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John DSSD · 30 June 2019, 09:10 PM

My mum saw a blue dial DJ116264 "triple red or thunderbird" on jubilee. It was bought new from Venezuela in 2011. The question is, would you buy one if it's from South America countries? I personally wouldn't and I like my watches from UK , USA or Hong Kong.
If she bought it, would it affect resale value say in 10-20 years time?
Thanks

LandWatch · 30 June 2019, 09:14 PM

Yes, I would be quite happy, assuming it was real. What’s wrong with South America on the papers? Would be entertaining to have Hugo Chavez’s name on the warranty card!

Old Expat Beast · 30 June 2019, 09:26 PM

I would.

harvey · 30 June 2019, 09:26 PM

Why not? They're all made in the same place...

crazymcmichael · 30 June 2019, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by John DSSD

My mum saw a blue dial DJ116264 "triple red or thunderbird" on jubilee. It was bought new from Venezuela in 2011. The question is, would you buy one if it's from South America countries? I personally wouldn't and I like my watches from UK , USA or Hong Kong.
If she bought it, would it affect resale value say in 10-20 years time?
Thanks

It ain't a problem, i assume it is a real Rolex ?
No reason to avoid

uncleluck · 30 June 2019, 10:02 PM

I have done (not Rolex) as there’s a boom of watches on eBay coming from these countries it seems. Only trouble is an empty packet turned up! I honestly don’t think it was the seller though as it was stolen by DHL (cut open and taped up with their own DHL tape). Sadly the seller sent it with no insurance so he could ship it cheaply.

John DSSD · 30 June 2019, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by uncleluck

I have done (not Rolex) as there’s a boom of watches on eBay coming from these countries it seems. Only trouble is an empty packet turned up! I honestly don’t think it was the seller though as it was stolen by DHL (cut open and taped up with their own DHL tape). Sadly the seller sent it with no insurance so he could ship it cheaply.

Not from eBay. It's from grey on high street shop

John DSSD · 30 June 2019, 10:02 PM

Thanks for reply. The DJ is real and its sold by reputable grey. She's worried when she comes to sell it later and buyer sees it's from South America and they will be put off by it or try knock her price down even more as it's not from desired countries.
Could someone find out how much the retail price was before it got discontinued please.
Thanks

Thuilln · 1 July 2019, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by John DSSD

Thanks for reply. The DJ is real and its sold by reputable grey. She's worried when she comes to sell it later and buyer sees it's from South America and they will be put off by it or try knock her price down even more as it's not from desired countries.
Could someone find out how much the retail price was before it got discontinued please.
Thanks

LOL. That’s a first! Congrats OP.

jbenjamin1 · 30 June 2019, 10:12 PM

While I prefer a US dealer, I would take it from any country. A good deal is a good deal.

TswaneNguni · 30 June 2019, 10:29 PM

[QUOTE=John DSSD;9768680 I personally wouldn't and I like my watches from UK , USA or Hong Kong.
[/QUOTE]

I like the Rolex made in Switzerland .

FTX I · 1 July 2019, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

I like the Rolex made in Switzerland .

Andad · 1 July 2019, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

I like the Rolex made in Switzerland .

I only buy Rolex watches made in Scotland.

1William · 30 June 2019, 10:29 PM

If the watch is real and from a good dealer that will stand behind it I would not hesitate.

Fort Rolex · 30 June 2019, 10:31 PM

I wouldn’t have a problem. Same watch as anywhere just happened to get shipped to Venezuela.

joli160 · 30 June 2019, 10:57 PM

They all come from the same factory, totally irrelevant which AD sold it

beshannon · 30 June 2019, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by John DSSD

My mum saw a blue dial DJ116264 "triple red or thunderbird" on jubilee. It was bought new from Venezuela in 2011. The question is, would you buy one if it's from South America countries? I personally wouldn't and I like my watches from UK , USA or Hong Kong.
If she bought it, would it affect resale value say in 10-20 years time?
Thanks

Since they are all from Switzerland, I am not sure what you are talking about

Lemieux66 · 1 July 2019, 12:58 AM

Country of sale makes no difference to value. When trying to sell a Rolex, some weird potential buyers try their luck saying ‘Oh, it’s not a UK watch...’ but they are just chancers. You’ll have no trouble getting the market price when it comes time to sell.

ricardoo · 1 July 2019, 01:03 AM

If it is genuine Rolex , doesnt matter for me where it is from ...
Ofcourse i will buy it .

inadeje · 1 July 2019, 01:08 AM

There was a lot of money in Venezuela until a few years ago. Serious money with very rich people who were associated with the oils trade. It’s therefore not unusual for watches to be sold in that market, despite the recent economic woes of the nation.

