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996 · 8 November 2007, 07:18 AM

Hello all,

I am just about to buy my first Rolex, have always loved them and am treating myself for my Birthday later this month.

Having found an add for a private sale Submariner Date 2006, I met the guy and he seemed very genuine, I looked at the watch to the best of my ability and was fairly confident.

I left a deposit of £400 and he offered me the box and papers to take away with me.

I have the offer of taking it to a Rolex dealer to get it checked out but untill then I wondered if anyone could tell me whether these papers and box looks genuine?

http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=7037026

http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=7037027

Many thanks!

Lee

Wolfgang427 · 8 November 2007, 08:52 AM

Welcom Lee.

The pictures you show are indeed genuine

However I would have the watch checked out by an AD before handing over any more of your money just to make sure they match.

996 · 8 November 2007, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wolfgang427

Welcom Lee.

The pictures you show are indeed genuine

However I would have the watch checked out by an AD before handing over any more of your money just to make sure they match.

Thanks Wolfgang!

I remember seeing a very small number matching number(I think) from the certificate inside the strap clasp, However as you have suggested I will visit a dealer for peace of mind.

looking foward to wearing my first Rolex

Lee

996 · 10 November 2007, 02:11 AM

WOOOOHOOOO

Had it checked out and all genuine, picked it up today!

the third watch to my collection and my first rolex!

I can not stop peeking under my sleeve to take a look!

Lee

newsub · 10 November 2007, 02:21 AM

Well done Lee,

Enjoy your new sub date

I'd like to day the peeking will ware off, but I've had mine 3 months now and I still do it!

SPACE-DWELLER · 10 November 2007, 02:22 AM

Welcome to TRF, Lee!

Congrats!

Please post a wristshot!

mike · 10 November 2007, 03:02 AM

Congrats!!

Tools · 10 November 2007, 04:01 AM

Well done...

A life time purchase..

996 · 10 November 2007, 04:33 AM

thanks for the warm welcome guys!

will be around to ask a few questions no doubt and see what lovely examples you all have!

there are a few other watches I want but I have also taken a liking to the Steel Oyster Perpetual Explorer.

A freind of mine who has a collection of over 40 watches has given me the bug.

8 November 2007, 07:18 AM	#1
996 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: London Watch: Submariner Date SS Posts: 23	Hello all... used Sub date purchase Hello all, I am just about to buy my first Rolex, have always loved them and am treating myself for my Birthday later this month. Having found an add for a private sale Submariner Date 2006, I met the guy and he seemed very genuine, I looked at the watch to the best of my ability and was fairly confident. I left a deposit of £400 and he offered me the box and papers to take away with me. I have the offer of taking it to a Rolex dealer to get it checked out but untill then I wondered if anyone could tell me whether these papers and box looks genuine? http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=7037026 http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=7037027 Many thanks! Lee Last edited by 996; 8 November 2007 at 07:18 AM.. Reason: to insert links

10 November 2007, 02:22 AM	#6
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Welcome to TRF, Lee! Congrats! Please post a wristshot! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

8 November 2007, 08:52 AM	#2
Wolfgang427 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Wolfgang Location: New Jersey. Watch: Rolex Tudor Omega Posts: 5,592	Welcom Lee. The pictures you show are indeed genuine However I would have the watch checked out by an AD before handing over any more of your money just to make sure they match.

10 November 2007, 02:11 AM	#4
996 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: London Watch: Submariner Date SS Posts: 23	WOOOOHOOOO Had it checked out and all genuine, picked it up today! the third watch to my collection and my first rolex! I can not stop peeking under my sleeve to take a look! Lee

10 November 2007, 02:21 AM	#5
newsub Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: nottingham uk Posts: 200	Well done Lee, Enjoy your new sub date I'd like to day the peeking will ware off, but I've had mine 3 months now and I still do it!

10 November 2007, 03:02 AM	#7
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Congrats!!

10 November 2007, 04:01 AM	#8
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,502	Well done... A life time purchase..

10 November 2007, 04:33 AM	#9
996 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: London Watch: Submariner Date SS Posts: 23	thanks for the warm welcome guys! will be around to ask a few questions no doubt and see what lovely examples you all have! there are a few other watches I want but I have also taken a liking to the Steel Oyster Perpetual Explorer. A freind of mine who has a collection of over 40 watches has given me the bug.

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