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KennethH · 21 October 2022, 05:23 PM

Just bought my first rolex (2018 Datejust (126300) 41mm in Rhodium Dial) from a private seller and took it to a verified rolex retailer to confirm authenticity and it checks out to be authentic. It came with everything(box, manual, extra links, card, and all tags). I bought it for $6,450 but the only thing was that it was pretty scratched up as he used it as a beater watch lol. I wanted to post pictures of it up close and detailed to see what your guys opinion on it. Was it a good price for the condition it's in and all contents it came with? and should I get it serviced at rolex for polishing or will that tremendously affect value?

https://imgur.com/a/8PvQH36

Rolexken · 21 October 2022, 05:42 PM

Just wear it and enjoy it you will soon add your own marks.

Harry-57 · 21 October 2022, 05:48 PM

You were either prepared to buy it in that condition and wear it, or you bought it at what you considered a fair price, intending to have it serviced and polished. I would just stick to the original plan.

joli160 · 21 October 2022, 06:06 PM

I would sent it to the RSC, spent a little and get it back looking brand new and all the previous owner DNA and history removed.
Afterwards make your own memories.

Your question regarding value; it will have a positive effect. Brand new looking watches are much more in demand than scratched up examples.

Heff · 21 October 2022, 06:43 PM

Send it to LA Watch Works. They are experts in restoration. They just did my 16710 and it looks brand new. Should cost about $650. Sounds like a lot but it’s a $6,000 watch and if the marks bother you it’ll be worth it not to have an inexperienced person over polish.

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Teksurv · 21 October 2022, 11:24 PM

I'd send it in for service/polishing to start fresh and then add my own scratches.

brandrea · 21 October 2022, 11:30 PM

Welcome to the forum and enjoy your new DJ

samson66 · 22 October 2022, 12:15 AM

Send it in for service and it will look like brand new. Congrats!

garyk · 22 October 2022, 12:30 AM

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Send it in for service and it will look like brand new. Congrats!

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Pop Art Suzy · 22 October 2022, 12:31 AM

I still think it's beautiful. The scratches wouldn't bother me, but I'm sure they're accentuated because the light from your camera is hitting right on it. Enjoy your "new" watch.

lakotamechanic13 · 22 October 2022, 12:37 AM

Congratulations on your purchase!! You could send it off to the RSC which will give you a service card and new owner history for the watch. Enjoy it!!!

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rmlovett1 · 22 October 2022, 01:11 AM

Congratulations! I’d get it touched up, then enjoy!

KennethH · 22 October 2022, 06:43 AM

thank you!

KennethH · 22 October 2022, 06:43 AM

thank you will def look into that

Laostuh · 22 October 2022, 07:40 AM

$6450 is a deal. As others have mentioned send it get a light touch up so its as if its brand new.

SFOB · 22 October 2022, 08:42 AM

Big congrats Kenneth

Wcdhtwn · 22 October 2022, 09:00 AM

You bought a watch with personality. Honestly…IMG_0682.jpg

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prw · 22 October 2022, 10:42 AM

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I'd send it in for service/polishing to start fresh and then add my own scratches.

fskywalker · 22 October 2022, 11:02 AM

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NachoNeal · 22 October 2022, 11:32 AM

Oh Hello!

DoctorsOrders · 22 October 2022, 12:40 PM

Congrats OP! You will never forget your first!!

DoctorsOrders · 22 October 2022, 12:41 PM

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Without a doubt one of the best ad's of all time!

4 Aussies · 22 October 2022, 12:43 PM

Congrats and welcome to the forum!!

SLWoodster · 22 October 2022, 03:36 PM

you get what you paid for. it's not a bad deal

padi56 · 22 October 2022, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by KennethH

Just bought my first rolex (2018 Datejust (126300) 41mm in Rhodium Dial) from a private seller and took it to a verified rolex retailer to confirm authenticity and it checks out to be authentic. It came with everything(box, manual, extra links, card, and all tags). I bought it for $6,450 but the only thing was that it was pretty scratched up as he used it as a beater watch lol. I wanted to post pictures of it up close and detailed to see what your guys opinion on it. Was it a good price for the condition it's in and all contents it came with? and should I get it serviced at rolex for polishing or will that tremendously affect value?

https://imgur.com/a/8PvQH36

Would hardly call that watch like you put pretty scratches up by picture just normal wearing scratches.I would wear it for a few years yet and as long as it keeps good time have service in a few years time.Just wear and enjoy your watch in good health for a few years, now thats far more important than a few tiny wearing surface scratches.

Kenny G · 23 October 2022, 03:49 AM

It’s not awful by any means and could easily be brought back to new.

I would happily wear it as is and when the watch hits the 10-12 year mark (2028-2030) send it in for service address it then….unless it really bugs you now.

subprimero · 23 October 2022, 04:18 AM

Enjoy-service-enjoy some more!

chieftd · 23 October 2022, 04:30 AM

Neat Aston Martin ad, but their spell checker is a big fail. Really “ pre owed”.

alphadweller · 23 October 2022, 05:01 AM

Great first Rolex, enjoy.

