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TonyD · 15 August 2010, 08:52 AM

Looking for advice... walked into a local chain jeweler and they had some estate pieces. They had a coke GMT II from 1997. Condition was ok, case had minor scratches and swirls, no dents. Bracelet was typical, not too much stretch but lots of scratches.

The jeweler claimed they don't polish them because some people want to find them as-is etc. They promised to include a trip to NY RSC in the final price. I could not get them to say they would request a full service just a polish and checkup.

Hands/crystal/bezel all looked good and original. Bezel insert was probably recent.

Watch has no box/papers or history. The jeweler offers a 2 year warranty and says all issues would be handled by Rolex. They are a Rolex AD, but not at this location. Other locations in the chain carry Rolex.

It was marked $4000 and they were having a 25% off everything in the store sale so the final price would be $3000 including the trip to RSC.

Mass is having a tax-free weekend, but it is only valid on items under $2500. I kept trying to negotiate the price to $2499 with no luck.

Owning a GMT is on my list. In a perfect world I want a GMT (not GMT II) on a jubilee. The bracelet is an easy pickup here on TRF of course.

What do you think? Fair price for the watch as described with what's included? I only will buy if its a screaming bargain. Else I will look here on TRF for one. Seems like similar watches sell for more here on TRF but they mostly include papers and are in better condition. What say you?

DCgator · 15 August 2010, 08:58 AM

Tony, insist that with their asking price the watch be fully serviced by RSC, not just polished and a check up. $3K is not bad at all imho.

Speed · 15 August 2010, 09:19 AM

Yup. Good price - especially if you are not set on selling. The full service would be very cool.

Pristine GMTIIs with B&P are going for 4.5k or so here. Just FYI.

slcbbrown · 15 August 2010, 09:52 AM

$3k is a good price without the full service. Maybe ask for a few bucks off for not sending it to RSC for the polish and sendit in yourself for the service you want.

ParisDakarBmw · 15 August 2010, 09:54 AM

Talk to Steve Mulholland about a fresh service, and polish. Buy it for $2,800 and do the rest through Steve

Z-Dweller · 15 August 2010, 10:08 AM

Too bad they won't set the price to $2499 and add a handling charge or bracelet cost of $499! So what's Mass' sales tax? ; )

TonyD · 15 August 2010, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by billwong

Too bad they won't set the price to $2499 and add a handling charge or bracelet cost of $499! So what's Mass' sales tax? ; )

6.25%

I live on the NH border so I never buy anything over $100 in MA. Way to stimulate the economy MA politicians.....

Tools · 15 August 2010, 11:17 AM

$3k is a very good price for a 10 year old GMT (there is no way to actually know that it is a 1997 watch without the original paper).. If it includes a trip to an RSC, it is a steal..

But here are a couple of things... Typically an RSC doesn't do a "check-up and polish".. It just isn't on their menu..

- They will do a service request, but that should be accompanied by their written and verified estimate..

- They seldom ever refinish a watch without a service too.

- If it does go to the RSC, and they do service and refinish it... it would include the RSC warranty, pouch, etc...

- Sounds to me like it will go to the watchmaker in the back for a quick plish and cleaning..

mike · 15 August 2010, 11:38 AM

As stated that's a nice price especially considering a trip to RSC (if they mean it).

As Larry said RSC will want to do a full service(your advantage as it will include paperwork and be in the system.

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ParisDakarBmw · 15 August 2010, 11:45 AM

Explain to the seller that it's a project watch with no papers. State your max price to the dealer, and put the ball in his court.

Just remember that there have been several here on TRF in great shape, boxes & papers for $3,700 ish serviced, and polished.

There have been a few here for less without B & P.

I sold a beautiful 16750 Pepsi 2 weeks ago here for $3,500, and it even had a 1 year service warranty from Steve Mulholland. I'd remember that there are good prices here, and if you purchase this one keep the price down.

roger0770 · 15 August 2010, 12:33 PM

get it before it's gone! good deal

train-time · 15 August 2010, 01:33 PM

$3K is a very good price even if you get the service done yourself and they cut you back some savings. Have them ship to NH and save the tax.

