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PcarSBA · 9 October 2012, 04:43 AM

Hi out there,

Is there anyone local in the Santa Barbara area who can help me authenticate a modern SS Daytona I am thinking of buying?

I called the AD in Montecito and have been treated like I tried to sell them crack/cocaine. I can't believe anyone can afford that type of attitude nowadays but I guess I am wrong. Remind me to NEVER ever buy from them even if it's the last shop in the world carrying time pieces. I'd rather put a stick in the ground and tell time like the ancient Greeks......

(Sorry for the rant but I am still fuming

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77T · 9 October 2012, 05:07 AM

If you don't get a local reference among TRF'ers, perhaps google AWCI in Santa Barbara for an indie watchmaker. Or a pawn shop is an option.

PcarSBA · 9 October 2012, 05:48 AM

Thanks for the pointer - only one hit in Ventura. Maybe I have to get "Chumlee" from the Pawn stars... ;)

perpetualman88 · 9 October 2012, 05:56 AM

I can authenticate it for you I should be up in Santa barbara next week :)

PcarSBA · 9 October 2012, 07:38 AM

Cool David, message sent. Appreciate your offer

Frosty · 9 October 2012, 08:57 AM

I would be willing to go, but, do not feel I have the expertise. Maybe, we could get some other people in the Santa Barbara and Ventura Area to Meet & Greet.

bungcarlo · 9 October 2012, 11:16 AM

Posh Jewelers ( Watch Repair )
3317 State Street
Santa Barbara Ca

ps
There's a lot of high end stores along State street if that one doesn't work for you

PcarSBA · 10 October 2012, 03:24 PM

@Erwin, thanks for the tip - I will check that out. Sounds like it's a little different from your standard highend shop. Is it close to Harry's and Gelsons?

@Frosty: sounds cool, PM me whenever you are in the area up here. I'll do the same when I get down the coast.

The deal is shaping up and it looks genuine. Seller has receipt from AD purchase, his CC statement, etc. and will get the Daytona out here in a couple of weeks so I can inspect it.

The plan is to walk into one of the shops on State Street and get a second opinion before money changes hands. I also have an inquiry regarding the serial number into Rolex through my trusted AD in Europe just to be sure.

9 October 2012, 04:43 AM	#1
PcarSBA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Santa Barbara Watch: IWC, Jaeger, Rolex Posts: 123	Looking for help in Santa Barbara Hi out there, Is there anyone local in the Santa Barbara area who can help me authenticate a modern SS Daytona I am thinking of buying? I called the AD in Montecito and have been treated like I tried to sell them crack/cocaine. I can't believe anyone can afford that type of attitude nowadays but I guess I am wrong. Remind me to NEVER ever buy from them even if it's the last shop in the world carrying time pieces. I'd rather put a stick in the ground and tell time like the ancient Greeks...... (Sorry for the rant but I am still fuming )

9 October 2012, 05:07 AM	#2
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,017	If you don't get a local reference among TRF'ers, perhaps google AWCI in Santa Barbara for an indie watchmaker. Or a pawn shop is an option. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

9 October 2012, 05:48 AM	#3
PcarSBA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Santa Barbara Watch: IWC, Jaeger, Rolex Posts: 123	Thanks for the pointer - only one hit in Ventura. Maybe I have to get "Chumlee" from the Pawn stars... ;)

9 October 2012, 05:56 AM	#4
perpetualman88 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: David Farkas Location: Los Angeles Watch: 116610, 5712/1A Posts: 8,182	I can authenticate it for you I should be up in Santa barbara next week :)

9 October 2012, 07:38 AM	#5
PcarSBA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Santa Barbara Watch: IWC, Jaeger, Rolex Posts: 123	Cool David, message sent. Appreciate your offer

9 October 2012, 08:57 AM	#6
Frosty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: So Cal Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 5,087	I would be willing to go, but, do not feel I have the expertise. Maybe, we could get some other people in the Santa Barbara and Ventura Area to Meet & Greet.

9 October 2012, 11:16 AM	#7
bungcarlo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Erwin Location: usa Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 685	Posh Jewelers ( Watch Repair ) 3317 State Street Santa Barbara Ca ps There's a lot of high end stores along State street if that one doesn't work for you

10 October 2012, 03:24 PM	#8
PcarSBA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Santa Barbara Watch: IWC, Jaeger, Rolex Posts: 123	@Erwin, thanks for the tip - I will check that out. Sounds like it's a little different from your standard highend shop. Is it close to Harry's and Gelsons? @Frosty: sounds cool, PM me whenever you are in the area up here. I'll do the same when I get down the coast. The deal is shaping up and it looks genuine. Seller has receipt from AD purchase, his CC statement, etc. and will get the Daytona out here in a couple of weeks so I can inspect it. The plan is to walk into one of the shops on State Street and get a second opinion before money changes hands. I also have an inquiry regarding the serial number into Rolex through my trusted AD in Europe just to be sure.

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