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Lipper · 7 January 2010, 01:19 PM

Have opprtunity to buy a mint condition Sea Dweller A-Series for $3400 No box. Has certificate, extra links/clasp. Having it shipped to rolex to authenticate and polish.
A reasonable deal or not?

Really want a Sea Dweller but don't "wanna spend a lot for this muffler"....

Zirotti · 7 January 2010, 01:28 PM

I would say so. There is a LN one on TZ right now for $4400, with a box...

sea-dweller · 7 January 2010, 01:44 PM

I'd say that's a good deal. Mine is an A Series (from the late '90's) and running well. You should be able to source boxes...

Tools · 7 January 2010, 01:49 PM

That is an excellent price for a Sea Dweller..........

bobernet · 7 January 2010, 01:52 PM

If that deal was available when I bought mine, I'd have done it. I paid about $400 more for a P with B&P.

Lipper · 7 January 2010, 02:10 PM

Thanks for the replies !!
I feel pretty good about it...will let you know if the deal gets done...

Gets me into a nice watch without the new price.

sea-dweller · 7 January 2010, 02:19 PM

Good luck ! Post photos when you do receive it.

gone-rolex-mad · 7 January 2010, 06:17 PM

Very good deal indeed.Go for it

JimC · 7 January 2010, 06:19 PM

Great! Sounds like you are in the right place at the right time. Post some photos when it finally "comes home."

daunwaun · 7 January 2010, 06:20 PM

that does sound like a good deal!

Lipper · 12 January 2010, 11:15 PM

Well, Interestingly I met the seller on Craigslist (please see my other post...no relation) We met, I looked at the watch to check general condition, then we headed to Jared's Jewelry (Chain)....At no cost to me and with the seller's OK they ship the watch to Rolex/Texas where it is inspected. Upon notification that the watch is authentic I'll have two options; pay $185 for just the authentication service or $550 for authentication and servicing. It's my understanding that this servicing will make the watch virtually new. They (Rolex) also warranty it for 1 yr.

Upon making a decision for the above and paying....I would then conduct the transaction with the seller and the warranty/return tag would be placed in my name so that upon it's arrival back at the store I'd be the one notified and authorized to pick up.....

It's a 10yr old watch, so I'm thinking of getting the servicing done....Hopefully I'll give birth to my first Rolex in a few weeks....Wanted this for a while...

TimeToGo · 12 January 2010, 11:18 PM

It no longer becomes a $3,400 watch.

...a near $4,000, serviced of course. (I do not know if they charge more than $550 for a SD)

Lipper · 12 January 2010, 11:25 PM

Well I haven't paid that yet...The watch certainly looked good....Should I decline the servicing? Yes that certainly raises the price of the watch....Would a dealer service the watch otherwise before placing it for sale?..... I am saving 7% with no tax...(~$245)

TimeToGo · 12 January 2010, 11:28 PM

As you said, it is a 10 year old watch. Check on the service history. If no history, then it would be highly recommended that you have one.

TimeToGo · 12 January 2010, 11:31 PM

Also, yes a dealer will service the watch anytime you would like it serviced.

Patience with your purchase and it will all come together...

Lipper · 12 January 2010, 11:32 PM

Ok....so...$4K/seviced/1yr warrantee...still a decent deal?...I've seen dealers here...I could certainly get a newer one, unseen that may not need servicing right away....for somewhere around $1K-1.5/more...

I liked being able to do an independent verification in person. That piece of mind is "of value" to me...

TimeToGo · 12 January 2010, 11:37 PM

I agree with your choice of independent verification.

You are doing the right thing!

Lipper · 12 January 2010, 11:44 PM

"Peace" of mind....Evidently my purchasing a Rolex doesn't afford me with an ability to spell correctly.

bobernet · 13 January 2010, 12:05 AM

90% (or more) of the privately owned watches on the used market are going to need a service by the manufacturer's recommendations. I know a lot of mechanical watch owners IRL, and they are not religious about servicing as the folks in this forum generally are. I believe the prevalent opinion is "if it isn't broke, don't fix it."

The servicing cost on top of your $3400 price is no different than the servicing cost on top of a $3800 or $4000 watch elsewhere. I still believe it's a great deal, and would pay the $500-600 to have it serviced since it's going to be at RSC Dallas anyway.

Buying from a "dealer" does not guarantee you getting a recently serviced movement. Given the huge number of watches that can go 10, 20 or more years without trouble, it's easy to offer a "1 year warranty" without doing anything to a used watch. Statistically speaking, the dealer is bound to come out ahead in the long run.

Speed · 13 January 2010, 01:06 AM

Wow

lots of work

good luck! hope it turns out well!

7 January 2010, 01:19 PM	#1
Lipper "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 11	Opinion on SD A-series Have opprtunity to buy a mint condition Sea Dweller A-Series for $3400 No box. Has certificate, extra links/clasp. Having it shipped to rolex to authenticate and polish. A reasonable deal or not? Really want a Sea Dweller but don't "wanna spend a lot for this muffler"....

