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henrylee · 15 January 2011, 12:52 PM

Hey

My fiancée is looking at this watch. Just wanted to confirm that this is the real thing.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...ht_9707wt_1139

MonBK · 15 January 2011, 12:54 PM

Yes it's the "real thing" but with aftermarket dial and bezel.

henrylee · 16 January 2011, 07:27 AM

Ohh does aftermarket dial and bezel make it less and takes away from the value?

ed54 · 16 January 2011, 10:19 AM

The aftermarket parts reduce the value compared to a fully Rolex watch. On the other hand, it's probably a lot less expensive than a Rolex with similar factory diamonds. Lots of aftermarket diamond parts around, so if you're not a purist it doesn't matter. The only real issue is that Rolex will not warranty a watch that has been modified with aftermarket parts. Thus the offer of their own one-year warranty.

henrylee · 17 January 2011, 07:28 AM

How long is the warranty from rolex?

henrylee · 17 January 2011, 07:28 AM

Can I still get it serviced by rolex? Or will they not touch it because it's modified.

Tools · 17 January 2011, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by henrylee

Can I still get it serviced by rolex? Or will they not touch it because it's modified.

the Corporate owned Rolex Service Centers will not service a watch fitted with aftermarket parts (except bracelets).

However, there are many, many good watchmakers who can and will.........

onkyo · 17 January 2011, 03:06 PM

Henry, if you are new at buying Rolex I would not recommend eBay as your first choice. Either buy from a trusted seller here or go to your local AD.

Good luck!

15 January 2011, 12:52 PM	#1
henrylee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Socal/LA Watch: 116610LN Ceramic Posts: 3,223	Is this a Real ladies Datejust 179160? Hey My fiancée is looking at this watch. Just wanted to confirm that this is the real thing. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...ht_9707wt_1139

15 January 2011, 12:54 PM	#2
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	Yes it's the "real thing" but with aftermarket dial and bezel.

16 January 2011, 07:27 AM	#3
henrylee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Socal/LA Watch: 116610LN Ceramic Posts: 3,223	Ohh does aftermarket dial and bezel make it less and takes away from the value?

16 January 2011, 10:19 AM	#4
ed54 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Ed Location: New York Watch: 16234, Speedy Pro Posts: 128	The aftermarket parts reduce the value compared to a fully Rolex watch. On the other hand, it's probably a lot less expensive than a Rolex with similar factory diamonds. Lots of aftermarket diamond parts around, so if you're not a purist it doesn't matter. The only real issue is that Rolex will not warranty a watch that has been modified with aftermarket parts. Thus the offer of their own one-year warranty.

17 January 2011, 07:28 AM	#5
henrylee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Socal/LA Watch: 116610LN Ceramic Posts: 3,223	How long is the warranty from rolex?

17 January 2011, 03:06 PM	#8
onkyo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Pav Location: Manhattan Posts: 11,495	Henry, if you are new at buying Rolex I would not recommend eBay as your first choice. Either buy from a trusted seller here or go to your local AD. Good luck!

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