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kkumarcpa · 19 March 2022, 04:25 AM

Hello all,

I have been reading this forum for a while but recently joind as I am going to take the plunge and buy a ref 118238 day date.

I want one with diamond hour markers and a black, blue, or silver dial.

I found the one pictured below but it doesn't have papers and I'm wary of making such a big purchase without knowing as much as I would like. So I figured I would reach out to you experts for your advice.

The seller says its 100% rolex, but that parts may have been updated as part of routine servicing.

My biggest concern is that this may be a frankenwatch and I wouldn't even know.

The seller is Capetown Diamonds if that makes any difference.

Any thoughts, comments, opinions would be greatly appreciated.

kkumarcpa · 19 March 2022, 01:38 PM

Bump

MrGoat · 19 March 2022, 08:05 PM

I can’t help with authentication but my goodness that is one shiny watch!!

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1William · 19 March 2022, 09:47 PM

The watch looks good but I can not speak to authentic or not.

GoingPlaces · 19 March 2022, 10:16 PM

Looks good on the outside, definitely verify the movement. Also, if the price is too good to be true, it probably is. Personally no box, no papers, no sale.

cht · 20 March 2022, 12:35 AM

That watch could easily have been a stolen watch at some point….and you’d only find out when you send it for service and they keep your watch.
I’d never spend that kind of money with that much risk.

kkumarcpa · 20 March 2022, 07:49 AM

Thanks for the replies everyone!

The seller has the box, but no papers.

I asked if I could send the watch to Rolex for service and authentication, the seller said he was okay with that but that he would only offer a refund if Rolex says the watch is stolen or counterfeit.

If Rolex says any of the components are not supposed to go on that watch, he will update to correct those components.

It is a pretty good price at $28k and the seller has great reviews on eBay and on their website so I'm inclined to get it.

I'm also using a credit card so I can open a dispute if something goes wrong.

What do you think? Still not worth the risk?

MrGoat · 20 March 2022, 08:22 AM

If it’s something you want and you’ve got all your bases covered in writing then I’d say proceed if you’re willing to fight it out in a court battle if the seller doesn’t fulfill his or her promises. Seems too good to be true to me.

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forgedblades · 22 March 2022, 12:41 PM

Hey, if you want me to take a dump in a box and mark it guaranteed, I will. Tommy Boy
Be Careful. Once the money is gone,charged you are still out and its a pain to get back.

kkumarcpa · 26 March 2022, 06:08 AM

I was so hypnotized by the shine on that watch that I was ready to pull the trigger on this, but at the last minute the seller said they only wanted wire transfer and wouldn't take credit card.

Had to back out, there's no way I'm sending that much money to someone without having some sort of protection.

I'm working with DavidSW now to get something that meets my needs.

Thanks for all your input everyone, you instilled enough fear/common sense in me to prevent what could have been a big mistake!

Andad · 26 March 2022, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by forgedblades

Hey, if you want me to take a dump in a box and mark it guaranteed, I will. Tommy Boy
Be Careful. Once the money is gone,charged you are still out and its a pain to get back.

Your class is showing.

GGGMT · 26 March 2022, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkumarcpa

I was so hypnotized by the shine on that watch that I was ready to pull the trigger on this, but at the last minute the seller said they only wanted wire transfer and wouldn't take credit card.

Had to back out, there's no way I'm sending that much money to someone without having some sort of protection.

I'm working with DavidSW now to get something that meets my needs.

Thanks for all your input everyone, you instilled enough fear/common sense in me to prevent what could have been a big mistake!

Easy call. Get a complete set and buy from a real seller. Like DavidSW

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Humble michael · 26 March 2022, 10:53 PM

Good for you , you avoided making a huge expensive mistake.. Wish you the best .humble michael

Azadwatches · 27 March 2022, 04:16 PM

Hard to say. Also it looks extremely shiny, probably heavily polished very recently.

kkumarcpa · 31 March 2022, 04:20 AM

Thanks for all your input!

I just got this beautiful piece from DavidSW!

