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Jokrakow · 14 January 2018, 02:01 AM

Hello All,

I'm looking to buy an Explorer, either 14270 114270 while I'm visiting NYC. Has anyone had any positive experiences with buying vintage Rolex in NY? I went and visited Central watch in Grand Central and am considering a watch I found there, either to buy or buy and trade.

I will also be in SF and have written to Jacek whom I understand is an incredibly reputable guy.

Thanks!

Jonathan

lhanddds · 15 January 2018, 01:14 AM

Look up Andrew Shear in NY

swish77 · 15 January 2018, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Jokrakow

Hello All,

I'm looking to buy an Explorer, either 14270 114270 while I'm visiting NYC. Has anyone had any positive experiences with buying vintage Rolex in NY? I went and visited Central watch in Grand Central and am considering a watch I found there, either to buy or buy and trade.

I will also be in SF and have written to Jacek whom I understand is an incredibly reputable guy.

Thanks!

Jonathan

You could try the 47th Street Diamond District, but make sure you do your homework. Some good dealers there, but also some shady ones. John at Tuscanyrose and Gai at Classic Watch are worth a look. Analogshift on East 55th posts some nice vintage Rolexes once in a while too.

Andrew gets amazing watches, but it's hit or miss if he has any stock. Seems as if he sells everything immediately.

Good luck!

mattedialdoc · 15 January 2018, 02:02 AM

Andrew Shear

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soundserious · 15 January 2018, 03:42 AM

The guys at Analog/Shift are great.

gyasih · 15 January 2018, 05:23 AM

Heard decent things about WatchguyNYC.

iliketime · 16 January 2018, 12:57 PM

there is also Alltiques

Acascio · 18 January 2018, 01:08 PM

Tempvs Fugit 40W 25th st. George. Bought my 5513 from him, super reasonable and very honest

dafuture · 19 January 2018, 05:20 AM

I found Central Watch to be incredibly overpriced. If you're going to be in SF, I'd go to Jacek.

roh123 · 19 January 2018, 05:55 AM

I’m getting old if a 14270 or similar is considered vintage. Even if Andrew Shear is a great dealer he will not have what you are looking for. :)

Check stores selling used watches and I am sure you will find something nice. Look around Diamond district and be certain to negotiate the price. John Buckley at Tuscanyrose will probably have something.

Best of luck!

Andrewdl007 · 19 January 2018, 06:16 AM

Tourneau in the city usually has a 14270 or 11427. That's where I got mine. They aren't a steal, but I felt good knowing the watches are checked for original parts and they're serviced.

Kingface66 · 19 January 2018, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Andrewdl007

Tourneau in the city usually has a 14270 or 11427. That's where I got mine. They aren't a steal, but I felt good knowing the watches are checked for original parts and they're serviced.

http://www.tourneau.com/watches/pre-...MIVROL104.html

Fleetlord · 21 January 2018, 04:41 AM

Pass all the NYC shenanigans...either "cool" guys that the hobby media loves...that don't have any watches, well FOR YOU that is , or weird places with high prices and strange hours....Pass pass pass....

Go to Jacek in SF

alubin · 23 January 2018, 12:02 PM

Analog Shift for sure

Jokrakow · 17 February 2018, 11:40 PM

Thanks, all.

In the end I visited Jacek in SF and bought a beautiful 14270. Jacek is a great guy and the visit and buying process were very enjoyable. Highly recommend HQ Milton.

Fleetlord · 20 February 2018, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Jokrakow

Thanks, all.

In the end I visited Jacek in SF and bought a beautiful 14270. Jacek is a great guy and the visit and buying process were very enjoyable. Highly recommend HQ Milton.

Good move.

NYC is NOT the place to shop if you're in the know

fusionstorm · 20 February 2018, 05:37 AM

Congrats to the OP on buying from Jacek. He's a great guy to deal with, and I say that as someone who's bought from and sold through him on multiple occasions.

clock · 20 February 2018, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by lhanddds

look up andrew shear in ny

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clock · 20 February 2018, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by fusionstorm

Congrats to the OP on buying from Jacek. He's a great guy to deal with, and I say that as someone who's bought from and sold through him on multiple occasions.

