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Astroguy · 29 April 2008, 04:39 AM

http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Mens-Sta...QQcmdZViewItem

Need to know before I bid. Yea I am a newbe.

Rockrolex · 29 April 2008, 05:27 AM

Welcome to TRF. Glad you found us.

Yes, it's most likely legit. The seller is well known and has a good rep.

But I would wait till just before the end of the bidding to decide whether you want to go for it. Otherwise, you'll just jack up the bidding for others.

Terry Newton · 29 April 2008, 06:04 AM

What a nice looking watch. I agree with waiting till the last minute. I see too many that end up driving the cost beyond reason as they allow emotion to over ride logic. Wait until 2 minutes till the end and sneak in your maximum amount you would pay. If you do it at several hundreds over what is listed they will take only what is necessary to complete the sale. Otherwise you get in to where the maximum amount someone else was willing to pay will over ride you and you will lose the sale. The last time I did this was on an Explorer II. The bid was at 3,250. I waited till the last minute and bid $3,500 and beat the high amount from someone else by $50.00 and won the auction.

Good luck on it. It looks like a sharp watch and probably very nicely priced now unless someone bids it out of the ball park.

Terry Newton

springer · 29 April 2008, 01:00 PM

Yeah, he is very reputable. He even wrote one of the best Rolex books ever published.

bullatagate · 29 April 2008, 05:41 PM

I could be corrected but the dial should read T< 25 for a watch manufactured in 1989, not necessarily anything wrong with the watch just not original dial maybe.

stevemulholland3 · 29 April 2008, 06:35 PM

hess fine art is just a couple of blocks from my house,they are very reputable and very honest sellers/buyers.its run by jeff and katrina hess and you can usually find them there every day.
hope that helps you,
cheers and welcome!

Scarface · 29 April 2008, 06:38 PM

He is fine

Listen Terry's advice above and good luck

Astroguy · 30 April 2008, 08:34 AM

Well I did not get it. I only have about $2800 in my budget. I will keep trying but I may never own a Rolex sub. Is it even possible to get one for that price or should I give up?

Fred

toph · 30 April 2008, 08:36 AM

Maybe you could save an extra $300 -$500 or so in the next few months, then i think you would have a much better chance. Good luck

pwrslider · 30 April 2008, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Astroguy

Well I did not get it. I only have about $2800 in my budget. I will keep trying but I may never own a Rolex sub. Is it even possible to get one for that price or should I give up?

Fred

You might be able to get a late 80's to early 90's Expy II for that price....

but IMHO...I'd save up a few more to get the watch you want. PM me and I'll send you a great link to a member here that sells some GREAT preowned subs at very fair prices.

Astroguy · 30 April 2008, 10:10 AM

I am glad I found this site before I buy a rolex.
You guys are great and make a newbe feel wecome.

stevemulholland3 · 30 April 2008, 10:12 AM

I have found them several times for 2500 or very near that price.you have to be diligent and you will persevere.

springer · 2 May 2008, 10:32 AM

The dial is correct for that sub.

29 April 2008, 04:39 AM	#1
Astroguy Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Fred Location: S.E. Florida Watch: GMT II Posts: 123	Does this look real? http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Mens-Sta...QQcmdZViewItem Need to know before I bid. Yea I am a newbe.

29 April 2008, 05:27 AM	#2
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 38,138	Welcome to TRF. Glad you found us. Yes, it's most likely legit. The seller is well known and has a good rep. But I would wait till just before the end of the bidding to decide whether you want to go for it. Otherwise, you'll just jack up the bidding for others. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

29 April 2008, 06:04 AM	#3
Terry Newton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Terry Newton Location: Michigan Watch: Rolex TT GMT II c Posts: 6,644	What a nice looking watch. I agree with waiting till the last minute. I see too many that end up driving the cost beyond reason as they allow emotion to over ride logic. Wait until 2 minutes till the end and sneak in your maximum amount you would pay. If you do it at several hundreds over what is listed they will take only what is necessary to complete the sale. Otherwise you get in to where the maximum amount someone else was willing to pay will over ride you and you will lose the sale. The last time I did this was on an Explorer II. The bid was at 3,250. I waited till the last minute and bid $3,500 and beat the high amount from someone else by $50.00 and won the auction. Good luck on it. It looks like a sharp watch and probably very nicely priced now unless someone bids it out of the ball park. Terry Newton __________________ Terry Newton; Superstar and Fake Sleuth "Z" SS Date Submariner "Z" TT GMT-Master IIc

29 April 2008, 05:41 PM	#5
bullatagate "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne Watch: Tag Posts: 76	I could be corrected but the dial should read T< 25 for a watch manufactured in 1989, not necessarily anything wrong with the watch just not original dial maybe. __________________ FTW 81

29 April 2008, 06:38 PM	#7
Scarface "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Minas Location: London UK Watch: Rolex , Omega Posts: 1,370	He is fine Listen Terry's advice above and good luck __________________ *Rolex* Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master ll *Rolex* Oyster Perpetual Datejust *Omega* Seamaster Professional Chronograph

29 April 2008, 01:00 PM	#4
springer 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,483	Yeah, he is very reputable. He even wrote one of the best Rolex books ever published.

29 April 2008, 06:35 PM	#6
stevemulholland3 Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: steven Location: tampa bay Watch: 1680 18k sub Posts: 6,672	hess fine art is just a couple of blocks from my house,they are very reputable and very honest sellers/buyers.its run by jeff and katrina hess and you can usually find them there every day. hope that helps you, cheers and welcome!

30 April 2008, 08:34 AM	#8
Astroguy Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Fred Location: S.E. Florida Watch: GMT II Posts: 123	Well I did not get it. I only have about $2800 in my budget. I will keep trying but I may never own a Rolex sub. Is it even possible to get one for that price or should I give up? Fred

30 April 2008, 08:36 AM	#9
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	Maybe you could save an extra $300 -$500 or so in the next few months, then i think you would have a much better chance. Good luck __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

30 April 2008, 10:10 AM	#11
Astroguy Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Fred Location: S.E. Florida Watch: GMT II Posts: 123	I am glad I found this site before I buy a rolex. You guys are great and make a newbe feel wecome.

30 April 2008, 10:12 AM	#12
stevemulholland3 Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: steven Location: tampa bay Watch: 1680 18k sub Posts: 6,672	I have found them several times for 2500 or very near that price.you have to be diligent and you will persevere.

2 May 2008, 10:32 AM	#13
springer 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,483	The dial is correct for that sub.

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