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mdsmithmd · 17 March 2009, 08:57 AM

Your help is greatly appreciated. I'm considering buying this watch from a local seller. Buying a used rolex is a little scary (for obvious reasons). A couple of questions. Does this watch look authentic? Roughly how much would servicing cost? What is a fair value for the watch? Watch looks about 85% by TZ standards.

Rolex Lover · 17 March 2009, 09:06 AM

It looks authentic to me!!!

postiff · 17 March 2009, 09:17 AM

Looks okay to me at a glance but not the best picture. One nowadays cannot tell for sure what is real or replica without opening the caseback. I would try posting Want To Buy a Sea Dweller on this forum. I am sure there is one out there for sale just post in the classified section. I am sure you will not get burned on this forum. I am not implying you will get burned elsewhere either but one can never be too careful.

As for servicing has it ever been serviced? It is just over 10 years old it should be in the neighborhood of $650-800.00 but have seen bills into the 1,200’s so factor that into your purchase price. If it is a replica I believe the watch will be confiscated by any respectable watchmaker.

As for a price I am not sure what they go for not a sea dweller conosur.

AIKO · 17 March 2009, 09:38 AM

Does the "Swiss" at the bottom look ok? Looks different for some reason.

Jason71 · 17 March 2009, 09:57 AM

I just bought another SeaDweller today, and interestingly it is an A-Serial bought new Aug 2000. I bought it from a reputable seller on TZ and paid between $3000 - $3500. It was in similar condition at 85%ish. I thought this information might help you in your decision.

mdsmithmd · 17 March 2009, 10:01 AM

Had the watch you bought been recently serviced?

Matt

WatchSmith · 17 March 2009, 10:01 AM

Some of the fakes are so authentic looking that it's impossible to tell without looking inside. You CANNOT tell from a photo and you CANNOT be 100% sure unless you examine the movement inside.

mdsmithmd · 17 March 2009, 10:34 AM

Good to know. I agree the fakes look very very convincing these days. I've looked over a lot of the information on spotting fakes by appearance and the devil is certainly in the details.

Matt

17 March 2009, 08:57 AM	#1
mdsmithmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 8	1999 model seadweller Your help is greatly appreciated. I'm considering buying this watch from a local seller. Buying a used rolex is a little scary (for obvious reasons). A couple of questions. Does this watch look authentic? Roughly how much would servicing cost? What is a fair value for the watch? Watch looks about 85% by TZ standards.

17 March 2009, 09:57 AM	#5
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	I just bought another SeaDweller today, and interestingly it is an A-Serial bought new Aug 2000. I bought it from a reputable seller on TZ and paid between $3000 - $3500. It was in similar condition at 85%ish. I thought this information might help you in your decision. __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

17 March 2009, 09:06 AM	#2
Rolex Lover Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Ahmed Keraidy Location: Cairo,Egypt Watch: Submariner 16610 M Posts: 816	It looks authentic to me!!!

17 March 2009, 09:17 AM	#3
postiff Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Danny Location: Ca Watch: 116710LN Posts: 936	Looks okay to me at a glance but not the best picture. One nowadays cannot tell for sure what is real or replica without opening the caseback. I would try posting Want To Buy a Sea Dweller on this forum. I am sure there is one out there for sale just post in the classified section. I am sure you will not get burned on this forum. I am not implying you will get burned elsewhere either but one can never be too careful. As for servicing has it ever been serviced? It is just over 10 years old it should be in the neighborhood of $650-800.00 but have seen bills into the 1,200’s so factor that into your purchase price. If it is a replica I believe the watch will be confiscated by any respectable watchmaker. As for a price I am not sure what they go for not a sea dweller conosur.

17 March 2009, 09:38 AM	#4
AIKO "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,937	Does the "Swiss" at the bottom look ok? Looks different for some reason.

17 March 2009, 10:01 AM	#6
mdsmithmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 8	Had the watch you bought been recently serviced? Matt

17 March 2009, 10:01 AM	#7
WatchSmith 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: USA Posts: 702	Some of the fakes are so authentic looking that it's impossible to tell without looking inside. You CANNOT tell from a photo and you CANNOT be 100% sure unless you examine the movement inside.

17 March 2009, 10:34 AM	#8
mdsmithmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 8	Good to know. I agree the fakes look very very convincing these days. I've looked over a lot of the information on spotting fakes by appearance and the devil is certainly in the details. Matt

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