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Freedom fighter · 9 January 2012, 02:17 AM

Hi guys, i am thinking of driving to holland to pick up an 16610LV from the uk as a dealer I know out there is actually cheaper than what they are currently going for over here in the uk either on forums or dealers.. The LV has in the last 3 months really gone a bit crazy and I'd like to add one to my collection. Are any of you concerned when you buy watches that it didn't originate in your country or is it the old saying that it's the watch that counts? Funnily enough this dealer has 3 and one of the LVs is cheaper than the rest as its from the USA and European buyers don't like them supposedly! News to me.....anyways haven't posted for a while so happy new year to you all!

Speed · 9 January 2012, 02:33 AM

I would just have to know the seller (reputation) well. A (genuine) Rolex from the UK ticks just like a Rolex from Hong Kong.

TSW · 9 January 2012, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Speed

I would just have to know the seller (reputation) well. A (genuine) Rolex from the UK ticks just like a Rolex from Hong Kong.

Well said

dddrees · 9 January 2012, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Speed

I would just have to know the seller (reputation) well. A (genuine) Rolex from the UK ticks just like a Rolex from Hong Kong.

X2

Exactly.

Freedom fighter · 9 January 2012, 02:35 AM

Exactly my thoughts...I bought my yachtmaster from the uk but it had hong kong papers...hasn't made a blind bit of difference.

Mickey® · 9 January 2012, 02:40 AM

I wish I could drive to Holland!

Freedom fighter · 9 January 2012, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Mickey®

I wish I could drive to Holland!

Never done the drive before quite looking forward to it lol

Mickey® · 9 January 2012, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Freedom fighter

Never done the drive before quite looking forward to it lol

Seems like a great drive...Pick up a couple diamonds in Antwerp for the girlfriend/wife!

http://maps.google.com/maps?um=1&ie=...ed=0CD0Q-A8wAA

Freedom fighter · 9 January 2012, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Mickey®

Seems like a great drive...Pick up a couple diamonds in Antwerp for the girlfriend/wife!

http://maps.google.com/maps?um=1&ie=...ed=0CD0Q-A8wAA

Ha ha! Just about hold my own around Rolex....I'd get eaten alive by the diamond mob

matt4hand · 9 January 2012, 02:42 AM

Reputation is everything in business.

Lion · 9 January 2012, 02:43 AM

Just be careful and do your homework on the seller first!!!

Freedom fighter · 9 January 2012, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Lion

Just be careful and do your homework on the seller first!!!

I think he's quite reputable, has a big inventory and been around for years. In actual fact he tried to sell my dads Paul picot for him when my dad lived there 10 years ago!

breitlingherst · 9 January 2012, 02:52 AM

seems like a trusted dealer and not some fly by night buyer

Freedom fighter · 9 January 2012, 02:55 AM

Precisionwatches.nl

If any one wants to have a look!

Mickey® · 9 January 2012, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Freedom fighter

Precisionwatches.nl

If any one wants to have a look!

You couldn't buy on forum? Especially if your buying the used one and not the New one?

Freedom fighter · 9 January 2012, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Mickey®

You couldn't buy on forum? Especially if your buying the used one and not the New one?

That's the keenest price this side of the water for ME the moment...in actual fact I may buy two off of the guy....everyone in the uk is looking 4300-4500 so I may as well have a nice day trip while I'm at it....

Did pm Davidsw and he hasn't got any and I doubt the time I pay delivery etc he could beat this chaps price? Maybe there is?

petesjag · 9 January 2012, 03:23 AM

Mate, I live in holland and know all of the grey dealers here..Jaap from precision watches is trustworthy, I bought an lv from him too. There are a few more greys with the 16610lv for sale..check out JK watches. He is also a great guy and trustworthy seller..both are fine and you don't need to worry!

Pete

Freedom fighter · 9 January 2012, 03:27 AM

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Originally Posted by petesjag

Mate, I live in holland and know all of the grey dealers here..Jaap from precision watches is trustworthy, I bought an lv from him too. There are a few more greys with the 16610lv for sale..check out JK watches. He is also a great guy and trustworthy seller..both are fine and you don't need to worry!

