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CaptainTV · 12 December 2018, 12:53 AM

Hey folks,

My other Rolex I asked about didn’t work out.
The guy never messaged back about viewing in person.

Found this watch locally on Craigslist. Guy supposedly got a divorce and needs the cash. It’s a 16233 like I want.

Everything look ok?

I can’t find anyone local that will look at it for me an verify authenticity.

Thank you.

beshannon · 12 December 2018, 12:59 AM

How close are you to the original reseller Ponte Vecchio Time?

Lgear080 · 12 December 2018, 01:02 AM

The watch itself looks ok. I’d personally suggest another sales platform.

CaptainTV · 12 December 2018, 01:05 AM

Sorry. Trying to add more pictures.

CaptainTV · 12 December 2018, 01:07 AM

Another

CaptainTV · 12 December 2018, 01:13 AM

Last picture

CaptainTV · 12 December 2018, 01:14 AM

I undertsand about looking at other platforms, I really love/want a 16233 in good shape for around $4,000.

It’s hard to find online, guess I may just need to save a while longer and get some more $$.

Thanks

GLADIATOR · 12 December 2018, 01:41 AM

Please take close up side photos of the bracelet links

Watch looks OK, and you are buying from a bricks and mortar store
A

CorradoBrit · 12 December 2018, 01:45 AM

Why would the warranty card say Ponte Vecchio Time and the receipt Zales. Something smells fishy. Appears there's evidence of erased inscriptions on the white strips of that warranty card, plus the double script is also odd.

CorradoBrit · 12 December 2018, 01:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GLADIATOR

you are buying from a bricks and mortar store
A

OP says its a CL find. Private seller

GLADIATOR · 12 December 2018, 01:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CorradoBrit

OP says its a CL find. Private seller

My bad!
Craiglist in my opinion is a no no!

edweather · 12 December 2018, 03:31 AM

Yea, I'd like to know the Zales/PVT connection too. Other than that, the watch looks good. The next problem is how to do a safe F2F transaction. Suggest meeting at a safe place/police station to do the deal, and bringing someone else and letting them hold the money. Inspect the watch and get it on your wrist first, before handing over the money. Just suggestions, a lot can go wrong. What about the sellers on this site?

beshannon · 12 December 2018, 03:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CorradoBrit

Why would the warranty card say Ponte Vecchio Time and the receipt Zales. Something smells fishy. Appears there's evidence of erased inscriptions on the white strips of that warranty card, plus the double script is also odd.

I agree and now it is on Craigslist?

Nothing special about this watch, be patient and find another from a real seller.

Tools · 12 December 2018, 04:11 AM

That watch is almost 30 years old and nothing that it is shown with is Rolex, or native to a Datejust.

The "warranty" may have been good for somebody at some point, but it is not considered Rolex "papers".

I think that this is a bit pricey from what I see if it is at your $4k price point.

77T · 12 December 2018, 04:59 AM

I didn’t see any asking price mentioned - but for $2.5-3K you would have a decent deal.

A visit to almost any decent pawn shop, you could have it opened and look at it.

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CorradoBrit · 12 December 2018, 05:52 AM

Maybe not the one I found @$4500

crowncollection · 12 December 2018, 07:12 AM

Watch looks ok

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CaptainTV · 12 December 2018, 08:00 AM

Thank y’all.

He’s asking $4,700. Have him to $4,100 cash.

Think I’m just gonna wait and get exactly what I want.

I’m just verify excited to finally be purchasing a Rolex.
I need to be patient and wait.

I really want blue/royal blue dial that has been recently serviced.

cht · 13 December 2018, 01:00 AM

purchasing your first Rolex from Craigslist with not much knowledge about Rolex....what could go wrong?

Even if you got a genuine watch, you'd have ABSOLUTELY no way to tell, it could have fake non-rolex parts on it, it could be stolen so when you service it it is never returned to you, it may stop running in a day since the movement could need $1000 in repairs, they could show you pics online of a gen watch and show up with a fake ringer that you'd have no idea to authenticate, it could be completely fake, they steal your money, etc etc.

Go for it.

DoDe · 13 December 2018, 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaptainTV

I really want blue/royal blue dial that has been recently serviced.

If you want the dial to be part of a genuine Rolex, I suggest that you buy from TS or AD.

tbonesteak · 13 December 2018, 07:30 AM

If you don't value money, by all means, buy your Rolex on Craigslist.

CaptainTV · 22 December 2018, 02:39 AM

Thanks for everyone’s advice.

I found a local Rolex servicer and had him verify the watch. Everything was original Rolex and the watch was serviced in April 2017.

Didn’t have original box or papers.
Paid him $3,500.

I had 2nd thought about spending the money driving to meet him. However, after putting the watch on I immediately fell in love and started stuttering when talking.

It’s very clean and fits perfect!

CaptainTV · 22 December 2018, 02:56 AM

So nice!

Bxtek · 22 December 2018, 04:26 AM

A huge congrats! Looks beautiful! I'm glad everything worked out and you ended up getting the watch you wanted. You got a good price on it too. Great job!

