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10 January 2013, 10:11 AM | #1 |
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About to Purchase First GMT and have questions...
Hi all, new to the community. I'm about to purchase my first Rolex and I have chosen a used V series GMT. I found one at a local certified dealer with paperwork and box for $6750 + tax. My problem is I used his loupe and compared the used V with a new random serial number GMT and the datewheel on the new one has roman numeral 1's and a flared 2 like I see in most Pics and on Rolex's website. But the used one does not have roman numeral 1's and only a subtle flare on the 2. Additionally, the green roman numeral GMT MASTER II has less of a flare on the I's. The logo and everything else on the dial are spot on and I have no doubt that the case and strap are genuine, but it worries me that the date wheel numbers are slightly off. It's an earlier serial, possibly 2008, but sold in 2010 by the same dealer. He said the previous owner upgraded and originally bought it from them.
Did early V's have a different date wheel? They won't crack open the case because they said it needs to be properly resealed and said they have to charge $90 to get the Caliber verified as legit. Should I go ahead and get this done? Anything else I should ask or look out for? Thanks Guys. |
10 January 2013, 11:10 AM | #2 |
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For the money I'll cough up a little more and buy brand new from the trusted sellers here.
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10 January 2013, 11:15 AM | #3 |
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I don't have an answer for you, but if you have any doubt or question the authenticity in any way, you must walk away from it. The lingering doubt will be at the back of your mind every time you put it on.
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10 January 2013, 11:30 AM | #4 |
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I'm sure some guys will come along and know more about any variations in the date wheel or dial fonts. Sometimes there are some across model "years" that are no big deal. But if this is something that might bug you, just don't do it. You just don't want to have any doubts, especially if this is your first expensive watch. You want to love everything about it.
What is the date on the warranty card? If the watch is from 2008 you will be looking at service sooner than on a new one. You can find new or like new with all materials for not too much more than that from one of the regarded sellers here - considering that you will probably not pay sales tax or need service for a while.
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For that price... Find a trusted seller and buy it on the forum. You will not regret it.
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10 January 2013, 11:49 AM | #6 |
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Agree with others too much. I'd pass.
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The low serial does not indicate a 2008 build date.. Rolex has not been producing watches sequentially for decades (source, Dowling-Hess, Best of Time; 2002).. V was first seen in 2008, so most would actually have been from 2009 and 2010, just what the warranty card indicates (it is physically impossible to have produced them all in a single year or two)..
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As far as you wanting to buy only locally and handle the merchandise first, that's entirely up to you and I respect that.
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10 January 2013, 08:01 PM | #11 |
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Buy new from a trusted seller here and save yourself the worries.
They'll ship it right to your door. No sense in spending all that money and being left wondering if it's 100% legit. |
12 January 2013, 03:25 PM | #12 |
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I'm going to pass it up and get in on a group discount at another AD on a new one. If all goes well I should be able to get a new one for nearly the same price. I might even opt for a TT. Thanks, guys.
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12 January 2013, 06:50 PM | #13 |
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When in doubt - walk away !
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16 January 2013, 05:46 PM | #14 |
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I'm glad I walked away from this used GMT, I think I dodged a bullet. I just took home a brand new G serial TT LN SUB for $10,400 locally with tax and will be picking up a random serial GMT for $6800 new, out the door, both with full Rolex warranty with my name on the cards, so no worrying. It's amazing that it's possible to get new ones at the same price as used from the right dealer. (My lips are sealed so don't ask) I guess it's who you know when it comes to discounted watches.
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Glad it turned out well, congrats on your two new references!
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