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Old 28 August 2012, 06:34 AM   #1
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Pending Ladies President purchase

Hello

I have been wearing Rolex watches since 1975 and have a number of pieces in my collection and I have always purchased new from a Rolex AD. That said, I have been looking for birthday gift for my wife and recently found a like new condition ladies yellow gold Z series President model 179178 for sale at a reputable jeweler in Florida who is not an AD. Included with the watch is original warranty (perforated serial number and sale date listed 2/2007 Milano Italy) red warranty case, presentation box and outer box. The watch appears to be new with a very tight bracelet new style gold bracelet. The green Rolex seal on the back of the watch is still intact with minimal wear. Lastly, I was told the watch has just been clean and serviced.
In addition,the jeweler will provide a two week return policy and a two year warranty on the watch. Lastly, as a safety precaution, I called Rolex to verify the watch is clean and had not been stolen. Unfortunately, I was told they could not help me in checking the serial number. (After sending all my watches to Rolex for service these many years !!!!!)

My questions are the following:

I live in Atlanta and am wondering if there are any highly reputable independent Rolex service in the area that could verify the watch is a real Rolex and if so verify it has not been stolen. I have heard even first class jewelers can be fooled.

Should I go ahead and send the watch to Rolex for an appraisal in which they inspect the watch and movement for insurance purposes

Or based on the description and information provided am I be overly cautious

Thank you for any and all feedback
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Old 28 August 2012, 12:01 PM   #2
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Welcome to TRF!

There are a few Rolex certified watchmakers here in ATL area - and they won't be fooled by a replica. But even they don't have a way to tell if it's on a stolen watch list.

I think you will need to buy the seller first - so you're being appropriately cautious with an unknown seller. I buy & sell for friends and associates and I always have my incoming items checked and in over 50 deals no bad ones.

When it is a gift, like when I buy for my wife, I use an AD or from a single-owner personal seller who has all the paperwork and receipts. Maybe that would be a better option if you want 100% certainty.

Good luck in the quest.
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Old 29 August 2012, 06:11 AM   #3
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Thanks for your response. Since it appears you live in the Atlanta area can you recommend any Rolex certified watchmakers in the area?

Thanks Again
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