Officially a part of the club now!

puckybadger · 31 March 2022, 04:24 AM

Superb piece

19 March 2022, 04:25 AM	#1
kkumarcpa "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Houston Posts: 5	Newbie Alert! Any issues with this day date? Hello all, I have been reading this forum for a while but recently joind as I am going to take the plunge and buy a ref 118238 day date. I want one with diamond hour markers and a black, blue, or silver dial. I found the one pictured below but it doesn't have papers and I'm wary of making such a big purchase without knowing as much as I would like. So I figured I would reach out to you experts for your advice. The seller says its 100% rolex, but that parts may have been updated as part of routine servicing. My biggest concern is that this may be a frankenwatch and I wouldn't even know. The seller is Capetown Diamonds if that makes any difference. Any thoughts, comments, opinions would be greatly appreciated. Attached Images

31 March 2022, 04:20 AM	#15
kkumarcpa "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Houston Posts: 5	Thanks for all your input! I just got this beautiful piece from DavidSW! Officially a part of the club now! Attached Images

19 March 2022, 01:38 PM	#2
kkumarcpa "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Houston Posts: 5	Bump

19 March 2022, 08:05 PM	#3
MrGoat 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Real Name: Goat Location: Southwest Florida Watch: 16613 Posts: 5,475	I can’t help with authentication but my goodness that is one shiny watch!! Sent from my Apple privacy invasion product

19 March 2022, 09:47 PM	#4
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,776	The watch looks good but I can not speak to authentic or not.

19 March 2022, 10:16 PM	#5
GoingPlaces "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5,356	Looks good on the outside, definitely verify the movement. Also, if the price is too good to be true, it probably is. Personally no box, no papers, no sale.

20 March 2022, 12:35 AM	#6
cht 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: San antonio, TX Watch: 116610LV Posts: 2,143	That watch could easily have been a stolen watch at some point….and you’d only find out when you send it for service and they keep your watch. I’d never spend that kind of money with that much risk.

20 March 2022, 07:49 AM	#7
kkumarcpa "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Houston Posts: 5	Thanks for the replies everyone! The seller has the box, but no papers. I asked if I could send the watch to Rolex for service and authentication, the seller said he was okay with that but that he would only offer a refund if Rolex says the watch is stolen or counterfeit. If Rolex says any of the components are not supposed to go on that watch, he will update to correct those components. It is a pretty good price at $28k and the seller has great reviews on eBay and on their website so I'm inclined to get it. I'm also using a credit card so I can open a dispute if something goes wrong. What do you think? Still not worth the risk?

20 March 2022, 08:22 AM	#8
MrGoat 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Real Name: Goat Location: Southwest Florida Watch: 16613 Posts: 5,475	If it’s something you want and you’ve got all your bases covered in writing then I’d say proceed if you’re willing to fight it out in a court battle if the seller doesn’t fulfill his or her promises. Seems too good to be true to me. Sent from my Apple privacy invasion product

22 March 2022, 12:41 PM	#9
forgedblades "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Dave Location: Memphis Watch: 16610LV/CokeGMT II Posts: 396	Hey, if you want me to take a dump in a box and mark it guaranteed, I will. Tommy Boy Be Careful. Once the money is gone,charged you are still out and its a pain to get back.

26 March 2022, 06:08 AM	#10
kkumarcpa "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Houston Posts: 5	I was so hypnotized by the shine on that watch that I was ready to pull the trigger on this, but at the last minute the seller said they only wanted wire transfer and wouldn't take credit card. Had to back out, there's no way I'm sending that much money to someone without having some sort of protection. I'm working with DavidSW now to get something that meets my needs. Thanks for all your input everyone, you instilled enough fear/common sense in me to prevent what could have been a big mistake!

26 March 2022, 10:53 PM	#13
Humble michael "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: James Cline Location: san antonio Watch: 5711 white , 5990, Posts: 1,218	Good for you , you avoided making a huge expensive mistake.. Wish you the best .humble michael

27 March 2022, 04:16 PM	#14
Azadwatches "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2022 Real Name: IG-Azadwatches Location: New York Posts: 267	Hard to say. Also it looks extremely shiny, probably heavily polished very recently.

31 March 2022, 04:24 AM	#16
puckybadger "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Milwaukee Watch: AP ROO/Rolex Sub Posts: 204	Superb piece

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