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JCN83 · 3 January 2014, 12:26 AM

I've owned a few nice watches but I'm new to the Rolex world. I just purchased my first Rolex - a new Daytona 116520 black dial and I'm already on the quest for another watch. Such a strange addiction:)

My question is...where are you guys / gals going to purchase vintage Rolex / Tudor watches? This forum? VRF? Bob's? Auctions?

I'm in the market for a vintage (or relatively vintage) Submariner or Tudor Snowflake. Any recommendations on where to start my hunt would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

Jon

FeelingTheBlues · 3 January 2014, 12:30 AM

I've bought my two Rolex's here on TRF from reputable sellers and the deals were great. As for my other vintage watches they were purchased on Ebay and so far I've never had any problem.

Whether it's here, on other forums or any other place online, the most important thing is that you must buy and trust the seller before thinking about purchasing from her or him.

linesiders · 3 January 2014, 12:47 AM

There are a lot of fakes out there so a seller you can trust is essential.

Dan Pierce · 3 January 2014, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by JCN83

I've owned a few nice watches but I'm new to the Rolex world. I just purchased my first Rolex - a new Daytona 116520 black dial and I'm already on the quest for another watch. Such a strange addiction:)

My question is...where are you guys / gals going to purchase vintage Rolex / Tudor watches? This forum? VRF? Bob's? Auctions?

I'm in the market for a vintage (or relatively vintage) Submariner or Tudor Snowflake. Any recommendations on where to start my hunt would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

Jon

Hi Jon,
Welcome to TRF!

Checkout my watchmaker, Charlie Cleves, just across the River:
http://clevesandlonnemann.com

Give Charlie, or his son Mike a call to see what they might have available.
Good luck,
dP

JCN83 · 3 January 2014, 01:01 AM

Thanks, all! Really appreciate it.

JCN83 · 3 January 2014, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Hi Jon,
Welcome to TRF!

Checkout my watchmaker, Charlie Cleves, just across the River:
http://clevesandlonnemann.com

Give Charlie, or his son Mike a call to see what they might have available.
Good luck,
dP

Dan,

Thanks for the heads up! How long have you worked with Cleves and Lonnemann? I'm excited that they're so close. I'll reach out - but do you know if they regularly have some inventory of used Rolex's?

Dan Pierce · 3 January 2014, 01:54 AM

Charlie has been my watchmaker since 2006, when I got my GMT II from him. Yes, he usually has a stock of used Rolex's, as well as other brands. But his store doesn't look like a vintage watch shop as much as a local jewelry store. But his knowledge and expertise are top notch. Worth checking into since he's so close. Tell him I sent you.

Good luck,
dP

JCN83 · 10 January 2014, 02:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Charlie has been my watchmaker since 2006, when I got my GMT II from him. Yes, he usually has a stock of used Rolex's, as well as other brands. But his store doesn't look like a vintage watch shop as much as a local jewelry store. But his knowledge and expertise are top notch. Worth checking into since he's so close. Tell him I sent you.

Good luck,
dP

Thanks again, Dan. Just reached out to Charlie to see what he may have in stock!

3 January 2014, 12:26 AM	#1
JCN83 Banned Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 28	Question on Buying Vintage Rolex / Tudor I've owned a few nice watches but I'm new to the Rolex world. I just purchased my first Rolex - a new Daytona 116520 black dial and I'm already on the quest for another watch. Such a strange addiction:) My question is...where are you guys / gals going to purchase vintage Rolex / Tudor watches? This forum? VRF? Bob's? Auctions? I'm in the market for a vintage (or relatively vintage) Submariner or Tudor Snowflake. Any recommendations on where to start my hunt would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance! Jon

3 January 2014, 12:30 AM	#2
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	I've bought my two Rolex's here on TRF from reputable sellers and the deals were great. As for my other vintage watches they were purchased on Ebay and so far I've never had any problem. Whether it's here, on other forums or any other place online, the most important thing is that you must buy and trust the seller before thinking about purchasing from her or him. __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

3 January 2014, 12:47 AM	#3
linesiders 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: RedSox Nation Watch: U Talkn Bout Wilis Posts: 5,503	There are a lot of fakes out there so a seller you can trust is essential. __________________ I'm a sailor peg. And I've lost my leg. Climbing up the top sails. I've lost my leg!

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Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,217	Charlie has been my watchmaker since 2006, when I got my GMT II from him. Yes, he usually has a stock of used Rolex's, as well as other brands. But his store doesn't look like a vintage watch shop as much as a local jewelry store. But his knowledge and expertise are top notch. Worth checking into since he's so close. Tell him I sent you. Good luck, dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

3 January 2014, 01:01 AM	#5
JCN83 Banned Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 28	Thanks, all! Really appreciate it.

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