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curare78 · 14 February 2022, 09:38 PM

Good morning everyone,

I’m new to the vintage game and I am about to do my first deal with Bob Maron. Does anyone have any information about him. I’ve done some research and I find conflicting info. If you are uncomfortable making your post public, please feel free to DM me.

Thanks in advance

curare78 · 14 February 2022, 09:57 PM

Good morning everyone,

I’m new to the vintage game and I am about to do my first deal with Bob Maron. Does anyone have any information about him. I’ve done some research and I find conflicting info. If you are uncomfortable making your post public, please feel free to DM me.

Thanks in advance

Benzsiam · 14 February 2022, 10:07 PM

I think you need to search in the Sub-Forum section below:

Buyers/Sellers "Who's Who" ?!?!

JR16 · 14 February 2022, 10:10 PM

In general, I would only buy from someone I trusted 100% - “conflicting” info is a red flag. There are several trusted sellers mentioned on TRF- personally I limit my transactions to a handful of them.

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Haywood_Milton · 14 February 2022, 10:20 PM

Keep researching.

I wouldn't know if this thread could be illuminating :

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=453648

crew · 14 February 2022, 10:47 PM

Never heard of him so I can’t comment about him.
However, “conflicting information” is all I need to know for any transaction. Hard to understand that there’s a question here.

KVNNSCHNG · 14 February 2022, 11:55 PM

John Mayer sued this guy for selling him frankenstein watches… hard pass.

1665fan · 15 February 2022, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kvnnschng

john mayer sued this guy for selling him frankenstein watches… hard pass.

+ 1

agsstructures · 15 February 2022, 12:36 AM

Use Jacek at Tropical Watch or Andrew Shear for vintage

dpt.calvin · 15 February 2022, 12:42 AM

If you have to ask, pass.

Nico81 · 15 February 2022, 12:58 AM

Wasnt he the dealer that John Mayer sued?
Id personally stay away.
Vintage is difficult, even the best ones go rogue

Eric-London · 15 February 2022, 01:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KVNNSCHNG

John Mayer sued this guy for selling him frankenstein watches… hard pass.

Whoa, I wasn't aware of that.

offrdmania · 15 February 2022, 01:12 AM

Maron has been in the vintage game for many years but unless you know exactly what to look for then you may be taken for a ride. Bob has been known to enhance vintage pieces in order to increase their value. All I can say is do your homework and buyer be aware.

Dan S · 15 February 2022, 01:18 AM

There is so much on the internet about this dealer, I don't know what can be added.

curare78 · 15 February 2022, 01:26 AM

Thanks Guys

Kingface66 · 15 February 2022, 01:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haywood_Milton

Keep researching.

I wouldn't know if this thread could be illuminating :

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=453648

You’re a funny guy, Haywood! Not only illuminating, but required reading for vintage watch enthusiasts everywhere. (I got into an absolutely ridiculous spat with Rottman after he started throwing his, now classic, phrase “I get l**d more than you get paid” at various watch collectors)

CarlOver · 15 February 2022, 01:28 AM

You can read up on the lawsuit and the issues. With the value of vintage pieces, not surprising that some people try to cobble up pieces and try to make them look like something they were not. When Rolex says that bits are not legit, that’s a hard kick in the gut.

curare78 · 15 February 2022, 01:32 AM

Thanks Guys!!!!! I appreciate the help

TswaneNguni · 15 February 2022, 01:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KVNNSCHNG

John Mayer sued this guy for selling him frankenstein watches… hard pass.

Ouch !!

offrdmania · 15 February 2022, 01:35 AM

OP, no need to start the same post in multiple threads.

illiguy · 15 February 2022, 01:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KVNNSCHNG

John Mayer sued this guy for selling him frankenstein watches… hard pass.

CAVEAT EMPTOR. I’d run away from BM.

Fleetlord · 15 February 2022, 01:56 AM

Meyer dropped that lawsuit

https://watchesbysjx.com/2015/05/joh...bob-maron.html

But Maron has bigger problems

https://insurancenewsnet.com/oarticl...llumina-shares

Panader · 15 February 2022, 01:57 AM

Wow its crazy that people are trashing Bob Maron over this law suit.

