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cnj8w · 15 May 2010, 01:39 PM

I am hoping to benefit from the collective wisdom of the forum:

I bumped into what look like very good deals on 2 different pre-owned Rolexes:
1) A 2006 Sea-Dweller for $2750, and 2) a Subdate for $2300.

The site claims the watches are in mint condition.

I'm a novice with Rolexes and buying pre-owned.

Do these prices sound plausible? They seem very low to me. (I did write to them to ask if they could verify authenticity. Is there a way to do that?)

Many thanks!

Lion · 15 May 2010, 01:41 PM

You could always have the watch authenticated at a Rolex AD as for price I can not be of any help!!!

ParisDakarBmw · 15 May 2010, 01:46 PM

Be very careful! Why would a website sell those watches for that price? Either something is wrong inside, or they could be scams.

Those people could tack $1,000 onto the price, and still be competitive. I've been scammed, and can tell you that if it's too cheap, something isn't right!

MortgageGuy · 15 May 2010, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ParisDakarBmw

Be very careful! Why would a website sell those watches for that price? Either something is wrong inside, or they could be scams.

Those people could tack $1,000 onto the price, and still be competitive. I've been scammed, and can tell you that if it's too cheap, something isn't right!

x2... What site is this? I too would be VERY cautious

Traveler · 15 May 2010, 01:48 PM

Not enough info ..what site is this on ?

TurboWatch · 15 May 2010, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cnj8w

i am hoping to benefit from the collective wisdom of the forum:

I bumped into what look like very good deals on 2 different pre-owned rolexes:
1) a 2006 sea-dweller for $2750, and 2) a subdate for $2300.

The site claims the watches are in mint condition.

I'm a novice with rolexes and buying pre-owned.

Do these prices sound plausible? They seem very low to me. (i did write to them to ask if they could verify authenticity. Is there a way to do that?)

many thanks!

check them out. How about face_to_face

buy them both please . Too good of a deal

Dr. Robert · 15 May 2010, 02:02 PM

wow....those prices!!??!!....have them checked out....you know the old cliche...if it's too good to be true...etc. etc.

CDNWatchNut · 15 May 2010, 02:08 PM

Definitely way too good to be true IMO as all have said. There are lot's of great trustworthy people here and on the other popular watch forums to get a genuine deal at fair market value.

sakuraba · 15 May 2010, 02:08 PM

You've either stumbled on an unknowing seller, or one that knows too well.

George Ab · 15 May 2010, 02:13 PM

Smells to high heaven. If it was legit, a re-seller would buy the Sea-dweller for $3,700 and resell for $4,200. I know as I recently had my Sea-dweller up for sale and I had a number of offers in that ballpark from resellers. My Sea-dweller was an A Series (1998). Keep your money, and go with someone who has a solid reputation on TRF or TZ.

Also, I recommend you search on the "Watch Out" portion of the forum for the website you found.

bodybump · 15 May 2010, 03:23 PM

If it smells fishy...its a FISH!!!

George Ab · 15 May 2010, 05:37 PM

This website matches your prices. Here is a thread from the "Watch Out" section of TRF. Thieves plain and simple. http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=128758

Alex Collector · 15 May 2010, 07:47 PM

Way to chep to be true.

Alex

cnj8w · 15 May 2010, 11:40 PM

Thank you, everyone--

You confirmed my suspicions that these prices were too good to be true.

George Ab--the link to the site to watch out for was exactly the site I had discovered--nywatches.net.

I'll know to stay away!

PeteNYC13 · 16 May 2010, 12:22 AM

[/I]I kind of posted something similar yesterday but... my two cents.

The days of finding a "steal" are rare. With today's technology it's very easy for anyone to find market value of a watch or any item they are selling. When the website is there to sell high end watches, you know they are researching the market, any price that seems to low is clearly there to grab a "sucker"!

Sure, every now and then you may get a "miracle" but it's not as likely as in years past when you would have the little old lady who sold her husband's Presidential for $300.

I guess it's a good thing that there is a site like this to talk it out...but the number of people who get roped into these deals still amazes me - makes me sad for some of the older and less fortunate in our society who don't have a forum like this and get preyed on and become victims.

Anyway, just my thoughts to go with my coffee.

-Pete

slcbbrown · 16 May 2010, 04:41 AM

both are too low

hyperlight12 · 16 May 2010, 07:31 AM

Way too low - something is wrong

bewithabob · 16 May 2010, 07:48 AM

i smell a rat

t e x · 16 May 2010, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cnj8w

I am hoping to benefit from the collective wisdom of the forum:

I bumped into what look like very good deals on 2 different pre-owned Rolexes:
1) A 2006 Sea-Dweller for $2750, and 2) a Subdate for $2300.

The site claims the watches are in mint condition.

I'm a novice with Rolexes and buying pre-owned.

Do these prices sound plausible? They seem very low to me. (I did write to them to ask if they could verify authenticity. Is there a way to do that?)

Many thanks!

I'd stay far away from that website.

HL65 · 16 May 2010, 08:08 AM

X2!!

Mr. Milo · 20 May 2010, 10:12 AM

This site is great, I was in the process of ordering one of those very watches, however I'm a cop and it just didn't sit right with me. After joining this forum I'm canceling my order. Many thanks, i'll get my first Submariner elsewhere!!

