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deepseadweller74 · 13 October 2018, 03:10 AM

Lunch time trip today to local dealer. Tried on 118206, 118238 & 118239. Sales rep was very courteous. He said something interesting and I'd like to hear your thoughts. For the 118238, he stated it was a D Serial (2005) but that watch was NOT pre-owned but NOT new either. He sourced it from another dealer who lost his license to sell Rolex watches. I found that strange. Could this watch really sat in a case all these years? Sales gimmick?

John Fugate · 1 November 2018, 05:10 PM

Sure,, it could have got lost in the shuffle over the years. But buy the watch not the story ,, it's not new so just buy it accordingly. High end stuff in small markets gets passed over sometimes until it becomes vintage. There's always a 2016 Corvette left over In 2018 at the small town Chevrolet dealer. Same principle.

Chester01 · 1 November 2018, 09:48 PM

It’s possible. Though perhaps a different era, my parents bought me a 16610 in 1999 or 200”. When I looked up the series (u series) that was apparently released in 1997 or 1998, so it was sitting a while. The precious metal pieces are quite expensive and also more likely to sit around. Like most on this forum when I walk into my local AD, there is no shortage of precious metal Rolex watches and I am sure many sit in the case for a while.

jonathan17 · 1 November 2018, 10:50 PM

If all in order and watches are all stickered up, well assuming its new id grab that Daydate platinum with roman my favorite ref.

enjoythemusic · 1 November 2018, 11:02 PM

Anything is possible, yet a 2005 model should be serviced by RSC before it is put up for sale. So i'd demand a service to get the oils, etc back to proper 'as new' condition as a condition of the sale.

The Libertine · 1 November 2018, 11:24 PM

“Not new” as explained by their advising the watch was previously part of another AD’s inventory? That would be better described as “new old stock”? Watch still stickered and offered with all accompanying paperwork?

Your AD just sourced the one Rolex? What happened to the remainder of the inventory?

Candidly, seems a bit strange to me as well.

lenfried29 · 2 November 2018, 01:20 AM

I wouldn't buy the watch if the watch was sitting and not running for 14 years unless it was serviced and discounted.

13 October 2018, 03:10 AM	#1
deepseadweller74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Chicago Watch: 16710 Posts: 50	Trip to local dealer, heard something interesting Lunch time trip today to local dealer. Tried on 118206, 118238 & 118239. Sales rep was very courteous. He said something interesting and I'd like to hear your thoughts. For the 118238, he stated it was a D Serial (2005) but that watch was NOT pre-owned but NOT new either. He sourced it from another dealer who lost his license to sell Rolex watches. I found that strange. Could this watch really sat in a case all these years? Sales gimmick?

1 November 2018, 11:02 PM	#5
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,164	Anything is possible, yet a 2005 model should be serviced by RSC before it is put up for sale. So i'd demand a service to get the oils, etc back to proper 'as new' condition as a condition of the sale. __________________ __________________ ----> Was Great Seeing Everyone At The TRF December 9 Tampa Meetup <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=968133 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

1 November 2018, 05:10 PM	#2
John Fugate "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 58	Sure,, it could have got lost in the shuffle over the years. But buy the watch not the story ,, it's not new so just buy it accordingly. High end stuff in small markets gets passed over sometimes until it becomes vintage. There's always a 2016 Corvette left over In 2018 at the small town Chevrolet dealer. Same principle.

1 November 2018, 09:48 PM	#3
Chester01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: East Coast Watch: 16610 Posts: 4,933	It’s possible. Though perhaps a different era, my parents bought me a 16610 in 1999 or 200”. When I looked up the series (u series) that was apparently released in 1997 or 1998, so it was sitting a while. The precious metal pieces are quite expensive and also more likely to sit around. Like most on this forum when I walk into my local AD, there is no shortage of precious metal Rolex watches and I am sure many sit in the case for a while.

1 November 2018, 10:50 PM	#4
jonathan17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: jon Location: Singapore Watch: ??? Yes please! Posts: 622	If all in order and watches are all stickered up, well assuming its new id grab that Daydate platinum with roman my favorite ref.

1 November 2018, 11:24 PM	#6
The Libertine Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: BOS Watch: 16710;14060;214270 Posts: 6,375	“Not new” as explained by their advising the watch was previously part of another AD’s inventory? That would be better described as “new old stock”? Watch still stickered and offered with all accompanying paperwork? Your AD just sourced the one Rolex? What happened to the remainder of the inventory? Candidly, seems a bit strange to me as well.

2 November 2018, 01:20 AM	#7
lenfried29 Banned Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Far Far Away Watch: tick-tock Posts: 1,206	I wouldn't buy the watch if the watch was sitting and not running for 14 years unless it was serviced and discounted.

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