1st Rolex...Help Needed!!

[JRoyale]

Hello people im new to this site and would appreciate any help you can offer!

I'm thinking of purchasing my first rolex and have been offered a second hand 2005 sub in mint condition with black face and bezel for £3000.

Is this a fair price?

Like i say any help and advice is much appreciated!!

[RRGHOST1]

Not bad if its a Sub/date model,is this a private sale ?

[JRoyale]

Yes its a sub/date, yeah its a private sale.

[RRGHOST1]

PM sent. Has the watch ever had a service as its 7 years old now,do you know the history of this watch ?

[JRoyale]

To be honest im not sure if its been serviced or of its history but is something i will be asking when i meet with the seller. How much are services out of interest?

[freddyttt]

This question must be asked.

OP, are you sure the watch is Legit?

[RRGHOST1]

Someone can chime in here on service costs but a Rolex service is around £400 i think, plus any parts Rolex think you need. Not cheap,but you do get a two year warranty.

[rolex01]

IMO the first factor is the condition of the watch, 2. Age of the watch, 3. Factor in the cost of servicing. 4. Does it comes with cert and box? 5. Is it 100% geniune.

[Xeloragemo]

I had my Submariner 16610 serviced in July 2010 and cost £290 if memory is correct.

[sportsmaven20]

Originally Posted by rolex01

IMO the first factor is the condition of the watch, 2. Age of the watch, 3. Factor in the cost of servicing. 4. Does it comes with cert and box? 5. Is it 100% geniune.

I'm curious, why isn't your number 5 factor number 1? If your going to spend several thousand dollars on a watch, don't you want to make sure it's an authentic Rolex first and not a fake?

I don't care how good it looks, how old it is, how much it costs for service or whether it comes with box/papers, if it's not the real thing.

Just trying to help you out...that's all.