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lwesterman01 · 7 July 2013, 10:23 AM

So been shopping around all day went to numerous jewelers. Stumbled across this beauty. Not 100% sure if its real. It feels right and looks right from what i can tell but looking some expert advice. (No i didnt ask or take off the band to see the serial #) But was wanting to see if you all could tell. Price was $3900 is this a good deal, bad deal, or to good to be true deal?
It was a ma and pa style jewelry story and the lady couldnt tell me alot about it which makes me question if i even want to buy it from there. IDK maybe i am just worried about dropping so much money and i dont want to be scammed. I know there are alot of good fakers out there.

Here is a pic hope this helps

Yes i know skinny wrist i am a little guy

77T · 7 July 2013, 11:25 AM

Buy the seller first.
And have the watch authenticated by an AD or watchmaker before buying.
If all is OK, the price is good.

swils8610 · 7 July 2013, 11:31 AM

Agree. Have it authenticated by an AD. Price is good. Good luck!

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Thebiglagu · 7 July 2013, 11:57 AM

Pics look legit. Fakes are usually pretty easy to spot. A couple big tell tale signs r the font of the A in submariner the cyclops and the crown guards to name a few. Anyway the sub in you're pics looks legit. As said above buy the seller!

lwesterman01 · 7 July 2013, 12:04 PM

Thanks guys one last thing because i think i am going to buy it friday if everything goes to plan. Should or will there papers or anything i should ask for other then just the watch?

Rolex Freak · 7 July 2013, 12:05 PM

Watch looks good. As mentioned above, take it to an AD.

cop414 · 7 July 2013, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rolex Freak

Watch looks good. As mentioned above, take it to an AD.

Keep in mind depending on it's age that it might be due for a service at 400-600 dollars. Also after you have an AD authenticate it will need to be pressure tested. Let us know how you make out.

Urosfan · 7 July 2013, 12:41 PM

Good luck

porschedude · 7 July 2013, 02:00 PM

Make sure before purchasing, would be a nightmare to get tied up In a fake.

Billywiz · 7 July 2013, 02:07 PM

Get a receipt for Genuine Rolex etc...pay buy credit card...have it checked same day and if by any chance not legit and they dont refund - contact your card company and stop payment as a fraud.
Long winded but it would work.

lwesterman01 · 7 July 2013, 02:50 PM

Good tip Billywiz thank you

Speed · 8 July 2013, 02:52 AM

Why in earth are you considering buying from a jeweler you don't trust?

Since you are new to the brand why not go somewhere reputable off the bat?

You could also spent time here learning and ten go shop at alternative outlets if you must.

Good luck.

77T · 8 July 2013, 05:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lwesterman01

Thanks guys one last thing because i think i am going to buy it friday if everything goes to plan. Should or will there papers or anything i should ask for other then just the watch?

At that price they may not have the boxes or papers, but if they do it will help you later on if you sell/trade it.

GradyPhilpott · 8 July 2013, 06:29 AM

The watch in the picture looks good to me, but I would also be reluctant to purchase from a jeweler whom I didn't know well enough to trust.

Pictures don't always tell the whole story.

AK797 · 8 July 2013, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billywiz

Get a receipt for Genuine Rolex etc...pay buy credit card...have it checked same day and if by any chance not legit and they dont refund - contact your card company and stop payment as a fraud.
Long winded but it would work.

Tools · 8 July 2013, 12:08 PM

If it is a legitimate business you shouldn't have any issues.. It is a crime to sell fakes and no legitimate business is going to knowingly risk their business license for a few hundred bucks.

The price is good as the watch looks to be less than a decade old. Don't expect to have any original paperwork with a watch from a used Jeweler; it is very uncommon. They should, of course, provide a proper invoice and return policy should you find it not as advertised later..

lwesterman01 · 8 July 2013, 12:52 PM

Thanks Tools

luvsub · 8 July 2013, 12:54 PM

For a 16610, under 4k is pretty decent deal, buy seller as other folks said. Good luck with your first rolex purchase.

fastmd · 8 July 2013, 01:00 PM

It would bother me that the jeweler couldn't tell you more....

DESH · 8 July 2013, 01:03 PM

Go to an AD, or ask them to meet you at an AD in your neck of the woods.

