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Britexpat76 · 4 February 2014, 11:55 PM

I am looking at a Rolex for myself and the wife for our anniversary - and I am going crazy looking and being offered stuff. I have narrowed the wifes watch down to 2 options, 1 is her year of birth (Which I will have to ship from the UK to the Middle East) and one I have been offered locally. I think the UK one is Bona Fide which is the 1st one below but I am not sure about the blue face and diamond. Is there any giveaways?

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AbsolutelyROLEX! · 5 February 2014, 02:09 AM

Both look OK, the diamond dial might be aftermarket though,
Do any of these come with box and papers?

Britexpat76 · 5 February 2014, 02:14 AM

neither do. The older one is 40 years old so understandable, the newer diamond one also doesn't but the locals cant look after the bookpack in a $300,000 car so not much chance with a watch. Think its over priced at $4000 but as with most things over here they will always barter.

Thanks for the reply

crowncollection · 5 February 2014, 05:40 AM

Diamond dial is aftermarket in vignette style. Overpriced

Britexpat76 · 5 February 2014, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by crowncollection

Diamond dial is aftermarket in vignette style. Overpriced

That's what I thought, out here they all want garish bright things though. When I went in the AD tonight he looked at me like I was an alien when I asked to see a plain datejust - and they will not do a deal. I think all in all the other one is a better watch and nearly half the price.

geneinnc · 5 February 2014, 07:35 AM

What kind of import tax if you would buy from one of the trusted sellers here? Always curious about that.

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Britexpat76 · 5 February 2014, 07:56 AM

If it gets spotted 5%. I would probably only send watch here and the box to the UK via snail mail.

dysondiver · 5 February 2014, 08:02 AM

to be honest neither of them is blowing my skirt up ,,, i feel there are better deals on more honest watches to be had....

Old Expat Beast · 5 February 2014, 12:44 PM

From a fellow expat, I'll just throw this out there, but have you thought about going on holiday for the anniversary? If so, there are some cheaper places to pick up Rolex in person, such as Hong Kong (especially used and grey) or Amsterdam (specifically Schiphol airport for new). Then you'd have some memories tied into the watches too. Don't let your anniversary watch commemoration be clouded by anxiety and potential buyer's remorse.

Britexpat76 · 5 February 2014, 07:02 PM

Hi guys, Ref the diamond face, how can I be certain it is not factory? Its a 1984 and was actually bought in the US by the current owner who swears it is original - Even to the point of meeting me at the AD here.

MonBK · 5 February 2014, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Britexpat76

Hi guys, Ref the diamond face, how can I be certain it is not factory? Its a 1984 and was actually bought in the US by the current owner who swears it is original - Even to the point of meeting me at the AD here.

Because those settings didn't exist in 84.

Britexpat76 · 5 February 2014, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

From a fellow expat, I'll just throw this out there, but have you thought about going on holiday for the anniversary? If so, there are some cheaper places to pick up Rolex in person, such as Hong Kong (especially used and grey) or Amsterdam (specifically Schiphol airport for new). Then you'd have some memories tied into the watches too. Don't let your anniversary watch commemoration be clouded by anxiety and potential buyer's remorse.

Only cheaper if I want new, Which I am not bothered about. Bought my 1st and only Rolex new from a dealer in 06 so didn't have the worries of it not being quite what it seems.............. This forum has been a great help though and I have certainly learned some things.

Britexpat76 · 5 February 2014, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

Because those settings didn't exist in 84.

Sorry, I am being the Idiot. Its 2004

4 February 2014, 11:55 PM	#1
Britexpat76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: James Location: Middle East Watch: AP ROO,GP FTC, YM Posts: 892	Thank you for helping......... I am looking at a Rolex for myself and the wife for our anniversary - and I am going crazy looking and being offered stuff. I have narrowed the wifes watch down to 2 options, 1 is her year of birth (Which I will have to ship from the UK to the Middle East) and one I have been offered locally. I think the UK one is Bona Fide which is the 1st one below but I am not sure about the blue face and diamond. Is there any giveaways? [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG]

5 February 2014, 02:09 AM	#2
AbsolutelyROLEX! "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Andy Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: AKA: ANDERL712000 Posts: 4,935	Both look OK, the diamond dial might be aftermarket though, Do any of these come with box and papers? __________________ We want to be the first in the field and Rolex should be seen as the one and only-the best. Hans Wilsdorf, Rolex founder

5 February 2014, 02:14 AM	#3
Britexpat76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: James Location: Middle East Watch: AP ROO,GP FTC, YM Posts: 892	neither do. The older one is 40 years old so understandable, the newer diamond one also doesn't but the locals cant look after the bookpack in a $300,000 car so not much chance with a watch. Think its over priced at $4000 but as with most things over here they will always barter. Thanks for the reply Last edited by Britexpat76; 5 February 2014 at 02:14 AM.. Reason: Forgot my manners.

5 February 2014, 05:40 AM	#4
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	Diamond dial is aftermarket in vignette style. Overpriced __________________ watches many

5 February 2014, 12:44 PM	#9
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,826	From a fellow expat, I'll just throw this out there, but have you thought about going on holiday for the anniversary? If so, there are some cheaper places to pick up Rolex in person, such as Hong Kong (especially used and grey) or Amsterdam (specifically Schiphol airport for new). Then you'd have some memories tied into the watches too. Don't let your anniversary watch commemoration be clouded by anxiety and potential buyer's remorse. __________________ _______________________

5 February 2014, 07:35 AM	#6
geneinnc "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: North Carolina Posts: 288	What kind of import tax if you would buy from one of the trusted sellers here? Always curious about that. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk

5 February 2014, 07:56 AM	#7
Britexpat76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: James Location: Middle East Watch: AP ROO,GP FTC, YM Posts: 892	If it gets spotted 5%. I would probably only send watch here and the box to the UK via snail mail.

5 February 2014, 08:02 AM	#8
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	to be honest neither of them is blowing my skirt up ,,, i feel there are better deals on more honest watches to be had....

5 February 2014, 07:02 PM	#10
Britexpat76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: James Location: Middle East Watch: AP ROO,GP FTC, YM Posts: 892	Hi guys, Ref the diamond face, how can I be certain it is not factory? Its a 1984 and was actually bought in the US by the current owner who swears it is original - Even to the point of meeting me at the AD here.

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