My First Rolex!

[KennethH]

Just bought my first rolex (2018 Datejust (126300) 41mm in Rhodium Dial) from a private seller and took it to a verified rolex retailer to confirm authenticity and it checks out to be authentic. It came with everything(box, manual, extra links, card, and all tags). I bought it for $6,450 but the only thing was that it was pretty scratched up as he used it as a beater watch lol. I wanted to post pictures of it up close and detailed to see what your guys opinion on it. Was it a good price for the condition it's in and all contents it came with? and should I get it serviced at rolex for polishing or will that tremendously affect value?

https://imgur.com/a/8PvQH36

[Rolexken]

Just wear it and enjoy it you will soon add your own marks.

[Harry-57]

You were either prepared to buy it in that condition and wear it, or you bought it at what you considered a fair price, intending to have it serviced and polished. I would just stick to the original plan.

[joli160]

I would sent it to the RSC, spent a little and get it back looking brand new and all the previous owner DNA and history removed.
Afterwards make your own memories.

Your question regarding value; it will have a positive effect. Brand new looking watches are much more in demand than scratched up examples.

[Heff]

Send it to LA Watch Works. They are experts in restoration. They just did my 16710 and it looks brand new. Should cost about $650. Sounds like a lot but it’s a $6,000 watch and if the marks bother you it’ll be worth it not to have an inexperienced person over polish.


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[Teksurv]

I'd send it in for service/polishing to start fresh and then add my own scratches.

[brandrea]

Welcome to the forum and enjoy your new DJ

[samson66]

Send it in for service and it will look like brand new. Congrats!

[garyk]

Originally Posted by samson66

Send it in for service and it will look like brand new. Congrats!

This x 2….

[Pop Art Suzy]

I still think it's beautiful. The scratches wouldn't bother me, but I'm sure they're accentuated because the light from your camera is hitting right on it. Enjoy your "new" watch.

[lakotamechanic13]

Congratulations on your purchase!! You could send it off to the RSC which will give you a service card and new owner history for the watch. Enjoy it!!!

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[rmlovett1]

Congratulations! I’d get it touched up, then enjoy!

[KennethH]

thank you!

[KennethH]

thank you will def look into that

[Laostuh]

$6450 is a deal. As others have mentioned send it get a light touch up so its as if its brand new.

[SFOB]

Big congrats Kenneth

[Wcdhtwn]

You bought a watch with personality. Honestly…IMG_0682.jpg


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[prw]

Originally Posted by Teksurv

I'd send it in for service/polishing to start fresh and then add my own scratches.

[fskywalker]

Originally Posted by Wcdhtwn

You bought a watch with personality. Honestly…Attachment 1326357


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[NachoNeal]

Oh Hello!

[DoctorsOrders]

Congrats OP! You will never forget your first!!

[DoctorsOrders]

Originally Posted by Wcdhtwn

You bought a watch with personality. Honestly…Attachment 1326357


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Without a doubt one of the best ad's of all time!

[4 Aussies]

Congrats and welcome to the forum!!

[SLWoodster]

you get what you paid for. it's not a bad deal

[padi56]

Originally Posted by KennethH

Just bought my first rolex (2018 Datejust (126300) 41mm in Rhodium Dial) from a private seller and took it to a verified rolex retailer to confirm authenticity and it checks out to be authentic. It came with everything(box, manual, extra links, card, and all tags). I bought it for $6,450 but the only thing was that it was pretty scratched up as he used it as a beater watch lol. I wanted to post pictures of it up close and detailed to see what your guys opinion on it. Was it a good price for the condition it's in and all contents it came with? and should I get it serviced at rolex for polishing or will that tremendously affect value?

https://imgur.com/a/8PvQH36

Would hardly call that watch like you put pretty scratches up by picture just normal wearing scratches.I would wear it for a few years yet and as long as it keeps good time have service in a few years time.Just wear and enjoy your watch in good health for a few years, now thats far more important than a few tiny wearing surface scratches.

[Kenny G]

It’s not awful by any means and could easily be brought back to new.

I would happily wear it as is and when the watch hits the 10-12 year mark (2028-2030) send it in for service address it then….unless it really bugs you now.

[subprimero]

Enjoy-service-enjoy some more!

[chieftd]

Neat Aston Martin ad, but their spell checker is a big fail. Really “ pre owed”.

[alphadweller]

Great first Rolex, enjoy.