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wonderbe · 2 July 2013, 07:07 AM

Hello all, new to the forum I am from Chicago and finally making the decision to purchase my first Rolex, I have looked at the classifieds on the forums and I am looking for a Submariner Two-Tone Blue Face Model 16613. I will be calling Howard Frum from what I have read on here he has a great selection of watches and very close to my work. Looking to purchase a well maintained used watch hoping that my 6-7k limit will be enough to afford me this luxury, My question is are there any members from Chicago that are selling a Submariner Two-Tone Blue Face I mostly see ads from California and I am still a bit hesitant with the whole “online” buying experience. Thanks again for any input.

AK797 · 2 July 2013, 07:28 AM

Nice choice, good luck and post pics!

Thatguy · 2 July 2013, 07:40 AM

Check who's who section and find the most reputable sellers. Good luck!

mjclark32 · 2 July 2013, 07:42 AM

Check the who's who, want to buy and for sale section. Welcome to TRF

77T · 2 July 2013, 07:49 AM

That is a great model to get! Loved mine when I had one.

Howard Frum has been mentioned positively - most recently here: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=238842

But there are trusted sellers here that can ship to you overnight - 16613 listings are easy to find by searching the classifieds.

HL65 · 2 July 2013, 07:50 AM

Welcome and good choice! Cheers,

Lion · 2 July 2013, 07:53 AM

There are many excellent and trusted sellers here on this Forum so you can buy with confidence from one of them. Otherwise you can look around and check out the AD's in the Chicagoland area and see what they have available.....seeing that you want an older model you will just have to be patient until one shows up!!!

Good luck.....Leo
Btw.....welcome to TRF and have fun!!!

wonderbe · 2 July 2013, 08:10 AM

Thanks for the information, doesn't look like any local Chicago members are selling.I did call Howard Frum and he said he had a few Submariners in stock with the same two tone that i prefer. one he quoted for $5,700 and as he said "almost brand new with paper work" Z serial number from 2006?? for $7,300. Just a tad bit more then i wanted to spend i will hopefully go tomorrow during my lunch and take a look at his selection and make my decision from there. Even seen a few on "Over Stock.com"

Billywiz · 2 July 2013, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by wonderbe

Thanks for the information, doesn't look like any local Chicago members are selling.I did call Howard Frum and he said he had a few Submariners in stock with the same two tone that i prefer. one he quoted for $5,700 and as he said "almost brand new with paper work" Z serial number from 2006?? for $7,300. Just a tad bit more then i wanted to spend i will hopefully go tomorrow during my lunch and take a look at his selection and make my decision from there. Even seen a few on "Over Stock.com"

Welcome...sounds a about right price wise...our motto here is 'Buy the seller' so check out the vendor and GOOD LUCK!

Hairdude1 · 2 July 2013, 01:56 PM

I would contact David SW, I have done many deals with him and he is a pleasure to deal with.

wonderbe · 2 July 2013, 02:49 PM

Thanks again for the advice going, anyone who has ever dealt with howard frum know if it is possible to get a slight discount? This being my first purchase i doubt that will happen but if i can get the watch to an even 7,000 i will bye it tomorrow. hoping for the best.

2 July 2013, 07:07 AM	#1
wonderbe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Fernando M. Location: Chicago Posts: 3	Hoping the join the family soon! Hello all, new to the forum I am from Chicago and finally making the decision to purchase my first Rolex, I have looked at the classifieds on the forums and I am looking for a Submariner Two-Tone Blue Face Model 16613. I will be calling Howard Frum from what I have read on here he has a great selection of watches and very close to my work. Looking to purchase a well maintained used watch hoping that my 6-7k limit will be enough to afford me this luxury, My question is are there any members from Chicago that are selling a Submariner Two-Tone Blue Face I mostly see ads from California and I am still a bit hesitant with the whole “online” buying experience. Thanks again for any input.

2 July 2013, 07:42 AM	#4
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Check the who's who, want to buy and for sale section. Welcome to TRF __________________

2 July 2013, 07:49 AM	#5
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,017	That is a great model to get! Loved mine when I had one. Howard Frum has been mentioned positively - most recently here: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=238842 But there are trusted sellers here that can ship to you overnight - 16613 listings are easy to find by searching the classifieds. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

2 July 2013, 07:50 AM	#6
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,008	Welcome and good choice! Cheers, __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

2 July 2013, 07:53 AM	#7
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	There are many excellent and trusted sellers here on this Forum so you can buy with confidence from one of them. Otherwise you can look around and check out the AD's in the Chicagoland area and see what they have available.....seeing that you want an older model you will just have to be patient until one shows up!!! Good luck.....Leo Btw.....welcome to TRF and have fun!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

2 July 2013, 07:28 AM	#2
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Nice choice, good luck and post pics!

2 July 2013, 07:40 AM	#3
Thatguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Wayne Location: California Watch: Rolex, PAM Posts: 3,302	Check who's who section and find the most reputable sellers. Good luck!

2 July 2013, 08:10 AM	#8
wonderbe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Fernando M. Location: Chicago Posts: 3	Thanks for the information, doesn't look like any local Chicago members are selling.I did call Howard Frum and he said he had a few Submariners in stock with the same two tone that i prefer. one he quoted for $5,700 and as he said "almost brand new with paper work" Z serial number from 2006?? for $7,300. Just a tad bit more then i wanted to spend i will hopefully go tomorrow during my lunch and take a look at his selection and make my decision from there. Even seen a few on "Over Stock.com"

2 July 2013, 01:56 PM	#10
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	I would contact David SW, I have done many deals with him and he is a pleasure to deal with.

2 July 2013, 02:49 PM	#11
wonderbe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Fernando M. Location: Chicago Posts: 3	Thanks again for the advice going, anyone who has ever dealt with howard frum know if it is possible to get a slight discount? This being my first purchase i doubt that will happen but if i can get the watch to an even 7,000 i will bye it tomorrow. hoping for the best.

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