Dave-B A bit of a dilemma! 25 August 2021, 06:04 AM
beshannon I would go for the one that... 25 August 2021, 06:07 AM
Dave-B I believe both are running... 25 August 2021, 06:16 AM
DC116710LN I don't think you should base... 25 August 2021, 06:20 AM
brandrea I’d buy the 17’. Asssuming... 25 August 2021, 06:22 AM
Michael T The 2017. Sounds like better... 25 August 2021, 06:24 AM
Dave-B Thanks guys, I appreciate the... 25 August 2021, 06:43 AM
doboy007 OMG, I've never checked my... 25 August 2021, 06:59 AM
Bryan81 I’d go with the 2017. It’s a... 25 August 2021, 06:36 AM
-dustin i don't think i've ever seen... 25 August 2021, 06:40 AM
Mystro Yes they do. I managed to... 25 August 2021, 07:28 AM
Dave-B Yep that one is absolutely on... 25 August 2021, 07:30 AM
-dustin Hot damn, look at that. Did... 25 August 2021, 07:39 AM
Mystro I noticed it when doing its... 25 August 2021, 07:42 AM
drrd 2017, definitely.
Original... 25 August 2021, 06:51 AM
WatchNutcase +1 this is very true. 25 August 2021, 06:58 AM
WatchNutcase The rehaut off by that much... 25 August 2021, 06:58 AM
Dave-B I'm not sure it's a warranty... 25 August 2021, 07:18 AM
OG1982 Is the rehaut out, or is it... 27 August 2021, 03:11 AM
Dave-B It's the dial :thumbsup: 27 August 2021, 03:25 AM
jpjsavage Condition, condition,... 25 August 2021, 07:14 AM
Dave-B [QUOTE=jpjsavage;11661079]Cond... 25 August 2021, 07:21 AM
vette boy 52 Purchase the one that will... 25 August 2021, 07:14 AM
Dave-B Yes I think the 2017 was the... 25 August 2021, 07:24 AM
ltmgeller Option 2. You can always have... 25 August 2021, 07:18 AM
Dave-B You're right of course, I... 25 August 2021, 07:25 AM
Old Geezer If it were me, I'd purchase... 25 August 2021, 07:50 AM
DJ2020 2017 seems the obvious choice... 25 August 2021, 07:54 AM
samuel019 That’s a new one for me.... 25 August 2021, 07:58 AM
Dave-B 2017 it is then! Thanks so... 25 August 2021, 08:30 AM
D007 2017 no question. You can... 25 August 2021, 08:31 AM
jb335 You’re not going to use the... 25 August 2021, 09:01 AM
Meyrin Just going by what you've... 27 August 2021, 03:43 AM
jb335 And I am so thankful I do not... 25 August 2021, 09:04 AM
djyolky No brainer, 2017
Sent from... 25 August 2021, 09:05 AM
77T A bit of a dilemma! 25 August 2021, 09:14 AM
Dave-B Thank you for the very... 27 August 2021, 02:38 AM
OrangeSport I never realised the rehaults... 27 August 2021, 03:17 AM
Pw92676 2017. Buy the watch, not the... 27 August 2021, 03:27 AM
dannyp Is there any chance that the... 27 August 2021, 03:42 AM
OrangeSport These watches last a... 27 August 2021, 03:48 AM
Dave-B Guys, I think you're missing... 27 August 2021, 04:13 AM
garyk I have bought 13 Rolex... 27 August 2021, 05:55 AM
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A bit of a dilemma!
Hi guys,
Probably a really daft question but I could do with some advice. I'm going to be buying an 114060 and I have my eye on two potential watches. One is a 2019 but has scratches on the reverse of all lugs from strap changes and the rehaut is misaligned (makes my OCD jangle), apart from that it's a full set with the rest of the watch nigh on mint. The other is a 2017 in mint condition previously owned by a WIS with no scratches and a perfectly aligned rehaut, again a full set..plus it's £350 cheaper. What do I go for do you think? The 2019 that makes my OCD jangle but has 3 years warranty left or the 2017 that's pretty much perfect but only has 10 months warranty. Any comments welcome. Dave |
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I would go for the one that is running the best and keeping time the best
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I don't think you should base your decision on 2 additional years of warranty and it sounds like you'd be happier with the second option
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I’d buy the 17’. Asssuming you could put the $350 toward service if needed
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The 2017. Sounds like better condition and $350 less.
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Thanks guys, I appreciate the comments!
So condition is more important than the warranty/age of watch do you think? Here's the rehaut on the 2019, not massively off but it irritates my OCD. |
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OMG, I've never checked my watches for misalignment and can't even see it with my naked eye when I tried looking at the one I'm wearing, haha.
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I’d go with the 2017. It’s a long term investment and presumably any significant issues would come up in the first few months after purchase. So the one in better condition and cheaper is the one to go with.
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i don't think i've ever seen a perfectly aligned rehault. do those actually exist? (that said, scratches on the lugs bother me)
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Yes they do. I managed to get a 6 points of perfection of alignment. Start at the bezel and go all the way to the lower crown on the bottom of the dial. Each point is perfectly aligned. Of course this means nothing and it’s luck of the draw.
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Yep that one is absolutely on the money
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It’s luck of the draw but every new watch I tend to check hand alignment, when date rolls over, bezel alignment at 12, etc… Accuracy, resting positions and mainspring test is also done the first few weeks. https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=813791
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2017, definitely.
Original spec 2019 watch clearly didn't 'click' with the owner so messed about with straps and even careless in the process. Like when you see signs of carelessness or mods on a used car - look for another. |
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The rehaut off by that much would drive me nuts as well, even though you really don't see that part of the watch during regular use knowing it's off is annoying enough. The rehaut on my 114060 is perfectly aligned even under a jewellers loop, my 34mm air-king rehaut is off marginally barely noticeable under the loop.
Is the rehaut thing claimable under the warranty? If it was fixable I'd advise going with the newer 2019. If not you might want to just go with the 2017. Great choice on the 114060 by the way I'm in love with mine. |
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Condition, condition, condition.
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[QUOTE=jpjsavage;11661079]Condition, condition, condition./QUOTE]
That definitely seems to be the concensus |
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Purchase the one that will best please you From what you wrote I believe that would be the older one.
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Option 2. You can always have it serviced and get a new warranty.
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2017 seems the obvious choice to me.
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That’s a new one for me. Never checked the rehaut alignment on any of my watches
One less thing to obsess over I guess. I did however just look down at my 126715. Looks good to me. As far as which watch? 2017
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2017 it is then! Thanks so much guys, I appreciate all of your advice.
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