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CurtM3 · 11 June 2018, 06:53 AM

I'm new to Rolex watches and a little confused as to what sellers consider a ding or a dent.
Sellers are describing watches as having no dings or dents but in many cases both are plainly evident when viewing their photos.
Am I missing something?
Thank you.

thesharkfactor · 11 June 2018, 06:56 AM

Caveat emptor

123Blueface · 11 June 2018, 07:04 AM

As beauty is in the eyes of the beholder, so is one’s interpretation of excellent, like new, dings, etc.
As has been stated, buyer beware.

jrs146 · 11 June 2018, 07:04 AM

No dings/dents should mean just that. A seller who can’t accurately describe their watch should be avoided at all costs.

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kingSubTT · 11 June 2018, 07:09 AM

Today there was an ad for subc with PCLs. Ad should still be there. Check it out.

CurtM3 · 11 June 2018, 07:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingSubTT

Today there was an ad for subc with PCLs. Ad should still be there. Check it out.

There's also an Explorer listed with obvious dings and listed as "no dings".

Uppersouth · 11 June 2018, 08:18 AM

Dents and dings are very different from scratches. Caveat Emptor!!!

BlakeA · 11 June 2018, 09:04 AM

"Mint" or "near mint" is my 'favorite ' description. Then you look at the photos full of dents and scratches. I've seen some vintage subs I've been interested in, and then I see the mismatch in photos and description and wonder what else they are stretching the truth (lying) about. And that includes some 'trusted' sellers. Mint means virtually brand new in my book.

WatchinMD · 11 June 2018, 09:27 AM

Examine the photos closely; ask for more if you really can't tell. Beware.

CurtM3 · 11 June 2018, 10:19 AM

The problem is that anyone can angle a camera or use lighting to either diminish or entirely hide nicks and dents.
Please, I'm not trying to stir anything up, but after reading these descriptions and seeing the photos, I would be more than reluctant to send someone $ here based on what I have seen.
Just my 2 cents

Grandcrew · 11 June 2018, 10:23 AM

If you don’t buy the seller, don’t buy the watch. There are really no referees in the for sale forum. The due diligence is on the buyer. Spend a little time here and you’ll get up to speed. Send me a direct message if you want some specific advice on buying.

CurtM3 · 11 June 2018, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grandcrew

If you don’t buy the seller, don’t buy the watch. There are really no referees in the for sale forum. The due diligence is on the buyer. Spend a little time here and you’ll get up to speed. Send me a direct message if you want some specific advice on buying.

Will do.

11 June 2018, 06:53 AM	#1
CurtM3 Banned Join Date: May 2018 Location: Kansas Posts: 11	Like new, no dings or dents? I'm new to Rolex watches and a little confused as to what sellers consider a ding or a dent. Sellers are describing watches as having no dings or dents but in many cases both are plainly evident when viewing their photos. Am I missing something? Thank you.

11 June 2018, 07:04 AM	#4
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,823	No dings/dents should mean just that. A seller who can’t accurately describe their watch should be avoided at all costs. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

11 June 2018, 07:09 AM	#5
kingSubTT "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: USA Watch: SmurfDaytonaBLNR Posts: 682	Today there was an ad for subc with PCLs. Ad should still be there. Check it out. __________________ White Daytona 116520, Sub 116619LB, GMT II BLNR

11 June 2018, 08:18 AM	#7
Uppersouth 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Lee Location: Kentucky Watch: SWISS Posts: 1,564	Dents and dings are very different from scratches. Caveat Emptor!!! __________________ Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. -ROBERT FROST

11 June 2018, 09:04 AM	#8
BlakeA "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Tulsa Posts: 270	And then there's "Mint".. "Mint" or "near mint" is my 'favorite ' description. Then you look at the photos full of dents and scratches. I've seen some vintage subs I've been interested in, and then I see the mismatch in photos and description and wonder what else they are stretching the truth (lying) about. And that includes some 'trusted' sellers. Mint means virtually brand new in my book.

11 June 2018, 06:56 AM	#2
thesharkfactor "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Scotland Watch: GMT Posts: 3,643	Caveat emptor

11 June 2018, 07:04 AM	#3
123Blueface "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: USA Watch: All Posts: 5,316	As beauty is in the eyes of the beholder, so is one’s interpretation of excellent, like new, dings, etc. As has been stated, buyer beware.

11 June 2018, 09:27 AM	#9
WatchinMD "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Larry Location: Maryland Watch: Saxonia Moonphase Posts: 3,428	Examine the photos closely; ask for more if you really can't tell. Beware.

11 June 2018, 10:19 AM	#10
CurtM3 Banned Join Date: May 2018 Location: Kansas Posts: 11	The problem is that anyone can angle a camera or use lighting to either diminish or entirely hide nicks and dents. Please, I'm not trying to stir anything up, but after reading these descriptions and seeing the photos, I would be more than reluctant to send someone $ here based on what I have seen. Just my 2 cents

11 June 2018, 10:23 AM	#11
Grandcrew Banned Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: In Da States! Posts: 129	If you don’t buy the seller, don’t buy the watch. There are really no referees in the for sale forum. The due diligence is on the buyer. Spend a little time here and you’ll get up to speed. Send me a direct message if you want some specific advice on buying.

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