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SiSiSenor · 8 August 2011, 09:43 AM

I bought my very first Rolex recently from an online seller over eBay. Fully aware of the risks, but thoroughly doing my homework on the watch as well as the seller, I went ahead and purchased it after winning the auction. I paid ~$1750 CA. for it, and it seemed fair compared to the going prices of similar watches. The serial number fits with the advertised production date of 1977, and the movement seems to match as well, but I have yet to have it professionally authenticated. The seller has a return policy, but I was wondering if I could get a quick opinion on here before taking it somewhere to have it looked at. The watch itself is in beautiful condition, and runs very well.

I did post a similar thread in another part of the forum in few weeks ago, but only became aware of the WatchOut! part recently. If anyone else here could have a look, it would be great.

SkyKing31 · 8 August 2011, 09:52 AM

Looks good to me

sleddog · 8 August 2011, 09:53 AM

It looks good in the pics.....and you can also see it's last service was in 99'!

crowncollection · 8 August 2011, 10:33 AM

watch looks original, the band is not aof course but i am sure you knew that, a bit of pitting inside the case back, and the movement looks a little dirty, a good service and you will have a great watch regards

mcjp6 · 8 August 2011, 01:57 PM

Congratulations, a nice looking earlier DateJust.........

SiSiSenor · 9 August 2011, 12:58 AM

Thanks everyone.

Shadow07 · 9 August 2011, 01:14 AM

I need the same :D
Congrat's

drockadam · 9 August 2011, 01:43 AM

Very beautiful watch. 100% authentic!

dnagwhogas · 9 August 2011, 03:31 AM

Looks good! Gorgeous DJ! I want one too!!!

SiSiSenor · 9 August 2011, 04:32 AM

Haha, I didn't expect it to be so well received. Thanks for all the comments, I suppose I did OK for my first then.

mrbill2mrbill2 · 9 August 2011, 06:51 AM

IMO buying a Rolex on Ebay is risky. You were lucky.

SiSiSenor · 9 August 2011, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrbill2mrbill2

IMO buying a Rolex on Ebay is risky. You were lucky.

I have to agree with you on that one, and will probably never do it again. The wait for it was fairly stressful, but it seems it checks out and I can finally enjoy it. I'll be buying in person from a store/AD or from TRF from now on.

I've learned a great deal fairly quickly though, so I'm glad I didn't hold off buying my first for very much longer. Hopefully there will be many more to come. Comments are still welcome, but thanks again everyone.

8 August 2011, 09:43 AM	#1
SiSiSenor "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: James Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 115	Authetication help? 1601 I bought my very first Rolex recently from an online seller over eBay. Fully aware of the risks, but thoroughly doing my homework on the watch as well as the seller, I went ahead and purchased it after winning the auction. I paid ~$1750 CA. for it, and it seemed fair compared to the going prices of similar watches. The serial number fits with the advertised production date of 1977, and the movement seems to match as well, but I have yet to have it professionally authenticated. The seller has a return policy, but I was wondering if I could get a quick opinion on here before taking it somewhere to have it looked at. The watch itself is in beautiful condition, and runs very well. I did post a similar thread in another part of the forum in few weeks ago, but only became aware of the WatchOut! part recently. If anyone else here could have a look, it would be great. Attached Images

8 August 2011, 09:53 AM	#3
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,931	It looks good in the pics.....and you can also see it's last service was in 99'! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

8 August 2011, 10:33 AM	#4
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	watch looks original, the band is not aof course but i am sure you knew that, a bit of pitting inside the case back, and the movement looks a little dirty, a good service and you will have a great watch regards __________________ watches many

9 August 2011, 01:43 AM	#8
drockadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Pepsi. Posts: 5,749	Very beautiful watch. 100% authentic! __________________ - Adam Instagram: @GMTSUBTIME

9 August 2011, 03:31 AM	#9
dnagwhogas "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: MauiBacerdo Location: Chicago Watch: N :Learn Posts: 902	Looks good! Gorgeous DJ! I want one too!!! __________________ P-Club Member # 7 Time is what prevents everything from happening at once.

8 August 2011, 09:52 AM	#2
SkyKing31 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Manalapan Florida Watch: Tridor Masterpiece Posts: 2,819	Looks good to me

8 August 2011, 01:57 PM	#5
mcjp6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: VK2 - AUS Watch: 5513s Posts: 7,380	Congratulations, a nice looking earlier DateJust.........

9 August 2011, 12:58 AM	#6
SiSiSenor "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: James Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 115	Thanks everyone.

9 August 2011, 01:14 AM	#7
Shadow07 Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: France Posts: 17	I need the same :D Congrat's

9 August 2011, 04:32 AM	#10
SiSiSenor "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: James Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 115	Haha, I didn't expect it to be so well received. Thanks for all the comments, I suppose I did OK for my first then.

9 August 2011, 06:51 AM	#11
mrbill2mrbill2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Mr. Bill Location: South Florida Watch: 16610 Posts: 6,148	IMO buying a Rolex on Ebay is risky. You were lucky. __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of the Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons - ID # 13

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