Also had two smooth transactions with Jacek.

Congrats and enjoy the watch in the best of health.

14 January 2018, 02:01 AM	#1
Jokrakow 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Somewhere On Here Posts: 18	Buying Vintage Rolex NYC Hello All, I'm looking to buy an Explorer, either 14270 114270 while I'm visiting NYC. Has anyone had any positive experiences with buying vintage Rolex in NY? I went and visited Central watch in Grand Central and am considering a watch I found there, either to buy or buy and trade. I will also be in SF and have written to Jacek whom I understand is an incredibly reputable guy. Thanks! Jonathan

15 January 2018, 03:42 AM	#5
soundserious "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: usofmfa Posts: 3,157	The guys at Analog/Shift are great. __________________ Instagram: soundsoserious

19 January 2018, 05:20 AM	#9
dafuture "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: NYC Posts: 1,944	I found Central Watch to be incredibly overpriced. If you're going to be in SF, I'd go to Jacek. __________________ Current Rolex Submariner 126610LN \|\| Cartier Tank Americaine

23 January 2018, 12:02 PM	#14
alubin "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: USA Watch: All please! Posts: 1,042	Analog Shift for sure __________________ Patek: 5711 and 5167 "Extra Sauce" Rolex:116520 White, WG Daytona Oysterflex, 1016 Gilt, 16750 Pepsi, 1803, Tudor Snowflake, 16613 Swiss Only Omega: 2998-4, Ck2998

20 February 2018, 05:37 AM	#17
fusionstorm "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Piedmont, CA Watch: various vintage Posts: 2,272	Congrats to the OP on buying from Jacek. He's a great guy to deal with, and I say that as someone who's bought from and sold through him on multiple occasions. __________________ 1680 MK II 2.2M (my daily); 1655 MK IV 8.1M (my 1st vintage); 16660 x 4 - 8.0M spider & matte 7.4M, 8.0M, 8.0M; 16610LV F MK I/MK I; 116528 Z; 14060 M COSC; Tudor 75090 Gone.....never forgotten: 14000 F, 14060 V COSC, PAM 048, 16623 F, 1680 MK V 3.1M, 16800 matte 8.3M & 1655 MK IV 7.4M

15 January 2018, 01:14 AM	#2
lhanddds Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Watch: of course Posts: 8,429	Look up Andrew Shear in NY

15 January 2018, 02:02 AM	#4
mattedialdoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,002	Andrew Shear Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

15 January 2018, 05:23 AM	#6
gyasih "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: NYC Posts: 59	Heard decent things about WatchguyNYC.

16 January 2018, 12:57 PM	#7
iliketime "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Jack Location: NYC Watch: 16570, 16710 Posts: 1,535	there is also Alltiques

18 January 2018, 01:08 PM	#8
Acascio "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Al Location: LI, New York Watch: Sub 72 5513 Posts: 92	Tempvs Fugit 40W 25th st. George. Bought my 5513 from him, super reasonable and very honest

19 January 2018, 05:55 AM	#10
roh123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Per Location: Sweden Watch: Gilt Rolex Posts: 2,946	I’m getting old if a 14270 or similar is considered vintage. Even if Andrew Shear is a great dealer he will not have what you are looking for. :) Check stores selling used watches and I am sure you will find something nice. Look around Diamond district and be certain to negotiate the price. John Buckley at Tuscanyrose will probably have something. Best of luck!

19 January 2018, 06:16 AM	#11
Andrewdl007 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: New York Posts: 13	Tourneau in the city usually has a 14270 or 11427. That's where I got mine. They aren't a steal, but I felt good knowing the watches are checked for original parts and they're serviced.

21 January 2018, 04:41 AM	#13
Fleetlord 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vain Posts: 6,025	Pass all the NYC shenanigans...either "cool" guys that the hobby media loves...that don't have any watches, well FOR YOU that is , or weird places with high prices and strange hours....Pass pass pass.... Go to Jacek in SF

17 February 2018, 11:40 PM	#15
Jokrakow 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Somewhere On Here Posts: 18	Thanks, all. In the end I visited Jacek in SF and bought a beautiful 14270. Jacek is a great guy and the visit and buying process were very enjoyable. Highly recommend HQ Milton.

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