21 October 2022, 05:23 PM	#1
KennethH "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: a Posts: 3	My First Rolex! Just bought my first rolex (2018 Datejust (126300) 41mm in Rhodium Dial) from a private seller and took it to a verified rolex retailer to confirm authenticity and it checks out to be authentic. It came with everything(box, manual, extra links, card, and all tags). I bought it for $6,450 but the only thing was that it was pretty scratched up as he used it as a beater watch lol. I wanted to post pictures of it up close and detailed to see what your guys opinion on it. Was it a good price for the condition it's in and all contents it came with? and should I get it serviced at rolex for polishing or will that tremendously affect value? https://imgur.com/a/8PvQH36

21 October 2022, 06:06 PM	#4
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,744	I would sent it to the RSC, spent a little and get it back looking brand new and all the previous owner DNA and history removed. Afterwards make your own memories. Your question regarding value; it will have a positive effect. Brand new looking watches are much more in demand than scratched up examples. __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

22 October 2022, 11:32 AM	#20
NachoNeal "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Neal Location: Point Loma Watch: ing the river flow Posts: 2,856	Oh Hello! __________________ . Sub No Date (14060); Tudor Ranger; Explorer (124270); Day Date (18238) stolen by wife; CasiOak.

21 October 2022, 05:42 PM	#2
Rolexken "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: England Posts: 819	Just wear it and enjoy it you will soon add your own marks.

21 October 2022, 05:48 PM	#3
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 10,645	You were either prepared to buy it in that condition and wear it, or you bought it at what you considered a fair price, intending to have it serviced and polished. I would just stick to the original plan.

21 October 2022, 06:43 PM	#5
Heff "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Germany Watch: Speedmaster Pro Posts: 1,023	Send it to LA Watch Works. They are experts in restoration. They just did my 16710 and it looks brand new. Should cost about $650. Sounds like a lot but it’s a $6,000 watch and if the marks bother you it’ll be worth it not to have an inexperienced person over polish. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 October 2022, 11:24 PM	#6
Teksurv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 182	I'd send it in for service/polishing to start fresh and then add my own scratches.

21 October 2022, 11:30 PM	#7
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,897	Welcome to the forum and enjoy your new DJ

22 October 2022, 12:15 AM	#8
samson66 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Downy Ocean Hon Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 13,764	Send it in for service and it will look like brand new. Congrats!

22 October 2022, 12:31 AM	#10
Pop Art Suzy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2022 Real Name: Suzanne Location: Colorado Watch: Rolex Datejust Posts: 813	I still think it's beautiful. The scratches wouldn't bother me, but I'm sure they're accentuated because the light from your camera is hitting right on it. Enjoy your "new" watch.

22 October 2022, 12:37 AM	#11
lakotamechanic13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2022 Real Name: Charles Location: United States Watch: 116710LN Posts: 1	Congratulations on your purchase!! You could send it off to the RSC which will give you a service card and new owner history for the watch. Enjoy it!!! ________________________________ 116710LN 14060M 214270 116264

22 October 2022, 01:11 AM	#12
rmlovett1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,478	Congratulations! I’d get it touched up, then enjoy!

22 October 2022, 06:43 AM	#13
KennethH "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: a Posts: 3	thank you!

22 October 2022, 07:40 AM	#15
Laostuh "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 947	$6450 is a deal. As others have mentioned send it get a light touch up so its as if its brand new.

22 October 2022, 08:42 AM	#16
SFOB Banned Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: USA Posts: 162	Big congrats Kenneth

22 October 2022, 09:00 AM	#17
Wcdhtwn "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Houston Watch: SkyD, SD43, GMT2 Posts: 5,058	You bought a watch with personality. Honestly…IMG_0682.jpg Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

22 October 2022, 12:40 PM	#21
DoctorsOrders "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: TN Watch: BLNR Posts: 876	Congrats OP! You will never forget your first!!

22 October 2022, 12:43 PM	#23
4 Aussies 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Real Name: Randy Location: Midwest USA Watch: Blue Sky Posts: 3,158	Congrats and welcome to the forum!!

22 October 2022, 03:36 PM	#24
SLWoodster "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: California Watch: GMT BLNR Posts: 1,506	you get what you paid for. it's not a bad deal

23 October 2022, 03:49 AM	#26
Kenny G "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Canada Posts: 1,104	It’s not awful by any means and could easily be brought back to new. I would happily wear it as is and when the watch hits the 10-12 year mark (2028-2030) send it in for service address it then….unless it really bugs you now.

23 October 2022, 04:18 AM	#27
subprimero "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: John Location: Texas Watch: 14060 Posts: 3,434	Enjoy-service-enjoy some more!

23 October 2022, 04:30 AM	#28
chieftd "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Tim Location: Kapolei Hawaii Watch: Blue Sub, YM16623 Posts: 1,369	Neat Aston Martin ad, but their spell checker is a big fail. Really “ pre owed”.

23 October 2022, 05:01 AM	#29
alphadweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Vic Location: Spain Watch: SD43 Posts: 6,191	Great first Rolex, enjoy.

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