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bds79 · 24 February 2023, 12:49 AM

I’ve decided to go grey for an Explorer II after more than a year of being on the “list” with my local AD.

Now I’m doing my homework - keeping an eye on the market, shopping around, and researching dealers.

Of course, there are reviews of dealers on Chrono24 and Google Reviews. I’ve called some about a particular watch and chatted with them. I feel like these things give me a sense of whether they are trustworthy or not.

But, any advice on finding a trustworthy dealer? Is it mainly what I’m doing - searching reviews, calling, searching this forum for good/bad experiences? Any questions I should be asking when I talk to them?

Finally, I’ve seen mention of “Trusted Sellers” here. Is there a list of trusted sellers somewhere on this forum that I’m overlooking?

Thanks in advance for your help and advice!

Cauhauna · 24 February 2023, 12:50 AM

Can’t go wrong with DavidSW or SDWATCHES

tifosi · 24 February 2023, 12:52 AM

At the top of the classified forum there is a list of "boutiques". Anyone in there is a great place to buy. I've personally used:

JUSTROEXES (Tony Geha of SDWatches)
DavidSW
OCROLEXGUY (Patrick)

cdmorenot · 24 February 2023, 12:56 AM

Your first time venturing into private sellers? Stick to the well known ones.

I have done flawless transactions with:

Takuya
Briboxer
Sohais
Ponycar350
HorologyHour
Rebes Timepieces
AlexTheGreat

When you stick around TRF long enough you'll get better and better at performing due diligence.

carnage9191 · 24 February 2023, 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdmorenot

Your first time venturing into private sellers? Stick to the well known ones.

I have done flawless transactions with:

Takuya
Briboxer
Sohais
Ponycar350
HorologyHour
Rebes Timepieces
AlexTheGreat

When you stick around TRF long enough you'll get better and better at performing due diligence.

I second BriBoxer, he is awesome!

rmwill · 24 February 2023, 01:19 AM

Third for Brian.

Quote:

Originally Posted by carnage9191

I second BriBoxer, he is awesome!

GolfJunkie · 24 February 2023, 01:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rmwill

Third for Brian.

Make that 4 of us.

I’ve done multiple deals with him. Always flawless

ippon20 · 24 February 2023, 02:11 AM

These posts are weekly and get so tiresome. Always the same formula...new user, same scenario over and over. Makes one wonder.

tifosi · 24 February 2023, 02:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ippon20

These posts are weekly and get so tiresome. Always the same formula...new user, same scenario over and over. Makes one wonder.

Meh...pads my post count to reply, haha. Makes me look like a contributing member.

ippon20 · 24 February 2023, 02:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tifosi

Meh...pads my post count to reply, haha. Makes me look like a contributing member.

amh · 24 February 2023, 02:25 AM

I'm also fiendishly tracking Grey prices. They are headed back up, unfortunately

But the Exp2 is now basically at MSRP, good time to buy.

DavidSW
https://davidsw.com/product-category/watch/rolex/

Takuya
https://www.takuyawatches.com/product-category/rolex/

OCWatch
https://www.ocwatchguy.com/

SDWatch
https://www.sdwatches.com/product-ca...-brands/rolex/

AIS
https://aiswatches.com/rolex/?sort=newest

Nashville
https://nashvillewatch.com/buy/?filter_brand=rolex

Exchange
https://www.watchexchangecompany.com...category=Rolex

bds79 · 24 February 2023, 02:53 AM

Thanks amh, that’s helpful.

To those who find a post “tiresome”, an option might be not clicking on it and simply moving on to a thread that’s not so exhausting.

jb335 · 24 February 2023, 03:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bds79

Thanks amh, that’s helpful.

To those who find a post “tiresome”, an option might be not clicking on it and simply moving on to a thread that’s not so exhausting.

Agreed. I’ve never understood why some humans want to control what other people choose to talk about. There’s plenty of topics I am uninterested in that I avoid, easily.

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omx5o · 24 February 2023, 03:16 AM

Can't go wrong with DavidSW. Best to not take risks when spending good money. There are a lot of cowboys out there.

rolexgs · 24 February 2023, 03:16 AM

get the explorer ii from the rolex CPO program. that's the only way you can be sure the watch is authentic and not stolen.

ippon20 · 24 February 2023, 03:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bds79

Thanks amh, that’s helpful.

