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Had a magnificent experience with Nick - TRF's own member "greekbum".....AGAIN!!!
Bought my birth year 1968 GMT and a few months later a little hiccup and the watch went back to Nick. He took care of EVERYTHING and would not even hear of me paying anything!!!! And included a gift too !!!! I wish Nick could teach his customer service ethics to others!! He goes above and beyond way after a sale. Absolute perfection and I recommend him without reservation as a jewel of a vintage dealer. Regards. |
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5 January 2013, 12:20 AM
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nbtimes, Hong Kong
I`m in the middle of doing business with Ben at nbtimes i Hong Kong, and will give you all an oppdate of how this ends. Happy New Year! |
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6 January 2013, 04:33 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Real Name: Heath
Location: Lawrenceburg KY
Watch: Submariner
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This is probably a dumb question but how do you track your post count in just the vintage section of the forum.
I want to make sure I am above the 50 because I will be buying a vintage watch soon from one of the sellers and want to make sure I have enough posts to leave some positive feedback.
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6 January 2013, 03:15 PM
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you have 148 posts on the Vintage Forum, so more than enough to contribute. FYI: go to search, pick advanced search, search your username and select only the vintage forum. Cruvon showed me a while ago... 
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6 January 2013, 06:23 PM
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Real Name: Vince Choo
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Same here. Fingers crossed.
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14 January 2013, 04:18 PM
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Post 1 for me here. I'm leaning towards a vintage GMT for the next one. Thanks for providing this great resource.
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21 January 2013, 07:24 PM
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21 January 2013, 07:25 PM
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Hi guys, hope you'll are having a very Happy New Year, here's an update to all your suggestions, please let me know if have missed any,
Thanks Vintage purchase experience Feedback List ************************************************** ************************************************** ******************************************** Note: A slight change in rules from here forward, a member making a recommendation will now require to have atleast 50 posts in the "Vintage Section" before recommending a seller they've made a vintage Rolex watch purchase from. This is to avoid fly by members making recommendations here. Offcourse a more accurate way to cross check fly by recommendations is by also cross checking who the members making recommendations are in the the "Purchase Reference List" to ensure that recommendations are from regular forumers/genuine buyers. Lastly, a reminder that while this list is an attempt to assist newbies entering the vintage Rolex world, it can never be 100% and should not be used as a shortcut for doing your own research for the best outcome with your purchases. Nevertheless, it's the best shot we have at putting a genuine list together with some checks and balances in place, enjoy! Green Star status sellers:
Sellers awaiting green star status: [Sellers in this list below either have one forumer recommendation and are awaiting one more for green star status (see recommendation history by paging through the thread) OR are Speculative with no prior proven forumer purchase history but just good references by hearsay and are to be tried and tested]
A green (*) against a dealers name indicates that atleast 2 forumers have purchased vintage watches from a dealer here, have received them and are happy. So if atleast 2 of you have purchased a vintage watch from any of the dealers in the list, have received it and are happy with the purchase please say so here so can update the dealers name with a green (*).Also note that a single forumer purchasing 2 or more watches from a seller will be considered as one reference and not two. Purchase Reference list: Besides the green star rating, for added green star rating accuracy, refer to this "Purchase Reference list" to get a feel of the quality of watches forumers here have purchased from their respective sellers. Forumers have kindly made recommendations here for sellers so that it helps newcomers here, thanks guys for that! Also this list can help confirm are genuine known forumers/buyers making buyer recommendations and you can do that by having a look at their historic posts here, feel free to use the search function to look up their historic threads for posted watch pictures. Though not 100%, the purpose of this purchase reference list is also to hopefully discourage proxy buyers who make fake recommendations on a dealers behalf so that they think twice before making a recommendation here since to prospective buyers, their thread history is only a simple thread search away. Finally, do make inquiries on the forum. Mark Lerman (ezinternet,cruvon,Chris B,chiubak,Balu) Jedly (Steelerfan65,bb3188,alanski,Vincent65,Mark020) Eric Ku (ddrees,steelerfan65,skyedog,Beaumont Miller II, Vincent65) Ben (Jason71,yessir69,desfrie,inspires,lasavoldi) Jacek (ezinternet,Submarino,Mark020,shairan,psv,inspires , RLX-lvr) Andrew Shear (Steelerfan65,Tcaviglioli,Beaumont Miller II,bluemartinfan,Skyedog,Buffy,inspires) Ralle (florianw,Burswood) Ian Blowers (DiamondJack, chiubak,Monobike) Jason Graham (learningtofly,alanski,badastronaut) Derek Dier (ezinternetr,Blassy,sryukon,CdnWatchDoc) Beginner reading guide threads (Please feel free to suggest some more here) 1) Forum members here have helped create this extremely helpful vintage watch terms list http://rolexforums.com/showthread.ph...highlight=list 2) A forumer feedback generated vintage references list http://rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=180464 (Ignore the pricing info since the prices are just a range and might not be uptodate in all cases, are highly market condition dependent but gives a good understanding of the various Rolex references available, please feel free to sugest updates in this thread) 3) A vintage watch repairer list by country created with forumer input. http://rolexforums.com/showthread.ph...atch+repairers. Please