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novicenovice · 12 August 2014, 01:12 AM

Pretty new to the watch game. Looking to buy a pre-owned rolex and found this seller with some good deals and good reviews on Ebay. Now, I never thought I would buy something like a Rolex on Ebay because it just sounds like a bad idea, but I'm really not versed enough to know much so, hah.

The seller is: http://www.ebay.com/usr/joclub889

And here's a watch that seems too good to be true: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1975-ROLEX-O...item3f39e78d78

Any advice?

nickb732 · 12 August 2014, 07:02 PM

Why does the watch seem too good to be true? Looks ok to me. However, he does only have 95% positive feedback..

Old Expat Beast · 12 August 2014, 07:31 PM

Seller seems a bit moody, watch is nothing special. You should do your homework here for a few weeks before buying anything.

novicenovice · 13 August 2014, 05:49 AM

Just feel as though it's much cheaper than I ever see anywhere else!

locutus49 · 13 August 2014, 06:32 AM

Why would anyone buy a Rolex off of ebay? So many turn out to be "wrong." Unless one were a very experienced buyer in luxury watches and could discern the nuances of real versus Franken-Rolex.

Me, I'd stick to either an AD or sellers on this forum and pay a premium for the confidence of buying a genuine Rolex. Why take a risk, unless you are very wealthy and have money to burn.

Baco Noir · 13 August 2014, 06:46 AM

Swiss Made ROLEX 16013 AUTOMATIC Men Wrist

MODIFY TO SAPPHIRE GLASS AND 14K BEZEL, LOOK LIKE 16233

If you buy that and ever send it into Rolex to have it serviced, they will not do it unless you pay to have the watch returned to the original factory specifications.

novicenovice · 14 August 2014, 02:47 AM

Good point. Maybe investing more money would be the better choice.

NKflyer · 14 August 2014, 12:19 PM

It's a moot point anyway because you are not allowed to ship a Rolex into the United States. If customs catches it, they can confiscate.

Alcan · 14 August 2014, 12:53 PM

The price is so-so, but the watch is bastardized. The sapphire crystal conversion will probably not pass a pressure test like many of those conversions, so if you get that "oyster" wet you'll likely end up owning an attractive paperweight.

I'd pass and find an honest watch in-country.

bmpwatch · 14 August 2014, 02:34 PM

please spend the extra money and buy the seller :)

12 August 2014, 01:12 AM	#1
novicenovice "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: NYC Posts: 3	Too good to be true? Pretty new to the watch game. Looking to buy a pre-owned rolex and found this seller with some good deals and good reviews on Ebay. Now, I never thought I would buy something like a Rolex on Ebay because it just sounds like a bad idea, but I'm really not versed enough to know much so, hah. The seller is: http://www.ebay.com/usr/joclub889 And here's a watch that seems too good to be true: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1975-ROLEX-O...item3f39e78d78 Any advice?

12 August 2014, 07:02 PM	#2
nickb732 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Nicholas Location: UK Posts: 2,630	Why does the watch seem too good to be true? Looks ok to me. However, he does only have 95% positive feedback.. __________________ Nick

13 August 2014, 06:46 AM	#6
Baco Noir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Roger Location: Colorado Watch: this ya'll Posts: 4,973	Swiss Made ROLEX 16013 AUTOMATIC Men Wrist MODIFY TO SAPPHIRE GLASS AND 14K BEZEL, LOOK LIKE 16233 If you buy that and ever send it into Rolex to have it serviced, they will not do it unless you pay to have the watch returned to the original factory specifications. __________________ Current Collection: Rolex 126619LB, 116710BLNR, and 216570 polar Explorer II; Omega Apollo 8 Speedmaster and Planet Ocean 42; Tudor BB Bronze Bucherer Blue Edition; Nomos Neomatik 42; Breitling Aerospace, Avenger Blackbird, & SuperOcean 44; Doxa 300 Pro Carbon; Stowa Limette; Laco Napa Flieger; Mickey Mouse Timex Electric; and dare I say it...an Apple Watch too

14 August 2014, 12:53 PM	#9
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	The price is so-so, but the watch is bastardized. The sapphire crystal conversion will probably not pass a pressure test like many of those conversions, so if you get that "oyster" wet you'll likely end up owning an attractive paperweight. I'd pass and find an honest watch in-country. __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

12 August 2014, 07:31 PM	#3
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,826	Seller seems a bit moody, watch is nothing special. You should do your homework here for a few weeks before buying anything.

13 August 2014, 05:49 AM	#4
novicenovice "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: NYC Posts: 3	Just feel as though it's much cheaper than I ever see anywhere else!

13 August 2014, 06:32 AM	#5
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	Why would anyone buy a Rolex off of ebay? So many turn out to be "wrong." Unless one were a very experienced buyer in luxury watches and could discern the nuances of real versus Franken-Rolex. Me, I'd stick to either an AD or sellers on this forum and pay a premium for the confidence of buying a genuine Rolex. Why take a risk, unless you are very wealthy and have money to burn.

14 August 2014, 02:47 AM	#7
novicenovice "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: NYC Posts: 3	Good point. Maybe investing more money would be the better choice.

14 August 2014, 12:19 PM	#8
NKflyer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Richard Location: Colorado Posts: 2,858	It's a moot point anyway because you are not allowed to ship a Rolex into the United States. If customs catches it, they can confiscate.

14 August 2014, 02:34 PM	#10
bmpwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Brad Location: Boston / FL Posts: 679	please spend the extra money and buy the seller :)

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