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stevetilley · 28 July 2008, 02:44 AM

Good Afternoon Gentlemen,

I am looking at purchasing a used 16622 SS/Plat YM. (First Rolex.) Ideally, I'd like to purchase from an established broker and pay by credit card. (For obvious reasons.)

I am looking at one on eBay:
http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...MEWA:IT&ih=007

Please let me know if you think this is a good value. Additionally, any comments on the condition of this watch would be very helpful.

Thanks,
Steve

Tools · 28 July 2008, 02:53 AM

I can't speak to the value or the seller....

However, it is advertised as a 2005 and all the markings show it was made in 2003...Even the warranty is dated Jan 2004.

With that in mind, I would compare it with other 2003 prices and not 2005, or the silliness of a new one.....

Personally I think the buy it now price is a bit high for a watch that age..

boa2 · 28 July 2008, 02:59 AM

eBay is a great place to find overpriced watches, including the one you referenced. I would check on this site, Timezone, Watchnet, and verify the seller.

dkpw · 28 July 2008, 04:22 AM

Any time I see that someone has taken the case back off to prove it's genuine, I wonder if they know what they are doing, did they observer suitable cleanliness precautions at the location and did they put it back together correctly to ensure water proofing?

That and eBay make me nervous.

stevetilley · 28 July 2008, 06:33 AM

Much thanks for your insighful comments!

Z-Sub · 28 July 2008, 03:01 PM

The paper has a date but the AD's name is missing.
If they can't get the date right, then it very well can be phony.
I wouldn't trust that one.

cstegall · 28 July 2008, 03:11 PM

Steve,

PM sent.

Clark

28 July 2008, 02:44 AM	#1
stevetilley Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Canada Watch: SS/Plat YM 40mm Posts: 30	Used SS/Plat YM Good Afternoon Gentlemen, I am looking at purchasing a used 16622 SS/Plat YM. (First Rolex.) Ideally, I'd like to purchase from an established broker and pay by credit card. (For obvious reasons.) I am looking at one on eBay: http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...MEWA:IT&ih=007 Please let me know if you think this is a good value. Additionally, any comments on the condition of this watch would be very helpful. Thanks, Steve

28 July 2008, 02:53 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	I can't speak to the value or the seller.... However, it is advertised as a 2005 and all the markings show it was made in 2003...Even the warranty is dated Jan 2004. With that in mind, I would compare it with other 2003 prices and not 2005, or the silliness of a new one..... Personally I think the buy it now price is a bit high for a watch that age.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

28 July 2008, 02:59 AM	#3
boa2 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Howard Location: Utah Watch: Lover Posts: 3,941	eBay is a great place to find overpriced watches, including the one you referenced. I would check on this site, Timezone, Watchnet, and verify the seller. __________________ "Facts and truth really don't have much to do with each other."

28 July 2008, 04:22 AM	#4
dkpw "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: Scotland Watch: 16610 & 214270 Posts: 1,294	Any time I see that someone has taken the case back off to prove it's genuine, I wonder if they know what they are doing, did they observer suitable cleanliness precautions at the location and did they put it back together correctly to ensure water proofing? That and eBay make me nervous. __________________ Sub 16610, Explorer 214270, Ω Speedy Pro & many others. David

28 July 2008, 03:01 PM	#6
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	The paper has a date but the AD's name is missing. If they can't get the date right, then it very well can be phony. I wouldn't trust that one. __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

28 July 2008, 06:33 AM	#5
stevetilley Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Canada Watch: SS/Plat YM 40mm Posts: 30	Much thanks for your insighful comments!

28 July 2008, 03:11 PM	#7
cstegall "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Texas Watch: YMII Posts: 106	Steve, PM sent. Clark __________________ 7 people asked me today if I was rodeo or circus. Clown profiling should be illegal.

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