A quick google search shows the real truth.

"Two years of research restored John Mayer's belief that Bob Maron is an expert on Rolex watches, and confirmed that Bob Maron never sold him a counterfeit watch," they said in a joint statement"

https://www.tmz.com/2015/05/21/john-...charlie-sheen/

https://www.complex.com/style/2015/0...on%20in%202007.

101031-28 · 15 February 2022, 03:52 AM

Bob Maron was the first 'dealer' I sold a watch to, back in 1995. Great guy back then. Can't speak for him these days as it has been more than 15 years since my last deal with him. BTW the John Mayer law suit was dropped.

L.K Johnson · 15 February 2022, 04:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kingface66

You’re a funny guy, Haywood! Not only illuminating, but required reading for vintage watch enthusiasts everywhere. (I got into an absolutely ridiculous spat with Rottman after he started throwing his, now classic, phrase “I get l**d more than you get paid” at various watch collectors)

That thread still cracks me up to this day. A true TRF classic!! : )

jfmiii · 15 February 2022, 05:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haywood_Milton

Keep researching.

I wouldn't know if this thread could be illuminating :

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=453648

My favorite thread ever on TRF. We were all bombing his IG posts and posting the exchanges here. Guy was putting up service dial GMTs as all original and then arguing with people that they weren't service dials. Thread kept coming back for years as LR gave us more and more material. This was the greatness TRF used to bring before everyone started day trading Rolex.

Sjmoore11 · 15 February 2022, 05:32 AM

Ah I’m so glad for the opportunity to refresh that thread!

curare78 · 15 February 2022, 06:11 AM

Thanks everyone!!!!!!

hutch300 · 15 February 2022, 08:12 AM

Just read that thread. Can't believe it. BANANNAS. I would never buy from him. Thankful for the many great dealers out there that help keep this hobby alive and honest.

springer · 15 February 2022, 12:15 PM

Moron is classic. A real gem!

14 February 2022, 09:38 PM	#1
curare78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: USA Watch: All of them Posts: 231	Dealer Bob Maron, please help Good morning everyone, I’m new to the vintage game and I am about to do my first deal with Bob Maron. Does anyone have any information about him. I’ve done some research and I find conflicting info. If you are uncomfortable making your post public, please feel free to DM me. Thanks in advance

14 February 2022, 09:57 PM	#2
curare78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: USA Watch: All of them Posts: 231	Bob Maron——-PLEASE HELP Good morning everyone, I’m new to the vintage game and I am about to do my first deal with Bob Maron. Does anyone have any information about him. I’ve done some research and I find conflicting info. If you are uncomfortable making your post public, please feel free to DM me. Thanks in advance

14 February 2022, 10:20 PM	#5
Haywood_Milton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Yes, it is ! Location: Cheshire & Mersey Watch: Military issue Sub Posts: 1,330	Keep researching. I wouldn't know if this thread could be illuminating : https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=453648 __________________ Comex:5513,5514,1665x2,16800x2,16600 Mil sub:5517x2,5513x9,5512 Submariner:6536/1x2,5508,5513 PCG u/line & double SWISS (America's Cup),5513 giltx2, 5513 m-firstx2,5513 gloss WGx2,1680 Red,1680 White Mk1 & Mk2 Sea-Dweller:1665 DRSDx3,Great Whitex3 GMT-Master:6542x2 (1 Bakelite),1675x8 (2 gilt), 16750 & SeaKing 116710LN Explorer:1016x6 (1 gilt),5500x3,14270 Blackout, Orange 1655 x4 Milgauss 1019x3 Cosmo 6263 *RNCD DSSD 116660.

14 February 2022, 11:55 PM	#7
KVNNSCHNG "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Kevin Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 486	John Mayer sued this guy for selling him frankenstein watches… hard pass. __________________ Instagram: KVNNSCHNG - Current: 116500LN, 116610LV, 5167A, 126710BLRO, 126710BLNR, 124300 CORAL, 126720VTNR

15 February 2022, 12:42 AM	#10
dpt.calvin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: TRF Posts: 2,270	If you have to ask, pass. __________________ 16570 \| 16710 \| 116710 \| 116500 76214 \| 79090 \| 79030 \| 79830

14 February 2022, 10:07 PM	#3
Benzsiam 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Watch: Rolex/AP/PP/ALS Posts: 6,002	I think you need to search in the Sub-Forum section below: Buyers/Sellers "Who's Who" ?!?!

