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montecarlo77 · 10 September 2017, 04:26 AM

I'm planning to buy a white gold Rolex, what precautions do you guys suggest I take? I'm going to have it verified by a dealer before buying. If that goes ok and it has all papers etc is there anything to worry about?

Jack T · 10 September 2017, 04:29 AM

Don't pay anywhere near what they're asking.

GolfPunk · 10 September 2017, 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by montecarlo77

I'm planning to buy a white gold Rolex, what precautions do you guys suggest I take? I'm going to have it verified by a dealer before buying. If that goes ok and it has all papers etc is there anything to worry about?

Avoid a previously polished watch

ras47 · 10 September 2017, 05:21 AM

Spend some time on Chrono24 and WatchRecon to get a lay of the land. Look at trusted sellers so you have an idea of what prices are now.

FTX I · 10 September 2017, 05:25 AM

Buy the seller.

Quailhunter · 10 September 2017, 05:45 AM

Unless verification includes taking the watch apart, how do you know there are not non-Rolex parts?

Tridor · 10 September 2017, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Quailhunter

Unless verification includes taking the watch apart, how do you know there are not non-Rolex parts?

This is a very important consideration. If a seller has taken in a watch on trade, you cannot be absolutely certain that a prior, non-RSC service didn't utilize generic parts, thereby making it a frankenwatch. It's a gamble, and you may not find out about it, if ever, until you take it to a RSC or a watchmaker with a Rolex parts account. I have read a number of horror stories over the years involving this type of problem.
It may be different if the watch is a BNIB purchased from an AD by a trusted TRF seller; otherwise, I would approach your proposed purchase with caution.

Speed · 10 September 2017, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by montecarlo77

I'm planning to buy a white gold Rolex, what precautions do you guys suggest I take? I'm going to have it verified by a dealer before buying. If that goes ok and it has all papers etc is there anything to worry about?

I suggest buying from a seller / dealer / AD with whom you do not need to take "precautions."

EDL7 · 10 September 2017, 06:32 AM

A watchmaker I know who works at an AD..told me 3 mos ago..he got in a gold Rolex..with about 1/3 of the parts replaced with non Rolex parts..so it's buyer beware..

AK797 · 10 September 2017, 06:36 AM

Buy from one of the trusted sellers here, research them. The weight is a giveaway but there could be fake parts on the watch too which only RSC could verify, I would not rely on an AD's watchmaker.

montecarlo77 · 10 September 2017, 07:55 AM

Yes I think my main concern is non Rolex parts inside but it's only a year old watch so it should not have been serviced yet.

Tridor · 10 September 2017, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by montecarlo77

Yes I think my main concern is non Rolex parts inside but it's only a year old watch so it should not have been serviced yet.

You're simply speculating. It's possible that a service was necessary due to water penetration, a defective part, the watch having been dropped, or some other mishap.

Quailhunter · 10 September 2017, 08:19 AM

My uncle's son left the stem unscrewed and pulled out while swimming with a new Rolex. Of course, it was damaged. A used gold Rolex represents an expensive bet.

CLTRolex · 10 September 2017, 08:54 AM

Don't get it wet after midnight

montecarlo77 · 10 September 2017, 01:29 PM

Thanks to all, good advice!

Formulansx · 10 September 2017, 09:07 PM

I plan to keep my DD forever so I'm exempt :)

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brandrea · 10 September 2017, 09:12 PM

If the price is too good to be true than that's a red flag. As others have said, but the seller

ap1 · 10 September 2017, 10:33 PM

Don't pay too much, wg has poor resale.

10 September 2017, 04:26 AM	#1
montecarlo77 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: San Francisco Posts: 205	What precautions should I take before buying pm Rolex? I'm planning to buy a white gold Rolex, what precautions do you guys suggest I take? I'm going to have it verified by a dealer before buying. If that goes ok and it has all papers etc is there anything to worry about?

10 September 2017, 04:29 AM	#2
Jack T "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Jack Location: The Triangle Watch: Several Posts: 6,719	Don't pay anywhere near what they're asking. __________________ Sub 116613 LN; GMT 116710 LN; Sinn 104R; Exp 214270; GS SBGM221; Omega AT

10 September 2017, 05:21 AM	#4
ras47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Robert Location: Northern NJ Watch: 16710 BLRO Posts: 3,064	Spend some time on Chrono24 and WatchRecon to get a lay of the land. Look at trusted sellers so you have an idea of what prices are now. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II BLRO 16710 Omega Speedmaster Co-Axial Chrono

10 September 2017, 08:54 AM	#14
CLTRolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Charlotte/London Watch: Multiple Posts: 889	Don't get it wet after midnight __________________ ♕ Daytona - 116506 ♕ GMT-Master II - 116710BLNR ♕ Yacht-Master II - 116680 ♕ Daytona - 116520 ♕ Explorer II - 16570

10 September 2017, 09:07 PM	#16
Formulansx "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Guy Gadbois Location: Norcal Watch: Rolex,Omega,Seiko Posts: 1,759	I plan to keep my DD forever so I'm exempt :) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Day-Date President, Datejust (flipped), Bluesy 16613, Omega 14kt Seamaster, Seiko Cocktail Time, Seiko Alpinist, REC 901-2 (Porsche 911), REC TTT Escape (Steve McQueen Triumph). A few Bulovas, cars, and fountain pens

10 September 2017, 05:25 AM	#5
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	Buy the seller.

10 September 2017, 05:45 AM	#6
Quailhunter "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Doug Location: Georgia USA Watch: Rolex President Posts: 1,348	Unless verification includes taking the watch apart, how do you know there are not non-Rolex parts?

10 September 2017, 06:32 AM	#9
EDL7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: USA Posts: 842	A watchmaker I know who works at an AD..told me 3 mos ago..he got in a gold Rolex..with about 1/3 of the parts replaced with non Rolex parts..so it's buyer beware..

10 September 2017, 06:36 AM	#10
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,368	Buy from one of the trusted sellers here, research them. The weight is a giveaway but there could be fake parts on the watch too which only RSC could verify, I would not rely on an AD's watchmaker.

10 September 2017, 07:55 AM	#11
montecarlo77 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: San Francisco Posts: 205	Yes I think my main concern is non Rolex parts inside but it's only a year old watch so it should not have been serviced yet.

10 September 2017, 08:19 AM	#13
Quailhunter "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Doug Location: Georgia USA Watch: Rolex President Posts: 1,348	My uncle's son left the stem unscrewed and pulled out while swimming with a new Rolex. Of course, it was damaged. A used gold Rolex represents an expensive bet.

10 September 2017, 01:29 PM	#15
montecarlo77 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: San Francisco Posts: 205	Thanks to all, good advice!

10 September 2017, 09:12 PM	#17
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,711	If the price is too good to be true than that's a red flag. As others have said, but the seller

10 September 2017, 10:33 PM	#18
ap1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,508	Don't pay too much, wg has poor resale.

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