too good to be true?

[roger0770]

recently i posted a wtb on the sales forum looking for a f serial daytona. a potential seller contacted me via e-mail asking if i was still looking. i replied and said i am still interested, and asked for more details and photos of the watch. i got an e-mail from the seller today, and it says:


Rolex Daytona Stainless Steel White Face "F" Serial 2003/04 model 116520
Complete with Box and papers

Price: US $6,750 (inclding insured shipping). International shipping based on FedEx courier on a 3 working days delivery.
Location: Myself and watch are in London United Kingdom. you don't have to worry about duties/custom charges.

Condition: Mint - Used but cleaned and polished to look mint from the Rolex Authorized dealer. Receipt shown in the picture. Pressure tested and works 100%. Extremely minor signs of use. See pictures for details.

Included all Authentic Rolex:

1. Rolex Daytona Stainless Steel case White Face "F" Serial 2003/04 Model number 116520.
2. Stainless Steel bracelet number 78490
3. Original Chronometer Rolex certificate with Model number and Serial number
4. Original green tag showing model number and Serial number
5. Original red Rolex tag
6. Original Rolex green box with pillow and cloth
7. "Rolex Cosmograph Daytona" and "Your Rolex Oyster" booklets
8. One extra link removed to fit 7 inch wrist. Total of 11 links + one half quick adjust link
9. Rolex Authorized dealer receipt dated March 9th 2010 attached where I paid $250 for polishing, pressure test, gasket, seals and other cleanup.

History of the watch: The watch was originally purchased from a Rolex Authorized dealer in Florida USA (original papers show it). The original owner traded it to an Authorized dealer from who I purchased last year. This means I am the second owner. The package is as complete as it can be and the watch is in mint condition.

Payment: Insturmental payment via western union.

The seller only provided one picture of the watch, but I couldn't see much details of it. So I asked for specific shots and references. Do you think it's too good to be true?

[kyle L]

Yes...I would definitely get more pictures.

[horseco]

Face to face at an AD, or no deal, thats my advice...

[gqllc]

Lets do the math....hmmm...about 2K-3K under the price and payment by Western Union with a crappy picture.....DO I NEED TO SAY ANYTHING ELSE?? BUY THE SELLER!!

[sleddog]

Western Union is your first red flag!
One picture sent to you should be your second! (Who would sell or buy a multi thousand dollar item based on one picture?)
Those two alone is enough for me to walk. Actually the first point is enough!

Is this person a member of these boards?? Or were you contacted via personal Email that you posted in the WTB listing???
If the later, then my final advice is to RUN, not walk!

[HongNinja]

Sounds too good to be true... Too many red flags. Id pass...

[siewmaiwatch]

better get some references on the seller. from face value of the details you gave, I wouldn't bite into that deal. too good to be true? yes.

[Welshwatchman]

If it were a non-scam he'd sell it all day long for $8,500 to any of the dozen London pre-owned Rolex dealers.

[freefly]

Where's that "facepalm" picture when you need it?

[Mosco]

Originally Posted by freefly

Where's that "facepalm" picture when you need it?

Here:

[sleddog]

Originally Posted by Mosco

Here:

Multiples...Nice!

[The Archer]

I had my 116520 appraised, $9200. V series and it is well used. I would be very cautious regarding this seller!