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Bear1978 · 17 March 2010, 11:42 AM

Hello chaps,

I've been thinking for a while of getting a Rolex. I've always rather wanted a Sub. I think I'd keep that a long time. I'll wait to see if there's a new one at Basel.

However, being easily distracted and getting easily bored, I often find myself wanting something new. I wouldn't want to get rid of the sub, but I could imagine buying a GMT or Daytona (or a Navitimer or Planet Ocean, for that matter) just for a couple of years and moving on to something else.

I've never bought a watch anywhere other than an authorized dealer, so I'm curious as to how you all buy and sell on the grey market? Do you use dealers as middlemen, or do you buy and sell direct?

I have quite a few other questions on the matter, but I'm guessing you'll all anticipate them better than I can phrase them anyway, so if any of you fancy sharing your wisdom/experience, many thanks in advance....

R1@160@alltimes · 17 March 2010, 12:32 PM

Personally, I would not buy from AD again and prefer dealing with trusted sellers here on TRF.

BTW welcome to TRF

chebert · 17 March 2010, 12:34 PM

no ADs i trust my trf brothers.

nauticajoe · 17 March 2010, 12:42 PM

I recently purchased my GMTII Pepsi "M" from a fellow TRF member. Guess what...I'd do it again! Remember...buy the seller.
Happy hunting.

Submarino · 17 March 2010, 12:45 PM

Buy from a friend and you'll be happier.

Bear1978 · 17 March 2010, 10:24 PM

Many thanks. You're very kind.

17 March 2010, 11:42 AM	#1
Bear1978 Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: London Posts: 15	Your wisdom wanted, please.... Hello chaps, I've been thinking for a while of getting a Rolex. I've always rather wanted a Sub. I think I'd keep that a long time. I'll wait to see if there's a new one at Basel. However, being easily distracted and getting easily bored, I often find myself wanting something new. I wouldn't want to get rid of the sub, but I could imagine buying a GMT or Daytona (or a Navitimer or Planet Ocean, for that matter) just for a couple of years and moving on to something else. I've never bought a watch anywhere other than an authorized dealer, so I'm curious as to how you all buy and sell on the grey market? Do you use dealers as middlemen, or do you buy and sell direct? I have quite a few other questions on the matter, but I'm guessing you'll all anticipate them better than I can phrase them anyway, so if any of you fancy sharing your wisdom/experience, many thanks in advance....

17 March 2010, 12:32 PM	#2
R1@160@alltimes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: ♛ Posts: 4,408	Personally, I would not buy from AD again and prefer dealing with trusted sellers here on TRF. BTW welcome to TRF __________________

17 March 2010, 12:45 PM	#5
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	Buy from a friend and you'll be happier. __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

17 March 2010, 12:34 PM	#3
chebert Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New Orleans Watch: TT GMT IIC Posts: 299	no ADs i trust my trf brothers.

17 March 2010, 12:42 PM	#4
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	I recently purchased my GMTII Pepsi "M" from a fellow TRF member. Guess what...I'd do it again! Remember...buy the seller. Happy hunting.

17 March 2010, 10:24 PM	#6
Bear1978 Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: London Posts: 15	Many thanks. You're very kind.

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