Double red SD

[Rsvrider]

Hi guys, need some help authenticating. Here's what the seller says:


Vintage Double Red Sea Dweller 1665 from 1974
Mark IV Dial Dial with Incredible Patina
Box and PUNCHED Guarantee Paper
Case #4,19x,xxx
This rare set includes:
Rolex Reference 1665 Watch WITH FOLDED LINK 9315 BRACELET
Rolex Inner & Outer Boxes
PUNCHED Paper Chronometer Guarantee (with matching case number to watch)
Green Price Tag (with matching case number to watch)
Red Chronometer Hang Tag
Green Platic Document Holder
Translation Booklet
Your Oyster Booklet
"Sea Foam" Submariner Booklet
Hands: 100% original Rolex Tritium hands matching the dial. There is little or no corrosion on the hands.
Case: The case has been been previously polished but has nice lugs. Very little if any corrosion on the case. The reference number "1665" appears clearly at 12:00. The case number at 6:00 is easily legible without a loupe and all the numbers are present.
Crown & Tube: Original Rolex TRIPLOCK Crown & Tube
Caseback: Original caseback in excellent condition. Has previous ethchings from Rolex service centers service & stamped "1665" with the FULL case number engraved, matching the number on the case.
Movement: 100% Original appears to be running strong.
Date Wheel: Original Silver Date Wheel.
Bezel: Original Rolex Bezel.
Insert: Rolex FAT FONT Insert.
Crystal: Original Rolex Crystal.
Bracelet: This watch is being sold with the pictured Rolex 9315 Folded Link Bracelet that has 380 ends.

Any and all input greatly appreciated. I know the experts here rock
Thanks

[caryyee]

I'm no expert so I have no idea ... but if it is authentic, it looks to be in awesome condition, the dial and hands have a beautiful matching patina and the case seems to be in great condition (to my very untrained eyes lol!).

Has the seller got any service papers from the RSC?


What's price is the seller asking for it?

[Rsvrider]

He is asking roughly $20k (11k-12K pounds). You make a good point in asking for RSC papers.
Any concerns with shipping/customs that i should be aware off? Watch is in GB, to be shipped to Dallas.....

[caryyee]

Ah, yes, big problem re importing a Rolex into the US ... customs will likely confiscate it, have a search thru the forums, lots of threads about this.

ie See http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...hlight=customs

[Rsvrider]

Originally Posted by caryyee

Ah, yes, big problem re importing a Rolex into the US ... customs will likely confiscate it, have a search thru the forums, lots of threads about this, I'll do a search too ...

Really? even if I pay taxes on it? Its it bc Rolex and gray market issues?

[caryyee]

Also see:

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...ight=importing

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...ight=importing

Now, I live in Australia, I've never lived in the US so all I can do is comment on what others have said ... but I believe it's just for Rolex.

[Rsvrider]

Originally Posted by caryyee

Also see:

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...ight=importing

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...ight=importing

Now, I live in Australia, I've never lived in the US so all I can do is comment on what others have said ... but I believe it's just for Rolex.

Well that settles it I suppose....thanks you so much for the advice. Reason why you guys and TRF rocks, what a horrible experience this could be to have ordered and then BAM! Confiscated!
Thanks again!

[MoBe]

Originally Posted by Rsvrider

Well that settles it I suppose....thanks you so much for the advice. Reason why you guys and TRF rocks, what a horrible experience this could be to have ordered and then BAM! Confiscated!
Thanks again!

It can still be transported in person into the US,it just can`t be shipped or mailed where it will be subject to Rolex import restrictions.

[fatfreddy]

Photos are very much in the style of a regular eBay seller - Mark Lerman sells as comexdiver (I think). Worth investigating methinks.

I am in the UK - where's this listed? I'd be interested if it's all good.