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Slurpee · 9 February 2020, 02:27 AM

Looking to buy my first Rolex. Looking at pre-owned models. Anybody have any tips as to what to look out for? Often i can't detect any difference between two watches even though they have very different prices from the same seller. There are a few things i've picked up on such as:

1. look for scratches
2. box/papers
3. Links in bracelet missing.

What else should i be looking at? Any help is appreciated!!

EEpro · 9 February 2020, 02:37 AM

What models do you like? Price range?

Submariner 114060 is a good one that doesn't have horribly high premium and is under $10K.

Those price differences can be due to the remaining warranty from Rolex or the level of polish a watch has taken.

Slurpee · 9 February 2020, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by EEpro

What models do you like? Price range?

Submariner 114060 is a good one that doesn't have horribly high premium and is under $10K.

Those price differences can be due to the remaining warranty from Rolex or the level of polish a watch has taken.

Looking at Yachtmasters. New are only in rose gold for $14k. Used are much lower and more variety. Subs are great but yachtmaster I (not the II) is the right mix of a-hole and beauty.

kieselguhr · 9 February 2020, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Slurpee

What else should i be looking at? Any help is appreciated!!

The seller

NachoNeal · 9 February 2020, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by kieselguhr

The seller

Correct.

cerendigit · 9 February 2020, 03:33 AM

The most important thing is where you will buy the watch from.

If you get that right, it takes most of the thinking out of the "game".

Bybybmw · 9 February 2020, 03:34 AM

Being a newbie myself, I am glad I bought my first Rolex from an AD. That allowed me to settle into the community and read this forum and other information. That info convinced me that other than availability, buying from an AD is THE way to go until you get much more experience and knowledge.
Best of luck.

Meyrin · 9 February 2020, 04:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Bybybmw

Being a newbie myself, I am glad I bought my first Rolex from an AD. That allowed me to settle into the community and read this forum and other information. That info convinced me that other than availability, buying from an AD is THE way to go until you get much more experience and knowledge.
Best of luck.

Very sensible advice!

I could never trust myself to buy a Rolex anywhere but brand new from an AD. Just a shame that nowadays the popular Rolex models are impossible to find in any AD, at least here where I live!

joli160 · 9 February 2020, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Meyrin

Very sensible advice!

I could never trust myself to buy a Rolex anywhere but brand new from an AD. Just a shame that nowadays the popular Rolex models are impossible to find in any AD, at least here where I live!

Where you live you really don't need an AD, you have a very good online dealer in your home city.

Slurpee · 9 February 2020, 05:02 AM

All great advice. A bit painful since the new ones are so so expensive, but very much appreciate the thoughts

ltmgeller · 9 February 2020, 05:08 AM

Spend some time here researching threads. Sometimes new MSRP is less than preowned gray market prices. Happy hunting.

9 February 2020, 02:27 AM	#1
Slurpee "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Maryland Posts: 3	New to the Game Looking to buy my first Rolex. Looking at pre-owned models. Anybody have any tips as to what to look out for? Often i can't detect any difference between two watches even though they have very different prices from the same seller. There are a few things i've picked up on such as: 1. look for scratches 2. box/papers 3. Links in bracelet missing. What else should i be looking at? Any help is appreciated!!

9 February 2020, 02:37 AM	#2
EEpro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Brad Location: Purdue Watch: Daytona Posts: 9,243	New to the Game What models do you like? Price range? Submariner 114060 is a good one that doesn't have horribly high premium and is under $10K. Those price differences can be due to the remaining warranty from Rolex or the level of polish a watch has taken. __________________ ♛ ✠ Ω 2FA Active

9 February 2020, 05:08 AM	#11
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,574	Spend some time here researching threads. Sometimes new MSRP is less than preowned gray market prices. Happy hunting. __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

9 February 2020, 03:33 AM	#6
cerendigit "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Seattle Watch: f91w Posts: 1,078	The most important thing is where you will buy the watch from. If you get that right, it takes most of the thinking out of the "game".

9 February 2020, 03:34 AM	#7
Bybybmw "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Marty Location: GMT -7 Watch: Rolex-2 Posts: 297	Being a newbie myself, I am glad I bought my first Rolex from an AD. That allowed me to settle into the community and read this forum and other information. That info convinced me that other than availability, buying from an AD is THE way to go until you get much more experience and knowledge. Best of luck.

9 February 2020, 05:02 AM	#10
Slurpee "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Maryland Posts: 3	All great advice. A bit painful since the new ones are so so expensive, but very much appreciate the thoughts

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