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goldintl · 11 December 2020, 10:45 AM

Hey all, I own a few pieces but never experienced this. I got a lead on a local 18038 it was in good condition a little worst than what pictures described nothing seemed out of the ordinary a small ding on the case.

I inspect the watch and serial number has obviously been polished off compared with the reference number on opposite side that is visible. I bring this point up dealer puts on a loup and says he can make it out no problem.

I tell him I want to get it serviced at rolex and he tells me not too he'll do it for a fraction.

Either he was trying to pass me off a tampered with watch or the serial just fades away ? Anyways I felt un easy so I gave my apologies said i won't be taking it and left.

illiguy · 11 December 2020, 10:47 AM

Pass. Too many red flags.

Benzsiam · 11 December 2020, 11:09 AM

Right decision, when you aren't sure, pass.

Lamontsanders · 11 December 2020, 11:13 AM

No thanks. They are easy to find from reputable dealers.

fskywalker · 11 December 2020, 11:57 AM

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Pass. Too many red flags.

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goldintl · 11 December 2020, 12:29 PM

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I was just beside myself when I got back home, god forbid I would have bought it on emotion and tried to sell down the line only for a potential buyer to then accuse me of selling a stolen watch or something of the sorts.

joli160 · 11 December 2020, 04:03 PM

If in doubt there is no doubt.

SearChart · 11 December 2020, 04:17 PM

Pass.

And now that the 3000 series movements will get a significant price increase for service in Jan. 2021 I would be very very careful when you buy a questionable one. Things can get expensive really fast.

18078pres · 11 December 2020, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

Pass.

And now that the 3000 series movements will get a significant price increase for service in Jan. 2021 I would be very very careful when you buy a questionable one. Things can get expensive really fast.

i guess my day date 18078 will be out of my daily rotation

11 December 2020, 10:45 AM	#1
goldintl Banned Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: USA - EU Watch: seiko rolex iwc Posts: 16	rolex 18038 question Hey all, I own a few pieces but never experienced this. I got a lead on a local 18038 it was in good condition a little worst than what pictures described nothing seemed out of the ordinary a small ding on the case. I inspect the watch and serial number has obviously been polished off compared with the reference number on opposite side that is visible. I bring this point up dealer puts on a loup and says he can make it out no problem. I tell him I want to get it serviced at rolex and he tells me not too he'll do it for a fraction. Either he was trying to pass me off a tampered with watch or the serial just fades away ? Anyways I felt un easy so I gave my apologies said i won't be taking it and left. Last edited by goldintl; 11 December 2020 at 10:47 AM.. Reason: additional information

11 December 2020, 11:09 AM	#3
Benzsiam 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Watch: Rolex/AP/PP/ALS Posts: 6,002	Right decision, when you aren't sure, pass. __________________ Rolex: 116621, 126333, 126711CHNR, 114060, 116500LN White, 126660 JC, 126710BLNR, 126710BLRO, 116610LV, 126610LN, 126610LV, 116508 YG Green Dial, 124300 Turquoise, 126719BLRO Meteorite dial, 228235 Olive dial ,126755SARU, 116505 RG Black dial, 326934 Blue Sky D. AP: 15451ST Blue, 15500OR w/Bracelet, 14790SA, 14790BA, 26022BC(Salmon) PP: 5524R, 5712G, ALS: Time Zone 136.032, Cartier: WGSA0030, WSSA0061, YG Oct. 2965, Carree 2961, YG Carree, Tank W5000156 Breguet: 7137BA, MontBlanc: 109996"

11 December 2020, 11:13 AM	#4
Lamontsanders "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: OH Posts: 712	No thanks. They are easy to find from reputable dealers. __________________ Rolex: 114060, 116600, 116610LV, 116660 JC, 116710BLNR, 126710BLRO, 326934 x 2, 16520, 16660 x 2, 16800, 16030 Tudor: BB Pro, Pelagos LHD, P01 VC: 4500v

11 December 2020, 04:03 PM	#7
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,761	If in doubt there is no doubt. __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

11 December 2020, 10:47 AM	#2
illiguy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: UTC/GMT -5 Posts: 3,662	Pass. Too many red flags.

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