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17 March 2022, 04:37 AM | #1 |
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Hi folks - I'm looking at purchasing a 116520. The dealer sent me this photo. As usual it's hard to tell the true quality however it is a reputable dealer.
Those that have more experience assessing pics and what to look for, what do you think initially of this condition? Thank you |
17 March 2022, 04:41 AM | #2 |
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That's it, one picture? LOL Not much to go on.
It looks used, but not beat up. I sold one of those years ago, and it's probably worth twice that now. But I could never read the time on it, so I don't really regret it from that perspective. OTOH, it wears great, is a timeless classic, and looks nice. Keep in mind that a service on a Daytona can run around a thousand bucks, last I heard.
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17 March 2022, 04:47 AM | #3 |
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https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=841921
i posted this a couple weeks ago, feel free to compare to mine! I am not great at determining whether or not they have been polished, but based off that single picture it looks like it has.
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Thank you both! And yes, that's the only picture they sent me aside from the advertisement photos. I've attached the ad pictures here:
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I don't think this is the same watch as you first posted. This one is way better. I see someone else has pointed this out. A crispy 520 is pretty hard to find. I went through this the past couple months.
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17 March 2022, 04:56 AM | #6 |
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If condition is important to you then whatsapp and see it that way or lots more photos. Do they have a no questions asked refund policy with 100% refund?
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17 March 2022, 05:03 AM | #7 | |
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They do have a refund policy, I believe 3 - 5 days or so. |
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Yes, you’re right. You’ve all convinced me to forgo this piece and hold on until I find something better. Unfortunately I’m betting the price will continue to rise though …
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17 March 2022, 01:07 PM | #11 | |
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17 March 2022, 05:16 AM | #12 |
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That’s a fake, it’s supposed to have a ceramic bezel.
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Are you serious?
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If the bezel text isn’t faded it’s a good sign.
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Hard to tell whether or not it has been over polished. However, a red flag in my opinion if they are hesitant to send you more pictures. From experience dealing with CRM Jewelers, Luxury Baazar, and Takuya (Trusted Dealer) they have always provided even videos to re-assure me of the condition.
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Holy polish batman!
Looks like the polisher started with a 50 grit stone and rounded out all the chamfers. .
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I can you show you the sharp chamfers on my unpolished 116520 for comparison.
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Let me get this clear:
You are based in California and intend to buy a used Daytona watch at an obviously inflated gray market price from a dealer you have never dealt with before based in Capetown, South Africa? Is that correct? If all of the above is correct, then I would be very worried about this as there are TOO MANY variables in this equation that might cause you to lose a great deal of money. But please provide more details of this watch, dealer, and transaction before we give you any more advice. .
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And yes pricing is high ($28k) but where else am I to get this watch a cheaper price? |
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17 March 2022, 10:33 AM | #27 | |
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If you mean Capetown Diamond Corp in Roswell, Georgia? If yes, call them and look for Errol Guggenheim. That store is legit and one of the larger grey dealers in Georgia. You can try to negotiate the price and tell them it is too polished. That watch looks different on their website than on the photo you posted. Good luck. P.
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I'd want one in better condition.
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