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rjmarti · 17 January 2012, 03:31 AM

My apologies for not being able to post any pics as I am at the office, and for some reason the IT people block eBay (whats wrong with them!!!).

However there is a SeaDweller listed. Its supposed to be a 'A' Series from 1999. A 'Swiss' dial.

Item number is 33066952884

Seller is 4iiiis they have 326 feeback, many as a buyer.

If someone has time (the listing is ending in a couple hours) could you look it up and give me your opinion ?

Thank you !!!

Ron

GradyPhilpott · 17 January 2012, 04:00 AM

I couldn't find it.

rjmarti · 17 January 2012, 04:03 AM

OOps im sorry Grady ! 330669528884

I forgot an 8 in the number. Its correct now.

Dr.Brian · 17 January 2012, 04:03 AM

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mens-Rolex-O...ht_1560wt_1050

Dr.Brian · 17 January 2012, 04:05 AM

It seems genuine to my eye.

Spunga · 17 January 2012, 04:07 AM

This item has been removed.

RolexSA · 17 January 2012, 04:10 AM

Looks good to me . The "swiss" only is consistent with the A serial and fairly rare .

Spunga · 17 January 2012, 04:11 AM

Whoops, I looked at the first post first so ignore my previous post.

Spunga · 17 January 2012, 04:16 AM

Looks ok to me.

But I'd prefer more images as that one image is all you have to go on and it could be anybody's image from anywhere. Just my opinion.

mrbill2mrbill2 · 17 January 2012, 04:25 AM

He says he has papers. But, I don't care for angle shots - prefer straight on. This always raises a red flag for me.

MoBe · 17 January 2012, 05:03 AM

Despite the lack of pics it looks ok.I would want to see many pics if I was a buyer.

bayerische · 17 January 2012, 05:15 AM

Seems real, but well used.

rjmarti · 17 January 2012, 05:25 AM

Yes the Bezel seems to be a real mess.

TimeToGo · 17 January 2012, 05:45 AM

Be careful. This seller has not sold big ticket items in the past. This watch should be bidded up quite a bit more than where it is at...

rjmarti · 17 January 2012, 05:52 AM

I was, but thank you. I dont mind project watches, but I take into consideration pictures, angles, if there is a receipt or not, if they say anything about a recent service (and can prove it). I do think the reason it wasnt bidded up, was his poor choice of title for the listing. I just stumbled upon it as he didnt call it a SeaDweller in the title. In any event someone else purchased it, as there is only so much I am willing to spend if I have to put money/effort into bringing it back into shape.

TimeToGo · 17 January 2012, 06:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rjmarti

I was, but thank you. I dont mind project watches, but I take into consideration pictures, angles, if there is a receipt or not, if they say anything about a recent service (and can prove it). I do think the reason it wasnt bidded up, was his poor choice of title for the listing. I just stumbled upon it as he didnt call it a SeaDweller in the title. In any event someone else purchased it, as there is only so much I am willing to spend if I have to put money/effort into bringing it back into shape.

I would rather pay a few hundred more for a SOLID seller!

I am glad you are patient on your purchase..

rjmarti · 19 January 2012, 01:47 PM

well now the high bidder fell through and he is offering it to me. Anything I should get besides more pics? hes offering to send pics of the papers....

scocope · 19 January 2012, 01:56 PM

The "high bid" or was it the shill bidding one to many times and won it?

rjmarti · 19 January 2012, 02:01 PM

I dont know. i am wondering if this a real?

rjmarti · 19 January 2012, 02:04 PM

whats a good price for a sea dweller that a new bezel and clean/okl/adjust?

MoBe · 19 January 2012, 02:30 PM

If the price is very low or you are not really an expert with Seadweller models I would be very wary,it`s scary on Ebay.

Ask for lots of pictures,including one with todays date and ask lots of questions.

MP5 · 19 January 2012, 02:32 PM

There is a very high risk with this one

rjmarti · 20 January 2012, 03:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MP5

There is a very high risk with this one

Why is that?

drtooth73 · 20 January 2012, 04:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rjmarti

Why is that?

The seller did not have the watch on him.
He says, the watch is at his mother-in-laws, and he listed for her, and she would ship the watch.

rjmarti · 20 January 2012, 04:27 AM

Oh you talked to him ?

RolexSA · 20 January 2012, 05:37 AM

It would be interesting to find out why the high bidder pulled out . Was the high bidder a low feedback or even a new member ? Typical signs of chill bidding . If the high bidder was a high feedback there may be a more worrying reason as why he pulled out .

rjmarti · 20 January 2012, 06:48 AM

The High bidder has 183 transactions. Only one bid retraction. They seem to try and snipe a lot of items. Mostly watches.

RolexSA · 20 January 2012, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rjmarti

The High bidder has 183 transactions. Only one bid retraction. They seem to try and snipe a lot of items. Mostly watches.

Not a good sign IMHO . Ask for more pictures of the watch with some kind of proof in it he has access to the watch ( his eBay name on a piece of paper next to the watch for example )

rjmarti · 20 January 2012, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RolexSA

Not a good sign IMHO . Ask for more pictures of the watch with some kind of proof in it he has access to the watch ( his eBay name on a piece of paper next to the watch for example )

Thank you that's a great idea!

rjmarti · 20 January 2012, 01:42 PM

Here is what he has sent me so far. He said I cant wait to pay till he gets home to take more pics for me.

