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SPACE-DWELLER · 28 May 2007, 10:43 PM

And you will learn this soon, too:

"If JJ looks too much like Kojak to be true, it probably is"

Alex Stylianou · 29 May 2007, 12:20 AM

Buenos Dias ! and Welcome

mikey · 29 May 2007, 12:48 AM

Hi, The escrow is just a wash IMHO. Look ,if you know the kinda money involoved in purchasing the Vintage Daytona then surely you can afford a trip to the most highend Rolex AD in your surrounding area?? Purchase it at the AD or visit the AD to get a hands on feel of a real Rolex New or Vintage then NOONE can pull a fast one on you! This forum is an excellent source for learning the ins and outs of Rolexes models but you need to hold and feel the watches too....

JJ Irani · 29 May 2007, 04:28 AM

Welcome to TRF, Angelos....and thanks for your PM. I've replied to it. The guys have already given you very sound advice and some excellent information.

Hope you enjoy your stay here.

Cheers - JJ

sub2004 · 29 May 2007, 06:12 AM

Mate

Please please please only buy from an AD unless you are as smart as James Dowling and can tell a copy fake from the real deal.

Many people want to save a few dollars so they buy from second hand jewellers or over the net etc only to get burned and lose so much money and unhappiness.

Some of the fakes are so good: they may use a rolex case or band with fake eta movement, or use true rolex movement on fake case. Or use true dial on fake watch. so many variants.

REMEMBER: some AD dealers can not tell the difference if you want them to "ok" a watch. Only rolex service centre can.

Even then, i would rather buy brand spaking new from AD.

giourtalis · 29 May 2007, 06:08 PM

Thanks for your expert advice everyone. I will get to know everyone soon I hope as it is a pleasure to talk to you all.

In relation to the message that I posted earlier regarding my friend who purchased a Rolex Daytona, which had an all real 18k gold band and Case and an ETA Movement, but was not original from ROLEX, I saw him today and he is joining this forum and he is also going to get some advice from you guys. I have explained to him what goes on here, and he was very excited about joining. He is putting his watch for sale next week. See Its my Brother in Law and we were into Merc,s until we got sick of them (Not literally) so we now have them parked in our driveways and now talk about ROLEX watches.

Can anyone advise me who is Sydney that I can go and see for a daytona watch. Or can anyone who is is Sydney leave me some details so that I can contact them.

giourtalis · 29 May 2007, 07:05 PM

I am looking at buying the following watches from Ebay ( http://cgi.Ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....link:middle:au

and the following watch again ebay

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/AS-NEW-ONE-OW...QQcmdZViewItem

Can someone look at them and tell me what you think, If they are originals and if they are worth the price.

I have negotiated a price of USD$16,000.00 for both watches.

Do you think this is fair value?

Regards
Angelos

Alcan · 29 May 2007, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by giourtalis

I am looking at buying the following watches from Ebay ( http://cgi.Ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....link:middle:au

and the following watch again ebay

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/AS-NEW-ONE-OW...QQcmdZViewItem

Can someone look at them and tell me what you think, If they are originals and if they are worth the price.

I have negotiated a price of USD$16,000.00 for both watches.

Do you think this is fair value?

Regards
Angelos

ONE800ROLEX is a real brick and mortar pawn shop in California, as a lot of eBay sellers are. They've been around for a while and have a perfect feedback. I'd have no worries purchasing from them. You decide if the price is right.

giourtalis · 1 June 2007, 09:31 PM

can someone tell me what a rolex precision with a subdial above the 6 o'clock in 18k gold case. Its date of manufacture is about 1952. Can someone tell me what they think its worth.

giourtalis · 1 June 2007, 10:38 PM

this is the picture that I have been talking about. can anyone tell me more about this watch. thanks.

Welshwatchman · 1 June 2007, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by giourtalis

I am looking at buying the following watches from Ebay ( http://cgi.Ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....link:middle:au

and the following watch again ebay

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/AS-NEW-ONE-OW...QQcmdZViewItem

Can someone look at them and tell me what you think, If they are originals and if they are worth the price.

I have negotiated a price of USD$16,000.00 for both watches.

