Pre-owned Rolex remote purchase from an unknown party

[anksagr]

Hi All,

Looking for some help form the esteemed members here. I understand that the immediate response for this would be a "big no" but I am still trying to see if there is a way to make this work.

I have an opportunity to buy a pre-owned Rolex from an out of state seller (Boston, MA) who I won't be able to meet for a face-to-face transaction. I found this watch on one of the watch forums and the seller does not have any references. Seller is the original owner of the watch which was bought from an AD

If I pay the seller by Paypal, would paypal cover me if the watch is fake or I do not receive the watch ? If not, are there any suggestions/ideas to make this possibly work

I would only proceed with this deal if I can get a good enough reasoning that I will be covered if things go south.

Would appreciate a response from the group.