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Old 6 November 2021, 07:55 PM   #31
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They would have to pay me to wear it.
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Old 6 November 2021, 08:34 PM   #32
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I’d never buy a watch like this. No matter how cheap.


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Old 6 November 2021, 10:34 PM   #33
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Well I'm not buying from eBay though, I'm trading something.


Why wouldn't you wear it, the only think they have done to the original is add diamonds to the dial, and I read lots of people customize rolexs like that. Of course no will fix the link in the bracelet and put the Rolex bracelet back on. It does look terrible with the one on it now.
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Old 6 November 2021, 10:38 PM   #34
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I'm assuming that this will be your first Rolex. Do yourself a favor, save a little more money and at some point buy one that you like (which can never be with this one).
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Old 7 November 2021, 01:05 AM   #35
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You’ll regret buying that POS down the line. Wait for the watch that speaks to you, unless this abomination is speaking to you, then run.
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Old 7 November 2021, 01:11 AM   #36
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$5k for that yuckkkk use that money for something else or save for a nicer Rolex
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Old 7 November 2021, 01:16 AM   #37
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Old 7 November 2021, 01:16 AM   #38
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Well I'm not buying from eBay though, I'm trading something.


Why wouldn't you wear it, the only think they have done to the original is add diamonds to the dial, and I read lots of people customize rolexs like that. Of course no will fix the link in the bracelet and put the Rolex bracelet back on. It does look terrible with the one on it now.
While it may have started as an authentic Rolex, they have destroyed the value by modifying the dial and other parts. It is true that many dials have been modified with diamonds and they have also taken a value hit.

Although some have a knee-jerk reaction that "they wouldn't wear it", that is not a literal meaning. They really mean that they would not add that to their stable of better watches.

This is a watch that is worth (as a Rolex) half of what the asking price is.
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Old 7 November 2021, 03:22 AM   #39
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While it may have started as an authentic Rolex, they have destroyed the value by modifying the dial and other parts. It is true that many dials have been modified with diamonds and they have also taken a value hit.

Although some have a knee-jerk reaction that "they wouldn't wear it", that is not a literal meaning. They really mean that they would not add that to their stable of better watches.

This is a watch that is worth (as a Rolex) half of what the asking price is.
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Old 7 November 2021, 03:27 AM   #40
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They haven’t just added diamonds to the dial. At the very least the dials been fully repainted and then diamonds added, or more likely it’s simply an aftermarket dial.
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Old 7 November 2021, 03:33 AM   #41
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......... Of course no will fix the link in the bracelet and put the Rolex bracelet back on. It does look terrible with the one on it now.
In the poorly framed and out of focus photo of the bracelet, it appears to be in or on a crinkly plastic chinese bag. I think its fairly safe to assume the bracelet is fake, even though it was photographed with a potato by the seller's dog.

You're basically getting an old modified watch head. I think its worth about half the asking price too.
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Old 7 November 2021, 03:46 AM   #42
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Aftermarket parts, incorrect box and bracelet, not in good condition, crappy pictures. If you want to throw 5K you are more than welcome to buy it. Please don’t cry!
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Old 7 November 2021, 04:34 AM   #43
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I would better buy this (and is much chaper...)
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Old 7 November 2021, 04:38 AM   #44
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Old 8 November 2021, 01:38 AM   #45
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Ask yourself: "When is a Rolex not a Rolex?"

It may say "Rolex" on the dial, but the addition of the aftermarket parts makes it anything but the fine timepiece that the brand reputation is built on.

Do yourself a favor and hard pass on this: even at half that price, it is not a good investment.
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Old 8 November 2021, 02:19 AM   #46
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Definitely pass.

You can find a much better Rolex for that money.

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