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Old 18 April 2022, 09:07 AM   #1
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Reputable Grey Market places to buy from ?

I live in Texas and am looking for buy a Rolex but looking for reputable dealers in Texas or anywhere in the states everytime I find a “reputable” dealer there seems to be some sort of drama with there company going on in the background does anyone know any reputable trusted dealers I could buy from ? In the states
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Old 4 January 2023, 07:06 AM   #2
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I've heard a lot of great reviews about DavidSW, my friend also got his Daytona black dial from them with a good deal. I'm sure you can find a lot of information and reviews on the forum about DavidSW. They have a brick and mortar store in Orlando
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Old 9 January 2023, 03:29 AM   #3
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I have had good experiences with sohais
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Old 9 January 2023, 03:45 AM   #4
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I believe Takuya is in Texas

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I have had extensive positive deals w davidsw. he is solid AAA
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Old 16 January 2023, 04:07 AM   #5
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I have good experience with Bernard's in Austin. Also Swisswatchexpo in Atlanta and The Watchbox.
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Old 18 January 2023, 07:31 AM   #6
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Tony Geha-Justrolexes has a website www.sdwatches.com.
I’ve purchased 3 out of 4 Rolexes from him. He is a great guy. No worries at all dealing with him.
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Old 12 February 2023, 11:05 AM   #7
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Takuya is 100% solid!!!
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Old 13 February 2023, 01:58 AM   #8
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Capetown Diamond has a large selection at very good prices - I have bought several from them.
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Old 19 February 2023, 10:07 AM   #9
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DavidSW is in orlando and easy to deal with. Bernard watch in Austin has a good reputation. I have bought watches from Wingates which is also in TX (tic-tock.com) and they were great. Same with Tarrytown Jewelers.
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Old 23 February 2023, 01:07 AM   #10
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I just bought from Takuya — you are fortunate to be in the same state. No way you could go wrong with doing Slovak transaction with him.
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Old 5 March 2023, 11:23 PM   #11
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Just got two watches from Jacek with tropicalwatch in California and the service was phenomenal. Very fast


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Old 7 March 2023, 07:21 AM   #12
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Avoid Capetown Diamond at all costs. Super shady. If you want a no-regrets experience just go with DavidSW even if his pricing is above others (obviously negotiate).
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Old 10 April 2023, 02:36 AM   #13
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Takuya, DavidSW, and Watch Exchange are all great.
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Old 15 April 2023, 04:11 AM   #14
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Luxury Bazaar is another solid grey market dealer. I am doing a transaction with them and taking delivery next week.
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Old 1 November 2023, 08:42 AM   #15
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DavidSW has a good reputation.
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Old 14 January 2024, 03:11 PM   #16
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London based here.

Read loads on her about DavidSW (u.s based I believe)

All I would say is they aren't cheap. But you often pay more for reputation.
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Old 14 January 2024, 10:57 PM   #17
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DavidSW and Takuya are totally legit, great chaps.
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Old 18 January 2024, 08:59 PM   #18
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This isn’t a bad list.

https://www.reddit.com/r/rolex/comme...st_of_trusted/
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Old 9 February 2024, 02:29 PM   #19
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Eric Wind of Wind Vintage in Palm Beach, FL. is internationally known.
He has been featured on Hodinkee.

One of the best in the vintage world. Have purchased a rare Submariner
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Old 9 February 2024, 11:38 PM   #20
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Justrolex ( Tony ) in San Diego.

DavidSW ( David ) in Orlando.

SohAIS ( Aamir ) in Atlanta.

Have done business with the above.

Takuya I have not but he is in Texas and he is a trusted seller.
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Old 10 February 2024, 08:27 AM   #21
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I have good experience with Bernard's in Austin. Also Swisswatchexpo in Atlanta and The Watchbox.
I have had two great transactions with Bernard Watch Company in Austin. The first was in the late nineties when they were in Dallas, and more recently (2020) after they moved to Austin.
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Old 19 February 2024, 10:22 AM   #22
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Wolvyn Luxury Timepieces is in Plano Texas with a physical location you can buy in person. Highly recommend
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Old 9 April 2024, 01:52 PM   #23
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Gallery Rare Ltd in Japan is pretty good
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Old 10 June 2024, 03:44 PM   #24
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Great Experience with Natshville Watch

I just had a fantastic experience with Nashville Watch. I recently purchased a 126710BLNR, and I traded in several watches to complete the transaction. Tim and the team were very fair with their trade-in offer and completed the transaction seemlessly. I would highly recommend them.
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Old 9 August 2024, 03:46 AM   #25
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Stay away from:
capetown Diamonds - sent me a broken watch
Watchbox/1916 company - good guys here to be honest, but turnaround time on messages, service, selling, buying a watch was very long. Maybe they're overworked?

Great experiences with:
Takuya - pleasant, great response time
Sohais - same as above
DavidSW - bought several watches here, great experiences (just be wary of overpolish)
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