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Old 30 July 2015, 07:09 AM   #1
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Is this legit?

Very paranoid / nervous about buying online so looking for some outside confirmation, all seems legit.

https://www.chrono24.com/en/rolex/pr...arch/index.htm
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Old 30 July 2015, 03:04 PM   #2
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Old 30 July 2015, 03:25 PM   #3
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Don't forget, if you buy from the States you'll have to pay VAT and Import Duty

This link gives good info
https://www.gov.uk/goods-sent-from-abroad/overview
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Old 30 July 2015, 03:27 PM   #4
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Cyclops mag looks weak.
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Old 30 July 2015, 03:27 PM   #5
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Yes I'm aware I'd have to pay 20% VAT plus a small import duty charge, however getting hold of that watch in the UK is a near impossible task.
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Old 30 July 2015, 03:28 PM   #6
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Cyclops mag looks weak.
Not sure exactly what this means?
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Old 30 July 2015, 03:31 PM   #7
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Not sure exactly what this means?
It means the magification of the date is too small, not the 2.5 times magnification that it should be.
Maybe crystal was replaced? not genuine? You should ask about that
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Old 30 July 2015, 03:37 PM   #8
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Watch looks ok but a about 30% overpriced to me.
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Old 30 July 2015, 03:59 PM   #9
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Haven't been able to find any White gold 18239's for less than about £8000 or $12000 anywhere
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Old 30 July 2015, 04:03 PM   #10
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it is legit but why wouldn't you buy from a trusted seller here for a better price and save the VAT potentially??? as far as the cyclops, it might be a little off but pictures can and do funny things. i agree that its a little overpriced too.
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Old 30 July 2015, 04:21 PM   #11
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it is legit but why wouldn't you buy from a trusted seller here for a better price and save the VAT potentially??? as far as the cyclops, it might be a little off but pictures can and do funny things. i agree that its a little overpriced too.
Haven't seen any for sale on here for below that price
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Old 30 July 2015, 06:10 PM   #12
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Cyclops weak as stated/replacement non Rolex xtal, dial and hands are service replacements. Otherwise all good and a good price for nice set.
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Old 30 July 2015, 06:16 PM   #13
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Cyclops weak as stated/replacement non Rolex xtal, dial and hands are service replacements. Otherwise all good and a good price for nice set.
So If i went and got it serviced by Rolex could they change the face and hands to real ones?
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Old 30 July 2015, 06:34 PM   #14
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If you are considering a face and hands change I'd keep looking.

And for what its worth gold IS yellow.
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Old 30 July 2015, 06:52 PM   #15
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So If i went and got it serviced by Rolex could they change the face and hands to real ones?
Sorry my post was a bit ambiguous. Dial and hands are Rolex but are service replacements not original to the watch.
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