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Vibe · 18 March 2016, 04:47 AM

Hi,
I am a new member.
I would like to start by thanking all of you, the members for writing the posts I have been keen on. Thanks!

I am in the market for a newly new Deep Sea.
What would be the key facts to look out for when buying a nearly new or used DS?
Cheers

AgentHsu · 19 March 2016, 04:15 AM

Research model #, going rates, how to spot fakes..

SSdayton · 19 March 2016, 04:34 AM

Hi, I would say :
*buy through a reputable pre owned seller (watchfinder, watches.co.uk, blowers etc)
*ensure box and papers are in tact (warranty card)
*serial number matches the warranty card
*extra links included in sale?

If you go to any of the more known sites, watch finder etc, they offer a 14 day no quibble return. So you can get the watch checked in Rolex if you have any issue.

But you will be paying more to purchase through the them for that peice of mind, instead of doing a deal directly and getting sold a fake..

jrs146 · 19 March 2016, 04:34 AM

If you're shopping on this site. One simple tip - buy the seller. Trust is the most important thing. Anything else you should be able to find with a google search

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SSdayton · 19 March 2016, 04:36 AM

Also there is a deep sea (blue) on watchfinder currently 2016 model over RRP, if you are interested..

Good luck

brookish · 19 March 2016, 04:47 AM

Just buy a Deepsea D-blue from an AD, you will have to wait a few months, but it is cheaper than grey market and if it's your first, you will have no regrets...

Rolex57 · 19 March 2016, 04:55 AM

Whenever you buy used, you're taking a risk. Make sure the seller isn't a fly-by night deal, and send the watch in for maintenance to a Rolex dealership. They'll pull it apart and this will confirm if the watch is good. Now, if the deal you're getting on the used watch is nullified by the extra cost to send it in for the service, your best bet is to just by brand new from an authorized dealer.

beshannon · 19 March 2016, 04:57 AM

Buy the seller

Chaching · 19 March 2016, 04:59 AM

Buy the Seller not the Watch...or just deal with a Rolex AD like I do and no worries. It's a large investment...better safe than sorry.

brettpaul · 19 March 2016, 05:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beshannon

Buy the seller

This is the golden rule of buying second hand or even new grey market pieces.

japenney · 19 March 2016, 06:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beshannon

Buy the seller

You must give the seller money until he inexplicably proclaims that he is your physical property. Then you can ask for watches from that seller at cost every time in the future. Good luck

superstarmar · 19 March 2016, 06:35 AM

Or just buy from an AD.... Peace of mind and security ....

adiorandomhero93 · 19 March 2016, 08:05 AM

Buy here on the forum from a trusted seller like davidsw, he has a couple deepseas listed right now I have been eyeing up

Velox · 19 March 2016, 08:13 AM

Buy the seller.. some drinks

Speed · 19 March 2016, 09:44 AM

So what do you think?

dera · 19 March 2016, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adiorandomhero93

Buy here on the forum from a trusted seller like davidsw, he has a couple deepseas listed right now I have been eyeing up

OP is from the UK, TRF US sellers are not a good idea for him.

Vibe · 23 March 2016, 07:57 AM

Thanks for your comments! I am the owner or mere custodian of a 2005 GMT Coke stainless. Bought it from new, definitely the best purchase I ever made. I have been keen on a brand new Explorer II until I spotted a deepsea on a gent in my local pub. I love it!! So now I have a new love affair. I am trying lessen the cost by buying a decent used. If I can get one at the right money that is, oh yeah and if I dare part with that kind of cash!!

18 March 2016, 04:47 AM	#1
Vibe "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: U.K. Posts: 2	The important facts about buying a used Rolex? Hi, I am a new member. I would like to start by thanking all of you, the members for writing the posts I have been keen on. Thanks! I am in the market for a newly new Deep Sea. What would be the key facts to look out for when buying a nearly new or used DS? Cheers

19 March 2016, 04:34 AM	#4
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,823	If you're shopping on this site. One simple tip - buy the seller. Trust is the most important thing. Anything else you should be able to find with a google search Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

19 March 2016, 04:47 AM	#6
brookish "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Europe Watch: Rolex Deep Blue Posts: 316	Just buy a Deepsea D-blue from an AD, you will have to wait a few months, but it is cheaper than grey market and if it's your first, you will have no regrets... __________________ __________________ Current collection: Rolex Sea-Dweller, Rolex Deepsea D-blue, Rolex 116613LB, Rolex Explorer II (black), Omega Speedmaster SS, IWC Ingenieur Chrono, Panerai PAM127, Panerai PAM328, Panerai PAM629, Panerai PAM217, Panerai PAM339, Panerai PAM341, Panerai PAM605, Panerai PAM376

19 March 2016, 04:57 AM	#8
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	Buy the seller __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

19 March 2016, 04:15 AM	#2
AgentHsu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mr. Hsu Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Datejust Posts: 607	Research model #, going rates, how to spot fakes..

19 March 2016, 04:34 AM	#3
SSdayton "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: UK LONDON Posts: 134	Hi, I would say : buy through a reputable pre owned seller (watchfinder, watches.co.uk, blowers etc) ensure box and papers are in tact (warranty card) serial number matches the warranty card extra links included in sale? If you go to any of the more known sites, watch finder etc, they offer a 14 day no quibble return. So you can get the watch checked in Rolex if you have any issue. But you will be paying more to purchase through the them for that peice of mind, instead of doing a deal directly and getting sold a fake..

19 March 2016, 04:36 AM	#5
SSdayton "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: UK LONDON Posts: 134	Also there is a deep sea (blue) on watchfinder currently 2016 model over RRP, if you are interested.. Good luck

19 March 2016, 04:55 AM	#7
Rolex57 Banned Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Toronto, Canada Watch: DSSD, YM2 SS Posts: 354	Whenever you buy used, you're taking a risk. Make sure the seller isn't a fly-by night deal, and send the watch in for maintenance to a Rolex dealership. They'll pull it apart and this will confirm if the watch is good. Now, if the deal you're getting on the used watch is nullified by the extra cost to send it in for the service, your best bet is to just by brand new from an authorized dealer.

19 March 2016, 04:59 AM	#9
Chaching "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: None of ya #@! Location: Somewhere Watch: Many! 116718 GOLD Posts: 2,137	Buy the Seller not the Watch...or just deal with a Rolex AD like I do and no worries. It's a large investment...better safe than sorry.

19 March 2016, 06:35 AM	#12
superstarmar Banned Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: In Motion Watch: my wrist presence Posts: 7,436	Or just buy from an AD.... Peace of mind and security ....

19 March 2016, 08:05 AM	#13
adiorandomhero93 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Harrisburg pa Posts: 421	Buy here on the forum from a trusted seller like davidsw, he has a couple deepseas listed right now I have been eyeing up

19 March 2016, 08:13 AM	#14
Velox "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Aruba Posts: 198	Buy the seller.. some drinks

19 March 2016, 09:44 AM	#15
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	So what do you think?

23 March 2016, 07:57 AM	#17
Vibe "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: U.K. Posts: 2	Thanks for your comments! I am the owner or mere custodian of a 2005 GMT Coke stainless. Bought it from new, definitely the best purchase I ever made. I have been keen on a brand new Explorer II until I spotted a deepsea on a gent in my local pub. I love it!! So now I have a new love affair. I am trying lessen the cost by buying a decent used. If I can get one at the right money that is, oh yeah and if I dare part with that kind of cash!!

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