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Glpstandard · 15 August 2018, 11:46 AM

Been looking at these very seriously the last couple weeks. Hours of searching online and no less than 5 stores. Came across this 1999 16610 with box and papers at a pawn shop while on vacation in Florida. Price is $6150 OTD which seems like a VERY good deal to me. Help talk me into (or out of) this!

I go back home to Germany thursday so I need to make my decision tomorrow. Fighting the temptation is proving hard!

Mik8yu · 15 August 2018, 11:56 AM

Depending on the condition (whether it’s been polished and bracelet condition etc) I have seen nos ones asking for more than that for over a year but not sold.

Mik8yu · 15 August 2018, 11:57 AM

Depending on the condition (whether it’s been polished and bracelet condition etc) I have seen nos ones asking for more than that for over a year but not sold.

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traf · 15 August 2018, 12:29 PM

If it’s in good condition, yes I’d go for it.

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Etschell · 15 August 2018, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Glpstandard

Been looking at these very seriously the last couple weeks. Hours of searching online and no less than 5 stores. Came across this 1999 16610 with box and papers at a pawn shop while on vacation in Florida. Price is $6150 OTD which seems like a VERY good deal to me. Help talk me into (or out of) this!

I go back home to Germany thursday so I need to make my decision tomorrow. Fighting the temptation is proving hard!

which pawn shop?

SLS · 15 August 2018, 02:01 PM

What is the service history? Condition? Use these questions to your benefit. Having dealt with PS’s before, walk in with cash and lo ball. They will drop the price.

Mik8yu · 15 August 2018, 06:39 PM

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Glpstandard · 15 August 2018, 11:08 PM

Thanks. I think Im going to go for it. The watch was already discounted $200 but Im going to see if I can knock another $50 off. Regardless its in great condition and being a complete set I doubt Ill find another deal like this in the current market.

Chester01 · 16 August 2018, 12:20 AM

That’s a big purchase from a pawn shop. I would not.

Mr.C · 16 August 2018, 12:52 AM

I wouldn’t. I’d rather go for late 16610 with engraved rehaut��

Thuilln · 16 August 2018, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Chester01

That’s a big purchase from a pawn shop. I would not.

Mostly this.

1911dude · 16 August 2018, 03:04 AM

I would hardly let it being located at a Pawn shop dissuade me

jcclx1 · 16 August 2018, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Glpstandard

Thanks. I think Im going to go for it. The watch was already discounted $200 but Im going to see if I can knock another $50 off. Regardless its in great condition and being a complete set I doubt Ill find another deal like this in the current market.

I'm of mixed opinion buying from a pawn shop, it is a big purchase. But my father in law used to be a partner in a PS and they got some descent Rolex's, I'm up in Atlanta Georgia, so take that for whats its worth.

Next, go for more than $50, don't insult them but I mean have cash in hand and try and knock another $300-500 off. Good luck and safe travels!

teabags001 · 16 August 2018, 05:43 PM

I think $5800 OTD cash is what I’d be asking. I think it’s fair. Worse case they say no. You originally were going to ask for $50 off. Your not going to lose a watch over $50. I don’t think they will turn you down making money over $350 either. Especially when it is cash.

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Onikage · 16 August 2018, 05:57 PM

I think my dad's is an A serial with SWISS only dial. Cool watch. Pics before you buy might be handy. Just to check with the members if anything is off. Pawn shop isn't an immediate red flag.

roosvelt · 16 August 2018, 06:59 PM

Typically pawn shops will have authentic rolexes. They are very savvy when they take on in. Like others mentioned condition service history factor in as a good price or not.

fskywalker · 16 August 2018, 08:01 PM

As said by others that is a big purchase from a Pawn shop, but price sounds reasonable. Would suggest to check if there is any close watchmen that could certify the watch as genuine before you buy it.

THC · 16 August 2018, 08:54 PM

Nothing wrong with a pawn shop purchase as long as their reviews are good.

