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Thunn · 20 August 2019, 02:29 PM

Hey guys, have been lurking on the forum for several years. I now have my first question which I am seeking outside input. I have an opportunity to purchase a 2019 steel yachtmaster blue dial. It has all the boxes and papers. Purchase date was 1/22/2019. The watch looks great. I have purchased several watches from the dealer over the years. He did inform me the bezel was sandblasted and polished. It looks good and I am likely not good enough to notice anything on my own. He is offering it to me for around $1,000 below retail. How does this kind of work on the bezel impact the value as well Rolex RSC service in the future.

Thanks for your input.

Rolex Essex · 20 August 2019, 04:46 PM

Why not get a new YM from AD?
YM are easy to buy from ADs.

Noway I would touch a watch that’s been sandblasted and polished.

steeevvvooo · 20 August 2019, 04:49 PM

Sounds like he is describing the factory finish as opposed to a "re" finish. Not sure what you are concerned about?

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Muxi · 20 August 2019, 06:26 PM

If you are concerned about whether this finish is hardy, it is.

faimag · 20 August 2019, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by steeevvvooo

Sounds like he is describing the factory finish as opposed to a "re" finish. Not sure what you are concerned about?

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Yes, it's hard to believe the bezel needed to be polished with a purchase date of January 2019! And sandblasting refers to the factory finish.

gunhose · 20 August 2019, 07:28 PM

Something stinks in the wood pile walk away ! The bezel.

REFZ · 20 August 2019, 07:38 PM

A sandblasted (look) with polished numbers is the normal bezel for a Yachtmaster so I doubt the bezel is refinished.

Do you have pictures of the watch?

dori · 20 August 2019, 08:15 PM

Please upload a picture

SS Oyster · 20 August 2019, 08:22 PM

For $1k, I’d just buy new, get my name on the card and never look back.

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Wildy · 20 August 2019, 08:29 PM

It’s a great watch. The bezel is tricky to refinish if it gets marked. The seller has carried out the correct process if it needed to be corrected. The price is your call. Mine is a 2018, worn on rotation on work free days and so far loving it.

slus · 20 August 2019, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by SS Oyster

For $1k, I’d just buy new, get my name on the card and never look back.

for sure

dxbtousa · 20 August 2019, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steeevvvooo

Sounds like he is describing the factory finish as opposed to a "re" finish. Not sure what you are concerned about?

Agree with this - alternatively would try buy new from AD as these are still accessible.

WatchNutcase · 21 August 2019, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Wildy

It’s a great watch. The bezel is tricky to refinish if it gets marked. The seller has carried out the correct process if it needed to be corrected. The price is your call. Mine is a 2018, worn on rotation on work free days and so far loving it.

Man it's beautiful, so underrated as everyone is after the mundane sub. On my buy list.

REFZ · 21 August 2019, 12:52 AM

A discount of $1000 on a $10.000 watch is still a discount of 10% and a lot of buyers would be very happy with that in the current market.

Nikrnic · 21 August 2019, 01:45 AM

The bezel is the main feature on the Yachtmaster. I'd be careful, look at it real good, ask him for a loupe to check for imperfections.
You dont want any surprises down the road.
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Thunn · 21 August 2019, 02:05 AM

Thanks for the input. He did say the bezel was refinished in his email. Have not been able to speak with him to find out why it was refinished. I have purchased several watches over the years and he has been pretty straight. My AD has non-blue dials. They have put all blues on allocated lists. They did get me a Datejust 41 blue earlier this year. The loupe is a good thought.

220e · 21 August 2019, 02:21 AM

Love this watch, but at that price, AD all the way, if none in stock go on a wait list, it’s not a hot watch so you shouldn’t have to wait long.

shaunylw · 21 August 2019, 02:48 AM

That bezel is probably close to $1,000. I wouldn’t bother with that watch, find a better example. I have been looking at that color a lot lately, i love it!

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ltmgeller · 21 August 2019, 03:04 AM

For a $1k difference, go new.

LeftCoastBias · 21 August 2019, 03:17 AM

These show up in dealer windows frequently enough that I wouldn’t dare touch a YM that was already refinished.

