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Nipson · 3 September 2021, 07:22 PM

Hello Guys,

Quick technical question:

I'm currently selling my d-blue 126660, full set with everything including the purchase bill at my name, and the potential buyer still wants to make it authenticated before buying (which i can understand considering the price).

No problem for me except if for this we'll need to open the watch and check the movement, and consequently reinstate/recheck all the sealing.

Can't I just walk in a boutique and make them check the serial number on the watch and on the card against what they have in their system?
They will surely find me as the buyer in their log, won't they?

Have you experienced this, and have you paid to authenticate your watch?

Cheers

travisb · 3 September 2021, 07:34 PM

Have the potential buyer verify with the AD you purchased the watch from.

padi56 · 3 September 2021, 07:37 PM

If the buyer wants the watch authenticated then its up to him/her to pay any fees that may occur IMHO.

CharlesN · 3 September 2021, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nipson

Hello Guys,

Quick technical question:

I'm currently selling my d-blue 126660, full set with everything including the purchase bill at my name, and the potential buyer still wants to make it authenticated before buying (which i can understand considering the price).

No problem for me except if for this we'll need to open the watch and check the movement, and consequently reinstate/recheck all the sealing.

Can't I just walk in a boutique and make them check the serial number on the watch and on the card against what they have in their system?
They will surely find me as the buyer in their log, won't they?

Have you experienced this, and have you paid to authenticate your watch?

Cheers

It is for the buyer to verify the watch.

If he wants to have the watch opened it has to be done by and at an OFFICIAL Rolex AD or RSC.

The watch has to be resealed and trested afterwards.

ALL of that has a cost ... The cost shoyld be borne by the buyer if the watch is found to be genuine.
It should be down to you if it is NOT genuine.

zengineer · 3 September 2021, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nipson

Hello Guys,

Quick technical question:

I'm currently selling my d-blue 126660, full set with everything including the purchase bill at my name, and the potential buyer still wants to make it authenticated before buying (which i can understand considering the price).

No problem for me except if for this we'll need to open the watch and check the movement, and consequently reinstate/recheck all the sealing.

Can't I just walk in a boutique and make them check the serial number on the watch and on the card against what they have in their system?

They will surely find me as the buyer in their log, won't they?

Have you experienced this, and have you paid to authenticate your watch?

Cheers

I don't think any place other than where you bought it would have any record of you buying it. If you bought it from an AD and have a receipt along with the standard paperwork for the watch, find another buyer.

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Swiss Mad! · 3 September 2021, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by zengineer

I don't think any place other than where you bought it would have any record of you buying it. If you bought it from an AD and have a receipt along with the standard paperwork for the watch, find another buyer.

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100% agree with this.

If you have the original purchase receipt & warrantee card in your name what’s his issue???

Most people would accept what you have as good enough.

Plenty more people looking for a DBlue - sack him off!

Cheers

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Harry-57 · 3 September 2021, 09:16 PM

As above. Lots of potential buyers out there who will accept the evidence you can already supply. If a buyer wants to take the back off it's at their risk and expense, post purchase. The only exception being if it is found to be not genuine.

I would beware of this apparent suspicion. The buyer could be genuinely cautious but it could be a set up. Best to avoid, given that it's a sellers' market.

jaySL350 · 3 September 2021, 09:21 PM

Your paperwork is more then adequate and fully acceptable without the need to “ take the back off”,,
Seems like your potential buyer is already looking for a way to knock you down,,,
Walk away and let someone else purchase,,,

Jack T · 3 September 2021, 09:39 PM

Next in line!!

Mr. K · 3 September 2021, 09:53 PM

If the buyer is high maintenance then there could be more complaining even after it is verified authentic.

Casotakar · 3 September 2021, 10:06 PM

A PPI is always at the cost of the buyer no matter what.

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hyperlight12 · 3 September 2021, 10:11 PM

Can any AD verify via serial number, where the watch was purchased?

sportsfan0704 · 4 September 2021, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by hyperlight12

Can any AD verify via serial number, where the watch was purchased?

No. I tried this once and the AD told me they can’t do this. Rolex won’t give the info over the phone either. You have to go in person to an RSC.

ROLEXster · 4 September 2021, 02:04 AM

Send to RSC for authentication.
It cost about $200
.
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Robf52 · 4 September 2021, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Jack T

Next in line!!

This.

HideMyWalletPlease · 4 September 2021, 05:38 AM

If box, links, warranty card, and original sales receipt isn’t good enough, I would outright tell the buyer you do mmy want to deal with him.