CharlesN · 1 July 2019, 01:20 AM

I would happily buy a watch from Venezuela.

The origin of manufacture is the same. The original AD makes little or no difference at all.

If it’s a watch you want buy it. Only thing to do is make sure it is genuine but that goes for buying anywhere

M45 · 1 July 2019, 01:25 AM

I’ll just pretend I don’t know that it was probably used to buy jerky made from zoo animals or confiscated by a ranking member of dear leader’s totally benevolent security forces because wealth is the property of everyone, and by everyone I mean the government.

whattimeyougot · 1 July 2019, 01:30 AM

I’d think twice. Rolex’s purchased in countries starting with J typically command 5.8% premium at resale. Countries starting with X are the worst. Never in the history of the

has anyone been able to sell a Rolex secondhand purchased from a country starting with X.

padi56 · 1 July 2019, 01:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John DSSD

My mum saw a blue dial DJ116264 "triple red or thunderbird" on jubilee. It was bought new from Venezuela in 2011. The question is, would you buy one if it's from South America countries? I personally wouldn't and I like my watches from UK , USA or Hong Kong.
If she bought it, would it affect resale value say in 10-20 years time?
Thanks

As long as its genuine what difference does it make what country it was bought in.They are all made in one place Switzerland and shipped around the world for sale.And it would not effect the price no matter where it was bought, plus its doubtful if any DJ would be classed as being collectable.

101031-28 · 1 July 2019, 01:32 AM

I prefer USA or Europe provenance, but if the watch is real and the price is right, I'm ok from anywhere in the world. Like many have stated, they all come from the same factory in Switzerland.

GED · 1 July 2019, 02:17 AM

I would and did-although via a trusted seller here on TRF(JustRolexes-excellent).

Interestingly, the paper(below) for this watch, a Z serial 16710, only notes the country code, the metal composition, but no bracelet or bezel designation and also seems to be an "open paper"-no owner listed(this photo included my driver's license for insurance purposes).

RolexFan007 · 1 July 2019, 02:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John DSSD

My mum saw a blue dial DJ116264 "triple red or thunderbird" on jubilee. It was bought new from Venezuela in 2011. The question is, would you buy one if it's from South America countries? I personally wouldn't and I like my watches from UK , USA or Hong Kong.
If she bought it, would it affect resale value say in 10-20 years time?
Thanks

As long as the watch is real... I would buy it...

I will not be BIASED against any country on the card for that matter...

This must be an ugly joke...

Muxi · 1 July 2019, 02:36 AM

I actually prefer to get watches with my country code and I live in Southeast Asia. No premium in my book for US, UK, HK or any other country.

doramas · 1 July 2019, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by John DSSD

My mum saw a blue dial DJ116264 "triple red or thunderbird" on jubilee. It was bought new from Venezuela in 2011. The question is, would you buy one if it's from South America countries? I personally wouldn't and I like my watches from UK , USA or Hong Kong.
If she bought it, would it affect resale value say in 10-20 years time?
Thanks

Why not? It's one Rolex just like another and I don't like those prejudices. In Venezuela there are good and honest people, just as in the United Kingdom there are good and honest people and others not so good.

hbk75 · 1 July 2019, 03:42 AM

Would u buy if u find che Guevara name on a bat man gmt warranty card?

30 June 2019, 09:10 PM	#1
John DSSD "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: UK Watch: Deepsea, Hulk, YM Posts: 139	Would you buy a watch that is from Venezuela? My mum saw a blue dial DJ116264 "triple red or thunderbird" on jubilee. It was bought new from Venezuela in 2011. The question is, would you buy one if it's from South America countries? I personally wouldn't and I like my watches from UK , USA or Hong Kong. If she bought it, would it affect resale value say in 10-20 years time? Thanks

30 June 2019, 09:26 PM	#3
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,825	I would. __________________ _______________________

30 June 2019, 10:57 PM	#16
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,758	They all come from the same factory, totally irrelevant which AD sold it __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

1 July 2019, 01:08 AM	#20
inadeje 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Miami Watch: me lose count. Posts: 5,907	There was a lot of money in Venezuela until a few years ago. Serious money with very rich people who were associated with the oils trade. It’s therefore not unusual for watches to be sold in that market, despite the recent economic woes of the nation. __________________ ♛ 218206 Roman ♛ 116689 ♛ 126710BLRO ♛ 16520 white ♛ 16523 white ♛ 16610 ♛ 5513 Birth Year - ✠ Patek Philippe 5980/1R-001 - AP 26331ST Panda - Panerai Bronzo 671 & 111, Ω Speedmaster 1957 Broad Arrow, Cartier Santos XL - Montblanc TimeWalker Chrono 41

