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jglassjr · 22 April 2009, 09:29 AM

Ive decided on buying the AK with silver face.... It is $4200 from my AD with a 10% discount for paying cash, but Im in Texas and can add 8% sales tax... so Ive been looking at some online dealers..... alanfurman.com and also swissluxury.com....... are these type places reputable?? will I be getting a new watch, with all the correct papers??..... when it needs to be serviced, where would I take it?, just send it back to rolex?? any help would be greatly appreciated as Id like my first buying experience to be a good one..... Jim

diablojota · 22 April 2009, 09:54 AM

I've bought a watch through swissluxury.com without a problem. There are several members who have bought from both. Do a search on the forums for both of them and I think you'll find that they'll be just fine. You will be getting a BNIB watch with all the paperwork, you just won't have the 2 year Rolex warranty, but a warranty from the Gray Dealer's watchmaker, which you'll most likely never use. If it needs service you can either send it back to Swiss Luxury, or you can send it to the RSC, doesn't matter. These are 100% Rolex watches...

Bisquitlips · 22 April 2009, 10:00 AM

Yep! They are both legit!

Tools · 22 April 2009, 10:01 AM

Jim,

Grey Dealers, such as the ones you mention, are legitimate businesses and sell authentic Rolex watches. Generally they will have been imported from an area such as Hong Kong and come with all the papers and accessories that the original Dealer provided to them.

Frequently the original warranty card has either the address or the dealer name erased or marked out, usually by the original AD where they imported the watch from, but it is irrelevant since Rolex USA seldom honors a Grey Market warranty.

Rolex will always service any authentic Rolex, regardless of where it was purchased, you just have to pay for it.. I understand that Alan Furman includes their own lifetime warranty on the Rolex watches they sell.

sea-dweller · 22 April 2009, 10:02 AM

Several of my colleagues/friends have purchased at Alan Furman and have been delighted with the prices and experiences there. I have no experience with Swiss Luxury, though...

mike · 22 April 2009, 10:45 AM

AF has a brick and motor store, as do some of the other greys. They have an excellent reputation.

San Dimas HS Fball · 22 April 2009, 11:35 AM

Alan Furman is the real deal. Do not hesitate.

handdoc · 22 April 2009, 07:52 PM

tempoking on this forum

gagan navani at elite time in Boston/NYC ( 2 stores)

both excellent "grey market" dealers, trusted, who can get you what you want at a great price

GMTJOHNNY · 22 April 2009, 09:45 PM

I have dealt with www.demesy.com and www.highlinetime.com and BOTH times were 100% satisfied. Both followed up daily and then the post-receiving followup to be sure I was satisfied and knew how to set the watch, etc. Do your homework bigtime before you get that "ebay urge" and hit the "Buy It Now" button!

2th Dr · 23 April 2009, 02:47 AM

I have bought from Bernard Watch, DeMesy, and Swiss Luxury twice. Wouldn't hesitate to buy from any of them again.

BGRINDEL · 23 April 2009, 03:09 AM

Jglassjr, check out bernardwatch.com. Highly reputable. THey currently have new AK for 3300....

Flyingsquirrel · 23 April 2009, 12:45 PM

I've used www.usaveontime.com ....Joel was excellent!

Lamone · 23 April 2009, 12:56 PM

TRF has the best deals. Look no further my friend.

bodybump · 23 April 2009, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lamone

TRF has the best deals. Look no further my friend.

bmackinlay · 23 April 2009, 11:03 PM

I purchased a DDII from highlinetime.com recently went down to North Miami to their place of business,very nice people and GREAT prices. Talk to Nigel or Tina . Tell them I suggested you come to them. Bill

golds · 24 May 2009, 02:34 PM

usaveontime Great price in my hands in 12 hours!

eddiethefish · 24 May 2009, 03:09 PM

Congratulations in advance...

ROLEX MAN · 24 May 2009, 03:12 PM

Airking's are great!

You can go grey just make sure box and papers are spot-on!

allanofcalifornia · 24 May 2009, 03:20 PM

As everyone says, buy the seller. Get good references on the seller.

Allan

Paul7039 · 25 May 2009, 01:37 PM

I have heard good things about Furman. However, I have had great luck on TRF -- check out the seller reviews.

