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renmore · 19 December 2007, 12:02 PM

Hi there. I want to buy a vintage rolex for husband for xmas from ebay. This is the item I am looking at - 220184099230 . I am new to Rolex and would really love anyone's feedback on the condition/price of this (aussie dollars). Thanks so much in advance.

rogerfromco · 19 December 2007, 12:05 PM

Others more familiar with that model will comment on authenticity, but the seller has very little feedback and only one is a Rolex. I'd stear clear and look for a more reputible seller.

renmore · 19 December 2007, 12:29 PM

Thanks Roger. But if it is authentic, would you still steer clear?

rogerfromco · 19 December 2007, 12:57 PM

Without a long track record, it's always risky. It's rare, but possible that someone has purchased a non-working Rolex and repaired it with non-Rolex parts. Without disassembling the whole watch and doing a thorough inspection, you might not find out until it goes back to RSC for a service several years from now and then they may refuse to work on it.

renmore · 19 December 2007, 12:59 PM

I see. Thanks for the advice.

Alcan · 19 December 2007, 01:09 PM

Hi Renmore, if you can arrange with the seller to meet at a Rolex AD to authenticate the watch prior to paying, it'd be a pretty good deal if the bracelet isn't stretched significantly. Also keep in mind that it's an older watch so you'd have to factor in $500 - $600 for an overhaul in the total cost of ownership.

renmore · 19 December 2007, 01:21 PM

Thanks Alcan. When you say "overhaul", is that a service, or something more?

19 December 2007, 12:02 PM	#1
renmore Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 28	Request feedback on ebay purchase Hi there. I want to buy a vintage rolex for husband for xmas from ebay. This is the item I am looking at - 220184099230 . I am new to Rolex and would really love anyone's feedback on the condition/price of this (aussie dollars). Thanks so much in advance.

19 December 2007, 01:09 PM	#6
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	Hi Renmore, if you can arrange with the seller to meet at a Rolex AD to authenticate the watch prior to paying, it'd be a pretty good deal if the bracelet isn't stretched significantly. Also keep in mind that it's an older watch so you'd have to factor in $500 - $600 for an overhaul in the total cost of ownership. __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

19 December 2007, 12:05 PM	#2
rogerfromco Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: ... Posts: 180	Others more familiar with that model will comment on authenticity, but the seller has very little feedback and only one is a Rolex. I'd stear clear and look for a more reputible seller.

19 December 2007, 12:29 PM	#3
renmore Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 28	Thanks Roger. But if it is authentic, would you still steer clear?

19 December 2007, 12:57 PM	#4
rogerfromco Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: ... Posts: 180	Without a long track record, it's always risky. It's rare, but possible that someone has purchased a non-working Rolex and repaired it with non-Rolex parts. Without disassembling the whole watch and doing a thorough inspection, you might not find out until it goes back to RSC for a service several years from now and then they may refuse to work on it.

19 December 2007, 12:59 PM	#5
renmore Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 28	I see. Thanks for the advice.

19 December 2007, 01:21 PM	#7
renmore Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 28	Thanks Alcan. When you say "overhaul", is that a service, or something more?

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