1 July 2019, 01:20 AM	#21
CharlesN "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The UK Watch: I love them all. Posts: 1,860	I would happily buy a watch from Venezuela. The origin of manufacture is the same. The original AD makes little or no difference at all. If it’s a watch you want buy it. Only thing to do is make sure it is genuine but that goes for buying anywhere __________________ Regards, CharlesN Member of the IWJG.

30 June 2019, 09:14 PM	#2
LandWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: U.K. Posts: 708	Yes, I would be quite happy, assuming it was real. What’s wrong with South America on the papers? Would be entertaining to have Hugo Chavez’s name on the warranty card!

30 June 2019, 09:26 PM	#4
harvey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rolexforums.com Posts: 5,436	Why not? They're all made in the same place...

30 June 2019, 10:02 PM	#6
uncleluck "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: England Posts: 518	I have done (not Rolex) as there’s a boom of watches on eBay coming from these countries it seems. Only trouble is an empty packet turned up! I honestly don’t think it was the seller though as it was stolen by DHL (cut open and taped up with their own DHL tape). Sadly the seller sent it with no insurance so he could ship it cheaply.

30 June 2019, 10:12 PM	#10
jbenjamin1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Jay Location: NY Metropolitan Watch: Many Posts: 741	While I prefer a US dealer, I would take it from any country. A good deal is a good deal.

30 June 2019, 10:29 PM	#11
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	[QUOTE=John DSSD;9768680 I personally wouldn't and I like my watches from UK , USA or Hong Kong. [/QUOTE] I like the Rolex made in Switzerland .

30 June 2019, 10:29 PM	#14
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,776	If the watch is real and from a good dealer that will stand behind it I would not hesitate.

30 June 2019, 10:31 PM	#15
Fort Rolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 586	I wouldn’t have a problem. Same watch as anywhere just happened to get shipped to Venezuela.

1 July 2019, 12:58 AM	#18
Lemieux66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Real Name: Greg Location: UK Watch: $10 Casio Posts: 521	Country of sale makes no difference to value. When trying to sell a Rolex, some weird potential buyers try their luck saying ‘Oh, it’s not a UK watch...’ but they are just chancers. You’ll have no trouble getting the market price when it comes time to sell.

1 July 2019, 01:03 AM	#19
ricardoo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Paris Posts: 162	If it is genuine Rolex , doesnt matter for me where it is from ... Ofcourse i will buy it .

1 July 2019, 01:25 AM	#22
M45 Banned Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: East Bay Area Posts: 551	I’ll just pretend I don’t know that it was probably used to buy jerky made from zoo animals or confiscated by a ranking member of dear leader’s totally benevolent security forces because wealth is the property of everyone, and by everyone I mean the government.

1 July 2019, 01:30 AM	#23
whattimeyougot "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: USA Posts: 988	I’d think twice. Rolex’s purchased in countries starting with J typically command 5.8% premium at resale. Countries starting with X are the worst. Never in the history of the has anyone been able to sell a Rolex secondhand purchased from a country starting with X.

1 July 2019, 01:32 AM	#25
101031-28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: 1665 Posts: 4,764	I prefer USA or Europe provenance, but if the watch is real and the price is right, I'm ok from anywhere in the world. Like many have stated, they all come from the same factory in Switzerland. __________________ He could not just wear a watch. It had to be a Rolex. Ian Fleming

1 July 2019, 02:17 AM	#26
GED "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Over Yonder Watch: d-d40wg Posts: 746	I would and did-although via a trusted seller here on TRF(JustRolexes-excellent). Interestingly, the paper(below) for this watch, a Z serial 16710, only notes the country code, the metal composition, but no bracelet or bezel designation and also seems to be an "open paper"-no owner listed(this photo included my driver's license for insurance purposes). __________________ Orbis non sufficit

1 July 2019, 02:36 AM	#28
Muxi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Philippines Posts: 1,823	I actually prefer to get watches with my country code and I live in Southeast Asia. No premium in my book for US, UK, HK or any other country.

1 July 2019, 03:42 AM	#30
hbk75 Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Taiwan Posts: 705	Would u buy if u find che Guevara name on a bat man gmt warranty card?

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