7 July 2013, 10:23 AM	#1
lwesterman01 Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Logan Location: USA Posts: 37	Need help buying first ROLEX! So been shopping around all day went to numerous jewelers. Stumbled across this beauty. Not 100% sure if its real. It feels right and looks right from what i can tell but looking some expert advice. (No i didnt ask or take off the band to see the serial #) But was wanting to see if you all could tell. Price was $3900 is this a good deal, bad deal, or to good to be true deal? It was a ma and pa style jewelry story and the lady couldnt tell me alot about it which makes me question if i even want to buy it from there. IDK maybe i am just worried about dropping so much money and i dont want to be scammed. I know there are alot of good fakers out there. Here is a pic hope this helps Yes i know skinny wrist i am a little guy

7 July 2013, 11:25 AM	#2
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,024	Buy the seller first. And have the watch authenticated by an AD or watchmaker before buying. If all is OK, the price is good. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

8 July 2013, 06:29 AM	#14
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	The watch in the picture looks good to me, but I would also be reluctant to purchase from a jeweler whom I didn't know well enough to trust. Pictures don't always tell the whole story. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

8 July 2013, 12:08 PM	#16
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,516	If it is a legitimate business you shouldn't have any issues.. It is a crime to sell fakes and no legitimate business is going to knowingly risk their business license for a few hundred bucks. The price is good as the watch looks to be less than a decade old. Don't expect to have any original paperwork with a watch from a used Jeweler; it is very uncommon. They should, of course, provide a proper invoice and return policy should you find it not as advertised later.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

7 July 2013, 11:31 AM	#3
swils8610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 9,211	Agree. Have it authenticated by an AD. Price is good. Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

7 July 2013, 11:57 AM	#4
Thebiglagu "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Tommy Location: New jersey Watch: Rolex 16610 Posts: 457	Pics look legit. Fakes are usually pretty easy to spot. A couple big tell tale signs r the font of the A in submariner the cyclops and the crown guards to name a few. Anyway the sub in you're pics looks legit. As said above buy the seller!

7 July 2013, 12:04 PM	#5
lwesterman01 Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Logan Location: USA Posts: 37	Thanks guys one last thing because i think i am going to buy it friday if everything goes to plan. Should or will there papers or anything i should ask for other then just the watch?

7 July 2013, 12:05 PM	#6
Rolex Freak "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Sandro Location: Canada Watch: Rolex/GS Posts: 4,412	Watch looks good. As mentioned above, take it to an AD.

7 July 2013, 12:41 PM	#8
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,372	Good luck

7 July 2013, 02:00 PM	#9
porschedude "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Watch: 116610LV Posts: 1,207	Make sure before purchasing, would be a nightmare to get tied up In a fake.

7 July 2013, 02:07 PM	#10
Billywiz Banned Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: John Location: Florida Watch: YG President Posts: 2,090	Get a receipt for Genuine Rolex etc...pay buy credit card...have it checked same day and if by any chance not legit and they dont refund - contact your card company and stop payment as a fraud. Long winded but it would work.

7 July 2013, 02:50 PM	#11
lwesterman01 Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Logan Location: USA Posts: 37	Good tip Billywiz thank you

8 July 2013, 02:52 AM	#12
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Why in earth are you considering buying from a jeweler you don't trust? Since you are new to the brand why not go somewhere reputable off the bat? You could also spent time here learning and ten go shop at alternative outlets if you must. Good luck.

8 July 2013, 12:52 PM	#17
lwesterman01 Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Logan Location: USA Posts: 37	Thanks Tools

8 July 2013, 12:54 PM	#18
luvsub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SF, south bay Posts: 5,223	For a 16610, under 4k is pretty decent deal, buy seller as other folks said. Good luck with your first rolex purchase.

8 July 2013, 01:00 PM	#19
fastmd "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: NJ Watch: Rolex SS Daytona Posts: 214	It would bother me that the jeweler couldn't tell you more....

8 July 2013, 01:03 PM	#20
DESH "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Desh Location: in a car driving Watch: ing the numbers.. Posts: 1,223	Go to an AD, or ask them to meet you at an AD in your neck of the woods.

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