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dudester · 3 August 2011, 12:07 AM

Hello. My old man is turning 60 soon, and thought the title might make a nice gift for him. I have one in my sights at the moment. As I'm a first-time buyer, I could use some advice about what too look out for, how to ensure I get a fair valuation, whether I should insist on seeing partcular certification (ie/for the chronograph), etc etc. I will be seeing this watch in person. I would be immeasurably greatful for any advice this community can offer me! Thank you!

dddrees · 3 August 2011, 12:51 AM

Always buy the seller. Make sure you are buying from someone you can trust completley and knows what they are doing. Because in a lot of cases there won't be any paperwork.

RolexWatcher · 3 August 2011, 12:54 AM

First rule - Buy the seller. Second rule - Buy the seller. Third rule - remember the first rule.

All the best!

CAPRICORN · 3 August 2011, 01:58 AM

If it is a pre-owned and you want peace of mind. Try to buy one that has been serviced at Rolex. So you can check and confirm when it was serviced since they keep ref# and they can see on detail what was done to your pre owned watch (serial no & model no).

Thats me just giving my 5 cents.

dudester · 3 August 2011, 06:45 AM

Thanks chaps. I'll keep this all in mind.

Brenngun · 3 August 2011, 10:38 AM

Can't say it enough....... buy the seller. Find and get independant references. Without paper work proving recent RSC service you should budget for a full service once you have it in hand. You would want to do this before giving it as a gift.

3 August 2011, 12:07 AM	#1
dudester "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: UK Posts: 2	Looking at a 60yr old Oyster, first-time Rolex buyer, could use advice Hello. My old man is turning 60 soon, and thought the title might make a nice gift for him. I have one in my sights at the moment. As I'm a first-time buyer, I could use some advice about what too look out for, how to ensure I get a fair valuation, whether I should insist on seeing partcular certification (ie/for the chronograph), etc etc. I will be seeing this watch in person. I would be immeasurably greatful for any advice this community can offer me! Thank you!

3 August 2011, 12:51 AM	#2
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Always buy the seller. Make sure you are buying from someone you can trust completley and knows what they are doing. Because in a lot of cases there won't be any paperwork. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

3 August 2011, 12:54 AM	#3
RolexWatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Vincent Location: LON HKG SYD Posts: 1,236	First rule - Buy the seller. Second rule - Buy the seller. Third rule - remember the first rule. All the best!

3 August 2011, 01:58 AM	#4
CAPRICORN "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: TEXAS Posts: 12	If it is a pre-owned and you want peace of mind. Try to buy one that has been serviced at Rolex. So you can check and confirm when it was serviced since they keep ref# and they can see on detail what was done to your pre owned watch (serial no & model no). Thats me just giving my 5 cents.

3 August 2011, 06:45 AM	#5
dudester "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: UK Posts: 2	Thanks chaps. I'll keep this all in mind.

3 August 2011, 10:38 AM	#6
Brenngun 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: Smokin' Heaven Watch: Rolex & Tudor Posts: 3,866	Can't say it enough....... buy the seller. Find and get independant references. Without paper work proving recent RSC service you should budget for a full service once you have it in hand. You would want to do this before giving it as a gift.

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