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joeyjordan · 4 May 2011, 01:39 PM

Hello everyone, I'm very new to the Rolex Forum community. I'm here to see what you all think about shopping from an A.D. Precisely, I want to know when an A.D. claim a watch they sell is brand new, is there any chance that it could be lying to us for a near mint watch? If so, what are the things that I could watch out for to avoid getting scammed? Thank you all in advance!

jizeal · 4 May 2011, 01:41 PM

buy it from here. if you must goto the AD make sure all the protective stickers are on the watch.

Kapture1 · 4 May 2011, 01:46 PM

And look at the serial numbers. They don't really discount their leftover inventory.

joeyjordan · 4 May 2011, 01:55 PM

Thanks for the quick response! To be more specific, I've been looking for a brand new 36mm explorer I. This one shop that I went to in CA had one and it was a D series. It didn't have the repeated rolex branding in the inner rim and it still has the green hologram sticker in the back of the watch. When I looked at the watch upclose, I noticed the Ref # (114270) on the hologram looks a bit smurdged, but the clear protective sticker was still there. Could this be a sign of wearing? It was an A.D. and they claimed that watch was 100% brand new with all paper work. I was about to pull the trigger but my gut feeling held me back. What could I look for to ensure this is indeed a brand new watch, given the D series is a bit old for the current market?? Help!! Thanks!

horseco · 4 May 2011, 01:58 PM

It may be brand new, but tried on by every Tom, Dick & Harry, that walked in the store in the last 5 years...

hunz · 4 May 2011, 02:00 PM

Make sure all the stickers are on. Yeah, for sure its been tried on by a few people, but as long as it doesn't have any scratches or marks, why worry?

joeyjordan · 4 May 2011, 02:06 PM

Also forgot to mention that the links on that watch felt a bit loose, not tight like some other ones I tried on there. the shop did offer me a decent discount, that's why I felt a bit extra suspicious. but, wouldn't A.D. get in lots of trouble if they sell used watch as new? this is why i'm torn. knowing A.D. should be legitimate, but all the signs on the watch seems like it could be used?

hunz · 4 May 2011, 02:21 PM

If the bracelet seems loose then maybe a lot of people have tried it on LOL. When you buy BNIB AD's register with Rolex. Guess that's another way to check its not been sold before?

joeyjordan · 4 May 2011, 02:47 PM

lol.. "If the bracelet seems loose then maybe a lot of people have tried it on".

LI Matt · 4 May 2011, 08:33 PM

Not to be rude about it, but do you really think a retailer would jeopardize their multi-million-dollar business relationship with Rolex to scam you out of $2000?

An authorized dealer that acted that way won't be authorized for very long.

johnbeth · 4 May 2011, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LI Matt

Not to be rude about it, but do you really think a retailer would jeopardize their multi-million-dollar business relationship with Rolex to scam you out of $2000?

An authorized dealer that acted that way won't be authorized for very long.

A display watch never has all stickers on it and has been through quiet a few wrists. D series watch, well thats quiet a few years old, therefore it is not BNIB.

gqllc · 4 May 2011, 08:55 PM

The watch is new old stock. It is a D series which is quite old. I would not even consider it unless it was discounted heavy...like 30-35%. It is more of the issue of resale value than anything else to me. I buy/resell and the older unengraved rehat command a substantial lower price. The watch is fine and Rolex will warranty it for 2 years but most buyers except for vintage would like a discounted newer style

CoopJr · 4 May 2011, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by horseco

It may be brand new, but tried on by every Tom, Dick & Harry, that walked in the store in the last 5 years...

X2!

tudorman8276 · 4 May 2011, 11:33 PM

...they will fill out the warranty papers/card etc in YOUR name...

...if they do that, then you can rest assured the watch IS new.

Traveler · 7 May 2011, 09:15 AM

Yes it is.

4 May 2011, 01:39 PM	#1
joeyjordan "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: USA Posts: 13	Is it 100% safe to buy from A.D.? Hello everyone, I'm very new to the Rolex Forum community. I'm here to see what you all think about shopping from an A.D. Precisely, I want to know when an A.D. claim a watch they sell is brand new, is there any chance that it could be lying to us for a near mint watch? If so, what are the things that I could watch out for to avoid getting scammed? Thank you all in advance!

