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airmj318 · 2 July 2016, 11:47 AM

I am thinking of getting my first AP, the royal oak 15400 in either blue or black. What are the pros and cons of getting an AP on the grey market or off websites like chrono24/ebay? I would appreciate any advice.

WristEnvy · 2 July 2016, 11:54 AM

I'm thinking of getting an RO as well. When I'm ready to pull the trigger I'll stick with a trusted seller or from a well established member here on TRF. I haven't purchased through chrono24. I'll definitely stay away from eBay, my experience went 0/2 buying Rolex.

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RationalPragmatist · 2 July 2016, 12:08 PM

I got a ROO 15710ST from a Trusted Seller here on the forum (DavidSW); very happy with the purchase.

VICI · 2 July 2016, 12:10 PM

Do your research on the seller. That's the most important part of the transaction.

A cheap watch isn't the best choice.

Hairdude1 · 2 July 2016, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by VICI

Do your research on the seller. That's the most important part of the transaction.

A cheap watch isn't the best choice.

daytonaTBR · 2 July 2016, 12:46 PM

Always buy the seller.

GB-man · 2 July 2016, 10:19 PM

No pros only cons. Buy from a reputable dealer here or on TZ or from an AP AD or boutique.

masyv6 · 3 July 2016, 08:06 AM

Buy the seller. I'd pick the blue dial, personally.

I've had great success with the trusted sellers on this forum and others.

Nyquist · 3 July 2016, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by WristEnvy

I'm thinking of getting an RO as well. When I'm ready to pull the trigger I'll stick with a trusted seller or from a well established member here on TRF. I haven't purchased through chrono24. I'll definitely stay away from eBay, my experience went 0/2 buying Rolex.

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Really? What happened with your two eBay Rolex purchases?

WristEnvy · 3 July 2016, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Nyquist

Really? What happened with your two eBay Rolex purchases?

0/1 I purchased a 16710 from a popular online consignment store that was selling on eBay. Claimed the piece was 100% original. When I received the watch, the end links were mismatched. I had to ship it back in order for them to examine it. I opted for a refund.

0/2 I purchased a 116234 from a jeweler who claimed the watch had no dings, no dents, 100% flawless. I examined about 12 pictures and upon arrival, it had about a 1" gash on the flute bezel where it meets the case. Seller claims he didn't notice it when he examined the watch before selling. Returned. I have almost 100% success dealing with trf, so sticking with trf.

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2 July 2016, 11:47 AM	#1
airmj318 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New York Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2	Thinking of getting an AP royal oak I am thinking of getting my first AP, the royal oak 15400 in either blue or black. What are the pros and cons of getting an AP on the grey market or off websites like chrono24/ebay? I would appreciate any advice.

2 July 2016, 11:54 AM	#2
WristEnvy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Ray Location: Berkeley, CA Watch: IG @watch.kakashi Posts: 2,579	I'm thinking of getting an RO as well. When I'm ready to pull the trigger I'll stick with a trusted seller or from a well established member here on TRF. I haven't purchased through chrono24. I'll definitely stay away from eBay, my experience went 0/2 buying Rolex. Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk

2 July 2016, 12:08 PM	#3
RationalPragmatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: USA Watch: All Posts: 500	I got a ROO 15710ST from a Trusted Seller here on the forum (DavidSW); very happy with the purchase.

2 July 2016, 12:10 PM	#4
VICI "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Gotham City Watch: IG: Mr_Right_NYC Posts: 5,672	Do your research on the seller. That's the most important part of the transaction. A cheap watch isn't the best choice.

2 July 2016, 12:46 PM	#6
daytonaTBR "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: N/A Posts: 1,466	Always buy the seller.

2 July 2016, 10:19 PM	#7
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	No pros only cons. Buy from a reputable dealer here or on TZ or from an AP AD or boutique.

3 July 2016, 08:06 AM	#8
masyv6 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: 35000ft Posts: 3,771	Buy the seller. I'd pick the blue dial, personally. I've had great success with the trusted sellers on this forum and others.

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