Do you think this is fair value?

Regards
Angelos

$16k for those two beauties (especially the Zenith 'tona) is a relative bargain.

I would say take Nicko with you and pay him for his time to inspect the watches in person.

Uncle-AJ · 1 June 2007, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by giourtalis

My name is Angelos and I have joined the rolex forum so that i can get some info about an original rolex as i am looking to buy one and dont know the intricate details that can distinguish a real daytona from a fake one. I know the general details about them but not the trade secrets. can i pleasse have some assistance. i am in Sydney Australia

Thanks
Angelos

Hello Angelos and welcome to TRF.

28 May 2007, 10:43 PM	#31
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	And you will learn this soon, too: "If JJ looks too much like Kojak to be true, it probably is" __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

29 May 2007, 04:28 AM	#34
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Welcome to TRF, Angelos....and thanks for your PM. I've replied to it. The guys have already given you very sound advice and some excellent information. Hope you enjoy your stay here. Cheers - JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

1 June 2007, 10:38 PM	#40
giourtalis Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: australia Posts: 15	Rolex Precision (About 1953 year) this is the picture that I have been talking about. can anyone tell me more about this watch. thanks. Last edited by giourtalis; 3 June 2007 at 07:23 AM.. Reason: wrong picture and spelling

29 May 2007, 12:20 AM	#32
Alex Stylianou "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,785	Buenos Dias ! and Welcome

29 May 2007, 12:48 AM	#33
mikey "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: Oysterdate 6694 Posts: 2,713	Hi, The escrow is just a wash IMHO. Look ,if you know the kinda money involoved in purchasing the Vintage Daytona then surely you can afford a trip to the most highend Rolex AD in your surrounding area?? Purchase it at the AD or visit the AD to get a hands on feel of a real Rolex New or Vintage then NOONE can pull a fast one on you! This forum is an excellent source for learning the ins and outs of Rolexes models but you need to hold and feel the watches too....

29 May 2007, 06:12 AM	#35
sub2004 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: South Pacific Watch: SS Daytona Posts: 643	Mate Please please please only buy from an AD unless you are as smart as James Dowling and can tell a copy fake from the real deal. Many people want to save a few dollars so they buy from second hand jewellers or over the net etc only to get burned and lose so much money and unhappiness. Some of the fakes are so good: they may use a rolex case or band with fake eta movement, or use true rolex movement on fake case. Or use true dial on fake watch. so many variants. REMEMBER: some AD dealers can not tell the difference if you want them to "ok" a watch. Only rolex service centre can. Even then, i would rather buy brand spaking new from AD.

29 May 2007, 06:08 PM	#36
giourtalis Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: australia Posts: 15	Thanks for your expert advice everyone. I will get to know everyone soon I hope as it is a pleasure to talk to you all. In relation to the message that I posted earlier regarding my friend who purchased a Rolex Daytona, which had an all real 18k gold band and Case and an ETA Movement, but was not original from ROLEX, I saw him today and he is joining this forum and he is also going to get some advice from you guys. I have explained to him what goes on here, and he was very excited about joining. He is putting his watch for sale next week. See Its my Brother in Law and we were into Merc,s until we got sick of them (Not literally) so we now have them parked in our driveways and now talk about ROLEX watches. Can anyone advise me who is Sydney that I can go and see for a daytona watch. Or can anyone who is is Sydney leave me some details so that I can contact them.

29 May 2007, 07:05 PM	#37
giourtalis Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: australia Posts: 15	I am looking at buying the following watches from Ebay ( http://cgi.Ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....link:middle:au and the following watch again ebay http://cgi.ebay.com.au/AS-NEW-ONE-OW...QQcmdZViewItem Can someone look at them and tell me what you think, If they are originals and if they are worth the price. I have negotiated a price of USD$16,000.00 for both watches. Do you think this is fair value? Regards Angelos

1 June 2007, 09:31 PM	#39
giourtalis Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: australia Posts: 15	can someone tell me what a rolex precision with a subdial above the 6 o'clock in 18k gold case. Its date of manufacture is about 1952. Can someone tell me what they think its worth.

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