4 May 2011, 01:46 PM	#3
Kapture1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Matt Location: Flint, MI Watch: Ω 3570.50.00 Posts: 2,058	And look at the serial numbers. They don't really discount their leftover inventory. __________________ Miss you JJ Wash out this tired notion that the best is yet to come

4 May 2011, 08:33 PM	#10
LI Matt "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Matt Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 298	Not to be rude about it, but do you really think a retailer would jeopardize their multi-million-dollar business relationship with Rolex to scam you out of $2000? An authorized dealer that acted that way won't be authorized for very long. __________________ I don't wear a Rolex for other people, I wear it for me. "We're going to hell anyway, let's travel first class" -- Kaiser Chiefs

4 May 2011, 08:55 PM	#12
gqllc "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: Albany NY Watch: Blue Bezel SubC Posts: 1,511	The watch is new old stock. It is a D series which is quite old. I would not even consider it unless it was discounted heavy...like 30-35%. It is more of the issue of resale value than anything else to me. I buy/resell and the older unengraved rehat command a substantial lower price. The watch is fine and Rolex will warranty it for 2 years but most buyers except for vintage would like a discounted newer style __________________ K-TT Datejust, Random Blue Bezel SubC

4 May 2011, 11:33 PM	#14
tudorman8276 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: STAN Location: KY-USA Watch: Rolex Prez Posts: 12,583	...assuming it IS brand new... ...they will fill out the warranty papers/card etc in YOUR name... ...if they do that, then you can rest assured the watch IS new.

4 May 2011, 01:41 PM	#2
jizeal "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: South Florida Watch: neilswatches@gmail Posts: 5,157	buy it from here. if you must goto the AD make sure all the protective stickers are on the watch.

4 May 2011, 01:55 PM	#4
joeyjordan "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: USA Posts: 13	Thanks for the quick response! To be more specific, I've been looking for a brand new 36mm explorer I. This one shop that I went to in CA had one and it was a D series. It didn't have the repeated rolex branding in the inner rim and it still has the green hologram sticker in the back of the watch. When I looked at the watch upclose, I noticed the Ref # (114270) on the hologram looks a bit smurdged, but the clear protective sticker was still there. Could this be a sign of wearing? It was an A.D. and they claimed that watch was 100% brand new with all paper work. I was about to pull the trigger but my gut feeling held me back. What could I look for to ensure this is indeed a brand new watch, given the D series is a bit old for the current market?? Help!! Thanks!

4 May 2011, 01:58 PM	#5
horseco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Anthony Location: North Jersey Watch: Daytona 116528 Posts: 3,426	It may be brand new, but tried on by every Tom, Dick & Harry, that walked in the store in the last 5 years...

4 May 2011, 02:00 PM	#6
hunz Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oztralia Watch: Rolex, SINN Posts: 618	Make sure all the stickers are on. Yeah, for sure its been tried on by a few people, but as long as it doesn't have any scratches or marks, why worry?

4 May 2011, 02:06 PM	#7
joeyjordan "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: USA Posts: 13	Also forgot to mention that the links on that watch felt a bit loose, not tight like some other ones I tried on there. the shop did offer me a decent discount, that's why I felt a bit extra suspicious. but, wouldn't A.D. get in lots of trouble if they sell used watch as new? this is why i'm torn. knowing A.D. should be legitimate, but all the signs on the watch seems like it could be used?

4 May 2011, 02:21 PM	#8
hunz Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oztralia Watch: Rolex, SINN Posts: 618	If the bracelet seems loose then maybe a lot of people have tried it on LOL. When you buy BNIB AD's register with Rolex. Guess that's another way to check its not been sold before?

4 May 2011, 02:47 PM	#9
joeyjordan "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: USA Posts: 13	lol.. "If the bracelet seems loose then maybe a lot of people have tried it on".

7 May 2011, 09:15 AM	#15
Traveler Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 374	Yes it is.

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