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Farley Grudge · 9 September 2015, 06:49 AM

I am getting ready to make my first online purchase of a used Rolex.
I have found the watch that I want and am ready to pull the trigger. The listing is from a trusted seller on this site. My question is this...When you purchase a used Rolex do you ALWAYS have it checked by an AD? This watch comes with box and papers. It was serviced in 08 and has the service paperwork as well. Having never purchased a Rolex before I just wanted some info. I feel good about the seller and have lurked on this site and others enough to see that they are a reputable seller as well. Any help, opinions or experiences would be appreciated!

AbsolutelyROLEX! · 9 September 2015, 10:26 AM

Let us know the seller and we can tell you

Farley Grudge · 9 September 2015, 10:32 AM

It's DavidSW. I've looked around here and watchuseek and from everything I've seen he appears to be very reputable.

hunterp27 · 9 September 2015, 10:46 AM

No need whatsoever to have it checked. Solid dude all the way

AbsolutelyROLEX! · 9 September 2015, 12:00 PM

Yes He is the top seller here no worries at all

Sublover2166 · 9 September 2015, 12:30 PM

David is among the best of the big sellers here on the forum. No need to worry about authenticity.

Farley Grudge · 9 September 2015, 12:41 PM

Thanks guys! I knew from what I'd heard about him that there wouldn't be a problem. Just was wondering if I still needed to have someone check it out.

AbsolutelyROLEX! · 9 September 2015, 11:53 PM

Cant blame you for due diligence!

Frosty · 10 September 2015, 03:10 AM

I would buy a watch from DavidSW without hesitation. I would think about having it serviced in a few years just for lubrication and seals.

cab56 · 10 September 2015, 04:12 AM

The Who's Who subsection of the classifieds is a good place to check a seller's repulation. Search for your seller and see how many recommendations you find. DavidSW is one of the active and highly respected sellers.

Tools · 10 September 2015, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Farley Grudge

Thanks guys! I knew from what I'd heard about him that there wouldn't be a problem. Just was wondering if I still needed to have someone check it out.

You should always have somebody look at it if you have concerns..

However, the idea that an AD would have the knowledge to "authenticate" a watch is folly; most are just sales staff.

You need a watchmaker (who may be at some ADs) who is familiar with Rolex and it's movements..

Farley Grudge · 10 September 2015, 10:22 AM

I never had concerns about the seller. I did a lot of research on him and felt good about that. I just wasn't sure what everybody did since this is my first online purchase of a Rolex. My local AD doesn't have a Rolex certified watchmaker and there actually isn't one within 100 miles of me. I know a local watchmaker that could service the watch but haven't decided if I will use him or have it done through Rolex when the time comes.

THC · 10 September 2015, 10:25 AM

And please post incoming pics, otherwise you will be banned...

train-time · 10 September 2015, 11:08 AM

You cannot go wrong with DAVIDSW; he's 1st class all the way

Farley Grudge · 11 September 2015, 09:26 AM

Received the beautiful watch today! For some reason I can't insert the pic in this thread. Every time I try it closes my browser.

Mak2013 · 12 September 2015, 02:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

You should always have somebody look at it if you have concerns..

However, the idea that an AD would have the knowledge to "authenticate" a watch is folly; most are just sales staff.

You need a watchmaker (who may be at some ADs) who is familiar with Rolex and it's movements..

This. You can never be 100% on used.

It is a know fact in close circles ( hushed a bit) that one of the top sellers ( will not name him) on this forum UNINTENTIONALLY had a high end fake 16610 up for sale.
This one had a real 3135 movement inside.

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9 September 2015, 06:49 AM	#1
Farley Grudge "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Dave Location: OKC USA Watch: 16710 Posts: 103	Buying first used Rolex...Question I am getting ready to make my first online purchase of a used Rolex. I have found the watch that I want and am ready to pull the trigger. The listing is from a trusted seller on this site. My question is this...When you purchase a used Rolex do you ALWAYS have it checked by an AD? This watch comes with box and papers. It was serviced in 08 and has the service paperwork as well. Having never purchased a Rolex before I just wanted some info. I feel good about the seller and have lurked on this site and others enough to see that they are a reputable seller as well. Any help, opinions or experiences would be appreciated!

9 September 2015, 10:26 AM	#2
AbsolutelyROLEX! "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Andy Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: AKA: ANDERL712000 Posts: 4,935	Let us know the seller and we can tell you __________________ We want to be the first in the field and Rolex should be seen as the one and only-the best. Hans Wilsdorf, Rolex founder

9 September 2015, 12:00 PM	#5
AbsolutelyROLEX! "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Andy Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: AKA: ANDERL712000 Posts: 4,935	Yes He is the top seller here no worries at all __________________ We want to be the first in the field and Rolex should be seen as the one and only-the best. Hans Wilsdorf, Rolex founder

9 September 2015, 11:53 PM	#8
AbsolutelyROLEX! "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Andy Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: AKA: ANDERL712000 Posts: 4,935	Cant blame you for due diligence! __________________ We want to be the first in the field and Rolex should be seen as the one and only-the best. Hans Wilsdorf, Rolex founder

10 September 2015, 03:10 AM	#9
Frosty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: So Cal Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 5,087	I would buy a watch from DavidSW without hesitation. I would think about having it serviced in a few years just for lubrication and seals. __________________ “Anyone can be sarcastic; it takes intelligence to solve a problem!”

9 September 2015, 10:32 AM	#3
Farley Grudge "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Dave Location: OKC USA Watch: 16710 Posts: 103	It's DavidSW. I've looked around here and watchuseek and from everything I've seen he appears to be very reputable.

9 September 2015, 10:46 AM	#4
hunterp27 Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: JHP Location: Fairview, TX Watch: WG 18039 Day/Date Posts: 789	No need whatsoever to have it checked. Solid dude all the way

9 September 2015, 12:30 PM	#6
Sublover2166 Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: John Location: Manassas,Virginia Watch: Ol'Bluesy & Hulk Posts: 2,871	David is among the best of the big sellers here on the forum. No need to worry about authenticity.

9 September 2015, 12:41 PM	#7
Farley Grudge "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Dave Location: OKC USA Watch: 16710 Posts: 103	Thanks guys! I knew from what I'd heard about him that there wouldn't be a problem. Just was wondering if I still needed to have someone check it out.

10 September 2015, 04:12 AM	#10
cab56 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Chris Location: Canada Watch: many! Posts: 1,134	The Who's Who subsection of the classifieds is a good place to check a seller's repulation. Search for your seller and see how many recommendations you find. DavidSW is one of the active and highly respected sellers.

10 September 2015, 10:22 AM	#12
Farley Grudge "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Dave Location: OKC USA Watch: 16710 Posts: 103	I never had concerns about the seller. I did a lot of research on him and felt good about that. I just wasn't sure what everybody did since this is my first online purchase of a Rolex. My local AD doesn't have a Rolex certified watchmaker and there actually isn't one within 100 miles of me. I know a local watchmaker that could service the watch but haven't decided if I will use him or have it done through Rolex when the time comes.

10 September 2015, 10:25 AM	#13
THC 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 126333 Posts: 10,663	And please post incoming pics, otherwise you will be banned...

10 September 2015, 11:08 AM	#14
train-time 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Plankton Location: US Watch: less Posts: 4,154	You cannot go wrong with DAVIDSW; he's 1st class all the way

11 September 2015, 09:26 AM	#15
Farley Grudge "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Dave Location: OKC USA Watch: 16710 Posts: 103	Received the beautiful watch today! For some reason I can't insert the pic in this thread. Every time I try it closes my browser.

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