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versatile1 · 12 March 2013, 02:54 PM

Well, I answered an ad on craigslist for an "L" serial GMT coke dial.
Original owner, all paperwork boxes and hang tags.
Watch looks like a 2 year old casually worn piece that's been we'll taken care of.
Not to bad for a 23 year old watch. I asked when he last had it serviced and polished/brushed and he said........never.
All original and keeps awesome time.
He only brings it out on special occasions.

His asking price was 4250.00 and he's been pretty firm.
Been working him for about 2 weeks and he finally broke.
I pick it up tomorrow for 3650.00

A good deal I hope!

I'll post pics as soon as I can:)

NYCrussino · 12 March 2013, 03:14 PM

Always been curious about buying watches off Craigslist...the price seems like a deal to me. Share pics when you get it

versatile1 · 12 March 2013, 03:16 PM

The guy is a reputable business man 2 hours from me. I wouldn't do a deal on craigslist where shipping would be involved

Hairdude1 · 12 March 2013, 03:16 PM

Looking forward to pics!

Gaijin · 12 March 2013, 04:48 PM

Man you have got balls that clank to buy a Rolex off craigslist.

I personally would never do it, either sell or buy from there.

But I am glad it worked out for you. Looking forward to the pics and congratulations!

travisb · 12 March 2013, 06:42 PM

Sounds like a good deal.

I'd still have it checked out just for piece of mind though.
Congrats in advance!

Chris B · 12 March 2013, 06:55 PM

Many congratulations

cop414 · 12 March 2013, 09:22 PM

Congratulations, pics please when possible. Sounds like you got a great deal!

bayerische · 12 March 2013, 09:34 PM

Sounds like a good deal.

Olav16710 · 12 March 2013, 09:40 PM

Did you get the 16700?

Post pics!

Roma315 · 12 March 2013, 09:53 PM

Can't wait to see photos

gpfps · 12 March 2013, 10:11 PM

I bought a tag aquagraph on CL. You just have to be very careful. Meet at an AD to look at the watch they are selling go from there. I don't see a problem. Never deal via mail only person to person public place!

yld2rob · 12 March 2013, 11:29 PM

Sounds like a good price. Pics please!

lja1821 · 12 March 2013, 11:52 PM

Good deal cant wait To see it..

Cru Jones · 12 March 2013, 11:55 PM

if it's not too late, see if you can meet an AD, otherwise, sounds good. looking forward to the pix!

superdog · 13 March 2013, 12:34 AM

Pretty firm on the price, to 14% off would make me nervous.

Get this checked brother. Better safe than sorry.

nick c · 13 March 2013, 12:40 AM

Hope it all good

nauticajoe · 13 March 2013, 12:39 AM

Congrats in advance!

Can't wait to see pics.

Thatguy · 13 March 2013, 12:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by superdog

Pretty firm on the price, to 14% off would make me nervous.

Get this checked brother. Better safe than sorry.

This, that is a big drop in price!

versatile1 · 13 March 2013, 01:10 AM

Meeting at noon today to crack the back and authenticate at the local jeweller. Unfortunately the only AD on the island is 4 hours south of where the watch is located.
If there is any indication that this isn't the real deal I will run.

BTW, when did the etched crown first make its appearance?
Was it after 2002?
Anyone?

mjclark32 · 13 March 2013, 01:24 AM

Hope it works out for you!

SWISSAHOLICS · 13 March 2013, 01:44 AM

Yeah going from FIRM to that big of a drop....hmmm....be careful...I have never been a fan of Craigslist for watches. Good luck and be safe.

nick c · 13 March 2013, 01:48 AM

And also meet up in a safe place with lots of people

Rocco22 · 13 March 2013, 01:48 AM

Sounds like a good deal.i buy an sell on Craigslist all the time and never had a problem.i never understand everyone always putting down ebay and Craigslist for buying and selling as they work great for me.

Trouble15 · 13 March 2013, 02:06 AM

Sounds like a good deal. Congrats!!!

sea-dweller · 13 March 2013, 02:28 AM

Sounds good!

topjimmi · 13 March 2013, 06:15 AM

Thats a very good deal. Best of luck. I'm no expert, but as far as laser etched crown, I believe you are correct in that it first started appearing around 2001-02. Obviously an L would never have the LEC, unless it had a service replacement crystal, in which case there would be an "S" etched into round part of the crown.

chicfarmer1 · 13 March 2013, 06:21 AM

Hope you're paying by a means in which you have recourse, and hope that it's a provisional buy based on getting it checked out by a Rolex person.

kcmo · 13 March 2013, 06:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chicfarmer1

hope you're paying by a means in which you have recourse, and hope that it's a provisional buy based on getting it checked out by a rolex person.

x2

ralpie · 13 March 2013, 06:23 AM

I love Craigslist for electronics, I'm sure if you're careful it'll be fine and that is a great deal!

