Thinking about buying

[Chellcato]

Hello,

Everyone I am thinking of buy a Rolex for my new Gentleman friend and I am looking at one from Craigslist. I am not that familiar with these watches and the person is asking $13,000.00. The bezel and the face are covered with diamonds and rubies and it is 18k gold. Does this seem like a fair price for this type of watch? It says it is a Day-Date..

This is the link if anyone wants to take a look for me and help, I would really appreciate it..

http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/jwl/1076184214.html

[ibsober]

I think if your buying your first Rolex you should strool into the local AD...buy something you know is real. Watches from Craig's List appear often on this forum and seldom do they turn out to be real...besides, just my opinion, the watch is "out there".
Craig

[Chellcato]

Thanks for the advice Craig, I thought it was a little over the top myself, but it seems to be what my friend gravitates towards.

[stevemulholland3]

if you need a new man friend my taste is much more refined..lol
and I am a cheap date!!

[Chellcato]

and too far away, LOL but thanks for the offer

[idk01]

Originally Posted by stevemulholland3

if you need a new man friend my taste is much more refined..lol
and I am a cheap date!!

Your taste is impeccable Steve :-) Cheap, I'm easy not cheap, ask my other half :-)

[idk01]

Originally Posted by Chellcato

Hello,

Everyone I am thinking of buy a Rolex for my new Gentleman friend and I am looking at one from Craigslist. I am not that familiar with these watches and the person is asking $13,000.00. The bezel and the face are covered with diamonds and rubies and it is 18k gold. Does this seem like a fair price for this type of watch? It says it is a Day-Date..

This is the link if anyone wants to take a look for me and help, I would really appreciate it..

http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/jwl/1076184214.html

Welcome to TRF :-)

Craig is absolutely spot on, if your nor familiar with the watch, pop into an AD, get the feel, you don't have to but tho :-), have a look through the For Sale / Trade section here on TRF, you'll be surprised what pops up, and also Sellers who's who.

You've come to the right place for advice, ask questions wander around, look at reviews from people who own the watch being reviewed.

Enjoy,

Dave.

[Chellcato]

Thanks Dave, That is exactly what I have been doing here...I have seen some beautiful Watches here, why he has is heart set on something like the one I have posted I'll never guess... :-)

[Tombstone]

I would try a Rolex AD as they need the business. Sales are way down, on the higher end Rolex watches you can get 15% to 20% off. If you go to a Rolex AD who will not go down on the price keep looking. If you hear this lie "Rolex will not let us discount" run away the mark up on Rolex is about 40% for ADs. High end Rolex watches are not selling so you are the Woman with the power as you are the buyer.

It might also well be worth your time to get on the Rolex web site (get some AD phone numbers) and call ADs around your State and States next to yours. I have flown to other states save $1,500 ect which was well worth the flight and I had a small mini-trip as well. Any Rolex AD can fix/work on your watch. It does not matter where you buy it so go with the AD who respects you enough to save you some money. Good luck to you.

[Chellcato]

Thank Golden Crown, I am getting a lot of good advice here, I never would have thought of that, a nice weekend get away :-)

[ibsober]

You might consider looking at a nice tu-tone Datejust...that way if he turns out to be an "old" gentleman friend you won't be out $10K...there are a number of nice watches for sale on the forum and if you have any questions come back here and I promise someone will chime in...might have something to do with a lady wanting to buy a gentleman a $13,000 watch....all my wife bought me was a Timex and it needs a battery already. Where is Steve when you need him!

[Chellcato]

LOL, all my gentleman friends seem to turn into "EX Gentleman" friends.....But you only live once right...

[ibsober]

In the picture I'm the guy on the far right...I only have one tooth and bathe on Saturdays, but for a Rolex President I could change.

[Chellcato]

LOL, I wouldn't ask anyone to change for me...But it's sweet of you to offer...

www.myspace.com/michelejan

this is me

[onkyo]

Nice pics Michele.

Your 'babies' are very cute!

<--- is my baby.

I also like the tattoo of a heart on your ....... well...... arse.

[Chellcato]

Your baby is a doll, Jack Russell?

[onkyo]

Originally Posted by Chellcato

Your baby is a doll, Jack Russell?

Yep, long haired. Sheds like crazy.

[idk01]

Originally Posted by onkyo

Yep, long haired. Sheds like crazy.

My 7 YO Jack Russell (Jake) is the same :-) always gets me covered in the morning when I'm heading out, black suits and white dogs :-), wouldn't change a thing, love him to bits.

[onkyo]

Originally Posted by idk01

My 7 YO Jack Russell (Jake) is the same :-) always gets me covered in the morning when I'm heading out, black suits and white dogs :-), wouldn't change a thing, love him to bits.

My Jack Russell's name is 'Scout' and he it turning 8 next month.

Unfortunately, he recently started having seizures and is on medication now (phenobarbital). The seizures have stopped since starting meds 2 weeks ago. Very frightening seeing a little dog convulsing.