Pete

Nice one pete! Like I said earlier my dad has dealt with him in the past and said he is a decent chap...I spoke to him today and think il be over in the next couple of days! Thanks for the vote of confidence mate

petesjag · 9 January 2012, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Freedom fighter

Nice one pete! Like I said earlier my dad has dealt with him in the past and said he is a decent chap...I spoke to him today and think il be over in the next couple of days! Thanks for the vote of confidence mate

Have a great visit and hope you get what you want..like I said, he has a great reputation here. Unless otherwise noted, his watches come from other European countrys other then holland. A holland delivered each fetches s higher premium here..
Just so you know...my lv came from Portugal, not that the watch is any different. Some like to have watches which orig come from their own country,..makes selling a bit easier..

Freedom fighter · 9 January 2012, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by petesjag

Have a great visit and hope you get what you want..like I said, he has a great reputation here. Unless otherwise noted, his watches come from other European countrys other then holland. A holland delivered each fetches s higher premium here..
Just so you know...my lv came from Portugal, not that the watch is any different. Some like to have watches which orig come from their own country,..makes selling a bit easier..

That's good to know as I never knew that..Do you know where he sources his watches? as if he mainly gets watches from abroad I would have thought he isn't taking them in as part exchanges from customers in holland? Many thanks for your info..

petesjag · 9 January 2012, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Freedom fighter

That's good to know as I never knew that..Do you know where he sources his watches? as if he mainly gets watches from abroad I would have thought he isn't taking them in as part exchanges from customers in holland? Many thanks for your info..

I'm not exactly sure but mine came from Portugal...I didn't expect that when I went to pick it up. I hadn't considered this. The grey dealer I use here in Holland gets his watches from the Rolex AD here ...
Im Sure that precision watches also gets exchange watches from customers..
Which lv on the site are you looking to get...I will take a look..
Pete

sprtrlx · 9 January 2012, 06:26 AM

buy the trusted seller.bought a grey yg croc strap daytona yrs ago that came from italy using a usa grey broker.great deal on a brand new watch.get references from other buyers.

9 January 2012, 02:17 AM	#1
Freedom fighter Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Bill Location: London Watch: SS yachtmaster Posts: 202	Any one have doubts about buying a used Rolex from abroad?(16610lv) Hi guys, i am thinking of driving to holland to pick up an 16610LV from the uk as a dealer I know out there is actually cheaper than what they are currently going for over here in the uk either on forums or dealers.. The LV has in the last 3 months really gone a bit crazy and I'd like to add one to my collection. Are any of you concerned when you buy watches that it didn't originate in your country or is it the old saying that it's the watch that counts? Funnily enough this dealer has 3 and one of the LVs is cheaper than the rest as its from the USA and European buyers don't like them supposedly! News to me.....anyways haven't posted for a while so happy new year to you all!

9 January 2012, 02:43 AM	#11
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Just be careful and do your homework on the seller first!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

9 January 2012, 02:33 AM	#2
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	I would just have to know the seller (reputation) well. A (genuine) Rolex from the UK ticks just like a Rolex from Hong Kong.

9 January 2012, 02:35 AM	#5
Freedom fighter Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Bill Location: London Watch: SS yachtmaster Posts: 202	Exactly my thoughts...I bought my yachtmaster from the uk but it had hong kong papers...hasn't made a blind bit of difference.

9 January 2012, 02:40 AM	#6
Mickey® Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Mickey® Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Swiss Made Posts: 5,801	I wish I could drive to Holland!

9 January 2012, 02:42 AM	#10
matt4hand Banned Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Matt Location: Atlanta Watch: Tramp Posts: 2,369	Reputation is everything in business.

9 January 2012, 02:52 AM	#13
breitlingherst "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: East Coast US Watch: Richard Mille... Posts: 450	seems like a trusted dealer and not some fly by night buyer

9 January 2012, 02:55 AM	#14
Freedom fighter Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Bill Location: London Watch: SS yachtmaster Posts: 202	Precisionwatches.nl If any one wants to have a look!

9 January 2012, 03:23 AM	#17
petesjag "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: netherlands Posts: 2,177	Mate, I live in holland and know all of the grey dealers here..Jaap from precision watches is trustworthy, I bought an lv from him too. There are a few more greys with the 16610lv for sale..check out JK watches. He is also a great guy and trustworthy seller..both are fine and you don't need to worry! Pete

9 January 2012, 06:26 AM	#22
sprtrlx Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: pa Posts: 98	buy the trusted seller.bought a grey yg croc strap daytona yrs ago that came from italy using a usa grey broker.great deal on a brand new watch.get references from other buyers.

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