12 March 2013, 02:54 PM	#1
versatile1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Jeff Location: Nanaimo, B.C. Watch: DJ2 Blue Romans Posts: 1,980	Closed the deal! Well, I answered an ad on craigslist for an "L" serial GMT coke dial. Original owner, all paperwork boxes and hang tags. Watch looks like a 2 year old casually worn piece that's been we'll taken care of. Not to bad for a 23 year old watch. I asked when he last had it serviced and polished/brushed and he said........never. All original and keeps awesome time. He only brings it out on special occasions. His asking price was 4250.00 and he's been pretty firm. Been working him for about 2 weeks and he finally broke. I pick it up tomorrow for 3650.00 A good deal I hope! I'll post pics as soon as I can:)

12 March 2013, 09:22 PM	#8
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,234	Congratulations, pics please when possible. Sounds like you got a great deal! __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

12 March 2013, 09:34 PM	#9
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Sounds like a good deal. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

12 March 2013, 09:53 PM	#11
Roma315 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: New York(Upstate) Watch: The clock Posts: 992	Can't wait to see photos __________________

12 March 2013, 11:29 PM	#13
yld2rob "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Penna Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,658	Sounds like a good price. Pics please! __________________ Rolex Sub-126610LV Rolex Sub- 126613LB Rolex GMT BLRO 126710 Rolex GMT BLNR Rolex Datejust 16220

12 March 2013, 03:14 PM	#2
NYCrussino "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: NYC Watch: 16610 Posts: 214	Always been curious about buying watches off Craigslist...the price seems like a deal to me. Share pics when you get it

12 March 2013, 03:16 PM	#3
versatile1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Jeff Location: Nanaimo, B.C. Watch: DJ2 Blue Romans Posts: 1,980	The guy is a reputable business man 2 hours from me. I wouldn't do a deal on craigslist where shipping would be involved

12 March 2013, 03:16 PM	#4
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Looking forward to pics!

12 March 2013, 04:48 PM	#5
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Man you have got balls that clank to buy a Rolex off craigslist. I personally would never do it, either sell or buy from there. But I am glad it worked out for you. Looking forward to the pics and congratulations!

12 March 2013, 06:42 PM	#6
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,489	Sounds like a good deal. I'd still have it checked out just for piece of mind though. Congrats in advance!

12 March 2013, 06:55 PM	#7
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	Many congratulations

12 March 2013, 09:40 PM	#10
Olav16710 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Olav Location: Carmel, CA Watch: 16710 Posts: 286	Did you get the 16700? Post pics!

12 March 2013, 10:11 PM	#12
gpfps Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: George Location: Detroit Michigan Watch: 18078 Posts: 1,142	I bought a tag aquagraph on CL. You just have to be very careful. Meet at an AD to look at the watch they are selling go from there. I don't see a problem. Never deal via mail only person to person public place!

12 March 2013, 11:52 PM	#14
lja1821 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Joe Location: NJ Watch: 16613ln Posts: 627	Good deal cant wait To see it..

12 March 2013, 11:55 PM	#15
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,299	if it's not too late, see if you can meet an AD, otherwise, sounds good. looking forward to the pix!

13 March 2013, 12:34 AM	#16
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,834	Pretty firm on the price, to 14% off would make me nervous. Get this checked brother. Better safe than sorry. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

13 March 2013, 12:40 AM	#17
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Hope it all good

13 March 2013, 12:39 AM	#18
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Congrats in advance! Can't wait to see pics.

13 March 2013, 01:10 AM	#20
versatile1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Jeff Location: Nanaimo, B.C. Watch: DJ2 Blue Romans Posts: 1,980	Meeting at noon today to crack the back and authenticate at the local jeweller. Unfortunately the only AD on the island is 4 hours south of where the watch is located. If there is any indication that this isn't the real deal I will run. BTW, when did the etched crown first make its appearance? Was it after 2002? Anyone?

13 March 2013, 01:24 AM	#21
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Hope it works out for you! __________________

13 March 2013, 01:44 AM	#22
SWISSAHOLICS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Here! Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,366	Yeah going from FIRM to that big of a drop....hmmm....be careful...I have never been a fan of Craigslist for watches. Good luck and be safe. __________________ 16610LN \| 16613LB \| 16710 Pepsi \| 118238 \| 116500 (White) \| 116500 (Black) \| 116710BLNR \| 116610LV "The one thing I fear most is time; time waits for no one and leaves no options."

13 March 2013, 01:48 AM	#23
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	And also meet up in a safe place with lots of people

13 March 2013, 01:48 AM	#24
Rocco22 Banned Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Mass/Vegas/disney Watch: Hulk,114060,14060 Posts: 929	Sounds like a good deal.i buy an sell on Craigslist all the time and never had a problem.i never understand everyone always putting down ebay and Craigslist for buying and selling as they work great for me.

13 March 2013, 02:06 AM	#25
Trouble15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: USA Watch: A few Posts: 8,883	Sounds like a good deal. Congrats!!!

13 March 2013, 02:28 AM	#26
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Sounds good!

13 March 2013, 06:15 AM	#27
topjimmi "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: matt Location: USA Posts: 551	Thats a very good deal. Best of luck. I'm no expert, but as far as laser etched crown, I believe you are correct in that it first started appearing around 2001-02. Obviously an L would never have the LEC, unless it had a service replacement crystal, in which case there would be an "S" etched into round part of the crown.

13 March 2013, 06:21 AM	#28
chicfarmer1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: J Location: USA Midwest Watch: Midsize Datejust Posts: 2,611	Hope you're paying by a means in which you have recourse, and hope that it's a provisional buy based on getting it checked out by a Rolex person.

13 March 2013, 06:23 AM	#30
ralpie 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Ral P Location: Northeast Posts: 2,405	I love Craigslist for electronics, I'm sure if you're careful it'll be fine and that is a great deal!

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