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Habromania · 21 January 2025, 05:18 PM

Hi Everyone,

I’m looking to buy my first Rolex, I’ve currently got a Tudor Black Bay and I’m ready for something different.

Question is, where are the best places to buy used Rolex’s?

I see lots of them at approved used dealers, which is definitely an option due to me not having to worry about fakes, but I know there would be better deals elsewhere.

Not looking for anything super fancy, just like £5-6k, Datejust or something.

Bazil · 21 January 2025, 05:39 PM

Trotters ( Independent Traders ) ask for Rodney if Del Boy is busy ...

Welcome to the forum ....

Andad · 21 January 2025, 05:44 PM

Pledge membership and start the search.

Kevin of Larchmont · 22 January 2025, 01:27 AM

Scroll to the bottom of this page and start your research there.

brandrea · 22 January 2025, 01:36 AM

Welcome to the forum and best of luck. A lot of great trusted sellers here

KatGirl · Yesterday, 03:08 AM

Call one of our trusted sellers here. I’ve dealt with Takuya, in the past. You can have what you want, within a few days.

Kat

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SunkenSub · Yesterday, 03:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KatGirl

Call one of our trusted sellers here. I’ve dealt with Takuya, in the past. You can have what you want, within a few days.

Kat

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Looks like the OP is in the UK so this probably wont be an option. It’s a shame there aren’t any trusted sellers outside of the US here (that I’m aware of)

Calatrava r · Yesterday, 03:12 AM

I just did a super transaction with SubDial. I think they are in London.

inadeje · Yesterday, 03:59 AM

All you need is right below this post. Any one of those links will get you to watch nirvana. Good luck.

Sublovin · Yesterday, 04:08 AM

The "best" place is surely an authorized dealer. You can take comfort in the authenticity, servicing, etc.
Cheapest place would be a different answer. If you choose a different route than AD, make sure you do your homework. Good luck to you.

SVH · Yesterday, 04:24 AM

Trusted sellers on the forum

OG1982 · Yesterday, 08:24 PM

In the UK, Watchfinder has always been good and reliable for me. Yes you pay a premium, but you also can buy and sell in confidence, which is more than worth the premium.

Harry-57 · Yesterday, 10:14 PM

WF will haggle and are risk free but you will pay more. I've used Tempo and Time and the Swiss Watch Co. in Chiswick. Both highly recommended.

If starting from scratch I'd look at UK sellers on C24, find some candidates, research the hell out of those with physical locations and contact them directly.

Slackergirl · Yesterday, 11:52 PM

If you are looking for a DJ it is def getting easier and quicker to get them at an AD. Depending on color wait might not be that long. I personally prefer buying from an AD. Just no question about what you're getting and most of all I guess I just want to be the original buyer of my watch. Good luck whatever way you go and welcome to the forum.

Gearjockey · Today, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slackergirl

If you are looking for a DJ it is def getting easier and quicker to get them at an AD. Depending on color wait might not be that long. I personally prefer buying from an AD. Just no question about what you're getting and most of all I guess I just want to be the original buyer of my watch. Good luck whatever way you go and welcome to the forum.

Of course, everyone would prefer AD purchase.
Date-justs are easy. GMT’S are hard.

I also think that if you work with some of the trusted sellers here, you can be confident that your deal is on the up and up. I just don’t think it’s wise to waste more than two years of your life waiting around for a watch.

Time is your most precious
resource-not money

KatGirl · Today, 01:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SunkenSub

Looks like the OP is in the UK so this probably wont be an option. It’s a shame there aren’t any trusted sellers outside of the US here (that I’m aware of)

Don’t the Trusted Sellers ship overseas? I do frequent overseas transactions, both buying and selling.

Kat

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martyjanderson · Today, 02:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Habromania

Hi Everyone,

I’m looking to buy my first Rolex, I’ve currently got a Tudor Black Bay and I’m ready for something different.

Question is, where are the best places to buy used Rolex’s?

I see lots of them at approved used dealers, which is definitely an option due to me not having to worry about fakes, but I know there would be better deals elsewhere.

Not looking for anything super fancy, just like £5-6k, Datejust or something.

have bought 3 rolexes from trusted sellers. perfect transaction had i known what i know i wouldtn bother with ad. perfect watches and reasonable. cpo programs generaly a joke imo.

