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Hookie · 27 May 2008, 05:38 AM

Hi all... in your opinons do you think its worth buying a 2nd hand Rolex? Ive seen a 16613 for £3100 and its 5 years old. To buy it new it costs £4770. Are 2nd hand rolex just as good as new ones?.

Thanks

BigHat · 27 May 2008, 05:41 AM

No problem at all going used AS LONG AS your know it's real. These watches last a loooonnggg time. Send it into the RSC if it wasn't been serviced recently and it will be like new and look like new when it comes back.

roadcarver · 27 May 2008, 05:51 AM

When you are purchasing second hand Rolexes, also consider the purchase price along with the expected ball park figure of servicing the watch.

From the outside it may look good, but the movement may require more $$ to get fixed.

SPACE-DWELLER · 27 May 2008, 05:52 AM

Agreed. Normal price of having it serviced would be around ££ 250, btw.

crombie · 27 May 2008, 05:54 AM

I have purchased 2 one-owner Rolex' from members of this forum. They have been great purchases, and I would recommend looking here first.
In my case, I prefered the (slightly) used look to them, as well as the price, but others may prefer a more mint look to them with the money that they are paying.

greg

jdc · 27 May 2008, 06:25 AM

I recently bought a six year old Rolex that the AD had sent to RSC, it looks brand new, and was £700 cheaper than MSRP, and I am very pleased with the deal.

If you are buying from an AD see if they will arrange a RSC service as part of the deal, if not an AD be sure the seller is trustworthy and factor cost of service at RSC.

GMTII Owner · 27 May 2008, 06:28 AM

I bought my first Rolex straight from an AD. However, for my next Rolex, I will be purchasing used.

John

Prince · 27 May 2008, 06:44 AM

The short answer...Yes! As long as you are careful, know your Rolex facts, and ask a lot of questions of the seller. ALL of mine are previously owned (Pre-loved, as one of our members calls it) - take a look.

GoldenBear · 27 May 2008, 06:51 AM

On the other hand...there is nothing like owning a new one and being the first.

Chris B · 27 May 2008, 06:56 AM

Can't recall the year the transition took place, help me out guys (chardonnay), but the gold running through the clasp / SEL would be a must-have if i was buying an older 11613 right now.

GoldenBear · 27 May 2008, 07:07 AM

The gold through the clasp started in 2001 on the TT Blue Subs. I got mine in 2000 and it was the last batch with the all steel (which I prefer).

TempoKing · 27 May 2008, 07:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hookie

Hi all... in your opinons do you think its worth buying a 2nd hand Rolex? Ive seen a 16613 for £3100 and its 5 years old. To buy it new it costs £4770. Are 2nd hand rolex just as good as new ones?.

Thanks

I think both prices are high.
I would go to Grays antique market in Central London near Oxford Circus - Oxford and Davies street (Bond street Tube station), between 11 am to 2pm and ask around who is selling a nice 16613. Grey dealers frequent this place, downstairs for coffee or through the hallways of Grays you should not have to pay more than 2700-2800 pounds for a five year old Sub or 3700-3800 for a new one.

walds11 · 27 May 2008, 07:28 AM

If you do your homework, it sure is.

Tools · 27 May 2008, 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prince

The short answer...Yes! As long as you are careful, know your Rolex facts, and ask a lot of questions of the seller. ALL of mine are previously owned (Pre-loved, as one of our members calls it) - take a look.

Nothing I can add to this...

mike · 27 May 2008, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prince

The short answer...Yes! As long as you are careful, know your Rolex facts, and ask a lot of questions of the seller. ALL of mine are previously owned (Pre-loved, as one of our members calls it) - take a look.

The President · 27 May 2008, 10:12 AM

I purchased my first Rolex, a President, for $6k. It was in mint condition w/a mop dial. I could never afford to buy this watch new. Hey, the watch is new to me.

Bill

Perdu · 27 May 2008, 10:28 AM

Yes, better value for money provided you shop wise.

Magik · 27 May 2008, 06:22 PM

Since I've already boughten two new Rolexes from ADs, I think my next purchase will be pre-loved. Just got to make sure I buy the seller and not just the watch.

BmwA5H · 27 May 2008, 06:32 PM

Yes Pre-Owned is fine, however be cautious to whether the watch is genuine and not a countierfiet...

I love new Rolexes but it is just down to your personal preferences.

Baptistman · 27 May 2008, 08:54 PM

Pre owned is fine just follow these rules of thumb
1) Buy the seller not just the watch
2) Check that it is authentic as best you can, if its a private seller, see if they will meet you at an AD to complete transaction.
3) Any doubts just walk away
4) If you've got a mobile ring bexley and ask for the serial number to be checked against their records. They will give you a description of the watch and whether it has been in for servicing or on the lost or stolen register.

