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spoondog007 · 16 April 2007, 01:06 PM

I truly appreciate your help. I've been lusting for a SS sub/date for quite some time. Someone locally is selling an A series SS sub/date for 3k firm. He has a few other rolexes and apparently this one has been sitting in a safe for the past two years as it no longer fits his wrist. It was purchased in '99. He has all the papers, but not the box. It has never been serviced. Two questions...1. does this seem like a fair price and 2. Is it a problem that it's been sitting in a safe for two years. Can't thank you enough for your input.

Mr. K · 16 April 2007, 01:11 PM

First off welcome.

I would say it is a good deal if it is legit.

Figure 500 bucks for an overhaul, but thinking you will not need it for a couple more years.

spoondog007 · 16 April 2007, 01:15 PM

Thanks for your reply. Definitely legit...he has the receipt from the original sale and is meeting me at the same jeweler so they can certify its legitimacy. No problems with it sitting unwound for two years?

...and thanks for the welcome!

diablojota · 16 April 2007, 01:27 PM

Shouldn't have any problems with sitting. For 3k, that seems to be a very good deal, especially if it is in good condition.
Enjoy it.

JJ Irani · 16 April 2007, 02:50 PM

Welcome to TRF, pal.

The price seems pretty fair. Do one thing...just unscrew the crown and start to wind it. If it still feels real smooth like a TRIPLOCK crown should, I think you're fine.

Ask him if you can "test" the watch for a couple of days and see how it's performing....or else just buy it straight off provided you're 100% certain of its authenticity.

Good luck - JJ

spoondog007 · 18 April 2007, 08:52 AM

Well...got it today. Certified Rolex tech said it was in excellent shape and quite a buy! Wearing it right now as I type. Very, very happy with my first Rolex. Thanks for your help.

colemanitis · 18 April 2007, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spoondog007

Well...got it today. Certified Rolex tech said it was in excellent shape and quite a buy! Wearing it right now as I type. Very, very happy with my first Rolex. Thanks for your help.

Congrats! Sounds like the transaction went smooth.

Ragu · 18 April 2007, 10:36 AM

Welcome to TRF and congrats on a very fine watch.
Just think, each time you look at your SS Sub/Date is gonna make you feel real good.

BLSampson · 18 April 2007, 10:58 AM

Welcome to TRF and please post a pic.http://www.rolexforums.com/images/smilies/cheers.gif

diablojota · 18 April 2007, 11:18 AM

Congratulations on the acquisition. I know you'll enjoy it, as I enjoy mine greatly.

syahriltaher · 18 April 2007, 11:42 AM

Hi,

I think USD 3,000 for a modern preowned SS Submariner is fair enough. That's the price that you're going to pay if you purchase it from preowned watch dealer. But I think you can still negotiate with him, as you need to have the watch serviced after you purchase it. Normally a Rolex needs to be serviced every 5-7 years. So you would need to pay another USD 300-400 for the service. May be he'll understand and reduce the price a little bit.

Good luck...

kings4sap · 19 April 2007, 10:36 AM

I have a local guy that I have negotiated a price of $3300 for a K serial Sub with Date - the watch (based on the pics) looks super clean. It has all the boxes, papers, anchor, etc.

I am feeling pretty good about it - looking for affirmation???

Thanks

K4S (Steve)

walds11 · 19 April 2007, 05:57 PM

That's a fair price as long as you did your homework on the seller..

Quote:

Originally Posted by kings4sap

I have a local guy that I have negotiated a price of $3300 for a K serial Sub with Date - the watch (based on the pics) looks super clean. It has all the boxes, papers, anchor, etc.

I am feeling pretty good about it - looking for affirmation???

Thanks

K4S (Steve)

diablojota · 19 April 2007, 06:43 PM

Good deal. Just remember you're buying the seller. If you can trust him/her, and the funds are there, go for it.

16 April 2007, 01:06 PM	#1
spoondog007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: nc Posts: 3	A little help with a SS sub purchase please I truly appreciate your help. I've been lusting for a SS sub/date for quite some time. Someone locally is selling an A series SS sub/date for 3k firm. He has a few other rolexes and apparently this one has been sitting in a safe for the past two years as it no longer fits his wrist. It was purchased in '99. He has all the papers, but not the box. It has never been serviced. Two questions...1. does this seem like a fair price and 2. Is it a problem that it's been sitting in a safe for two years. Can't thank you enough for your input.

