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7 January 2010, 01:19 PM | #1 |
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Opinion on SD A-series
Have opprtunity to buy a mint condition Sea Dweller A-Series for $3400 No box. Has certificate, extra links/clasp. Having it shipped to rolex to authenticate and polish.
A reasonable deal or not? Really want a Sea Dweller but don't "wanna spend a lot for this muffler".... |
7 January 2010, 01:28 PM | #2 |
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I would say so. There is a LN one on TZ right now for $4400, with a box...
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7 January 2010, 01:44 PM | #3 |
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I'd say that's a good deal. Mine is an A Series (from the late '90's) and running well. You should be able to source boxes...
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That is an excellent price for a Sea Dweller..........
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7 January 2010, 01:52 PM | #5 |
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If that deal was available when I bought mine, I'd have done it. I paid about $400 more for a P with B&P.
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7 January 2010, 02:10 PM | #6 |
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Thanks for the replies !!
I feel pretty good about it...will let you know if the deal gets done... Gets me into a nice watch without the new price. |
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Good luck ! Post photos when you do receive it.
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7 January 2010, 06:17 PM | #8 |
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Very good deal indeed.Go for it
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7 January 2010, 06:19 PM | #9 |
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Great! Sounds like you are in the right place at the right time. Post some photos when it finally "comes home."
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7 January 2010, 06:20 PM | #10 |
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that does sound like a good deal!
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12 January 2010, 11:15 PM | #11 |
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Well, Interestingly I met the seller on Craigslist (please see my other post...no relation) We met, I looked at the watch to check general condition, then we headed to Jared's Jewelry (Chain)....At no cost to me and with the seller's OK they ship the watch to Rolex/Texas where it is inspected. Upon notification that the watch is authentic I'll have two options; pay $185 for just the authentication service or $550 for authentication and servicing. It's my understanding that this servicing will make the watch virtually new. They (Rolex) also warranty it for 1 yr.
Upon making a decision for the above and paying....I would then conduct the transaction with the seller and the warranty/return tag would be placed in my name so that upon it's arrival back at the store I'd be the one notified and authorized to pick up..... It's a 10yr old watch, so I'm thinking of getting the servicing done....Hopefully I'll give birth to my first Rolex in a few weeks....Wanted this for a while... |
12 January 2010, 11:18 PM | #12 |
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It no longer becomes a $3,400 watch.
...a near $4,000, serviced of course. (I do not know if they charge more than $550 for a SD) |
12 January 2010, 11:25 PM | #13 |
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Well I haven't paid that yet...The watch certainly looked good....Should I decline the servicing? Yes that certainly raises the price of the watch....Would a dealer service the watch otherwise before placing it for sale?..... I am saving 7% with no tax...(~$245)
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12 January 2010, 11:28 PM | #14 |
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As you said, it is a 10 year old watch. Check on the service history. If no history, then it would be highly recommended that you have one.
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Also, yes a dealer will service the watch anytime you would like it serviced.
Patience with your purchase and it will all come together... |
12 January 2010, 11:32 PM | #16 |
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Ok....so...$4K/seviced/1yr warrantee...still a decent deal?...I've seen dealers here...I could certainly get a newer one, unseen that may not need servicing right away....for somewhere around $1K-1.5/more...
I liked being able to do an independent verification in person. That piece of mind is "of value" to me... |
12 January 2010, 11:37 PM | #17 |
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I agree with your choice of independent verification.
You are doing the right thing! |
12 January 2010, 11:44 PM | #18 |
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"Peace" of mind....Evidently my purchasing a Rolex doesn't afford me with an ability to spell correctly.
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13 January 2010, 12:05 AM | #19 |
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90% (or more) of the privately owned watches on the used market are going to need a service by the manufacturer's recommendations. I know a lot of mechanical watch owners IRL, and they are not religious about servicing as the folks in this forum generally are. I believe the prevalent opinion is "if it isn't broke, don't fix it."
The servicing cost on top of your $3400 price is no different than the servicing cost on top of a $3800 or $4000 watch elsewhere. I still believe it's a great deal, and would pay the $500-600 to have it serviced since it's going to be at RSC Dallas anyway. Buying from a "dealer" does not guarantee you getting a recently serviced movement. Given the huge number of watches that can go 10, 20 or more years without trouble, it's easy to offer a "1 year warranty" without doing anything to a used watch. Statistically speaking, the dealer is bound to come out ahead in the long run. |
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Wow
lots of work good luck! hope it turns out well! |
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