15 May 2010, 01:39 PM	#1
cnj8w "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Charlottesville, Posts: 37	A Good Deal? I am hoping to benefit from the collective wisdom of the forum: I bumped into what look like very good deals on 2 different pre-owned Rolexes: 1) A 2006 Sea-Dweller for $2750, and 2) a Subdate for $2300. The site claims the watches are in mint condition. I'm a novice with Rolexes and buying pre-owned. Do these prices sound plausible? They seem very low to me. (I did write to them to ask if they could verify authenticity. Is there a way to do that?) Many thanks!

15 May 2010, 01:41 PM	#2
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	You could always have the watch authenticated at a Rolex AD as for price I can not be of any help!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

15 May 2010, 02:08 PM	#9
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	You've either stumbled on an unknowing seller, or one that knows too well. __________________ F 14000 AirKing black F 16710 GMT Pepsi F 16570 Explorer II white T 16600 SD D 16610 LV "fine quality is remembered long after the pain of spending money" -Steve Mulholland

15 May 2010, 02:13 PM	#10
George Ab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: George Location: Seattle Watch: One of Them Posts: 6,924	Smells to high heaven. If it was legit, a re-seller would buy the Sea-dweller for $3,700 and resell for $4,200. I know as I recently had my Sea-dweller up for sale and I had a number of offers in that ballpark from resellers. My Sea-dweller was an A Series (1998). Keep your money, and go with someone who has a solid reputation on TRF or TZ. Also, I recommend you search on the "Watch Out" portion of the forum for the website you found. __________________

15 May 2010, 03:23 PM	#11
bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,233	If it smells fishy...its a FISH!!! __________________

15 May 2010, 01:46 PM	#3
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	Be very careful! Why would a website sell those watches for that price? Either something is wrong inside, or they could be scams. Those people could tack $1,000 onto the price, and still be competitive. I've been scammed, and can tell you that if it's too cheap, something isn't right!

15 May 2010, 01:48 PM	#5
Traveler Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 374	Not enough info ..what site is this on ?

15 May 2010, 02:02 PM	#7
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,277	wow....those prices!!??!!....have them checked out....you know the old cliche...if it's too good to be true...etc. etc.

15 May 2010, 02:08 PM	#8
CDNWatchNut "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Juan Location: Sherwood Park, Ab Watch: 114060 Posts: 1,509	Definitely way too good to be true IMO as all have said. There are lot's of great trustworthy people here and on the other popular watch forums to get a genuine deal at fair market value.

15 May 2010, 05:37 PM	#12
George Ab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: George Location: Seattle Watch: One of Them Posts: 6,924	This website matches your prices. Here is a thread from the "Watch Out" section of TRF. Thieves plain and simple. http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=128758 __________________

15 May 2010, 07:47 PM	#13
Alex Collector 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Francisco, Ca Posts: 11,819	Way to chep to be true. Alex

15 May 2010, 11:40 PM	#14
cnj8w "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Charlottesville, Posts: 37	Thank you, everyone-- You confirmed my suspicions that these prices were too good to be true. George Ab--the link to the site to watch out for was exactly the site I had discovered--nywatches.net. I'll know to stay away!

16 May 2010, 12:22 AM	#15
PeteNYC13 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Pete Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,607	[/I]I kind of posted something similar yesterday but... my two cents. The days of finding a "steal" are rare. With today's technology it's very easy for anyone to find market value of a watch or any item they are selling. When the website is there to sell high end watches, you know they are researching the market, any price that seems to low is clearly there to grab a "sucker"! Sure, every now and then you may get a "miracle" but it's not as likely as in years past when you would have the little old lady who sold her husband's Presidential for $300. I guess it's a good thing that there is a site like this to talk it out...but the number of people who get roped into these deals still amazes me - makes me sad for some of the older and less fortunate in our society who don't have a forum like this and get preyed on and become victims. Anyway, just my thoughts to go with my coffee. -Pete __________________ SS Submariner K16610 SS Submariner F16610LV SS/P Yachtmaster M16622 SS Black Dial Daytona M116520 SS Explorer II D16570

16 May 2010, 04:41 AM	#16
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,689	both are too low

16 May 2010, 07:31 AM	#17
hyperlight12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: U.S.A. Watch: 116519 Posts: 306	Way too low - something is wrong

16 May 2010, 07:48 AM	#18
bewithabob "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Bob Location: Dallas, Texas Watch: Daytona Meteorite Posts: 3,417	i smell a rat __________________ meteor flying to Earth onto my wrist... 116509 Daytona Meteorite, 116520 Daytona Black, 116710 GMTIIC, 16013 DATEJUST, CARTIER SANTOS 100 W20090X8, IWC Big Pilot, IWC Top Gun "Everything works out in the end. If it hasn't worked out, it's not the end."

16 May 2010, 08:08 AM	#20
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,007	X2!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

20 May 2010, 10:12 AM	#21
Mr. Milo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: miami Posts: 2	This site is great, I was in the process of ordering one of those very watches, however I'm a cop and it just didn't sit right with me. After joining this forum I'm canceling my order. Many thanks, i'll get my first Submariner elsewhere!!

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