We can't see your face in that picture, but I just know there was a huge smile on your face when you took it. That's what owning a Rolex is all about imo.

CaptainTV · 22 December 2018, 05:30 AM

Haha!
Yea it’s an awesome feeling!

Right up there with first time solo flying an airplane and helicopter!

12 December 2018, 12:59 AM	#2
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	How close are you to the original reseller Ponte Vecchio Time? __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

12 December 2018, 01:41 AM	#8
GLADIATOR "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Costa Blanca, Watch: YMII,GMTII,DAYTONA Posts: 5,288	Please take close up side photos of the bracelet links Watch looks OK, and you are buying from a bricks and mortar store A __________________ The truth is incontrovertible. Malice may attack it, ignorance may deride it, but in the end, there it is. Winston Churchill "We judge ourselves by what we feel capable of doing, while others judge us by what we have already done."

12 December 2018, 03:31 AM	#12
edweather "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: Georgia, USA Watch: Casio Illuminator Posts: 650	Yea, I'd like to know the Zales/PVT connection too. Other than that, the watch looks good. The next problem is how to do a safe F2F transaction. Suggest meeting at a safe place/police station to do the deal, and bringing someone else and letting them hold the money. Inspect the watch and get it on your wrist first, before handing over the money. Just suggestions, a lot can go wrong. What about the sellers on this site? __________________ An expert under pressure is a drip.

12 December 2018, 04:11 AM	#14
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,500	That watch is almost 30 years old and nothing that it is shown with is Rolex, or native to a Datejust. The "warranty" may have been good for somebody at some point, but it is not considered Rolex "papers". I think that this is a bit pricey from what I see if it is at your $4k price point. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member Last edited by Tools; 12 December 2018 at 06:26 AM..

12 December 2018, 04:59 AM	#15
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 41,951	I didn’t see any asking price mentioned - but for $2.5-3K you would have a decent deal. A visit to almost any decent pawn shop, you could have it opened and look at it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

12 December 2018, 01:02 AM	#3
Lgear080 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 3,506	The watch itself looks ok. I’d personally suggest another sales platform.

12 December 2018, 01:14 AM	#7
CaptainTV "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: South GA Posts: 17	I undertsand about looking at other platforms, I really love/want a 16233 in good shape for around $4,000. It’s hard to find online, guess I may just need to save a while longer and get some more $$. Thanks

12 December 2018, 01:45 AM	#9
CorradoBrit "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Europe bound Posts: 1,410	Why would the warranty card say Ponte Vecchio Time and the receipt Zales. Something smells fishy. Appears there's evidence of erased inscriptions on the white strips of that warranty card, plus the double script is also odd.

12 December 2018, 05:52 AM	#16
CorradoBrit "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Europe bound Posts: 1,410	Maybe not the one I found @$4500

12 December 2018, 07:12 AM	#17
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,215	Watch looks ok Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

12 December 2018, 08:00 AM	#18
CaptainTV "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: South GA Posts: 17	Thank y’all. He’s asking $4,700. Have him to $4,100 cash. Think I’m just gonna wait and get exactly what I want. I’m just verify excited to finally be purchasing a Rolex. I need to be patient and wait. I really want blue/royal blue dial that has been recently serviced.

13 December 2018, 01:00 AM	#19
cht 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: San antonio, TX Watch: 116610LV Posts: 2,143	purchasing your first Rolex from Craigslist with not much knowledge about Rolex....what could go wrong? Even if you got a genuine watch, you'd have ABSOLUTELY no way to tell, it could have fake non-rolex parts on it, it could be stolen so when you service it it is never returned to you, it may stop running in a day since the movement could need $1000 in repairs, they could show you pics online of a gen watch and show up with a fake ringer that you'd have no idea to authenticate, it could be completely fake, they steal your money, etc etc. Go for it.

13 December 2018, 07:30 AM	#21
tbonesteak "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: New York Watch: me go broke! Posts: 1,657	If you don't value money, by all means, buy your Rolex on Craigslist.

22 December 2018, 02:39 AM	#22
CaptainTV "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: South GA Posts: 17	Thanks for everyone’s advice. I found a local Rolex servicer and had him verify the watch. Everything was original Rolex and the watch was serviced in April 2017. Didn’t have original box or papers. Paid him $3,500. I had 2nd thought about spending the money driving to meet him. However, after putting the watch on I immediately fell in love and started stuttering when talking. It’s very clean and fits perfect!

22 December 2018, 04:26 AM	#24
Bxtek "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: CA Posts: 2,619	A huge congrats! Looks beautiful! I'm glad everything worked out and you ended up getting the watch you wanted. You got a good price on it too. Great job! We can't see your face in that picture, but I just know there was a huge smile on your face when you took it. That's what owning a Rolex is all about imo.

22 December 2018, 05:30 AM	#25
CaptainTV "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: South GA Posts: 17	Haha! Yea it’s an awesome feeling! Right up there with first time solo flying an airplane and helicopter!

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