22 April 2009, 09:29 AM	#1
jglassjr "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Jim Location: michigan Watch: Explorer Posts: 60	buying online? Ive decided on buying the AK with silver face.... It is $4200 from my AD with a 10% discount for paying cash, but Im in Texas and can add 8% sales tax... so Ive been looking at some online dealers..... alanfurman.com and also swissluxury.com....... are these type places reputable?? will I be getting a new watch, with all the correct papers??..... when it needs to be serviced, where would I take it?, just send it back to rolex?? any help would be greatly appreciated as Id like my first buying experience to be a good one..... Jim

22 April 2009, 09:54 AM	#2
diablojota "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Frank Location: Chattanooga, TN Watch: SS Submariner Date Posts: 4,042	I've bought a watch through swissluxury.com without a problem. There are several members who have bought from both. Do a search on the forums for both of them and I think you'll find that they'll be just fine. You will be getting a BNIB watch with all the paperwork, you just won't have the 2 year Rolex warranty, but a warranty from the Gray Dealer's watchmaker, which you'll most likely never use. If it needs service you can either send it back to Swiss Luxury, or you can send it to the RSC, doesn't matter. These are 100% Rolex watches... __________________ RTFT - Read The Friggin' Thread FcB

22 April 2009, 10:00 AM	#3
Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,521	Yep! They are both legit! __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

22 April 2009, 10:01 AM	#4
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,515	Jim, Grey Dealers, such as the ones you mention, are legitimate businesses and sell authentic Rolex watches. Generally they will have been imported from an area such as Hong Kong and come with all the papers and accessories that the original Dealer provided to them. Frequently the original warranty card has either the address or the dealer name erased or marked out, usually by the original AD where they imported the watch from, but it is irrelevant since Rolex USA seldom honors a Grey Market warranty. Rolex will always service any authentic Rolex, regardless of where it was purchased, you just have to pay for it.. I understand that Alan Furman includes their own lifetime warranty on the Rolex watches they sell. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

22 April 2009, 10:02 AM	#5
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Several of my colleagues/friends have purchased at Alan Furman and have been delighted with the prices and experiences there. I have no experience with Swiss Luxury, though... __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

22 April 2009, 10:45 AM	#6
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	AF has a brick and motor store, as do some of the other greys. They have an excellent reputation.

22 April 2009, 11:35 AM	#7
San Dimas HS Fball Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Bob Location: Texas Watch: 16710 GMT II Posts: 59	Alan Furman is the real deal. Do not hesitate.

22 April 2009, 07:52 PM	#8
handdoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New England Posts: 328	tempoking on this forum gagan navani at elite time in Boston/NYC ( 2 stores) both excellent "grey market" dealers, trusted, who can get you what you want at a great price

22 April 2009, 09:45 PM	#9
GMTJOHNNY "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: LONG ISLAND, NY Watch: 2007 DAY DATE 18KT Posts: 1,378	I have dealt with www.demesy.com and www.highlinetime.com and BOTH times were 100% satisfied. Both followed up daily and then the post-receiving followup to be sure I was satisfied and knew how to set the watch, etc. Do your homework bigtime before you get that "ebay urge" and hit the "Buy It Now" button! __________________ ROLEX DAY DATE 118238 (2007) ROLEX DAY DATE 18238 (1997) ROLEX GMT 16750 PEPSI (1987) ROLEX AIR KING 14000 (1991) ROLEX GMTIIC TT 116713LN (2008)

23 April 2009, 02:47 AM	#10
2th Dr Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Mark-O! Location: Arlington, TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 12,714	I have bought from Bernard Watch, DeMesy, and Swiss Luxury twice. Wouldn't hesitate to buy from any of them again.

23 April 2009, 03:09 AM	#11
BGRINDEL "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 452	Jglassjr, check out bernardwatch.com. Highly reputable. THey currently have new AK for 3300....

23 April 2009, 12:45 PM	#12
Flyingsquirrel "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: TX Posts: 83	I've used www.usaveontime.com ....Joel was excellent!

23 April 2009, 12:56 PM	#13
Lamone Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC Watch: ya mawt! Posts: 3,448	TRF has the best deals. Look no further my friend.

23 April 2009, 11:03 PM	#15
bmackinlay "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Bill MacKinlay Location: Dade City, Fl. Watch: 18K Pres.DD 118238 Posts: 476	I purchased a DDII from highlinetime.com recently went down to North Miami to their place of business,very nice people and GREAT prices. Talk to Nigel or Tina . Tell them I suggested you come to them. Bill

24 May 2009, 02:34 PM	#16
golds "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: fl Posts: 2	usaveontime Great price in my hands in 12 hours!

24 May 2009, 03:09 PM	#17
eddiethefish "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: eddie Location: Montebello Posts: 102	Congratulations in advance...

24 May 2009, 03:12 PM	#18
ROLEX MAN 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: Home and Away Watch: you? "YES PLEASE"! Posts: 3,719	Airking's are great! You can go grey just make sure box and papers are spot-on! __________________ *it's not just about telling the time...* *happy rolexing...* I'm just a man with a passion

24 May 2009, 03:20 PM	#19
allanofcalifornia "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Allan Location: California Posts: 3,210	As everyone says, buy the seller. Get good references on the seller. Allan

25 May 2009, 01:37 PM	#20
Paul7039 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: New York Watch: 5711 Posts: 52	I have heard good things about Furman. However, I have had great luck on TRF -- check out the seller reviews.

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