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I kinda doubt all the trusted sellers open the cases on watches they get in on trade. It's possible something could slip past them if they don't do this on a regular basis. Again, I'm sure they would stand behind their product if there was an issue. |
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I like to see Threads like this with good speakings of the TS's here. I'm supposed to be picking up an 116610 from ocrolexguy (Patrick) tomorrow.
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Maybe I'm new here, but they really don't seem too keen to answer too many questions or conversation other than are you ready to wire the money. Now I do A LOT of ecommerce and online shopping, but never have I wired $7600 to a guy through a forum for an item that is in the top echelon of counterfeit goods. I'm sure the sellers get bombarded with the same questions over and over but they need to remember that's the business they are in and have a little patience and willingness to spend some time to make the deal. |
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While I totally agree with "buy the seller" I also understand that mistakes happen and bad apples can slip through the cracks. It gives me extra peace of mind to send a newly acquired piece in to RSC for a service appraisal. They would catch any authenticity issues in the process. Also the only way to make sure a piece hasn't been reported stolen is to send it in.
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Also if a piece isn't due for service yet, you can still send it in for an appraisal and then simply deny the service and it will only cost you shipping. ![]() |
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Wow...buy a watch from someone else then have the AD waste time and RSC time by sending it in and then denying the service just to authenticate ...I would hope you would at least pay the shipping for them to do that .
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AD may not do it there. They will charge you a pretty penny to do it. But its worth the price for piece of mind. You can always take it to a reputable non AD watch maker. Here in LA, I take it to ABC watchwerks for authenticating. They'll do it for a small charge and tell me on the spot.
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Yeah obviously you pay shipping costs. Most of the time it would make sense to go ahead and have the watch serviced while it's there but if you choose not to have the service done, you can have the watch returned to you and the only cost to you is shipping. If you have a better way to verify that the watch is 100% authentic and is not in the Rolex stolen watch database, I'm open to hear it. This is just the best way I've found so far. ![]() |
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For the record, I've also bought a used Rolex from the local AD and when I have an issue, they go out of their way to help regardless of where I've purchased the watch. I've also had the AD appraise several watches so they get some business as well. Best of luck! |
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I would pay for them to authenticate the watch which as posted on this thread is 175 instead of being deceitful to save a view bucks...
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I don't think all RSCs are willing to authenticate pieces. If they are then yeah absolutely go ahead and pay the fee for them to do it. Personally I've always gone ahead and had my watches serviced anyway. |
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Took mine to nearest AD in Canada to be authenticated, and they wouldnt even really look at it...I had the Rolex Canada service centre invoice from the previous owner showing the watch had been serviced, and authenticated. (those charges were waived as he had paid for full service, which is only done on authentic watch)
All they would say was that the invoice looked as it should, but other than that, they said I'd have to take it to Rolex Canada and pay 200.00cad (176.00 plus tax) for authentication, which takes a full 7 business days. But since any piece of paper could be faked using photo shop i decided to take it to Rolex Canada and pay the fee for my own peace of mind... Have to wait til next week for the "verdict" |
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Interesting topic.
I just recently acquired a lovely 16700 GMT from a source I trusted but I still, for peace of mind got a RSC service quote as it was due. Unfortunately they wanted to replace the hands........ :( |
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This is tough and why you ALWAYS have to buy the seller. I got burned on a vintage piece before by not following the golden rule. yes, I bought an authentic vintage rolex BUT the movement was serviced by an incompetent watchmaker. My watch maker inspected the watch and instantly knew what was wrong.
BUY THE SELLER FIRST BEFORE ANYTHING |
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