Do these things look legit ?

17 January 2012, 03:31 AM	#1
rjmarti Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Ron Location: New Haven, CT Posts: 91	SeaDweller or junk ? My apologies for not being able to post any pics as I am at the office, and for some reason the IT people block eBay (whats wrong with them!!!). However there is a SeaDweller listed. Its supposed to be a 'A' Series from 1999. A 'Swiss' dial. Item number is 33066952884 Seller is 4iiiis they have 326 feeback, many as a buyer. If someone has time (the listing is ending in a couple hours) could you look it up and give me your opinion ? Thank you !!! Ron

17 January 2012, 04:00 AM	#2
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,460	I couldn't find it. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

17 January 2012, 04:03 AM	#4
Dr.Brian 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: CA dreamin' Watch: ing the market. Posts: 5,906	http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mens-Rolex-O...ht_1560wt_1050 __________________ -Brian AUDENTES FORTUNA IUVAT 十人十色

17 January 2012, 04:05 AM	#5
Dr.Brian 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: CA dreamin' Watch: ing the market. Posts: 5,906	It seems genuine to my eye. __________________ -Brian AUDENTES FORTUNA IUVAT 十人十色

17 January 2012, 04:25 AM	#10
mrbill2mrbill2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Mr. Bill Location: South Florida Watch: 16610 Posts: 6,148	He says he has papers. But, I don't care for angle shots - prefer straight on. This always raises a red flag for me. __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of the Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons - ID # 13

17 January 2012, 04:07 AM	#6
Spunga Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: England Posts: 650	This item has been removed.

17 January 2012, 04:10 AM	#7
RolexSA Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Belgium Posts: 318	Looks good to me . The "swiss" only is consistent with the A serial and fairly rare .

17 January 2012, 04:11 AM	#8
Spunga Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: England Posts: 650	Whoops, I looked at the first post first so ignore my previous post.

17 January 2012, 04:16 AM	#9
Spunga Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: England Posts: 650	Looks ok to me. But I'd prefer more images as that one image is all you have to go on and it could be anybody's image from anywhere. Just my opinion.

17 January 2012, 05:03 AM	#11
MoBe "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 6,773	Despite the lack of pics it looks ok.I would want to see many pics if I was a buyer.

17 January 2012, 05:15 AM	#12
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Seems real, but well used. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

17 January 2012, 05:25 AM	#13
rjmarti Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Ron Location: New Haven, CT Posts: 91	Yes the Bezel seems to be a real mess.

17 January 2012, 05:45 AM	#14
TimeToGo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 16,735	Be careful. This seller has not sold big ticket items in the past. This watch should be bidded up quite a bit more than where it is at...

17 January 2012, 05:52 AM	#15
rjmarti Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Ron Location: New Haven, CT Posts: 91	I was, but thank you. I dont mind project watches, but I take into consideration pictures, angles, if there is a receipt or not, if they say anything about a recent service (and can prove it). I do think the reason it wasnt bidded up, was his poor choice of title for the listing. I just stumbled upon it as he didnt call it a SeaDweller in the title. In any event someone else purchased it, as there is only so much I am willing to spend if I have to put money/effort into bringing it back into shape.

19 January 2012, 01:47 PM	#17
rjmarti Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Ron Location: New Haven, CT Posts: 91	well now the high bidder fell through and he is offering it to me. Anything I should get besides more pics? hes offering to send pics of the papers.... Attached Images Last edited by rjmarti; 19 January 2012 at 01:53 PM.. Reason: added pic

19 January 2012, 01:56 PM	#18
scocope Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Iowa Posts: 108	The "high bid" or was it the shill bidding one to many times and won it?

19 January 2012, 02:01 PM	#19
rjmarti Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Ron Location: New Haven, CT Posts: 91	I dont know. i am wondering if this a real?

19 January 2012, 02:04 PM	#20
rjmarti Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Ron Location: New Haven, CT Posts: 91	whats a good price for a sea dweller that a new bezel and clean/okl/adjust?

19 January 2012, 02:30 PM	#21
MoBe "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 6,773	If the price is very low or you are not really an expert with Seadweller models I would be very wary,it`s scary on Ebay. Ask for lots of pictures,including one with todays date and ask lots of questions.

19 January 2012, 02:32 PM	#22
MP5 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: ATX Posts: 2,886	There is a very high risk with this one

20 January 2012, 04:27 AM	#25
rjmarti Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Ron Location: New Haven, CT Posts: 91	Oh you talked to him ?

20 January 2012, 05:37 AM	#26
RolexSA Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Belgium Posts: 318	It would be interesting to find out why the high bidder pulled out . Was the high bidder a low feedback or even a new member ? Typical signs of chill bidding . If the high bidder was a high feedback there may be a more worrying reason as why he pulled out .

20 January 2012, 06:48 AM	#27
rjmarti Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Ron Location: New Haven, CT Posts: 91	The High bidder has 183 transactions. Only one bid retraction. They seem to try and snipe a lot of items. Mostly watches.

20 January 2012, 01:42 PM	#30
rjmarti Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Ron Location: New Haven, CT Posts: 91	Here is what he has sent me so far. He said I cant wait to pay till he gets home to take more pics for me. Do these things look legit ? Attached Images

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