Consider David Duggan or Watches of Bond street, or even Watches of Switzerland Pre-owned selection. or the internet www.dream-watches.co.uk

I purchased this from WOS came with 1 year WOS warranty and 1 year Rolex service warranty

27 May 2008, 05:38 AM	#1
Hookie Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: SUB TT 16613 Posts: 300	Is it worth buying a second hand Rolex? Hi all... in your opinons do you think its worth buying a 2nd hand Rolex? Ive seen a 16613 for £3100 and its 5 years old. To buy it new it costs £4770. Are 2nd hand rolex just as good as new ones?. Thanks

27 May 2008, 05:51 AM	#3
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	When you are purchasing second hand Rolexes, also consider the purchase price along with the expected ball park figure of servicing the watch. From the outside it may look good, but the movement may require more $$ to get fixed. __________________ I'm just a cook...

27 May 2008, 05:52 AM	#4
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Agreed. Normal price of having it serviced would be around ££ 250, btw. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

27 May 2008, 06:28 AM	#7
GMTII Owner "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: John Location: Nashville, TN Watch: S/S GMT Master IIc Posts: 1,210	I bought my first Rolex straight from an AD. However, for my next Rolex, I will be purchasing used. John __________________

27 May 2008, 06:44 AM	#8
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	The short answer...Yes! As long as you are careful, know your Rolex facts, and ask a lot of questions of the seller. ALL of mine are previously owned (Pre-loved, as one of our members calls it) - take a look. __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

27 May 2008, 05:41 AM	#2
BigHat Banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Matt Location: Arlington, VA Watch: Lange One MP Posts: 4,043	No problem at all going used AS LONG AS your know it's real. These watches last a loooonnggg time. Send it into the RSC if it wasn't been serviced recently and it will be like new and look like new when it comes back.

27 May 2008, 05:54 AM	#5
crombie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 246	I have purchased 2 one-owner Rolex' from members of this forum. They have been great purchases, and I would recommend looking here first. In my case, I prefered the (slightly) used look to them, as well as the price, but others may prefer a more mint look to them with the money that they are paying. greg

27 May 2008, 06:25 AM	#6
jdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: UK Posts: 7,023	I recently bought a six year old Rolex that the AD had sent to RSC, it looks brand new, and was £700 cheaper than MSRP, and I am very pleased with the deal. If you are buying from an AD see if they will arrange a RSC service as part of the deal, if not an AD be sure the seller is trustworthy and factor cost of service at RSC.

27 May 2008, 06:51 AM	#9
GoldenBear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Francisco Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,480	On the other hand...there is nothing like owning a new one and being the first. __________________ ____________________________________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner Rolex SS Submariner Breitling Emergency Mission They are just watches, wear 'em. ____________________________________________

27 May 2008, 06:56 AM	#10
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	Can't recall the year the transition took place, help me out guys (chardonnay), but the gold running through the clasp / SEL would be a must-have if i was buying an older 11613 right now.

27 May 2008, 07:07 AM	#11
GoldenBear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Francisco Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,480	The gold through the clasp started in 2001 on the TT Blue Subs. I got mine in 2000 and it was the last batch with the all steel (which I prefer). __________________ ____________________________________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner Rolex SS Submariner Breitling Emergency Mission They are just watches, wear 'em. ____________________________________________

27 May 2008, 07:28 AM	#13
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,660	If you do your homework, it sure is. __________________ Adam

27 May 2008, 10:12 AM	#16
The President "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maine Posts: 7	I purchased my first Rolex, a President, for $6k. It was in mint condition w/a mop dial. I could never afford to buy this watch new. Hey, the watch is new to me. Bill

27 May 2008, 10:28 AM	#17
Perdu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Gary Location: GMT-6 Watch: GMT Posts: 3,350	Yes, better value for money provided you shop wise. __________________ Omega Seamaster 300M GMT Noire Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 8500 Benson 1937 Sterling Silver Hunter

27 May 2008, 06:22 PM	#18
Magik Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Patrick Location: Royal Kunia, HI Watch: Sub-Date & GMT ll Posts: 603	Since I've already boughten two new Rolexes from ADs, I think my next purchase will be pre-loved. Just got to make sure I buy the seller and not just the watch.

27 May 2008, 06:32 PM	#19
BmwA5H "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: United Kingdom Watch: Rolex 16618 Posts: 704	Yes Pre-Owned is fine, however be cautious to whether the watch is genuine and not a countierfiet... I love new Rolexes but it is just down to your personal preferences.

27 May 2008, 08:54 PM	#20
Baptistman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Jon Location: UK Posts: 2,405	Pre owned is fine just follow these rules of thumb 1) Buy the seller not just the watch 2) Check that it is authentic as best you can, if its a private seller, see if they will meet you at an AD to complete transaction. 3) Any doubts just walk away 4) If you've got a mobile ring bexley and ask for the serial number to be checked against their records. They will give you a description of the watch and whether it has been in for servicing or on the lost or stolen register. Consider David Duggan or Watches of Bond street, or even Watches of Switzerland Pre-owned selection. or the internet www.dream-watches.co.uk I purchased this from WOS came with 1 year WOS warranty and 1 year Rolex service warranty Attached Images __________________ Whatever the watch, it's your wrist, it speaks to you, enjoy it

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