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boogiebot · 13 April 2012, 09:07 AM

hey guys a friend of mine has found a pretty good deal on a used subc. the seller has box and paper work and the serial number on the card matches the serial number at the 6 oclock position. the card is stamped and dated from an AD. with all this stuff checking out is it safe for him to buy? or should he still take it in and ask them to look at the movement? with all the horror stories i just want to make sure that hes not getting ripped off

Dr. Robert · 13 April 2012, 09:10 AM

Better to be safe than sorry.

gwalker · 13 April 2012, 09:14 AM

Personally I don't like to open up watches unless they are going in for service. Even at an AD something could get in the movement. Buy the seller and you shouldn't have to worry about getting screwed. I'd rather pay $500 more from someone I trust.

boogiebot · 13 April 2012, 09:15 AM

with all this stuff matching up there is no way for the seller to try and pull a fast one....is there?

edit - how could it be possible for the seller to fake the documents and serial numbers for both warranty card and on the watch. plus have it stamped from an AD.

Tridor · 13 April 2012, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by boogiebot

with all this stuff matching up there is no way for the seller to try and pull a fast one....is there?

edit - how could it be possible for the seller to fake the documents and serial numbers for both warranty card and on the watch. plus have it stamped from an AD.

When it comes to used watches, ANYTHING is possible. Hang around here long enough, and you'll come to realize that as well.

boogiebot · 13 April 2012, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Tridor

When it comes to used watches, ANYTHING is possible. Hang around here long enough, and you'll come to realize that as well.

now im really spooked. im going to tell my friend to pass on this

azguy · 14 April 2012, 12:56 AM

There's no reason to pass, especailly with all that documentation. Find your local AD and pay them for an inspection

Johny · 14 April 2012, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by azguy

There's no reason to pass, especailly with all that documentation. Find your local AD and pay them for an inspection

if your friend is paying for the inspection at an ad then why would the seller object?

kilyung · 14 April 2012, 01:00 AM

Too many frankenwatches out there to be 100% certain. Get it checked out.

mannyv11 · 14 April 2012, 01:15 AM

AD is the best way to go just go get it inspected and you should be all set with no worries

boogiebot · 14 April 2012, 05:02 AM

thanks guys i will tell my friend to take it in. i think the best bet is for him to take it back to the AD that the seller got it from. since both the seller and the AD are local. so far everything looks good but you guys are right why not make 100% sure.

thanks again to all for the help. this is what makes this place a great community

SkyKing31 · 14 April 2012, 05:06 AM

You ALWAYS have something checked out before buying it

13 April 2012, 09:07 AM	#1
boogiebot "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: canada Watch: me post! Posts: 3,804	buying used hey guys a friend of mine has found a pretty good deal on a used subc. the seller has box and paper work and the serial number on the card matches the serial number at the 6 oclock position. the card is stamped and dated from an AD. with all this stuff checking out is it safe for him to buy? or should he still take it in and ask them to look at the movement? with all the horror stories i just want to make sure that hes not getting ripped off

13 April 2012, 09:10 AM	#2
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,238	Better to be safe than sorry. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

13 April 2012, 09:14 AM	#3
gwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Gunter Location: AL/NJ Watch: DSSD; 116610LN Posts: 5,509	Personally I don't like to open up watches unless they are going in for service. Even at an AD something could get in the movement. Buy the seller and you shouldn't have to worry about getting screwed. I'd rather pay $500 more from someone I trust.

13 April 2012, 09:15 AM	#4
boogiebot "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: canada Watch: me post! Posts: 3,804	with all this stuff matching up there is no way for the seller to try and pull a fast one....is there? edit - how could it be possible for the seller to fake the documents and serial numbers for both warranty card and on the watch. plus have it stamped from an AD.

14 April 2012, 12:56 AM	#7
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	There's no reason to pass, especailly with all that documentation. Find your local AD and pay them for an inspection

14 April 2012, 01:00 AM	#9
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Too many frankenwatches out there to be 100% certain. Get it checked out.

14 April 2012, 01:15 AM	#10
mannyv11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Manny Location: MA Watch: DD,Sub,GMT,Daytona Posts: 4,510	AD is the best way to go just go get it inspected and you should be all set with no worries

14 April 2012, 05:02 AM	#11
boogiebot "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: canada Watch: me post! Posts: 3,804	thanks guys i will tell my friend to take it in. i think the best bet is for him to take it back to the AD that the seller got it from. since both the seller and the AD are local. so far everything looks good but you guys are right why not make 100% sure. thanks again to all for the help. this is what makes this place a great community

14 April 2012, 05:06 AM	#12
SkyKing31 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Manalapan Florida Watch: Tridor Masterpiece Posts: 2,819	You ALWAYS have something checked out before buying it

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