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fireftr · 11 July 2008, 02:16 AM

Can anybody vouch for a trusted dealer from the uk who advertises here on TRF, I am considering adding a GMT11c to my collection. I say collection but I only have a Sub Date at the mo :-)

k4vks · 11 July 2008, 02:22 AM

I'd look for papers, reputable dealers/person, and examine the watch for classic fake tells - wrong date magnification, crown guards too fat, wrong font, ROLEXROLEXROLEX not properly lined up with minute markers (the "x" should land on every multiple of 5), crown too big

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Originally Posted by jmk1

How can you know 4 sure that the Rolex u see online is real. There r thousands of Rolexs online 4 sale, how can u tell 4 sure that there real? I have seen some unbelievable fakes, even the mov't are the same colors, even the wheels. Has it come to a time now that u just can't trust anyone any more

stevemulholland3 · 11 July 2008, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by k4vks

I'd look for papers, reputable dealers/person, and examine the watch for classic fake tells - wrong date magnification, crown guards too fat, wrong font, ROLEXROLEXROLEX not properly lined up with minute markers (the "x" should land on every multiple of 5), crown too big

x on one side and r on the other!

harvey · 11 July 2008, 03:09 AM

david i think "I no 4 sure cuz i buy from trusted sorse need 2 B careful in tha 2K08 br0" roughly translates to...

i am of the firm belief to only buy from a reliable source as an authorised dealers, as one can not be too careful these days.

lol

dkpw · 11 July 2008, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by harvey.eu

david i think "I no 4 sure cuz i buy from trusted sorse need 2 B careful in tha 2K08 br0" roughly translates to...

i am of the firm belief to only buy from a reliable source as an authorised dealers, as one can not be too careful these days.

lol

Harvey - thank you. I am not entirely familiar with the language used, which I believe may be some from of "txt."

harvey · 11 July 2008, 07:27 AM

jeez, c'mon folks... can we stop the bitching... and get back to the question asked...

HDHNTER · 11 July 2008, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by jmk1

How can you know 4 sure that the Rolex u see online is real. There r thousands of Rolexs online 4 sale, how can u tell 4 sure that there real? I have seen some unbelievable fakes, even the mov't are the same colors, even the wheels. Has it come to a time now that u just can't trust anyone any more

Back on topic: Stick with AD's or one of the reputable grey dealers. Best choice for getting a good & safe deal would be to buy from another established TRF member. Knowing how everyone here appreciates a nice Rolex it's a safe bet the watch will have been well taken care of. Some great deals in the For Sale section.

Welshwatchman · 11 July 2008, 08:45 AM

Guy's, don't feed the troll.

Terry Newton · 11 July 2008, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

Guy's, don't feed the troll.

Best advice around.

If you ignore the troll long enough, the troll will go away.

It's just a shame when daddy buys a business, nurtures it, builds it up with years of sweat, develops a reputation, and then passes it down to the spoiled child who still has not learned how to treat people. There are many people here that could buy the troll many times over.

Thanks for the encouraging post.

Terry Newton

pwrslider · 11 July 2008, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

Guy's, don't feed the troll.

Exactly...I've bitten my tongue and typing fingers more that 5 times today!! Sometimes..it's not even worth it!!! An ignore button feature would be nice!

jmk1 · 11 July 2008, 09:02 AM

Thank u 4 all your input!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

k4vks · 11 July 2008, 02:54 PM

just like Steve said - I usually ask for them to take a pic of something very specific - like his suggestion of seeing the current time is a great one. I've also asked for the person to take a pic while holding their pinky up in the pic!! just SOMETHING to show me they are in possession of that watch

11 July 2008, 03:09 AM	#4
harvey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rolexforums.com Posts: 5,435	david i think "I no 4 sure cuz i buy from trusted sorse need 2 B careful in tha 2K08 br0" roughly translates to... i am of the firm belief to only buy from a reliable source as an authorised dealers, as one can not be too careful these days. lol __________________ And ever has it been that love knows not its own depth until the hour of separation.

11 July 2008, 07:27 AM	#6
harvey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rolexforums.com Posts: 5,435	jeez, c'mon folks... can we stop the bitching... and get back to the question asked... __________________ And ever has it been that love knows not its own depth until the hour of separation.

11 July 2008, 08:45 AM	#8
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	Guy's, don't feed the troll. __________________ ..33

11 July 2008, 02:54 PM	#12
k4vks "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Vishnu Location: FL, USA Posts: 197	just like Steve said - I usually ask for them to take a pic of something very specific - like his suggestion of seeing the current time is a great one. I've also asked for the person to take a pic while holding their pinky up in the pic!! just SOMETHING to show me they are in possession of that watch __________________ 73's AJ4VS (new callsign)

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11 July 2008, 02:16 AM	#1
fireftr Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: UK Posts: 31	Can anybody vouch for a trusted dealer from the uk who advertises here on TRF, I am considering adding a GMT11c to my collection. I say collection but I only have a Sub Date at the mo :-)

11 July 2008, 09:02 AM	#11
jmk1 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: joel1520016710 Location: conn USA Watch: 2007 gmt11 Rolex Posts: 58	Thank u 4 all your input!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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