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gtbike72 · 1 January 2008, 03:18 PM

The other day my wife told me why in the hell would you buy a Rolex from an authorized dealer and pay almost full price when you can buy used one that looks practically brand-new and save about $15-$2000.. I replied by telling her I don’t feel very confident that I can spot a fake one I told her one of my worst nightmares would have been me buying a watch for example a submariner and wearing it for about 40 to 45 years and then me being in my deathbed ready to meet the all maker and somebody grabbing my hand and telling me that’s a really good looking fake Rolex that you have on their and then me going off . That indeed would be my worst nightmare

watchlady · 1 January 2008, 03:26 PM

Ultimate nightmare! Are there alot of paranoid people here?

Prince · 1 January 2008, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by watchlady

Ultimate nightmare! Are there alot of paranoid people here?

No. Just because you think everybody's out to get you, it doesn't mean they aren't!

steel4me · 1 January 2008, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by gtbike72

The other day my wife told me why in the hell would you buy a Rolex from an authorized dealer and pay almost full price when you can buy used one that looks practically brand-new and save about $15-$2000.. I replied by telling her I don’t feel very confident that I can spot a fake one I told her one of my worst nightmares would have been me buying a watch for example a submariner and wearing it for about 40 to 45 years and then me being in my deathbed ready to meet the all maker and somebody grabbing my hand and telling me that’s a really good looking fake Rolex that you have on their and then me going off . That indeed would be my worst nightmare

your wife has a point ... AD is just a middleman and you pay for peace of mind ... that's why I am looking at the web for better deals .. if you have the knowledge then look on the web, you can save some serious $$ provided you know who you are dealing with ...

Tools · 1 January 2008, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by watchlady

Ultimate nightmare! Are there alot of paranoid people here?

Judging by some of the threads we've been getting lately, it seems so..

vman · 1 January 2008, 03:41 PM

Your wife brings a good point. I am looking only at used watches. If I can find a "buy" for a lower price and then authenticate it for $150 or whatever, then why bother? I'll take it on step further. Taxes in San Francisco are 8.25%. I want to buy in a different state (mabbe New Hampshire since I visit those areas a lot).

astcell · 1 January 2008, 04:02 PM

I'd rather meet my Maker wearing a fake Rolex than a ClownMaster II!

GoldenBear · 1 January 2008, 04:04 PM

Don't be a cheapskate/victim...use an AD. Would she have her boobs or other plastic surgery done by the lowest priced doctor? I hope not.

roadcarver · 1 January 2008, 04:13 PM

Not everyone can afford a BNIB Rolex. You can go to reputable grey dealers that can give you decent discounts.

If its from a private seller, have RSC authenticate it first prior to handing over the cash.

unclesallie · 1 January 2008, 05:24 PM

same old same old.....know thy seller, see 1 billion previous threads

Alcan · 1 January 2008, 05:29 PM

At the end of the day, only you know where your comfort zone is. Stay in it.

pegase747 · 1 January 2008, 05:37 PM

Fake will not last 45 years...
45 days maybe ???

Cheers / Pierre

pilapandet · 1 January 2008, 05:38 PM

Not even close. Compare to someone just found out that his wife use to be a man.

SPACE-DWELLER · 1 January 2008, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by gtbike72

(...) one of my worst nightmares would have been me buying a watch for example a submariner and wearing it for about 40 to 45 years (...)

If it is any comfort to you, a Folex would hardly last 40 to 45 years. It would "die" long before you die.

But a real Rolex will literally outlive you since the power reserve would make it "die" approx. 40 to 45 hours after you die.

Andad · 1 January 2008, 06:44 PM

Unless you were cremated with it.

1 January 2008, 03:18 PM	#1
gtbike72 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: j Location: LA Posts: 1,144	Worst nightmare The other day my wife told me why in the hell would you buy a Rolex from an authorized dealer and pay almost full price when you can buy used one that looks practically brand-new and save about $15-$2000.. I replied by telling her I don’t feel very confident that I can spot a fake one I told her one of my worst nightmares would have been me buying a watch for example a submariner and wearing it for about 40 to 45 years and then me being in my deathbed ready to meet the all maker and somebody grabbing my hand and telling me that’s a really good looking fake Rolex that you have on their and then me going off . That indeed would be my worst nightmare __________________

1 January 2008, 04:04 PM	#8
GoldenBear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Francisco Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,480	Don't be a cheapskate/victim...use an AD. Would she have her boobs or other plastic surgery done by the lowest priced doctor? I hope not. __________________ ____________________________________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner Rolex SS Submariner Breitling Emergency Mission They are just watches, wear 'em. ____________________________________________

1 January 2008, 04:13 PM	#9
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	Not everyone can afford a BNIB Rolex. You can go to reputable grey dealers that can give you decent discounts. If its from a private seller, have RSC authenticate it first prior to handing over the cash. __________________ I'm just a cook...

1 January 2008, 05:29 PM	#11
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	At the end of the day, only you know where your comfort zone is. Stay in it. __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

1 January 2008, 05:37 PM	#12
pegase747 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: France/HKG/Japan Posts: 194	fake Fake will not last 45 years... 45 days maybe ??? Cheers / Pierre

1 January 2008, 03:26 PM	#2
watchlady "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: the other Lisa Location: Metro New York Watch: SS/RG Datejust Posts: 1,014	Ultimate nightmare! Are there alot of paranoid people here?

1 January 2008, 03:41 PM	#6
vman 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Capt Swerve Location: North Carolina Watch: less TV Posts: 2,230	Your wife brings a good point. I am looking only at used watches. If I can find a "buy" for a lower price and then authenticate it for $150 or whatever, then why bother? I'll take it on step further. Taxes in San Francisco are 8.25%. I want to buy in a different state (mabbe New Hampshire since I visit those areas a lot).

1 January 2008, 04:02 PM	#7
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	I'd rather meet my Maker wearing a fake Rolex than a ClownMaster II!

1 January 2008, 05:24 PM	#10
unclesallie 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: dan Location: Pennsylvania Watch: keystone pocket Posts: 5,917	same old same old.....know thy seller, see 1 billion previous threads

1 January 2008, 05:38 PM	#13
pilapandet "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Alexander Location: Anaheim Hills, CA Watch: GMT Master II SS Posts: 425	Not even close. Compare to someone just found out that his wife use to be a man.

1 January 2008, 06:44 PM	#15
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,522	Unless you were cremated with it. __________________ E

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