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JRoyale · 29 February 2012, 07:47 AM

Ok so im seriously considering buying a sub date f serial from a colleague in work.

Any hints and tips as to what i should look out for?

TempoKing · 29 February 2012, 07:48 AM

General condition and decent time-keeping

imono · 29 February 2012, 07:51 AM

It will be nice if it comes with original box, books and warranty paper and a sales receipt where it was purchased.

Short of that, make sure the watch is in pretty good condition with no annoying scratches, dings, deep crystal scratches etc.

Wrist Candy · 29 February 2012, 07:55 AM

Possibly you, your work mate & the watch should stop by a reputable dealer to insure that the watch is the real item.

gwalker · 29 February 2012, 08:09 AM

Find out service history + what others have said.

nauticajoe · 29 February 2012, 08:41 AM

First, buy the seller. Second, know the history of the watch, ie. when it was last serviced, service papers, etc...

Good luck!

xhype · 29 February 2012, 09:01 AM

take some pictures.

TempoKing · 29 February 2012, 10:48 PM

What is the price ?

MoBe · 1 March 2012, 12:43 AM

Make damn sure that both the watch and the seller are legitimate,remember,buyer beware!

Good luck!

mjclark32 · 1 March 2012, 01:34 AM

Agree with above, good luck

JRoyale · 1 March 2012, 02:44 AM

Great advice so far thanks very much.

My colleague has said he would sell for about £3000, think ill be able to get it for less if i decide to go ahead.

The watch is in its box with the papers. As far as I'm aware it's not been serviced, is this something i should consider if I buy it? Ive seen different threads on here about servicing, some people say every 5 years others 7-10 years!!

My colleague has had a few Rolex's since ive known him and has always had nice watches so I doubt very much if its not the genuine thing, however spending this kind of money one can never be too careful!! Are there any checks i can make when viewing the watch to make sure its genuine, or am i best to go to an AD with it an have them check it out?

Ive got a couple of pics which I'll post later on.

Thanks once again.

JRoyale · 1 March 2012, 03:44 AM

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Hope this has worked. Would appreciate peoples thoughts.

A.J.R. · 1 March 2012, 03:49 AM

Does he have the original dial?

JRoyale · 1 March 2012, 04:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A.J.R.

Does he have the original dial?

Please expand, what do you mean does he have the original dial? Is the dial on it not what would of been there from new?

A.J.R. · 1 March 2012, 05:02 AM

I am not an expert but it looks like the dial has been switched out from the White gold Submariner.

Spikedlee · 1 March 2012, 05:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A.J.R.

I am not an expert but it looks like the dial has been switched out from the White gold Submariner.

No, if you are thinking the dial is blue it is just a reflection off of the crystal.

A.J.R. · 1 March 2012, 05:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spikedlee

No, if you are thinking the dial is blue it is just a reflection off of the crystal.

I stand corrected. Looked blue to me. Thanks for clearing that up.

le_baroudeur · 1 March 2012, 05:14 AM

Have it authentified at a Rolex AD (open of the back and movement check: less than 120$ because they change the back gasket too).

Have it serviced before use if possible, then every 5years if it sees water (gasket change).

A good second hand rolex should'nt be over polished.

mrbill2mrbill2 · 1 March 2012, 10:31 AM

I never purchase anything of value from a friend or colleague. If something goes wrong it is disastrous. Look at trusted TRF sellers.

29 February 2012, 07:47 AM	#1
JRoyale "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Liverpool Posts: 23	Buying my first Rolex Ok so im seriously considering buying a sub date f serial from a colleague in work. Any hints and tips as to what i should look out for?

1 March 2012, 01:34 AM	#10
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Agree with above, good luck __________________

1 March 2012, 03:49 AM	#13
A.J.R. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: AJ Location: Oregon Watch: SUBC, DJII Posts: 1,827	Does he have the original dial? __________________

1 March 2012, 05:02 AM	#15
A.J.R. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: AJ Location: Oregon Watch: SUBC, DJII Posts: 1,827	I am not an expert but it looks like the dial has been switched out from the White gold Submariner. __________________

1 March 2012, 05:14 AM	#18
le_baroudeur "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rennes, FRANCE Posts: 802	Have it authentified at a Rolex AD (open of the back and movement check: less than 120$ because they change the back gasket too). Have it serviced before use if possible, then every 5years if it sees water (gasket change). A good second hand rolex should'nt be over polished. __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Assoc. of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons.

29 February 2012, 07:48 AM	#2
TempoKing Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Anastasios Location: Athens Greece Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 8,497	General condition and decent time-keeping

29 February 2012, 07:51 AM	#3
imono "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: USA Posts: 3,241	It will be nice if it comes with original box, books and warranty paper and a sales receipt where it was purchased. Short of that, make sure the watch is in pretty good condition with no annoying scratches, dings, deep crystal scratches etc.

29 February 2012, 07:55 AM	#4
Wrist Candy Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 329	Possibly you, your work mate & the watch should stop by a reputable dealer to insure that the watch is the real item.

29 February 2012, 08:09 AM	#5
gwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Gunter Location: AL/NJ Watch: DSSD; 116610LN Posts: 5,509	Find out service history + what others have said.

29 February 2012, 08:41 AM	#6
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	First, buy the seller. Second, know the history of the watch, ie. when it was last serviced, service papers, etc... Good luck!

29 February 2012, 09:01 AM	#7
xhype "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Michael Location: Brooklyn,NY Watch: Rolex GMT II 16710 Posts: 850	take some pictures.

29 February 2012, 10:48 PM	#8
TempoKing Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Anastasios Location: Athens Greece Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 8,497	What is the price ?

1 March 2012, 12:43 AM	#9
MoBe "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 6,773	Make damn sure that both the watch and the seller are legitimate,remember,buyer beware! Good luck!

1 March 2012, 02:44 AM	#11
JRoyale "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Liverpool Posts: 23	Great advice so far thanks very much. My colleague has said he would sell for about £3000, think ill be able to get it for less if i decide to go ahead. The watch is in its box with the papers. As far as I'm aware it's not been serviced, is this something i should consider if I buy it? Ive seen different threads on here about servicing, some people say every 5 years others 7-10 years!! My colleague has had a few Rolex's since ive known him and has always had nice watches so I doubt very much if its not the genuine thing, however spending this kind of money one can never be too careful!! Are there any checks i can make when viewing the watch to make sure its genuine, or am i best to go to an AD with it an have them check it out? Ive got a couple of pics which I'll post later on. Thanks once again.

1 March 2012, 03:44 AM	#12
JRoyale "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Liverpool Posts: 23	] Hope this has worked. Would appreciate peoples thoughts.

1 March 2012, 10:31 AM	#19
mrbill2mrbill2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Mr. Bill Location: South Florida Watch: 16610 Posts: 6,148	I never purchase anything of value from a friend or colleague. If something goes wrong it is disastrous. Look at trusted TRF sellers. __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of the Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons - ID # 13

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