18238 onyx dial

[Jimbo303]

Good evening ladies and gentlemen first time poster long time member I ran into a small dilemma lately just to let you all know it’s not my first rodeo I own several Rolex watches starting with a Rolex president Rolex submariner Rolex yacht Master and a Rolex date just the gentleman that services my watches has a friend from out of state that is selling a Rolex 18238 black onyx dial freshly serviced for sale. The watchmaker is offering me this watch for $8300 cash which I think is a steal I’ve spoken to him and asked him about a bill of sale and he said of course I will provide you with one with the sellers name and the watchmaker and I will sign it....this deal sounds too good to be true...can yal advise me on what things I should be looking out for? My concerns are the watch being stolen this is a side deal from where he works he is a certified Rolex tech any advice would be great... ps the watch was serviced by the him (watchmaker) that is trying to sell it to me and it comes with a full bracelet and extra links and he’s even giving me the full warranty but it’s his warranty not the stores since it’s a side deal thanks in advance

[breitlings]

Why would he sell it to you for less than what bobs would give him? I got 8500 for a 18078.

[datejustrms]

If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

[Wcdhtwn]

Buy the seller. If you think it's too good to be true then it probably is. I wouldn't move forward. But if you do:

Request the watchmaker take it to Rolex to check the serial number and see if it's been reported stolen. If he does and it comes back clean, and gets proof/documentation, then this is a good deal. And though a good deal I'd still request a 3 day review that you can get your $$ back if you don't like the watch or when you have it inspected it turns out to be a fake.

[Tangier11]

Is the dial factory Rolex?

[MonBK]

Didn't we already go through this?

How many threads are required?

[Jimbo303]

Sorry monk b they moved my threat to the watch out classifieds which was not the section I wanted it posted on so I reposted...the dial is factory Rolex..the watchmaker works for an ad but the deal is on the side...I’ve taken all my watches to him but it’s always been thru the store....will rolex let me run the serial number without confiscating it?

[breitlings]

then you should respond to watch out. many people look there to help out with such questions. I would apologize to the mods and refocus this there.

[Tangier11]

If you know who you are buying it from and it checks out as far as authenticity goes I would buy it.

[Jimbo303]

I’m going to go speak to the gentleman today about it...thank you for the replies I’ll keep you all posted