16 April 2007, 01:27 PM	#4
diablojota "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Frank Location: Chattanooga, TN Watch: SS Submariner Date Posts: 4,042	Shouldn't have any problems with sitting. For 3k, that seems to be a very good deal, especially if it is in good condition. Enjoy it. __________________ RTFT - Read The Friggin' Thread FcB

16 April 2007, 02:50 PM	#5
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Welcome to TRF, pal. The price seems pretty fair. Do one thing...just unscrew the crown and start to wind it. If it still feels real smooth like a TRIPLOCK crown should, I think you're fine. Ask him if you can "test" the watch for a couple of days and see how it's performing....or else just buy it straight off provided you're 100% certain of its authenticity. Good luck - 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!!

18 April 2007, 10:36 AM	#8
Ragu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Ragu Sauce Location: Southern, FL Watch: the Sauce ;) Posts: 782	Welcome to TRF and congrats on a very fine watch. Just think, each time you look at your SS Sub/Date is gonna make you feel real good. __________________ "Waiting is so time consuming" -- Unknown Proud Member #2391

18 April 2007, 10:58 AM	#9
BLSampson "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bryan Location: Kansas City, MO Watch: TT Blue Submariner Posts: 930	Welcome to TRF and please post a pic.http://www.rolexforums.com/images/smilies/cheers.gif __________________ Yoboman "People sleep safely in their beds at night because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf."

16 April 2007, 01:11 PM	#2
Mr. K "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Mark Location: Seattle-ish Posts: 6,078	First off welcome. I would say it is a good deal if it is legit. Figure 500 bucks for an overhaul, but thinking you will not need it for a couple more years.

16 April 2007, 01:15 PM	#3
spoondog007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: nc Posts: 3	Thanks for your reply. Definitely legit...he has the receipt from the original sale and is meeting me at the same jeweler so they can certify its legitimacy. No problems with it sitting unwound for two years? ...and thanks for the welcome!

18 April 2007, 08:52 AM	#6
spoondog007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: nc Posts: 3	Well...got it today. Certified Rolex tech said it was in excellent shape and quite a buy! Wearing it right now as I type. Very, very happy with my first Rolex. Thanks for your help.

18 April 2007, 11:18 AM	#10
diablojota "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Frank Location: Chattanooga, TN Watch: SS Submariner Date Posts: 4,042	Congratulations on the acquisition. I know you'll enjoy it, as I enjoy mine greatly. __________________ RTFT - Read The Friggin' Thread FcB

18 April 2007, 11:42 AM	#11
syahriltaher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Real Name: Syahril Location: Bogor, Indonesia Watch: Rolex, Omega Posts: 650	Hi, I think USD 3,000 for a modern preowned SS Submariner is fair enough. That's the price that you're going to pay if you purchase it from preowned watch dealer. But I think you can still negotiate with him, as you need to have the watch serviced after you purchase it. Normally a Rolex needs to be serviced every 5-7 years. So you would need to pay another USD 300-400 for the service. May be he'll understand and reduce the price a little bit. Good luck... __________________ - Rolex RG Daytona 116505 - Rolex SS Submariner "Hulk" - Rolex SS Sky Dweller "Black Dial" - Rolex SS GMT Master II 16710 "Coke" - Rolex GMT Master II CHNR "Rootbeer" TT - Rolex SS Daytona Ceramic 116500LN "Black Dial" - Rolex 126710 "New Batman" 2022 - Rolex SS/WG Datejust 41 126334 "Blue Roman" - Panerai "PAM 88" GMT - Omega New Moonwatch 3861

19 April 2007, 10:36 AM	#12
kings4sap "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Steve Location: The O.C. Watch: DD 40 Posts: 447	Me too...... I have a local guy that I have negotiated a price of $3300 for a K serial Sub with Date - the watch (based on the pics) looks super clean. It has all the boxes, papers, anchor, etc. I am feeling pretty good about it - looking for affirmation??? Thanks K4S (Steve)

19 April 2007, 06:43 PM	#14
diablojota "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Frank Location: Chattanooga, TN Watch: SS Submariner Date Posts: 4,042	Good deal. Just remember you're buying the seller. If you can trust him/her, and the funds are there, go for it. __________________ RTFT - Read The Friggin' Thread FcB

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