Looking to buy my first pre-owned Rolex. I know what kind I want, but where to find i

[bluesteve1]

posted this on another watch forum, then I discovered this forum and thought this one could be more helpful:

"I just finished college, have very little debt as far as student loans and just got a job promotion because of my degree. I thought I would celebrate by buying myself a pre-owned Rolex.

I know I want a DateJust but I don't know where to get one and what a good price is to pay on one. Is MelroseJewelers.com a good place? They have datejust for around $3200($2400 if you buy with their eBay store). Are these good prices to pay? Has anyone bought from them? Also are Rolex's with diamond where the numbers go custom? Because on that website the Rolex's with diamonds are the same price as ones without diamonds.
Thanx in advane for the help."


when I posted about MelroseJeweler on the other board, one of the members(I believe they are a member he too) call them "Frakenwatches" meaning they are pieced together I assume. Is this true?

So if melrose isn't a good online place to find a pre-owned watch then where is? I'm from a small city of 100K and only have one AD in town.

thanx in advance for the help,
Steve