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Old 25 November 2012, 02:35 AM   #1
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Is this a legit DJ 16220

Hi, I bought this DJ 16220, it seems legit and the movement looks right but just want to make sure before I send him the cash. It's a 2004 "F" serial number. The price was $3550 which seems like it was ok. When I looked online I saw older ones (90's) going between 3000-3500.
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Old 25 November 2012, 03:01 AM   #2
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Definetely spot on - great watch.
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Old 25 November 2012, 03:07 AM   #3
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Definetely spot on - great watch.
Thanks it will be my first Rolex. It looked like it was real although I have seen some pretty convincing fakes in Chinatown here in NYC so I just wanted to ask the people who have more experience with them. Do you think the price I paid is the norm for this watch? a little less than normal or a little more? (I got it for $3,550)

I've wanted one since I was a teenager (I'm 37 now) so I'm pretty excited to own one.
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Old 25 November 2012, 05:36 AM   #4
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That's a really lovely looking DJ... especially love that dial!
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Old 25 November 2012, 05:43 AM   #5
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Looks pretty cool. Hard to beat a DateJust on a jubilee.
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Old 25 November 2012, 05:49 AM   #6
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Old 25 November 2012, 05:51 AM   #7
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Seems that the underside of the lugs needs re-satination, though... they shouldn't be polished.
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Old 25 November 2012, 06:04 AM   #8
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Seems that the underside of the lugs needs re-satination, though... they shouldn't be polished.
excuse my ignorance, but what is re-satination?
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Old 25 November 2012, 06:06 AM   #9
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excuse my ignorance, but what is re-satination?
It's Danish for brushed.
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Old 25 November 2012, 06:13 AM   #10
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It's Danish for brushed.
Thanks for the clarification :)
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Old 25 November 2012, 06:37 AM   #11
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Old 25 November 2012, 06:44 AM   #12
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No, from a jeweler in Atlanta, Georgia. I checked him out and he seems legit. I also plan on taking it to Tourneau in NYC to have them check it out once I get it. I feel at ease because my CC company protects me from fraud and since I paid via paypal that's a little more protection
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Old 25 November 2012, 06:51 AM   #13
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Looks fine to me - nice watch!
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Old 25 November 2012, 07:29 AM   #14
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Looks good to me. I don't see anything wrong.
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Old 25 November 2012, 08:16 AM   #15
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Thanks guys. I'm looking forward to getting it. If he ships it Monday I'll have it Tuesday (free 1 day shipping)

Spoke to the guy on the phone he said it's a beautiful watch in like new condition. Also has a 14 day return policy so that's good. As soon as I get it I'm going to go to the Rolex service center in NYC and have it checked out by them as well.

Any tips you can give a new owner? I actually havent even worn a watch for over 10 years(usually just use my smartphone) and the last watch I owned was a Movado
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Old 25 November 2012, 09:32 AM   #16
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Watch is good, nice one.
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Old 25 November 2012, 09:58 AM   #17
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Thanks guys. I'm looking forward to getting it. If he ships it Monday I'll have it Tuesday (free 1 day shipping)

Spoke to the guy on the phone he said it's a beautiful watch in like new condition. Also has a 14 day return policy so that's good. As soon as I get it I'm going to go to the Rolex service center in NYC and have it checked out by them as well.

Any tips you can give a new owner? I actually havent even worn a watch for over 10 years(usually just use my smartphone) and the last watch I owned was a Movado
Give it 40 full winds, set it and enjoy. Pics when you get it!
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Old 25 November 2012, 11:01 AM   #18
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Fantastic Dial choice. You will be very happy.

You can purchase a "personal articles policy" from your insurance guy for about $100/ yr. That would cover your watch if for instance you were to loose it, someone stole it, or the bracelet pin were to slip out, etc. Its cheap insurance if you're worried about your expensive watch.

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Old 25 November 2012, 12:12 PM   #19
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Old 25 November 2012, 04:57 PM   #20
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Looking good. Show us some wrist shots soon!
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Old 26 November 2012, 02:39 AM   #21
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Nice DJ!
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Old 28 November 2012, 06:11 AM   #22
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My watch will be here on Wednesday :-)

Although after looking more I do think I paid a little too much for it. It's a 2004 and it cost me $3550 (without box or papers) I just hope I didn't grossly overpay.. When I was looking around I found many that were in the range on 3000-3500 (for older 90s ones up to mid 2000s) and now that I bought mine I'm finding better deals (deals I didn't see before I bought mine)

I do have 14 days to return it so I think I might do that and try to find a better deal.

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Old 30 November 2012, 08:59 AM   #23
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Got my watch last night.. It's so nice. I really love it.. I'll post pics later. Tomorrow after work I'm going to take it to the NYC Rolex service center to have it checked out.

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Old 30 November 2012, 09:31 AM   #24
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Old 30 November 2012, 09:40 AM   #25
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Great watch. Even greater that you covered it with your CC in the event what you get is "suspect." Even the best that you did it via PayPal. If fishy, simple process (smash watch with rock, if required, smile, or send it back to owner, boo) to get money back.
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