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20 August 2019, 02:29 PM	#1
Thunn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Arizona Watch: Skydweller Posts: 16	Grey Market Yachtmaster Hey guys, have been lurking on the forum for several years. I now have my first question which I am seeking outside input. I have an opportunity to purchase a 2019 steel yachtmaster blue dial. It has all the boxes and papers. Purchase date was 1/22/2019. The watch looks great. I have purchased several watches from the dealer over the years. He did inform me the bezel was sandblasted and polished. It looks good and I am likely not good enough to notice anything on my own. He is offering it to me for around $1,000 below retail. How does this kind of work on the bezel impact the value as well Rolex RSC service in the future. Thanks for your input.

20 August 2019, 04:49 PM	#3
steeevvvooo "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: London Posts: 1,365	Sounds like he is describing the factory finish as opposed to a "re" finish. Not sure what you are concerned about? Sent from my Pixel 3 using Tapatalk __________________ Once you aquire your "grail"... then what?!

20 August 2019, 07:38 PM	#7
REFZ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Martin Location: Netherlands Watch: The Rolex Way Posts: 1,471	A sandblasted (look) with polished numbers is the normal bezel for a Yachtmaster so I doubt the bezel is refinished. Do you have pictures of the watch? __________________ 114060 - 116520 - 126334

20 August 2019, 08:29 PM	#10
Wildy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: UK Posts: 500	It’s a great watch. The bezel is tricky to refinish if it gets marked. The seller has carried out the correct process if it needed to be corrected. The price is your call. Mine is a 2018, worn on rotation on work free days and so far loving it. __________________ Rolex DSSD JC, Rolex GMT LN,Rolex DJ41 silver fluted on jubilee,Rolex Yacht-master blue dial, IWC Ingenieur 3227, Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch 3861, Tudor P01. Bremont ALT , Hamilton Khaki Below Zero

21 August 2019, 12:52 AM	#14
REFZ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Martin Location: Netherlands Watch: The Rolex Way Posts: 1,471	A discount of $1000 on a $10.000 watch is still a discount of 10% and a lot of buyers would be very happy with that in the current market. __________________ 114060 - 116520 - 126334

20 August 2019, 04:46 PM	#2
Rolex Essex "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Colchester, UK Watch: Daytona, DJ & Sub Posts: 1,612	Why not get a new YM from AD? YM are easy to buy from ADs. Noway I would touch a watch that’s been sandblasted and polished.

20 August 2019, 06:26 PM	#4
Muxi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Philippines Posts: 1,823	If you are concerned about whether this finish is hardy, it is.

20 August 2019, 07:28 PM	#6
gunhose Banned Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Belgium/ USA now Watch: what's on my wrist Posts: 575	Something stinks in the wood pile walk away ! The bezel.

20 August 2019, 08:15 PM	#8
dori Banned Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: israel Posts: 372	Please upload a picture

20 August 2019, 08:22 PM	#9
SS Oyster 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 9,218	For $1k, I’d just buy new, get my name on the card and never look back. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 August 2019, 01:45 AM	#15
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,172	The bezel is the main feature on the Yachtmaster. I'd be careful, look at it real good, ask him for a loupe to check for imperfections. You dont want any surprises down the road. Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

21 August 2019, 02:05 AM	#16
Thunn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Arizona Watch: Skydweller Posts: 16	Thanks for the input. He did say the bezel was refinished in his email. Have not been able to speak with him to find out why it was refinished. I have purchased several watches over the years and he has been pretty straight. My AD has non-blue dials. They have put all blues on allocated lists. They did get me a Datejust 41 blue earlier this year. The loupe is a good thought.

21 August 2019, 02:21 AM	#17
220e "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: UK Yorkshire Posts: 29	Love this watch, but at that price, AD all the way, if none in stock go on a wait list, it’s not a hot watch so you shouldn’t have to wait long.

21 August 2019, 02:48 AM	#18
shaunylw "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Here Posts: 4,657	That bezel is probably close to $1,000. I wouldn’t bother with that watch, find a better example. I have been looking at that color a lot lately, i love it! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 August 2019, 03:04 AM	#19
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,580	For a $1k difference, go new. __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

21 August 2019, 03:17 AM	#20
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