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dunit020 · 18 June 2013, 08:36 AM

Hello,

As a first time buyer I wanted to see if anyone could provide a bit of advice. I am looking to buy a used submariner no date model. I was offered one at a local jewelry store today at what I thought was a good price. The watch was a 2002 model and it looked like new and was priced $4200. The guy told me they had their watchmaker work on it and he uses genuine rolex parts for the overhaul on it. Is this ok or do they need to go to rolex direct. Also is this a good price for this watch. I also found a mint 2009 for $5,000 but would prefer to spend closer to $4000. Thanks to anyone who can offer some input on my first rolex purchase!

mjclark32 · 18 June 2013, 08:43 AM

Welcome to TRF, they both sound like pretty good deals to me. Just be sure to buy from a reputable dealer, maybe ask for a 3 day return policy so you can get it authenticated?

themast · 18 June 2013, 08:45 AM

The price sounds OK but you have to first make sure that the seller is reputable. Many times people say "all genuine Rolex parts" while the truth is a bit different...

azguy · 18 June 2013, 08:52 AM

Does it look like buying, selling and working on Rolex watches is part of their weekly business..? Ask to see the receipt for the parts they ordered from Rolex for the service.

mjclark32 · 18 June 2013, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by azguy

Does it look like buying, selling and working on Rolex watches is part of their weekly business..? Ask to see the receipt for the parts they ordered from Rolex for the service.

Good to see you around again John

Frosty · 18 June 2013, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by themast

The price sounds OK but you have to first make sure that the seller is reputable. Many times people say "all genuine Rolex parts" while the truth is a bit different...

+1 And sometimes it is a Rolex Part, just not the right one.

When I sent my GMT in for sevice at the RSC, they told me it was a Rolex Part, just not the right one for the watch.

Swift_Movement · 18 June 2013, 09:14 AM

Have the piece authenticated. What kind of work did they do? If it's 2002 model has there been just one service done? So it may be due for a $600 service.

dunit020 · 18 June 2013, 09:17 AM

Thanks so much for the replies. The store seems legit as they have a huge rolex selection and they have been around for a while. The watch was just serviced by their watchmaker so the salesman told me it wouldn't be due for another 3-5 years. It also has a one year warranty. Also where could I go to get it authenticated? Would mayors do that?

Watchdog · 18 June 2013, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by dunit020

Thanks so much for the replies. The store seems legit as they have a huge rolex selection and they have been around for a while. The watch was just serviced by their watchmaker so the salesman told me it wouldn't be due for another 3-5 years. It also has a one year warranty. Also where could I go to get it authenticated? Would mayors do that?

I believe you can take it to a Rolex AD with a tech on hand and ask how much for a service. I imagine they would let you know pretty quickly if it were not legit.

kilyung · 18 June 2013, 09:22 AM

Not a bad price. I'd take it to an AD and ask for a full written inspection/valuation for insurance purposes. It'll cost around $100. Most stores won't just "authenticate" a Rolex.

AK797 · 18 June 2013, 10:08 AM

Make sure the AD checks the mvmnt, if its a non-ceramic then just looking at it will fool most ADs if its a franken.

18 June 2013, 08:36 AM	#1
dunit020 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Miami Posts: 2	First time Rolex Buyer Hello, As a first time buyer I wanted to see if anyone could provide a bit of advice. I am looking to buy a used submariner no date model. I was offered one at a local jewelry store today at what I thought was a good price. The watch was a 2002 model and it looked like new and was priced $4200. The guy told me they had their watchmaker work on it and he uses genuine rolex parts for the overhaul on it. Is this ok or do they need to go to rolex direct. Also is this a good price for this watch. I also found a mint 2009 for $5,000 but would prefer to spend closer to $4000. Thanks to anyone who can offer some input on my first rolex purchase!

18 June 2013, 08:43 AM	#2
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Welcome to TRF, they both sound like pretty good deals to me. Just be sure to buy from a reputable dealer, maybe ask for a 3 day return policy so you can get it authenticated? __________________

18 June 2013, 08:45 AM	#3
themast "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: US Posts: 2,707	The price sounds OK but you have to first make sure that the seller is reputable. Many times people say "all genuine Rolex parts" while the truth is a bit different...

18 June 2013, 08:52 AM	#4
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	Does it look like buying, selling and working on Rolex watches is part of their weekly business..? Ask to see the receipt for the parts they ordered from Rolex for the service.

18 June 2013, 09:14 AM	#7
Swift_Movement Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Jon Location: Kitchener, Canada Watch: The Throne Posts: 375	Have the piece authenticated. What kind of work did they do? If it's 2002 model has there been just one service done? So it may be due for a $600 service.

18 June 2013, 09:17 AM	#8
dunit020 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Miami Posts: 2	Thanks so much for the replies. The store seems legit as they have a huge rolex selection and they have been around for a while. The watch was just serviced by their watchmaker so the salesman told me it wouldn't be due for another 3-5 years. It also has a one year warranty. Also where could I go to get it authenticated? Would mayors do that?

18 June 2013, 09:22 AM	#10
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Not a bad price. I'd take it to an AD and ask for a full written inspection/valuation for insurance purposes. It'll cost around $100. Most stores won't just "authenticate" a Rolex.

18 June 2013, 10:08 AM	#11
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,368	Make sure the AD checks the mvmnt, if its a non-ceramic then just looking at it will fool most ADs if its a franken.

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