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Darren Retour · 4 July 2016, 05:04 AM

Hi all, is there a set cost for this, would any AD not get involved in a private purchase, theres probably a thread on this but I cannot see anything.
I'm in London so not a problem popping into Bond Street etc. Any experiences or feedback appreciated.......cheers

TimeToGo · 4 July 2016, 05:21 AM

Drop Lee Fowler a PM, I am sure he can help you where to take your watch to reputable watchmakers for inspection on your side of the pond.

kromdom · 4 July 2016, 05:42 AM

call the ADs in your area and ask them...if they will do it and for how much.

Darren Retour · 4 July 2016, 06:29 AM

Cheers, I'll do that

fskywalker · 4 July 2016, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Darren Retour

Hi all, is there a set cost for this, would any AD not get involved in a private purchase, theres probably a thread on this but I cannot see anything.
I'm in London so not a problem popping into Bond Street etc. Any experiences or feedback appreciated.......cheers

Probably at a cost if you have not purchased from the AD.

summerjack · 4 July 2016, 09:58 AM

Never been charged

jrs146 · 4 July 2016, 10:05 AM

Many will pop the back open and inspect the movement. Could be anywhere from free to $150 or so.

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AK797 · 4 July 2016, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by jrs146

Many will pop the back open and inspect the movement. Could be anywhere from free to $150 or so.

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Make sure they do this, and not have one of their experts just look at it. If no ADs maybe Russell Talerman will do it.

japenney · 4 July 2016, 10:43 AM

my AD would have the watchmaker pop the back off it and have a quick look free of charge to inspect any of my private purchases. One of the benefits of having a good relationship with an AD. I would say most authorised dealers would provide this service. Possibly for free. Possibly for a cost and labelled as an "appraisal".

Speed · 4 July 2016, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darren Retour

Hi all, is there a set cost for this, would any AD not get involved in a private purchase, theres probably a thread on this but I cannot see anything.
I'm in London so not a problem popping into Bond Street etc. Any experiences or feedback appreciated.......cheers

No set cost. In fact, many won't do it.
There's just not much in it for them - save for liability / trouble.

KarlS · 4 July 2016, 11:49 AM

Take it to RSC and say it's running fast. They will take it to the back to open up for a quick look and get serial numbers.if it's a fake they will hold the watch. If they give you a quote you know it's good!

vman · 4 July 2016, 01:05 PM

My rule of thumb is simple: Any watch purchased via a private sale on the net goes to a watchmaker for verification, timing, etc. This costs only $100 where I live.

Fleetlord · 4 July 2016, 04:19 PM

AD's have no interest in this. They should pass.

THC · 4 July 2016, 10:37 PM

When I sold my 18038 DD the AD took off the bracelet to show the buyer serial # matched the certificate ... sale was completed, no charge.. but I gave the two ladies that helped, 40 bucks for lunch that day..

box and papers really help with resale..just sayin, if I had nothing but watch they most likely would never have helped me

4 July 2016, 05:04 AM	#1
Darren Retour "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bexley Kent Watch: Bluesy M Posts: 141	AD checking authenticity on a potential purchase Hi all, is there a set cost for this, would any AD not get involved in a private purchase, theres probably a thread on this but I cannot see anything. I'm in London so not a problem popping into Bond Street etc. Any experiences or feedback appreciated.......cheers

4 July 2016, 10:05 AM	#7
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,827	Many will pop the back open and inspect the movement. Could be anywhere from free to $150 or so. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

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4 July 2016, 05:21 AM	#2
TimeToGo 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 16,788	Drop Lee Fowler a PM, I am sure he can help you where to take your watch to reputable watchmakers for inspection on your side of the pond.

4 July 2016, 05:42 AM	#3
kromdom "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: USA Posts: 530	call the ADs in your area and ask them...if they will do it and for how much.

4 July 2016, 06:29 AM	#4
Darren Retour "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bexley Kent Watch: Bluesy M Posts: 141	Cheers, I'll do that

4 July 2016, 09:58 AM	#6
summerjack "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: usa Watch: DJ,D,BB,SD,GMT Posts: 117	Never been charged

4 July 2016, 10:43 AM	#9
japenney "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Josh Location: Canada Watch: undecided Posts: 4,777	my AD would have the watchmaker pop the back off it and have a quick look free of charge to inspect any of my private purchases. One of the benefits of having a good relationship with an AD. I would say most authorised dealers would provide this service. Possibly for free. Possibly for a cost and labelled as an "appraisal".

4 July 2016, 11:49 AM	#11
KarlS Banned Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Karl Location: Kuwait Posts: 5,228	Take it to RSC and say it's running fast. They will take it to the back to open up for a quick look and get serial numbers.if it's a fake they will hold the watch. If they give you a quote you know it's good!

4 July 2016, 01:05 PM	#12
vman "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Capt Swerve Location: North Carolina Watch: less TV Posts: 2,230	My rule of thumb is simple: Any watch purchased via a private sale on the net goes to a watchmaker for verification, timing, etc. This costs only $100 where I live.

4 July 2016, 04:19 PM	#13
Fleetlord "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vain Posts: 6,084	AD's have no interest in this. They should pass.

4 July 2016, 10:37 PM	#14
THC 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 126333 Posts: 10,721	When I sold my 18038 DD the AD took off the bracelet to show the buyer serial # matched the certificate ... sale was completed, no charge.. but I gave the two ladies that helped, 40 bucks for lunch that day.. box and papers really help with resale..just sayin, if I had nothing but watch they most likely would never have helped me

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