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Medtriguy · 28 June 2013, 09:37 AM

Is it necessary to take your preowned rolex to a certified watchmaker after buying from a non- authorized dealer such as bobs watches or goldwatchco? They guarantee the authenticity and seem to do a lot of sales and have great reviews. Thanks in advance.

LightOnAHill · 28 June 2013, 09:41 AM

Not necessary but a good idea

cop414 · 28 June 2013, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by LightOnAHill

Not necessary but a good idea

+1 on this, also make sure that you have your new watch pressure tested after the authentication.
Oh, welcome to TRF.

joe100 · 28 June 2013, 09:50 AM

Not unless you're suspicious of it being misrepresented. Remember, a guarantee on the Internet is just about as worthless as the pixels and kilobytes it's printed on. Solid references from folks you can trust, ie this place, are what you need.

I've never used either of those companies but I do know Bob's misrepresented a bnib watch recently. They were very helpful with the return and understanding to the customer and he received a full refund. I helped him with the authentication issue. So in short, Bob's stood behind their word and performed very admirably through the whole thing

Daytona-Dan · 28 June 2013, 10:01 AM

IMO YES! I don't care how "trusted" the seller is, I would take any purchase direct to AD/RSC for authentication and full service.

AK797 · 28 June 2013, 10:09 AM

Or post pics here and we can tell you a lot esp if its a new ceramic. If not then make sure the AD checks the mvmnt, just looking at it is not enough.

Medtriguy · 28 June 2013, 10:12 AM

Should I take it to my local AD and they can authenticate it while I wait or do they typically send it out for that? Just wondering because the return policy is only about 2 days or so on most online dealers. Thanks.

Daytona-Dan · 28 June 2013, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Medtriguy

Should I take it to my local AD and they can authenticate it while I wait or do they typically send it out for that? Just wondering because the return policy is only about 2 days or so on most online dealers. Thanks.

Think it depends on if they have an in-house authorised watchmaker?
Never done it so I don't know, I'm sure someone else will answer for sure though!

SUBversive · 28 June 2013, 10:45 AM

Didn't you start two threads asking the same thing?

datejust24 · 28 June 2013, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by SUBversive

Didn't you start two threads asking the same thing?

Ha I was thinking the same thing

mjclark32 · 28 June 2013, 10:59 AM

Buy the seller

Billywiz · 28 June 2013, 12:33 PM

Yes

jonjonc · 28 June 2013, 12:44 PM

yOyOYoo · 28 June 2013, 01:21 PM

Does RSC charge for authentication?

samsmart · 28 June 2013, 02:05 PM

Buy from one of the trusted members here. Keep the money in the family. There are a lot of good sellers here, and many of them have BNIB options.

28 June 2013, 09:37 AM	#1
Medtriguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Chicago Posts: 44	Help me please with my first rolex!!!!!!!!!!!! Is it necessary to take your preowned rolex to a certified watchmaker after buying from a non- authorized dealer such as bobs watches or goldwatchco? They guarantee the authenticity and seem to do a lot of sales and have great reviews. Thanks in advance.

28 June 2013, 09:50 AM	#4
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	Not unless you're suspicious of it being misrepresented. Remember, a guarantee on the Internet is just about as worthless as the pixels and kilobytes it's printed on. Solid references from folks you can trust, ie this place, are what you need. I've never used either of those companies but I do know Bob's misrepresented a bnib watch recently. They were very helpful with the return and understanding to the customer and he received a full refund. I helped him with the authentication issue. So in short, Bob's stood behind their word and performed very admirably through the whole thing __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

28 June 2013, 10:59 AM	#11
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Buy the seller __________________

28 June 2013, 09:41 AM	#2
LightOnAHill "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Bryan Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: YG DD lchdp Posts: 2,963	Not necessary but a good idea

28 June 2013, 10:01 AM	#5
Daytona-Dan Banned Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Dan Location: UK Watch: 116528 Posts: 1,049	IMO YES! I don't care how "trusted" the seller is, I would take any purchase direct to AD/RSC for authentication and full service.

28 June 2013, 10:09 AM	#6
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Or post pics here and we can tell you a lot esp if its a new ceramic. If not then make sure the AD checks the mvmnt, just looking at it is not enough.

28 June 2013, 10:12 AM	#7
Medtriguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Chicago Posts: 44	Should I take it to my local AD and they can authenticate it while I wait or do they typically send it out for that? Just wondering because the return policy is only about 2 days or so on most online dealers. Thanks.

28 June 2013, 10:45 AM	#9
SUBversive Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: ri Watch: Sun Dial Posts: 14,346	Didn't you start two threads asking the same thing?

28 June 2013, 12:33 PM	#12
Billywiz Banned Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: John Location: Florida Watch: YG President Posts: 2,090	Yes

28 June 2013, 12:44 PM	#13
jonjonc "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: 626 Posts: 53

28 June 2013, 01:21 PM	#14
yOyOYoo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: CA Watch: 116519LN Posts: 618	Does RSC charge for authentication?

28 June 2013, 02:05 PM	#15
samsmart "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: sam Location: Dallas, TX Watch: Me Tint Posts: 3,777	Buy from one of the trusted members here. Keep the money in the family. There are a lot of good sellers here, and many of them have BNIB options.

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