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13 October 2011, 08:11 PM
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First Rolex, soooo excited, but.....
Hi
I have just bought my first Rolex and I am so excited. I never understood how people got so high on a watch, but now I do, it's the most wonderfull thing I have ever owned. I have now a Rolex Cellini 5116/8, it is beautiful, words can't explain. It is not a new one, but oh boy, I had a torrid time when buying it. I did the deal with a reputable watch firm in Sheffield UK, after I'd paid the cash, I noticed the papers were for another watch, panic, I spoke to the dealer who said his supplier must have mixed it up with another and would try to retrieve the correct ones. He failed, but to his credit, he did offer me a full refund. I was heartbroken, I'd fallen in love with my watch, but, was it a genuine Rolex?, I didn't know. I took it to Goldsmiths jewellers ( an official Rolex dealer ), and they were terrific, verified it was genuine, and also checked with Rolex that it wasn't on their stolen listings. So I decided to keep it. I have been advised to get it serviced by an official Rolex service centre where it will be returned, verified, and certified by an official rolex body. Is this worth doing? I would appreciate any help and advice from anyone on this forum. I have no intention of ever selling the watch, so unsure what is the best thing to do. Anyway, sorry for my waffle, but would be grateful for some advice. Thanks for this forum by the way, fantastic reading. Regards Kevin Crockford ( Rolex virgin ) |
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13 October 2011, 08:13 PM
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Welcome Kevin and congrats on a great watch.
You know we love pictures so please post some. |
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13 October 2011, 11:33 PM
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Welcome to TRF.
If it is due a service then getting a service by RSC would definitely be a good thing to do, and this way you will also get service papers which would be nice to have as well.
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13 October 2011, 11:46 PM
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Welcome to TRF. Congrats on your first Rolex.
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14 October 2011, 01:19 AM
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Welcome to TRF!
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14 October 2011, 01:27 AM
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Welcome to TRF. Congratulations on buying a Rolex!
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14 October 2011, 04:29 AM
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Welcome!
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14 October 2011, 03:38 PM
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welcome
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14 October 2011, 06:59 PM
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Welcome Kevin!
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14 October 2011, 08:15 PM
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Welcome Kevin
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15 October 2011, 05:21 AM
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Welcome.
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17 October 2011, 01:31 AM
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Welcome!
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17 October 2011, 01:38 AM
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Pics or it didn't happen.
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17 October 2011, 01:42 AM
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Welcome and congrats! Where are the pics?
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17 October 2011, 04:54 AM
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OK, OK, Here are some pics of my new pride and joy.
Thanks for your advice DDDREES PA160004.JPG PA160009.JPG PA160035.JPG PA160013.JPG PA160037.JPG |
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17 October 2011, 05:06 AM
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Oh, and thanks fior your kind welcome messages
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17 October 2011, 09:22 AM
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Kevin: I know how you feel as I recently purchased my first Rolex, a used Datejust.
Cheers Wayne |
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17 October 2011, 11:54 PM
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Congrats and welcome. |
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18 October 2011, 04:59 AM
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Congrats on your new watch.
Keep it forever sacred in your heart. |
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18 October 2011, 11:09 AM
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Welcome Kevin..Enjoy the forum.
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22 October 2011, 07:00 PM
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Welcome.
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22 October 2011, 10:54 PM
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classic
That's quite a classic.., enjoy..
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2 August 2012, 02:53 PM
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Take pic on wrist and post
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2 August 2012, 04:19 PM
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Gorgeous, and welcome!
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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3 August 2012, 12:06 AM
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Very nice!! Congrats
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3 August 2012, 08:45 AM
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Post 22 Oct 2011 then today 2 Aug 2012 - 9 months???
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4 August 2012, 07:11 AM
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Yep dredged up by KingCobra007 to ask for a wristshot?
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8 August 2012, 06:56 AM
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Add wrist pic multiples
Add wrist pics
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9 August 2012, 11:03 AM
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I just ordered my first Rolex on trf. Should arrive tomorrow...feels like Christmas eve...and I've been a good boy all year. Will post ASAP.... |
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12 August 2012, 07:23 AM
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welcome
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