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alllexandru · 10 March 2012, 07:39 AM

First of all I would like to say hello to all forum members.
I have a small collection of automatic and manual wind watches and I always like oldish/vintage Rolex's, never had one :)
So this one will be, if the gods are with me, the first one
As all noobs and first timers in Rolex watches I have to ask the question:

Is this one a legit and authentic one?
This is on the ebay from a member who's having more than 400 positive feedbacks but as we all know...seller is from Soth Korea

Thank you,
Alex

The description as it is presented on ebay

Nice Rolex DateJust Watch

Reference Number . 16030

Serial Number . 5597070 / 1978

Caliber Number . 3035

Original Steel Bezel

Stainless Steel Case & Screw Back Case / Good Condition

Original Dial (not repainted), Hands, Index / Good Condition

Original Rolex Screw Crown / Good Condition

Plastic Glass Very Clean

Automatic Winding Movement Cal.3035 27Jewels Quick Set Date

/ Good Working Condition & Clean ,

Recently Completed Overhaul by Certified Master Watchmaker

20 Link Original S.t Steel Solid Bracelet Good Condition

No Box & Paper

Watch Only.

joe100 · 10 March 2012, 09:28 AM

The watch is good. But as they say, buy the seller first....

I only buy from trusted and verifies sources myself.

alllexandru · 11 March 2012, 05:13 AM

Thank you for help, yes I know, buy the seller first :)

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Rolex Rolex · 11 March 2012, 05:24 AM

Looks good to me

TSW · 12 March 2012, 04:57 AM

Welcome

Kingair · 12 March 2012, 05:25 AM

Nice watch.
Use Paypal than you money is safe !

Keeperoftime · 12 March 2012, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolex rolex

looks good to me

+1

slcbbrown · 12 March 2012, 10:53 AM

Great choice. All stainless with the silver dial is classic. Looks in very nice condition.

JimSnyder · 12 March 2012, 12:26 PM

That is a looker. But that case is in real bad shape. It will never be waterproof, there is very bad pitting around the gasket channel

alllexandru · 12 March 2012, 05:32 PM

Thank you, missed the pitting :)
However I don't think that I will "dive" with this beauty if I won the auction :D

alllexandru · 12 March 2012, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kingair

Nice watch.
Use Paypal than you money is safe !

Seller accepts only paypal, good sign I guess.

FNFZ4 · 13 March 2012, 02:03 AM

It looks ok to me.... I have the same watch but in a black dial and they look the same so Im gonna say its good. Use paypal like they suggested so you are protected.

Kingair · 13 March 2012, 02:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alllexandru

Thank you, missed the pitting :)
However I don't think that I will "dive" with this beauty if I won the auction :D

We'll now you own us all a beer I am afraid ;-)

Just kidding

You'll find a better one !

Rolex 1 · 13 March 2012, 05:03 AM

You want to purchase a Rolex, go to an official Rolex AD

Z-Sub · 13 March 2012, 07:15 AM

watch looks authentic but the corrosion may be an issue. I can't tell if the metal was corroded or just debris.

Smoke · 13 March 2012, 07:36 AM

Maybe it's just me, but I'm always a little cautious of the prospect of buying from someone who posts a bunch of pictures of the watch in various states of disassembly . . . be careful.

alllexandru · 13 March 2012, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kingair

We'll now you own us all a beer I am afraid ;-)

Just kidding

You'll find a better one !

The beer it's on me :)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rolex 1

You want to purchase a Rolex, go to an official Rolex AD

As I said I like the vintage on this one, plus there is a nice amount remaining in my pocket ;)
And in my country the official Rolex store has 30% and plus on prices comparing with other countries.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z-Sub

watch looks authentic but the corrosion may be an issue. I can't tell if the metal was corroded or just debris.

Yes, I know, could be a problem, I sent a message to the seller...asking for more details

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smoke

Maybe it's just me, but I'm always a little cautious of the prospect of buying from someone who posts a bunch of pictures of the watch in various states of disassembly . . . be careful.

Well, true but at least you can say that it is authentic , I mean the photos because until you receive the watch nothing is for real :)

dddrees · 13 March 2012, 07:18 PM

I'm sure if you look around a bit more you could do better in regards to overall condition.

Good luck with your choice and your hunt.

alllexandru · 13 March 2012, 07:33 PM

Thank you, I already started to look on other sales also :)

RolexWatcher · 13 March 2012, 07:54 PM

The seller might post real pics but does he own the watch? Ask him to post his username with the watch and a specific time on watch and send you pics. Rememeber to ask more questions. Be careful on ebay if you haven't researched on the seller. It's like going to your local alleyway to do business :)

mjrennie · 13 March 2012, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RolexWatcher

The seller might post real pics but does he own the watch? Ask him to post his username with the watch and a specific time on watch and send you pics. Rememeber to ask more questions. Be careful on ebay if you haven't researched on the seller. It's like going to your local alleyway to do business :)

I would do this as a minimum before buying. Good advice.

alllexandru · 13 March 2012, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RolexWatcher

and a specific time on watch and send you pics.

