Help! Newbie Question!

[licelady]

I am looking to buy a used rolex. I have never owned one before and know nothing about them. I am however seriously considering buying a rolex and would like an opinion on this one... http://cgi.ebay.com/LADIES-ROLEX-STE...item20b8e47aae

any thoughts and adivce will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

[ally]

Whats up with the bold date

[rr-nyc]

Something is off about the date or the cyclops. I'm fairly certain the bezel is aftermarket

[robertneville]

Originally Posted by ally

Whats up with the bold date

x2. the date on my wife's looks nothing like that.

[Duster]

As stated.....custom bezel and dial,
meaning non rolex parts,
rolex will not service this watch,
watch is not waterproof, thats the bad,
the good...........you can have it serviced
by a local watchmaker when needed,
dont go swimming with it,
its a nice watch,however its about 500 to high,
now that you know all this....if you are in love with it,
buy it!

[licelady]

Thank you all so much! I could buy it for $3700 through paypal with out using ebay or $3800 using ebay and paypal.

So when a Rolex has custom dial and aftermarket bezel is it still a rolex???

[Scunner]

Originally Posted by licelady

Thank you all so much! I could buy it for $3700 through paypal with out using ebay or $3800 using ebay and paypal.

So when a Rolex has custom dial and aftermarket bezel is it still a rolex???

That depends on your view, the movement is still Rolex but the watch will not be entertained by Rolex in any way unless the original dial and bezel are put back in the case. IMHO the addition of aftermarket anything is not desirable, what's wrong with leaving it as the designer intended, it's not as if Rolex don't do enough dial variations!

[blama215]

or you could find one from one of the trusted sellers here on this fourm

[licelady]

Thank you all so much!! I received my watch today and LOVE it!

Thanks again,
Christie