New user! Anyone used west sussex watches?

[Motown]

Hi,

I'm a new user, Has anyone ever used west sussex watches on eBay uk to buy vintage watches, I'm looking at a 6694 but having never bought vintage before i am a little wary.

Cheers

[jcherskine]

Welcome to TRF

I have never bought any vintage watches from West Sussex Watches, but would be wary of buying anything on Ebay without having it checked out first.
If you are considering purchasing from Ebay, I would ask here first, and post a link to the watch you are considering.
The experts here are normally more than willing to assist.
Ebay is littered with non genuine Rolex watches and parts, so be very careful.

[Motown]

Thanks alot for the help.

Here is a link to watch

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...=STRK:MEWAX:IT

The seller says the watch is all original with its original dial having been restored. With a new non original strap.

Hopefully someone can help.

[JUSTROLEXES]

Welcome to TRF
Never used them but we have few Great seller here that sell lots of vintage Check the For Sale - Watches etc. and you can find guys like: Stevemulholland3 and many more or you can just place a Want To Buy under the WTB section

[Dubby]

Hi

I was very tempted to buy a watch from West Sussex Watches a short while ago. The advert described it has having an 'aftermarket Rolex Oyster bracelet', which to me, suggested that the bracelet was Rolex, just newer than the watch. I queried this with the seller (who, incidentally was quite rude and short in his reply, not giving too much info). Apparently, he had this particular bracelet replicated by a jeweller. Being a bit miffed that this was described as a Rolex Oyster bracelet, not a copy, got me wondering how genuine the rest of the watch was so I never placed a bid.

Just my 2p worth

[Motown]

Thanks for your help everyone, Interesting especially Dubby. Appreciate it. Think i'll probably leave it and shop around!

[denzo]

Hey - that dial doesnt look like a normal Rolex dial.

I would steer clear - or ask them to email you photos of the engravings between the lugs at 12 and 6.

Good Luck ...

[mcjp6]

Originally Posted by Motown

The seller says the watch is all original

That watch is not all original, it has some issues, I would keep well clear of it.....

[Bucks]

I purchased a watch a couple of years ago. When it broke down I had Rolex look at it and they deemed it to be a fake.

Rolex were aware that West Sussex Watches was questionable, so I would be careful if I was you.

[boxbrownie]

I bought my first Rolex from West Sussex Watches about 2 years ago, its a '78 OP TT and its been perfect, I had it checked not long after it arrived and it checked out all original.
It has been a great time keeper since then.

Just my experience with them.

[Andy B]

Never bought from them but phoned them up once to query an item. The man on the phone was rude, didn't seem to know what he was taliking about and didn't seem particullarly interested in talking to me.
Personally, I wouldn't bother.

Andy B.

[Paul]

... produce and sell a lot of after-market dials for old Rolexes - some quite quirky.

This probably helps gets a few old watches up and running again but they are essentially just fake dials.

[DCgator]

Welcome aboard!

[GilesAMorse]

Don't know anything about the company myself but it seems some people aren't too keen: http://www.dkpw.co.uk/wp/?p=4685

[Puffy]

If you're looking for vintage in England speak to Gary at Sanderson & Son... top notch outfit and highly trustworthy

[Cannop]

Do not even think of using WSW.

[DiamondJack]

I enquired about one and had a fairly informed conversation with a guy i would say was open and honest.

He reasonably quickly declared that the watch in question had a refinished dial which obviously killed it for me. But because it appears they have access to an ex-Rolex trained and experienced dial guy locally, I think a lot of their watches are basket case dials that are then refinished.

But if you want a new looking vintage and are not particularly concerned about originality then fine. Horses for courses and all that. Their prices reflect that so where's the harm. I would imagine the bad feedback is from people thinking they are getting the bargain of the century to then find its refinished. As they say.....you get what you pay for

[horrilluberbabe]

Hi Guys,
I have just raised a dispute against WSW.
Sold me a rolex explorer precision, nice enough chap to speak to (Jamie Thorpe he as called ), waited 5 days for the thing to turn up - had been unable to contact by phone/email. Ebay jut emailed me to say that the seller was dodgy and had disappeared and to raise a dispute.
No longer an ebay member, mobile number disconnected.
Annoyed. Joined this forum just to tell you he is defiantly crooked.

[brecks]

Originally Posted by horrilluberbabe

Hi Guys,
I have just raised a dispute against WSW.
Sold me a rolex explorer precision, nice enough chap to speak to (Jamie Thorpe he as called ), waited 5 days for the thing to turn up - had been unable to contact by phone/email. Ebay jut emailed me to say that the seller was dodgy and had disappeared and to raise a dispute.
No longer an ebay member, mobile number disconnected.
Annoyed. Joined this forum just to tell you he is defiantly crooked.

Thread resurrection
Jamie Thorpe is back in business with Ludgate watches, he has just caught me out, I payed direct transfer for a dateadjust still waiting for it to arrive 5 days later , I have found his co-owners address as I can't find one for this Jamie Thorpe, so unless anyone here can give me an address for him, I will have to let my solicitor write to the other owner, after all he must take responsibility surely?.

[brecks]

Originally Posted by brecks

Thread resurrection
Jamie Thorpe is back in business with Ludgate watches, he has just caught me out, I payed direct transfer for a dateadjust still waiting for it to arrive 5 days later , I have found his co-owners address as I can't find one for this Jamie Thorpe, so unless anyone here can give me an address for him, I will have to let my solicitor write to the other owner, after all he must take responsibility surely?.

Watch turned up 2 weeks late, no explanation but it's here so good news.
What I can't understand is why it was posted this late!!!.
Anyway all good .