Hi, new member with a question

[Jeff_D]

Hi, I joined recently and have been reading quite a bit of helpful information as I've looked to make my first Rolex purchase.

Question though, as I was working with a seller on a purchase, we got held up by my desire to authenticate the watch upon receipt. I'm no expert, and after John Mayer's recent issues I am on heightened alert. I was interested in having the watch authenticated locally at Tourneau or Shreve & Co. I understand that some have issues with buying from these places, but I figured that those two being well-known and official Rolex ADs for sales and service (while not one of the 3 USA RSCs) that it would provide a level of assurance. The seller was uncomfortable with someone opening up the case and scratching it (again, why I recommended those two particular places) and suggested at first to bring the Rolex in for a sizing and that they wouldn't resize it if it were not authentic (which would say nothing as to the parts of/in the movement--issues John Mayer had with "frankenwatches". Next suggestion from the seller that they would only agree to authentication by one of the 3 RSCs in the country.

So my question, with all of that background, is: is it generally considered OK to authenticate, and if so are only the 3 RSCs considered acceptable? Or would Tourneau and/or Shreve & co suffice?

Thanks, as your input/feedback/expertise will help me in future deals I attempt to make.

Thanks!

-Jeff


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