77T · Today, 03:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KatGirl

Don’t the Trusted Sellers ship overseas? I do frequent overseas transactions, both buying and selling.

Kat

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Yes some do.

But the import duties can be stiff in some overseas markets and risky for guaranteed delivery.

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APhound · Today, 03:59 AM

I’d prob trade the Tudor and up the budget

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21 January 2025, 05:18 PM	#1
Habromania "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2024 Location: UK Posts: 1	Best place to buy used Rolex? Hi Everyone, I’m looking to buy my first Rolex, I’ve currently got a Tudor Black Bay and I’m ready for something different. Question is, where are the best places to buy used Rolex’s? I see lots of them at approved used dealers, which is definitely an option due to me not having to worry about fakes, but I know there would be better deals elsewhere. Not looking for anything super fancy, just like £5-6k, Datejust or something.

21 January 2025, 05:39 PM	#2
Bazil 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2022 Real Name: Bazil Brush Location: Star Gazing Watch: Any Daytona Posts: 4,135	*Trotters* ( Independent Traders ) ask for Rodney if Del Boy is busy ... Welcome to the forum .... __________________ *One day, it just stops ticking, so enjoy every second* If you have no enemies, you have no character. Taking a stand always creates opposition. Paul Newman *“A life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful than a life spent doing nothing.”*

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Yesterday, 03:59 AM	#9
inadeje 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Miami Watch: me lose count. Posts: 6,006	All you need is right below this post. Any one of those links will get you to watch nirvana. Good luck. __________________ ♛ 218206 Roman ♛ 116689 ♛ 126710BLRO ♛ 16520 white ♛ 16523 white ♛ 16610 ♛ 5513 Birth Year - ✠ Patek Philippe 5980/1R-001 - AP 26331ST Panda - Panerai Bronzo 671, 111 & 183, Ω Speedmaster 1957 Broad Arrow, Cartier Santos XL - Montblanc TimeWalker Chrono 41

Yesterday, 04:08 AM	#10
Sublovin "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Watch: Lots Posts: 4,605	The "best" place is surely an authorized dealer. You can take comfort in the authenticity, servicing, etc. Cheapest place would be a different answer. If you choose a different route than AD, make sure you do your homework. Good luck to you. __________________ DSSD is the king of all Rolex

22 January 2025, 01:27 AM	#4
Kevin of Larchmont 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: The Ice House Watch: Ingersoll Mickey Posts: 3,526	Scroll to the bottom of this page and start your research there.

22 January 2025, 01:36 AM	#5
brandrea 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 79,297	Welcome to the forum and best of luck. A lot of great trusted sellers here

Yesterday, 03:08 AM	#6
KatGirl 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Kat Location: CA, USA Watch: 126233 Wimbledon T Posts: 7,684	Call one of our trusted sellers here. I’ve dealt with Takuya, in the past. You can have what you want, within a few days. Kat Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Yesterday, 03:12 AM	#8
Calatrava r 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 11,717	I just did a super transaction with SubDial. I think they are in London.

Yesterday, 04:24 AM	#11
SVH "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Canada Posts: 144	Trusted sellers on the forum

Yesterday, 08:24 PM	#12
OG1982 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2020 Real Name: Ollie Location: UK Watch: Sub41 OP36 & DJ36 Posts: 2,141	In the UK, Watchfinder has always been good and reliable for me. Yes you pay a premium, but you also can buy and sell in confidence, which is more than worth the premium.

Yesterday, 10:14 PM	#13
Harry-57 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 10,876	WF will haggle and are risk free but you will pay more. I've used Tempo and Time and the Swiss Watch Co. in Chiswick. Both highly recommended. If starting from scratch I'd look at UK sellers on C24, find some candidates, research the hell out of those with physical locations and contact them directly.

Yesterday, 11:52 PM	#14
Slackergirl "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Cali Watch: YM Everose Posts: 287	If you are looking for a DJ it is def getting easier and quicker to get them at an AD. Depending on color wait might not be that long. I personally prefer buying from an AD. Just no question about what you're getting and most of all I guess I just want to be the original buyer of my watch. Good luck whatever way you go and welcome to the forum.

Today, 03:59 AM	#19
APhound 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: USA Posts: 2,552	I’d prob trade the Tudor and up the budget Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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