Never thought of that :)
We live and learn, thank you for advice !

10 March 2012, 07:39 AM	#1
alllexandru 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Old continent Posts: 2,468	New member , first question seeking for help - Rolex Oyster Perpetual First of all I would like to say hello to all forum members. I have a small collection of automatic and manual wind watches and I always like oldish/vintage Rolex's, never had one :) So this one will be, if the gods are with me, the first one As all noobs and first timers in Rolex watches I have to ask the question: Is this one a legit and authentic one? This is on the ebay from a member who's having more than 400 positive feedbacks but as we all know...seller is from Soth Korea Thank you, Alex The description as it is presented on ebay Nice Rolex DateJust Watch Reference Number . 16030 Serial Number . 5597070 / 1978 Caliber Number . 3035 Original Steel Bezel Stainless Steel Case & Screw Back Case / Good Condition Original Dial (not repainted), Hands, Index / Good Condition Original Rolex Screw Crown / Good Condition Plastic Glass Very Clean Automatic Winding Movement Cal.3035 27Jewels Quick Set Date / Good Working Condition & Clean , Recently Completed Overhaul by Certified Master Watchmaker 20 Link Original S.t Steel Solid Bracelet Good Condition No Box & Paper Watch Only.

10 March 2012, 09:28 AM	#2
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	The watch is good. But as they say, buy the seller first.... I only buy from trusted and verifies sources myself. __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

12 March 2012, 04:57 AM	#5
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12 March 2012, 12:26 PM	#9
JimSnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Jim Snyder Location: Ohio Watch: Ask me later..... Posts: 7,726	That is a looker. But that case is in real bad shape. It will never be waterproof, there is very bad pitting around the gasket channel Attached Images __________________ "You ain't lived, 'til you've had your tires rotated by a red-headed women."

13 March 2012, 02:03 AM	#12
FNFZ4 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Alfred Location: DC Metro Watch: None Posts: 29,368	It looks ok to me.... I have the same watch but in a black dial and they look the same so Im gonna say its good. Use paypal like they suggested so you are protected. __________________ NEED PC HELP? ASK HERE! Watches: Patek 5205G \| Patek 5167A \| 16613 Serti \| 116718 Green \| 216570 Black \| 16700 Pepsi Wish list: Patek 5726/1 \| AP RG Ceramic \| Patek 5712 \| Patek 5130

11 March 2012, 05:13 AM	#3
alllexandru 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Old continent Posts: 2,468	Thank you for help, yes I know, buy the seller first :) There is one more ithing using Tapatalk

11 March 2012, 05:24 AM	#4
Rolex Rolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Dubai Posts: 323	Looks good to me

12 March 2012, 05:25 AM	#6
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	Nice watch. Use Paypal than you money is safe !

12 March 2012, 10:53 AM	#8
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,689	Great choice. All stainless with the silver dial is classic. Looks in very nice condition.

12 March 2012, 05:32 PM	#10
alllexandru 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Old continent Posts: 2,468	Thank you, missed the pitting :) However I don't think that I will "dive" with this beauty if I won the auction :D

13 March 2012, 05:03 AM	#14
Rolex 1 Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: U.K Watch: SS Datejust Posts: 86	You want to purchase a Rolex, go to an official Rolex AD

13 March 2012, 07:15 AM	#15
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	watch looks authentic but the corrosion may be an issue. I can't tell if the metal was corroded or just debris. __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

13 March 2012, 07:36 AM	#16
Smoke "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Northeast Watch: 16610 Posts: 32	Maybe it's just me, but I'm always a little cautious of the prospect of buying from someone who posts a bunch of pictures of the watch in various states of disassembly . . . be careful.

13 March 2012, 07:18 PM	#18
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	I'm sure if you look around a bit more you could do better in regards to overall condition. Good luck with your choice and your hunt. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

13 March 2012, 07:33 PM	#19
alllexandru 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Old continent Posts: 2,468	Thank you, I already started to look on other sales also :)

13 March 2012, 07:54 PM	#20
RolexWatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Vincent Location: LON HKG SYD Posts: 1,236	The seller might post real pics but does he own the watch? Ask him to post his username with the watch and a specific time on watch and send you pics. Rememeber to ask more questions. Be careful on ebay if you haven't researched on the seller. It's like going to your local alleyway to do business :)

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