7 January 2010, 01:44 PM	#3
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	I'd say that's a good deal. Mine is an A Series (from the late '90's) and running well. You should be able to source boxes... __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

7 January 2010, 01:49 PM	#4
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,515	That is an excellent price for a Sea Dweller.......... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

7 January 2010, 02:19 PM	#7
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Good luck ! Post photos when you do receive it. __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

7 January 2010, 06:17 PM	#8
gone-rolex-mad "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Andalucia Spain Watch: WG daydate-Daytona Posts: 1,338	Very good deal indeed.Go for it __________________ Choose to allocate your time to imbeciles at your peril!

7 January 2010, 01:28 PM	#2
Zirotti "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: Tejas Watch: Invicta Posts: 1,066	I would say so. There is a LN one on TZ right now for $4400, with a box...

7 January 2010, 01:52 PM	#5
bobernet "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: Mountains Watch: ALS, AP, PP, Rolex Posts: 2,988	If that deal was available when I bought mine, I'd have done it. I paid about $400 more for a P with B&P.

7 January 2010, 02:10 PM	#6
Lipper "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 11	Thanks for the replies !! I feel pretty good about it...will let you know if the deal gets done... Gets me into a nice watch without the new price.

7 January 2010, 06:19 PM	#9
JimC "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Jim Location: Anchorage, Alaska Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,188	Great! Sounds like you are in the right place at the right time. Post some photos when it finally "comes home." __________________ My collection, in order of acquisition: 16610 Sub (Z serial) 16710 GMT-Master II (Coke and Pepsi) (Z serial) 16570 Explorer II (White) (F serial) 116660 Deepsea (V serial) 79270 Tudor Tiger Chrono (red dial)

7 January 2010, 06:20 PM	#10
daunwaun "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Ken Location: toronto Watch: 18K YG Day Date Posts: 2,985	that does sound like a good deal! __________________ DAUNWAUN

12 January 2010, 11:15 PM	#11
Lipper "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 11	Well, Interestingly I met the seller on Craigslist (please see my other post...no relation) We met, I looked at the watch to check general condition, then we headed to Jared's Jewelry (Chain)....At no cost to me and with the seller's OK they ship the watch to Rolex/Texas where it is inspected. Upon notification that the watch is authentic I'll have two options; pay $185 for just the authentication service or $550 for authentication and servicing. It's my understanding that this servicing will make the watch virtually new. They (Rolex) also warranty it for 1 yr. Upon making a decision for the above and paying....I would then conduct the transaction with the seller and the warranty/return tag would be placed in my name so that upon it's arrival back at the store I'd be the one notified and authorized to pick up..... It's a 10yr old watch, so I'm thinking of getting the servicing done....Hopefully I'll give birth to my first Rolex in a few weeks....Wanted this for a while...

12 January 2010, 11:18 PM	#12
TimeToGo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 16,736	It no longer becomes a $3,400 watch. ...a near $4,000, serviced of course. (I do not know if they charge more than $550 for a SD)

12 January 2010, 11:25 PM	#13
Lipper "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 11	Well I haven't paid that yet...The watch certainly looked good....Should I decline the servicing? Yes that certainly raises the price of the watch....Would a dealer service the watch otherwise before placing it for sale?..... I am saving 7% with no tax...(~$245)

12 January 2010, 11:28 PM	#14
TimeToGo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 16,736	As you said, it is a 10 year old watch. Check on the service history. If no history, then it would be highly recommended that you have one.

12 January 2010, 11:31 PM	#15
TimeToGo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 16,736	Also, yes a dealer will service the watch anytime you would like it serviced. Patience with your purchase and it will all come together...

12 January 2010, 11:32 PM	#16
Lipper "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 11	Ok....so...$4K/seviced/1yr warrantee...still a decent deal?...I've seen dealers here...I could certainly get a newer one, unseen that may not need servicing right away....for somewhere around $1K-1.5/more... I liked being able to do an independent verification in person. That piece of mind is "of value" to me...

12 January 2010, 11:37 PM	#17
TimeToGo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 16,736	I agree with your choice of independent verification. You are doing the right thing!

12 January 2010, 11:44 PM	#18
Lipper "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 11	"Peace" of mind....Evidently my purchasing a Rolex doesn't afford me with an ability to spell correctly.

13 January 2010, 12:05 AM	#19
bobernet "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: Mountains Watch: ALS, AP, PP, Rolex Posts: 2,988	90% (or more) of the privately owned watches on the used market are going to need a service by the manufacturer's recommendations. I know a lot of mechanical watch owners IRL, and they are not religious about servicing as the folks in this forum generally are. I believe the prevalent opinion is "if it isn't broke, don't fix it." The servicing cost on top of your $3400 price is no different than the servicing cost on top of a $3800 or $4000 watch elsewhere. I still believe it's a great deal, and would pay the $500-600 to have it serviced since it's going to be at RSC Dallas anyway. Buying from a "dealer" does not guarantee you getting a recently serviced movement. Given the huge number of watches that can go 10, 20 or more years without trouble, it's easy to offer a "1 year warranty" without doing anything to a used watch. Statistically speaking, the dealer is bound to come out ahead in the long run.

13 January 2010, 01:06 AM	#20
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Wow lots of work good luck! hope it turns out well!

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