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seatown21 · 10 October 2012, 04:44 AM

Looking to purchase my first Rolex and was wondering if I should buy on Ebay or at an AD.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rolex-Mens-4...item3f1d7cf243

This Is the one I am looking at

Thoughts?

sleddog · 10 October 2012, 09:48 AM

It's the real deal, and a reputable seller it seems.

An AD would be my choice of the two however......
Best of luck on the hunt, and welcome to TRF!

FeelingTheBlues · 10 October 2012, 10:15 AM

I've read good things about JewelersOnTime, I don't think you need to doubt about the watches they offer.

crowncollection · 10 October 2012, 11:46 AM

What is good, seller is good

genevewatches · 10 October 2012, 01:44 PM

good safe seller

PcarSBA · 10 October 2012, 03:10 PM

The warranty card makes this as a non-US watch since it is in French and has the client No. field. Personally, I like that. U.S warranty cards look different.

Thing with the warranty is: There is hardly any chance you'll need a warranty service from a U.S. Rolex center and after the two-year period it doesn't matter since they'll charge you anyways.

Goiguidoc · 10 October 2012, 03:43 PM

Seller has strong reputation

mrbill2mrbill2 · 10 October 2012, 08:58 PM

For $50 off MSRP you'd be a fool to buy. Spend $50 more and go to an AD.

cheers:

seatown21 · 11 October 2012, 02:13 AM

Thanks guys really appreciate the feedback. Will keep you updated.

PcarSBA · 11 October 2012, 02:44 AM

Seatown,

I don't assume you would do a "buy-it-now" but make an offer. Typically, you should get somewhere berween 15 - 20% under retail. That's the going rate for standard watches in that class. Margins are a % and with higher-priced models you can do better since a high-volume dealer might be O.K. once they make a fixed amount on a transaction. So on a solid gold 20k+ you’d do better than 20%, on rare models maybe closer to retail.

That being said, the watch you are looking at is most likely a grey Euro. I bought something similar from a well-known and reputable guy and Germany and couldn’t be happier. Perfect watch, perfect transaction, always again. He is a high-volume dealer and can get almost anything within a week. I let him know reference and config and a week later it comes in.

It all comes down to preference. If you desire the AD relationship you’ll pay for that and it might come with perks (being informed when a rare model hits the shop, free coffee, soft drinks, idle chat with the hottie). If you are O.K. hitting Pete's, Starbucks or the local bar after a great deal then maybe you can save yourself some money. The watch is the same quality and heritage as long as the seller has a reputation to maintain.

But hey I am biased due to some less than stellar interactions with one AD here in town. These folks are so arrogant you wouldn’t believe it. It felt like the proprietor invented Rolex, made the watch herself granted me the privilege to admire it…..business must be good in town. I didn't even dare asking for a discount, she probably would have called the cops....

10 October 2012, 04:44 AM	#1
seatown21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Seattle Watch: Datejust II Posts: 5	newbie fake or real Looking to purchase my first Rolex and was wondering if I should buy on Ebay or at an AD. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rolex-Mens-4...item3f1d7cf243 This Is the one I am looking at Thoughts?

10 October 2012, 09:48 AM	#2
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,931	It's the real deal, and a reputable seller it seems. An AD would be my choice of the two however...... Best of luck on the hunt, and welcome to TRF! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

10 October 2012, 10:15 AM	#3
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	I've read good things about JewelersOnTime, I don't think you need to doubt about the watches they offer. __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

10 October 2012, 11:46 AM	#4
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	What is good, seller is good __________________ watches many

10 October 2012, 08:58 PM	#8
mrbill2mrbill2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Mr. Bill Location: South Florida Watch: 16610 Posts: 6,148	For $50 off MSRP you'd be a fool to buy. Spend $50 more and go to an AD. cheers: __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of the Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons - ID # 13

10 October 2012, 01:44 PM	#5
genevewatches "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: henderson NV Posts: 14	good safe seller

10 October 2012, 03:10 PM	#6
PcarSBA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Santa Barbara Watch: IWC, Jaeger, Rolex Posts: 123	The warranty card makes this as a non-US watch since it is in French and has the client No. field. Personally, I like that. U.S warranty cards look different. Thing with the warranty is: There is hardly any chance you'll need a warranty service from a U.S. Rolex center and after the two-year period it doesn't matter since they'll charge you anyways.

10 October 2012, 03:43 PM	#7
Goiguidoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Greg Location: Europe Watch: Rolex vintage Posts: 1,062	Seller has strong reputation

11 October 2012, 02:13 AM	#9
seatown21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Seattle Watch: Datejust II Posts: 5	Thanks guys really appreciate the feedback. Will keep you updated.

11 October 2012, 02:44 AM	#10
PcarSBA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Santa Barbara Watch: IWC, Jaeger, Rolex Posts: 123	Seatown, I don't assume you would do a "buy-it-now" but make an offer. Typically, you should get somewhere berween 15 - 20% under retail. That's the going rate for standard watches in that class. Margins are a % and with higher-priced models you can do better since a high-volume dealer might be O.K. once they make a fixed amount on a transaction. So on a solid gold 20k+ you’d do better than 20%, on rare models maybe closer to retail. That being said, the watch you are looking at is most likely a grey Euro. I bought something similar from a well-known and reputable guy and Germany and couldn’t be happier. Perfect watch, perfect transaction, always again. He is a high-volume dealer and can get almost anything within a week. I let him know reference and config and a week later it comes in. It all comes down to preference. If you desire the AD relationship you’ll pay for that and it might come with perks (being informed when a rare model hits the shop, free coffee, soft drinks, idle chat with the hottie). If you are O.K. hitting Pete's, Starbucks or the local bar after a great deal then maybe you can save yourself some money. The watch is the same quality and heritage as long as the seller has a reputation to maintain. But hey I am biased due to some less than stellar interactions with one AD here in town. These folks are so arrogant you wouldn’t believe it. It felt like the proprietor invented Rolex, made the watch herself granted me the privilege to admire it…..business must be good in town. I didn't even dare asking for a discount, she probably would have called the cops....

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