Jason71 · 16 August 2018, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.C

I wouldn’t. I’d rather go for late 16610 with engraved rehaut��

Different strokes. I would rather have the A-series with the drilled-through lug holes and luminova dial. Perfect combination IMHO.

fskywalker · 16 August 2018, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Glpstandard

I go back home to Germany thursday so I need to make my decision tomorrow.

So what did you decided finally?

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15 August 2018, 11:46 AM	#1
Glpstandard "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Germany Posts: 84	16610 Sub A series. To buy or not? Been looking at these very seriously the last couple weeks. Hours of searching online and no less than 5 stores. Came across this 1999 16610 with box and papers at a pawn shop while on vacation in Florida. Price is $6150 OTD which seems like a VERY good deal to me. Help talk me into (or out of) this! I go back home to Germany thursday so I need to make my decision tomorrow. Fighting the temptation is proving hard!

15 August 2018, 02:01 PM	#6
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,399	What is the service history? Condition? Use these questions to your benefit. Having dealt with PS’s before, walk in with cash and lo ball. They will drop the price. __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

15 August 2018, 06:39 PM	#7
Mik8yu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Hong kong Posts: 148	16610 Sub A series. To buy or not? .

16 August 2018, 05:57 PM	#15
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	I think my dad's is an A serial with SWISS only dial. Cool watch. Pics before you buy might be handy. Just to check with the members if anything is off. Pawn shop isn't an immediate red flag. __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

16 August 2018, 08:01 PM	#17
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,033	As said by others that is a big purchase from a Pawn shop, but price sounds reasonable. Would suggest to check if there is any close watchmen that could certify the watch as genuine before you buy it. __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 310.30.42.50.01.002 Zenith 02.480.405 2FA security enabled

15 August 2018, 11:56 AM	#2
Mik8yu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Hong kong Posts: 148	Depending on the condition (whether it’s been polished and bracelet condition etc) I have seen nos ones asking for more than that for over a year but not sold.

15 August 2018, 11:57 AM	#3
Mik8yu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Hong kong Posts: 148	Depending on the condition (whether it’s been polished and bracelet condition etc) I have seen nos ones asking for more than that for over a year but not sold. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

15 August 2018, 12:29 PM	#4
traf "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: dave Location: miami Watch: me ride bikes Posts: 1,938	If it’s in good condition, yes I’d go for it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

15 August 2018, 11:08 PM	#8
Glpstandard "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Germany Posts: 84	Thanks. I think Im going to go for it. The watch was already discounted $200 but Im going to see if I can knock another $50 off. Regardless its in great condition and being a complete set I doubt Ill find another deal like this in the current market.

16 August 2018, 12:20 AM	#9
Chester01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: East Coast Watch: 16610 Posts: 4,933	That’s a big purchase from a pawn shop. I would not.

16 August 2018, 12:52 AM	#10
Mr.C "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Taiwan Posts: 17	I wouldn’t. I’d rather go for late 16610 with engraved rehaut��

16 August 2018, 03:04 AM	#12
1911dude Banned Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Jack Location: Nomad Chapter Watch: Omega PO Posts: 52	I would hardly let it being located at a Pawn shop dissuade me

16 August 2018, 05:43 PM	#14
teabags001 Banned Join Date: May 2017 Location: USA Watch: DD40, hulk, Dayton Posts: 2,039	I think $5800 OTD cash is what I’d be asking. I think it’s fair. Worse case they say no. You originally were going to ask for $50 off. Your not going to lose a watch over $50. I don’t think they will turn you down making money over $350 either. Especially when it is cash. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

16 August 2018, 06:59 PM	#16
roosvelt Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Real Name: achille Location: Grosse Pointe Mi. Watch: 16613 serti 18078 Posts: 446	Typically pawn shops will have authentic rolexes. They are very savvy when they take on in. Like others mentioned condition service history factor in as a good price or not.

16 August 2018, 08:54 PM	#18
THC 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 16610M Posts: 10,624	Nothing wrong with a pawn shop purchase as long as their reviews are good.

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