14 February 2022, 10:10 PM	#4
JR16 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 6,253	In general, I would only buy from someone I trusted 100% - “conflicting” info is a red flag. There are several trusted sellers mentioned on TRF- personally I limit my transactions to a handful of them. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

14 February 2022, 10:47 PM	#6
crew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: John Location: Rochester/Naples Watch: Pepsi Posts: 18,307	Never heard of him so I can’t comment about him. However, “conflicting information” is all I need to know for any transaction. Hard to understand that there’s a question here.

15 February 2022, 12:36 AM	#9
agsstructures 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 2,401	Use Jacek at Tropical Watch or Andrew Shear for vintage

15 February 2022, 12:58 AM	#11
Nico81 Banned Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Charlotte, NC Watch: Out Posts: 513	Wasnt he the dealer that John Mayer sued? Id personally stay away. Vintage is difficult, even the best ones go rogue

15 February 2022, 01:12 AM	#13
offrdmania 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Wine Country, Ca Posts: 5,998	Maron has been in the vintage game for many years but unless you know exactly what to look for then you may be taken for a ride. Bob has been known to enhance vintage pieces in order to increase their value. All I can say is do your homework and buyer be aware. __________________ TRF Member 11738

15 February 2022, 01:18 AM	#14
Dan S 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 6,295	There is so much on the internet about this dealer, I don't know what can be added. __________________ @oldwatchdan on IG

15 February 2022, 01:26 AM	#15
curare78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: USA Watch: All of them Posts: 231	Thanks Guys

15 February 2022, 01:28 AM	#17
CarlOver "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: US Posts: 2,220	You can read up on the lawsuit and the issues. With the value of vintage pieces, not surprising that some people try to cobble up pieces and try to make them look like something they were not. When Rolex says that bits are not legit, that’s a hard kick in the gut.

15 February 2022, 01:32 AM	#18
curare78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: USA Watch: All of them Posts: 231	Thanks Guys!!!!! I appreciate the help

15 February 2022, 01:35 AM	#20
offrdmania 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Wine Country, Ca Posts: 5,998	OP, no need to start the same post in multiple threads. __________________ TRF Member 11738

15 February 2022, 01:56 AM	#22
Fleetlord 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vain Posts: 6,023	Meyer dropped that lawsuit https://watchesbysjx.com/2015/05/joh...bob-maron.html But Maron has bigger problems https://insurancenewsnet.com/oarticl...llumina-shares

15 February 2022, 01:57 AM	#23
Panader "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Toronto Posts: 155	Wow its crazy that people are trashing Bob Maron over this law suit. A quick google search shows the real truth. "Two years of research restored John Mayer's belief that Bob Maron is an expert on Rolex watches, and confirmed that Bob Maron never sold him a counterfeit watch," they said in a joint statement" https://www.tmz.com/2015/05/21/john-...charlie-sheen/ https://www.complex.com/style/2015/0...on%20in%202007.

15 February 2022, 03:52 AM	#24
101031-28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: 1665 Posts: 4,764	Bob Maron was the first 'dealer' I sold a watch to, back in 1995. Great guy back then. Can't speak for him these days as it has been more than 15 years since my last deal with him. BTW the John Mayer law suit was dropped. __________________ He could not just wear a watch. It had to be a Rolex. Ian Fleming

15 February 2022, 05:32 AM	#27
Sjmoore11 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Ontario Watch: Exp II - old & new Posts: 694	Ah I’m so glad for the opportunity to refresh that thread!

15 February 2022, 06:11 AM	#28
curare78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: USA Watch: All of them Posts: 231	Thanks everyone!!!!!!

15 February 2022, 08:12 AM	#29
hutch300 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Jeff Location: PNW Posts: 1,482	Just read that thread. Can't believe it. BANANNAS. I would never buy from him. Thankful for the many great dealers out there that help keep this hobby alive and honest.

15 February 2022, 12:15 PM	#30
springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,319	Moron is classic. A real gem! __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

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