Rolex.Journey · 4 September 2021, 05:47 AM

Walking into Rolex will do you no good. They are not “authorized” to open up watches and do that sort of thing. I asked for a grey watch I purchased.

They could have been being dicks, but also seems accurate considering most their up tight policies and risk on their part.

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sportsfan0704 · 4 September 2021, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Rolex.Journey

Walking into Rolex will do you no good. They are not “authorized” to open up watches and do that sort of thing. I asked for a grey watch I purchased.

They could have been being dicks, but also seems accurate considering most their up tight policies and risk on their part.

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A store, no. A service center? Yes.

George58 · 4 September 2021, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. K

If the buyer is high maintenance then there could be more complaining even after it is verified authentic.

This

Marcjvr · 4 September 2021, 10:50 PM

Sell to a grey dealer. Way less hassle. Yes you will get less for it but it will be hassle free compared to selling privately.

I sold 2 watches privately and never again. The hoops buyers want you to go through are ridiculous and endless

3 September 2021, 07:22 PM	#1
Nipson "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Paris Watch: 116600 Posts: 59	Watch authentication Hello Guys, Quick technical question: I'm currently selling my d-blue 126660, full set with everything including the purchase bill at my name, and the potential buyer still wants to make it authenticated before buying (which i can understand considering the price). No problem for me except if for this we'll need to open the watch and check the movement, and consequently reinstate/recheck all the sealing. Can't I just walk in a boutique and make them check the serial number on the watch and on the card against what they have in their system? They will surely find me as the buyer in their log, won't they? Have you experienced this, and have you paid to authenticate your watch? Cheers

3 September 2021, 07:37 PM	#3
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,062	If the buyer wants the watch authenticated then its up to him/her to pay any fees that may occur IMHO. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

3 September 2021, 09:39 PM	#9
Jack T "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Jack Location: The Triangle Watch: Several Posts: 6,719	Next in line!! __________________ Sub 116613 LN; GMT 116710 LN; Sinn 104R; Exp 214270; GS SBGM221; Omega AT

4 September 2021, 02:04 AM	#14
ROLEXster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vancouver, BC Watch: is on BS wait list Posts: 990	Send to RSC for authentication. It cost about $200 . . Attached Images

3 September 2021, 07:34 PM	#2
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,489	Have the potential buyer verify with the AD you purchased the watch from.

3 September 2021, 09:16 PM	#7
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 10,673	As above. Lots of potential buyers out there who will accept the evidence you can already supply. If a buyer wants to take the back off it's at their risk and expense, post purchase. The only exception being if it is found to be not genuine. I would beware of this apparent suspicion. The buyer could be genuinely cautious but it could be a set up. Best to avoid, given that it's a sellers' market.

3 September 2021, 09:21 PM	#8
jaySL350 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: jay Location: North London Watch: BBG,Hulk,16013,DJB Posts: 3,278	Your paperwork is more then adequate and fully acceptable without the need to “ take the back off”,, Seems like your potential buyer is already looking for a way to knock you down,,, Walk away and let someone else purchase,,,

3 September 2021, 09:53 PM	#10
Mr. K "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Mark Location: Seattle-ish Posts: 6,078	If the buyer is high maintenance then there could be more complaining even after it is verified authentic.

3 September 2021, 10:06 PM	#11
Casotakar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: USA Posts: 318	A PPI is always at the cost of the buyer no matter what. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 September 2021, 10:11 PM	#12
hyperlight12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: U.S.A. Watch: 116519 Posts: 306	Can any AD verify via serial number, where the watch was purchased?

4 September 2021, 05:38 AM	#16
HideMyWalletPlease "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Houston Posts: 1,090	If box, links, warranty card, and original sales receipt isn’t good enough, I would outright tell the buyer you do mmy want to deal with him.

4 September 2021, 05:47 AM	#17
Rolex.Journey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: CA Watch: Sub Posts: 327	Walking into Rolex will do you no good. They are not “authorized” to open up watches and do that sort of thing. I asked for a grey watch I purchased. They could have been being dicks, but also seems accurate considering most their up tight policies and risk on their part. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

4 September 2021, 10:50 PM	#20
Marcjvr "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Southeast Watch: 214270 Posts: 2,749	Sell to a grey dealer. Way less hassle. Yes you will get less for it but it will be hassle free compared to selling privately. I sold 2 watches privately and never again. The hoops buyers want you to go through are ridiculous and endless

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