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19 May 2010, 04:50 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Arkansas
Watch: 115200
Posts: 42
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Buying used: Wingates, Demesy or ???
I'm going to buy a 16200 (the 116200 is outside my price range). These rarely if ever come up for sale here so I'm looking at the used retailers. I want one freshly reconditioned and serviced, too. Cayce (www.preownedrolex.com) doesn't have anything, either.
Who is my best bet: Demesy, Capetown, Wingates, Wannabuyawatch, etc.? Searches didn't turn up anything conclusive on any of them. |
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19 May 2010, 05:00 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: toronto
Posts: 8
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try watchfinder in toronto
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19 May 2010, 05:02 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Real Name: Mark-O!
Location: Arlington, TX
Watch: Rolex
Posts: 12,714
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I've bought from SwissLuxury and DeMesy, but your best bet is to wait until you find the one you want from one of the great sellers here! Good luck!
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19 May 2010, 05:20 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Real Name: Vivian
Location: USA
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19 May 2010, 05:29 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: USA
Posts: 19,706
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Funny...I am considering sites like these as well for a 70s 80s DJ vs trf. Don't see 'em too often here.
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19 May 2010, 05:44 AM
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Real Name: Mark-O!
Location: Arlington, TX
Watch: Rolex
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19 May 2010, 06:00 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Real Name: Vivian
Location: USA
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19 May 2010, 06:03 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Real Name: Scott
Location: Indiana
Watch: Sub & Explorer II
Posts: 119
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I would check Bernard watch co. Very reputable people.
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19 May 2010, 06:27 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2009
Real Name: Phillip
Location: Alabama
Watch: Triple 6 SD
Posts: 1,720
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I just bought from Capetown. I was very happy with them.
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19 May 2010, 06:31 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Real Name: Jonathan
Location: NYC
Watch: Explorers and Subs
Posts: 620
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Pat from Wingates is very knowledgeable, I have dealt with them in the past and the service is excellent. They are constantly at watch shows trying to score some of the older/more unique pieces from different watchmakers (as Pat has mentioned to me when I have dealt with them)
Good luck! |
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19 May 2010, 06:43 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 22,683
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Pricing at WBAW is strong, but Ken is a stand up guy. As stated Wingates is likewise very good. I think there photos leave a bit to be desired, but all questions are answered when you talk to them.
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19 May 2010, 07:10 AM
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Banned
Join Date: Jan 2009
Real Name: Mark-O!
Location: Arlington, TX
Watch: Rolex
Posts: 12,714
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19 May 2010, 08:21 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2007
Real Name: John
Location: LONG ISLAND, NY
Watch: 2007 DAY DATE 18KT
Posts: 1,378
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www.highlinetime.com and also DeMesy. Wonderful experiences.
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ROLEX DAY DATE 118238 (2007) ROLEX DAY DATE 18238 (1997) ROLEX GMT 16750 PEPSI (1987) ROLEX AIR KING 14000 (1991) ROLEX GMTIIC TT 116713LN (2008) |
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19 May 2010, 10:15 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2008
Real Name: Jay
Location: TEXAS
Watch: Daytona
Posts: 7,648
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I have used both in the past. I would give Capetown a try the next time because the sales tax in Texas.
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20 May 2010, 12:37 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: South Florida, US
Watch: du jour
Posts: 1,815
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Had a bad experience with DeMessy
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