transitional example from the 80s.

5 March 2015, 10:01 AM	#1
ec00421 Banned Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NY Posts: 513	Need suggestions / recommendations - buying Rolex in NYC I am eyeing on 40mm Explorer II (don't really fancy the new 42mm ones) and I will be flying over to New York in April. Where would be a good place to shop around for vintage / second hand Rolex's in NYC - any recommendations / suggestions? I am looking for honest places that do good prices :) Thanks gents!

5 March 2015, 10:48 AM	#2
sennheiserz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Dave Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: ♛ + Ω + Posts: 601	For second hand there aren't a ton of options in NYC that aren't at least mildly sleazy. The Diamond District (47th street between 6th and 5th) will probably have what you want, but be careful and haggle like mad. Stores like Aaron Faber may have it as well (I think I saw a more modern explorer 2 there recently) but again, make sure you can have it checked out for a period of time after buying, they do poor due diligence when they take trades. __________________ My Watch Blog - http://www.wristtimes.com Collection: Rolex Sub NDc 114060 \| Omega SMP 861 \| Apple Watch SS

5 March 2015, 11:22 AM	#4
Seaward "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Charles Location: New York Posts: 607	Central Watch in Grand Central Terminal. __________________ 14060M 116520 116300 116710BLNR 116500LN

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Switch to Linear Mode Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

5 March 2015, 10:52 AM	#3
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	I had one deal with Element in Time and it was a very nice experience.

5 March 2015, 11:23 AM	#5
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,357	I was just in Aaron Faber last week. No purchase experience here, but the shop is incredible. The selection is amazing and the staff is extremely knowledgable and helpful. They had at least 3 vintage explorer 2s in the shop btw. One was a McQueen ridiculously priced! The other was a beautiful cream dial (about $10k) and I think they had a nice transitional example from the 80s.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)