To those who find a post “tiresome”, an option might be not clicking on it and simply moving on to a thread that’s not so exhausting.

Fair point. However there is literally a Who's Who section that answers all of your questions. But I understand there are many who operate heavy machinery before reading the instructions first.

Bstewart · 24 February 2023, 04:20 AM

The Timepiece Gentleman

wchbos · 24 February 2023, 04:22 AM

Chase at Nashville Watch is very reliable.

buknoy · 24 February 2023, 07:21 AM

Go to moda. Plenty of dealers and very competitive price compare what you see elsewhere

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amphr1 · 24 February 2023, 07:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by buknoy

Go to moda. Plenty of dealers and very competitive price compare what you see elsewhere

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Moda has the best price.

personal experience only, Bob's Watch, is more expensive, but I have complete peace of mind.

Cassidyanne · 24 February 2023, 07:26 AM

Trusted sellers are great to deal with, no worries, but you will pay the highest prices.

1665fan · 24 February 2023, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by buknoy

Go to moda. Plenty of dealers and very competitive price compare what you see elsewhere

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Exactly…..or buy on here for 3-4K more

jb335 · 24 February 2023, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amphora001

Moda has the best price.

personal experience only, Bob's Watch, is more expensive, but I have complete peace of mind.

Moda is the dumping ground for dealers that have questionable watches to move. Total landmine.

If you want total piece of mind from grey, go DavidSW. High prices like Bobs but better customer service imo.

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Hardtimes · 24 February 2023, 11:03 AM

I have done business with Luxury Bazzar, HIGHLY recommended! Awesome folks!

jackminny15 · 24 February 2023, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wchbos

Chase at Nashville Watch is very reliable.

I second this. Chase is great.

SS Oyster · 24 February 2023, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tifosi

At the top of the classified forum there is a list of "boutiques". Anyone in there is a great place to buy. I've personally used:

JUSTROEXES (Tony Geha of SDWatches)
DavidSW
OCROLEXGUY (Patrick)

I vouch for all of these guys also.

TheHulk · 24 February 2023, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GolfJunkie

Make that 4 of us.

I’ve done multiple deals with him. Always flawless

Add me to that list!! He is my FAVORITE!!

Easy E · 24 February 2023, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amh

I'm also fiendishly tracking Grey prices. They are headed back up, unfortunately

But the Exp2 is now basically at MSRP, good time to buy.

DavidSW
https://davidsw.com/product-category/watch/rolex/

Takuya
https://www.takuyawatches.com/product-category/rolex/

OCWatch
https://www.ocwatchguy.com/

SDWatch
https://www.sdwatches.com/product-ca...-brands/rolex/

AIS
https://aiswatches.com/rolex/?sort=newest

Nashville
https://nashvillewatch.com/buy/?filter_brand=rolex

Exchange
https://www.watchexchangecompany.com...category=Rolex

I check these guys just about every day. Ive traded 5 of them. This is a solid list.

het5385 · 24 February 2023, 12:44 PM

DavidSW is great.

Daexter · 24 February 2023, 01:05 PM

I don't mean to hijack this thread, but do you guys know of any reputable dealer that's NorCal/Bay Area based?

I'm looking to trade my root beer + cash for a Pepsi and would prefer to do it in person.

24 February 2023, 12:49 AM	#1
bds79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2023 Real Name: Bryan Location: Mid-Atlantic US Watch: Explorer 214270 Posts: 41	Advice on selecting a trusted grey market dealer I’ve decided to go grey for an Explorer II after more than a year of being on the “list” with my local AD. Now I’m doing my homework - keeping an eye on the market, shopping around, and researching dealers. Of course, there are reviews of dealers on Chrono24 and Google Reviews. I’ve called some about a particular watch and chatted with them. I feel like these things give me a sense of whether they are trustworthy or not. But, any advice on finding a trustworthy dealer? Is it mainly what I’m doing - searching reviews, calling, searching this forum for good/bad experiences? Any questions I should be asking when I talk to them? Finally, I’ve seen mention of “Trusted Sellers” here. Is there a list of trusted sellers somewhere on this forum that I’m overlooking? Thanks in advance for your help and advice!