reverify with forumers here before sending your watches to repairers on the list to make sure you get the latest update on them. 4) Most importantly, look up historic threads on this vintage forum, a wealth of knowledge there. NB: While this list serves to collate all vintage watch dealers forumers have possibly dealt with (from fellow forumers comments above) in one place, it in no way is a measure of the quality/originality of the watches that are on sale with them. Please conduct your own due diligence before you make any purchases by asking questions on the forum, posting pictures, getting references, etc. Also please notify us of any concerns and if the forumers agree I can take them off this list. VERY IMPORTANT: As always refer to the footnotes and do your due diligence when buying any vintage watch, even from sellers listed as having a green star, since past recommendations are not necessarily a ticket for positive experiences in the future, so ask questions and verify watches through the forum "before" you buy any vintage watch. This is a forumer purchase experience list aimed at helping newbies find a vintage from known sources and is not an official recommendation list or a substitute for doing proper research on watches and sellers before you buy. Footnote1: While there have been no complaints or doubts about the authenticity or quality of his watches by buyers who have bought watches from him and is known for being a red sub expert and for his popular red sub article many of us have used as a guide, some serious allegations have been levelled about some of his watch's paperwork by those in the know, specifically about guarantee papers on some watches of his sold through Ebay. The allegations haven't been supported by concrete "publicly" available evidence by those making the allegations citing privacy reasons but the allegations haven't been publicly defended on the forum by the seller too. Judging by the seriousness of the issue to collectors, it's difficult for the allegations to be discounted and is upto forumers here to make their own judgement based on the facts available. In his favour, there has been no evidence of anything amiss when the watches themselves were taken to a RSC, other service centers, or for an expert appraisal. However in light of the serious allegations about the paperwork, for those purchasing full sets which obviously go at a huge premium compared to loose watches, do verify the watches and paperwork when making a full set purchase, to be sure so that all boxes tick and so that you get your money's worth. Buyers/forumers, please feel free to provide public feedback with evidence if you find anything amiss with purchases. Footnote 2: Please note issues raised by drainaps,Kyle in the earlier sections http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=180461, asking the right questions from this dealer necessary to ascertain originality since this dealer might not have the specific expertise catering specifically to collectors as some of the sellers here, has a 7 days no questions asked return policy
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21 January 2013, 10:02 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2007
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One more to add to the list: Stephane Medam of Worldly Watches. He is first class and his watches are always pristine examples! Cheers,
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22 January 2013, 11:51 AM
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Vintage purchase experience Feedback List ************************************************** ************************************************** ******************************************** Note: A slight change in rules from here forward, a member making a recommendation will now require to have atleast 50 posts in the "Vintage Section" before recommending a seller they've made a vintage Rolex watch purchase from. This is to avoid fly by members making recommendations here. Offcourse a more accurate way to cross check fly by recommendations is by also cross checking who the members making recommendations are in the the "Purchase Reference List" to ensure that recommendations are from regular forumers/genuine buyers. Lastly, a reminder that while this list is an attempt to assist newbies entering the vintage Rolex world, it can never be 100% and should not be used as a shortcut for doing your own research for the best outcome with your purchases. Nevertheless, it's the best shot we have at putting a genuine list together with some checks and balances in place, enjoy! Green Star status sellers:
Sellers awaiting green star status: [Sellers in this list below either have one forumer recommendation and are awaiting one more for green star status (see recommendation history by paging through the thread) OR are Speculative with no prior proven forumer purchase history but just good references by hearsay and are to be tried and tested]
A green (*) against a dealers name indicates that atleast 2 forumers have purchased vintage watches from a dealer here, have received them and are happy. So if atleast 2 of you have purchased a vintage watch from any of the dealers in the list, have received it and are happy with the purchase please say so here so can update the dealers name with a green (*).Also note that a single forumer purchasing 2 or more watches from a seller will be considered as one reference and not two. Purchase Reference list: Besides the green star rating, for added green star rating accuracy, refer to this "Purchase Reference list" to get a feel of the quality of watches forumers here have purchased from their respective sellers. Forumers have kindly made recommendations here for sellers so that it helps newcomers here, thanks guys for that! Also this list can help confirm are genuine known forumers/buyers making buyer recommendations and you can do that by having a look at their historic posts here, feel free to use the search function to look up their historic threads for posted watch pictures. Though not 100%, the purpose of this purchase reference list is also to hopefully discourage proxy buyers who make fake recommendations on a dealers behalf so that they think twice before making a recommendation here since to prospective buyers, their thread history is only a simple thread search away. Finally, do make inquiries on the forum. Mark Lerman (ezinternet,cruvon,Chris B,chiubak,Balu) Jedly (Steelerfan65,bb3188,alanski,Vincent65,Mark020) Eric Ku (ddrees,steelerfan65,skyedog,Beaumont Miller II, Vincent65) Ben (Jason71,yessir69,desfrie,inspires,lasavoldi) Jacek (ezinternet,Submarino,Mark020,shairan,psv,inspires , RLX-lvr) Andrew Shear (Steelerfan65,Tcaviglioli,Beaumont Miller II,bluemartinfan,Skyedog,Buffy,inspires) Ralle (florianw,Burswood) Ian Blowers (DiamondJack, chiubak,Monobike) Jason Graham (learningtofly,alanski,badastronaut) Derek Dier (ezinternetr,Blassy,sryukon,CdnWatchDoc) Beginner reading guide threads (Please feel free to suggest some more here) 1) Forum members here have helped create this extremely helpful vintage watch terms list http://rolexforums.com/showthread.ph...highlight=list 2) A forumer feedback generated vintage references list http://rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=180464 (Ignore the pricing info since the prices are just a range and might not be uptodate in all cases, are highly market condition dependent but gives a good understanding of the various Rolex references available, please feel free to sugest updates in this thread) 3) A vintage watch repairer list by country created with forumer input. http://rolexforums.com/showthread.ph...atch+repairers. Please reverify with forumers here before sending your watches to repairers on the list to make sure you get the latest update on them. 4) Most importantly, look up historic threads on this vintage forum, a wealth of knowledge there. NB: While this list serves to collate all vintage watch dealers forumers have possibly dealt with (from fellow forumers comments above) in one place, it in no way is a measure of the quality/originality of the watches that are on sale with them. Please conduct your own due diligence before you make any purchases by asking questions on the forum, posting pictures, getting references, etc. Also please notify us of any concerns and if the forumers agree I can take them off this list. VERY IMPORTANT: As always refer to the footnotes and do your due diligence when buying any vintage watch, even from sellers listed as having a green star, since past recommendations are not necessarily a ticket for positive experiences in the future, so ask questions and verify watches through the forum "before" you buy any vintage watch. This is a forumer purchase experience list aimed at helping newbies find a vintage from known sources and is not an official recommendation list or a substitute for doing proper research on watches and sellers before you buy. Footnote1: While there have been no complaints or doubts about the authenticity or quality of his watches by buyers who have bought watches from him and is known for being a red sub expert and for his popular red sub article many of us have used as a guide, some serious allegations have been levelled about some of his watch's paperwork by those in the know, specifically about guarantee papers on some watches of his sold through Ebay. The allegations haven't been supported by concrete "publicly" available evidence by those making the allegations citing privacy reasons but the allegations haven't been publicly defended on the forum by the seller too. Judging by the seriousness of the issue to collectors, it's difficult for the allegations to be discounted and is upto forumers here to make their own judgement based on the facts available. In his favour, there has been no evidence of anything amiss when the watches themselves were taken to a RSC, other service centers, or for an expert appraisal. However in light of the serious allegations about the paperwork, for those purchasing full sets which obviously go at a huge premium compared to loose watches, do verify the watches and paperwork when making a full set purchase, to be sure so that all boxes tick and so that you get your money's worth. Buyers/forumers, please feel free to provide public feedback with evidence if you find anything amiss with purchases. Footnote 2: Please note issues raised by drainaps,Kyle in the earlier sections http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=180461, asking the right questions from this dealer necessary to ascertain originality since this dealer might not have the specific expertise catering specifically to collectors as some of the sellers here, has a 7 days no questions asked return policy
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22 January 2013, 03:51 PM
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Real Name: Vince Choo
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Watch: 5513 '67 Sub
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I just received a delivery from Ben from nbtimes.com. One more green star for him!
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22 January 2013, 05:42 PM
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24 January 2013, 08:27 PM
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26 January 2013, 07:43 AM
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Hi guys though I am not a rolex officianado I live 5 mins from mark blowers shop and have lived in hull all my life and his shop has been there for 40 plus years and his dad Ian had it before him . I know this doesn't guarantee what he sells but they have a fine reputation over many decades and have heard not a bad word
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Cruvon, I saw you started this thread over a year ago – many thanks for all the work and time you put into it. With all due buyer's caution you rightfully mention: invaluable!
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2 February 2013, 05:58 PM
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Real Name: Vince Choo
Location: Kuala Lumpur
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And thanks of course to the other forum members who contributed - currently searching, I went through every recommended site and dealer in the last two days.
Another site I'm looking on is http://www.Chrono24.com, a selling platform for watches only. Quality there obviously depends on the quality and reputation of the seller, but they seem to have instituted some sort of rating system for sellers as well. Haven't bought through them yet though. |
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Location: PARIS
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Bought most of my Rolex in Paris at Olivine :
Very serious et high level quality http://www.olivine-prestige.com/Nos-...ndues_r26.html |
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Location: West
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Cruvon, many thanks for your work and for this list. I've used it even before joining TRF, very helpful indeed.
My turn now, I can vouch for Henrik, Sub GMT, Netherlands. I bought from him, very professional, friendly, fast shipping, the watch was exactly as described, highly recommended. Good man. |
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