15 August 2010, 08:52 AM	#1
TonyD 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: Boston North Watch: Meteorite Daytona Posts: 1,471	Would you buy this GMT II? Looking for advice... walked into a local chain jeweler and they had some estate pieces. They had a coke GMT II from 1997. Condition was ok, case had minor scratches and swirls, no dents. Bracelet was typical, not too much stretch but lots of scratches. The jeweler claimed they don't polish them because some people want to find them as-is etc. They promised to include a trip to NY RSC in the final price. I could not get them to say they would request a full service just a polish and checkup. Hands/crystal/bezel all looked good and original. Bezel insert was probably recent. Watch has no box/papers or history. The jeweler offers a 2 year warranty and says all issues would be handled by Rolex. They are a Rolex AD, but not at this location. Other locations in the chain carry Rolex. It was marked $4000 and they were having a 25% off everything in the store sale so the final price would be $3000 including the trip to RSC. Mass is having a tax-free weekend, but it is only valid on items under $2500. I kept trying to negotiate the price to $2499 with no luck. Owning a GMT is on my list. In a perfect world I want a GMT (not GMT II) on a jubilee. The bracelet is an easy pickup here on TRF of course. What do you think? Fair price for the watch as described with what's included? I only will buy if its a screaming bargain. Else I will look here on TRF for one. Seems like similar watches sell for more here on TRF but they mostly include papers and are in better condition. What say you? __________________ Pepsi GMT/SD43/DSSD Blue/ DJ41 TT Rose Diamond Dial/ Daytona Meteorite/ SS Sky Dweller White Dial/ IWC Bronze Big Pilot/ Aquanautic Super King / Omega Ploprof 1200 / Graham Scarab Diver

15 August 2010, 11:17 AM	#8
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,515	$3k is a very good price for a 10 year old GMT (there is no way to actually know that it is a 1997 watch without the original paper).. If it includes a trip to an RSC, it is a steal.. But here are a couple of things... Typically an RSC doesn't do a "check-up and polish".. It just isn't on their menu.. - They will do a service request, but that should be accompanied by their written and verified estimate.. - They seldom ever refinish a watch without a service too. - If it does go to the RSC, and they do service and refinish it... it would include the RSC warranty, pouch, etc... - Sounds to me like it will go to the watchmaker in the back for a quick plish and cleaning.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

15 August 2010, 11:38 AM	#9
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	As stated that's a nice price especially considering a trip to RSC (if they mean it). As Larry said RSC will want to do a full service(your advantage as it will include paperwork and be in the system.)

15 August 2010, 08:58 AM	#2
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	Tony, insist that with their asking price the watch be fully serviced by RSC, not just polished and a check up. $3K is not bad at all imho.

15 August 2010, 09:19 AM	#3
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Yup. Good price - especially if you are not set on selling. The full service would be very cool. Pristine GMTIIs with B&P are going for 4.5k or so here. Just FYI.

15 August 2010, 09:52 AM	#4
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,689	$3k is a good price without the full service. Maybe ask for a few bucks off for not sending it to RSC for the polish and sendit in yourself for the service you want.

15 August 2010, 09:54 AM	#5
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	Talk to Steve Mulholland about a fresh service, and polish. Buy it for $2,800 and do the rest through Steve

15 August 2010, 10:08 AM	#6
Z-Dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Bill Location: In my man-cave Watch: All my children. Posts: 359	Too bad they won't set the price to $2499 and add a handling charge or bracelet cost of $499! So what's Mass' sales tax? ; )

15 August 2010, 11:45 AM	#10
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	Explain to the seller that it's a project watch with no papers. State your max price to the dealer, and put the ball in his court. Just remember that there have been several here on TRF in great shape, boxes & papers for $3,700 ish serviced, and polished. There have been a few here for less without B & P. I sold a beautiful 16750 Pepsi 2 weeks ago here for $3,500, and it even had a 1 year service warranty from Steve Mulholland. I'd remember that there are good prices here, and if you purchase this one keep the price down.

15 August 2010, 12:33 PM	#11
roger0770 Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: On Earth Watch: A Few Posts: 1,510	get it before it's gone! good deal

15 August 2010, 01:33 PM	#12
train-time 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Plankton Location: US Watch: less Posts: 4,161	$3K is a very good price even if you get the service done yourself and they cut you back some savings. Have them ship to NH and save the tax.

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