24 February 2023, 12:50 AM	#2
Cauhauna "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Cau Location: Peachtree City Watch: 116500 Posts: 766	Can’t go wrong with DavidSW or SDWATCHES __________________ 116610LN \| 226570 Polar \| 326934 Blue \| 116500 White 2FA Enabled

24 February 2023, 12:52 AM	#3
tifosi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Russ Location: Southern NJ Posts: 5,760	At the top of the classified forum there is a list of "boutiques". Anyone in there is a great place to buy. I've personally used: JUSTROEXES (Tony Geha of SDWatches) DavidSW OCROLEXGUY (Patrick) __________________ Russ

24 February 2023, 12:56 AM	#4
cdmorenot 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Carlos. Location: NNJ - MDE Watch: = Want them all. Posts: 3,697	Your first time venturing into private sellers? Stick to the well known ones. I have done flawless transactions with: Takuya Briboxer Sohais Ponycar350 HorologyHour Rebes Timepieces AlexTheGreat When you stick around TRF long enough you'll get better and better at performing due diligence. __________________ \| Breguet \| Cartier \| Casio \| Hublot \| IWC \| Omega \| Rolex \| Seiko \|

24 February 2023, 02:11 AM	#8
ippon20 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Dan Location: Orlando/NSB, FL Watch: 16710 (3186) Posts: 1,629	These posts are weekly and get so tiresome. Always the same formula...new user, same scenario over and over. Makes one wonder. __________________ Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Instagram @pivot_and_spine

24 February 2023, 02:25 AM	#11
amh "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tejas Watch: Various Posts: 5,082	I'm also fiendishly tracking Grey prices. They are headed back up, unfortunately But the Exp2 is now basically at MSRP, good time to buy. DavidSW https://davidsw.com/product-category/watch/rolex/ Takuya https://www.takuyawatches.com/product-category/rolex/ OCWatch https://www.ocwatchguy.com/ SDWatch https://www.sdwatches.com/product-ca...-brands/rolex/ AIS https://aiswatches.com/rolex/?sort=newest Nashville https://nashvillewatch.com/buy/?filter_brand=rolex Exchange https://www.watchexchangecompany.com...category=Rolex

24 February 2023, 02:53 AM	#12
bds79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2023 Real Name: Bryan Location: Mid-Atlantic US Watch: Explorer 214270 Posts: 41	Thanks amh, that’s helpful. To those who find a post “tiresome”, an option might be not clicking on it and simply moving on to a thread that’s not so exhausting.

24 February 2023, 03:16 AM	#14
omx5o "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Richard Location: UK Watch: Tudor Ranger Posts: 1,613	Can't go wrong with DavidSW. Best to not take risks when spending good money. There are a lot of cowboys out there.

24 February 2023, 03:16 AM	#15
rolexgs Banned Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: canada Posts: 460	get the explorer ii from the rolex CPO program. that's the only way you can be sure the watch is authentic and not stolen.

24 February 2023, 04:20 AM	#17
Bstewart "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 713	The Timepiece Gentleman

24 February 2023, 04:22 AM	#18
wchbos 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Boston Posts: 146	Chase at Nashville Watch is very reliable.

24 February 2023, 07:21 AM	#19
buknoy Banned Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: nearest boutique Watch: GMTs Posts: 186	Go to moda. Plenty of dealers and very competitive price compare what you see elsewhere Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

24 February 2023, 07:26 AM	#21
Cassidyanne Banned Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Camarillo Posts: 361	Trusted sellers are great to deal with, no worries, but you will pay the highest prices.

24 February 2023, 11:03 AM	#24
Hardtimes Banned Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: USA Watch: 118238 Posts: 831	I have done business with Luxury Bazzar, HIGHLY recommended! Awesome folks!

24 February 2023, 12:44 PM	#29
het5385 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: So Cal Watch: WG YM 42 Posts: 26	DavidSW is great.

24 February 2023, 01:05 PM	#30
Daexter "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: California, USA Posts: 10	I don't mean to hijack this thread, but do you guys know of any reputable dealer that's NorCal/Bay Area based? I'm looking to trade my root beer + cash for a Pepsi and would prefer to do it in person.

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