Legit Check: Buying my first rolex

[papidinero]

Greetings guys,

I've been looking around for a while to buy my first Rolex and I came across this forum where there is lots of knowledgeable people. I've read tons of guides online on how to tell if the watch is fake or not (Weight, Quality, date window,etc etc), but I still would like if any more knowledgeable watch connoisseurs could have a look at the current piece I've fallen in love with before I make the jump.

Little background, the price is not too far from MSRP and the watch is used. It is being sold by a jeweler and I've heard and read of tons of horror stories of people getting scammed by "reputable businesses/people" .

Here are some pictures that were sent to me:
imgur. com/a/TRf1U

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[Tysonoxide]

I think it looks good/legit

[JZD]

Originally Posted by papidinero

Greetings guys,

I've been looking around for a while to buy my first Rolex and I came across this forum where there is lots of knowledgeable people. I've read tons of guides online on how to tell if the watch is fake or not (Weight, Quality, date window,etc etc), but I still would like if any more knowledgeable watch connoisseurs could have a look at the current piece I've fallen in love with before I make the jump.

Little background, the price is not too far from MSRP and the watch is used. It is being sold by a jeweler and I've heard and read of tons of horror stories of people getting scammed by "reputable businesses/people" .

Here are some pictures that were sent to me:
imgur. com/a/TRf1U

remove the space between "." and "com"

Originally Posted by Tysonoxide

I think it looks good/legit

You guys working together?

[papidinero]

Originally Posted by JZD

You guys working together?

What? I don’t understand the question.

[Onikage]

The 'weight' 'sweeping hand' and 'date window' checks were thrown out of the window ages ago. You'll end up buying some serious garbage if those are your criteria.

[freefly]

Originally Posted by papidinero

It is being sold by a jeweler

Watch is fake. So who's the jeweler?

(insert chirping crickets soundtrack here).

[papidinero]

Originally Posted by freefly

Watch is fake. So who's the jeweler?

(insert chirping crickets soundtrack here).

Thanks!
Five star jewelers in Miami.

[papidinero]

Originally Posted by Onikage

The 'weight' 'sweeping hand' and 'date window' checks were thrown out of the window ages ago. You'll end up buying some serious garbage if those are your criteria.

That's what I found from the guides online, hence why I went on here to see if anyone with more knowledge could help me out. What would be things to check? Do you have any guides you recommend?

[freefly]

Originally Posted by papidinero

Thanks!
Five star jewelers in Miami.

Just saw their IG page and...no comment.

[dob1]

If this is your first Rolex, and you are looking at a model that is readily available at an AD consider buying the watch at MSRP. You could also check with one of the major/trusted sellers in the classifieds forum, but they are more suitable when you are either looking for models that depreciate a lot or for models that are generally very hard to find at an AD.

Since this is most likely the beginning of a longer journey, I would suggest going to an AD. Yes, you will loose a bit of money if you would decide to flip the watch shortly after you bought it but going to an AD will also turn your first Rolex purchase more into a nice event than buying online. Nothing wrong with celebrating it a bit :)

[papidinero]

Originally Posted by freefly

Just saw their IG page and...no comment.

I'm not very knowledgeable about watches, I know people that have bought their watches there (I'm not sure if they got scammed). That watch I wanted had papers and everything how am I able to tell it's fake?

[papidinero]

Originally Posted by dob1

If this is your first Rolex, and you are looking at a model that is readily available at an AD consider buying the watch at MSRP. You could also check with one of the major/trusted sellers in the classifieds forum, but they are more suitable when you are either looking for models that depreciate a lot or for models that are generally very hard to find at an AD.

Since this is most likely the beginning of a longer journey, I would suggest going to an AD. Yes, you will loose a bit of money if you would decide to flip the watch shortly after you bought it but going to an AD will also turn your first Rolex purchase more into a nice event than buying online. Nothing wrong with celebrating it a bit :)

Will definitely have to, Mayors here in Miami I've hear is super overpriced. But it will probably have to do so I don't get scammed, I really have no clue how to tell if it's legit or not so it's not worth for me to try to get a good deal elsewhere where they can scam me.

[Abdullah71601]

Originally Posted by papidinero

Will definitely have to, Mayors here in Miami I've hear is super overpriced. But it will probably have to do so I don't get scammed, I really have no clue how to tell if it's legit or not so it's not worth for me to try to get a good deal elsewhere where they can scam me.

Look on the Rolex.com website for authorized retailers in your area. Go to one of those. They will sell at MSRP or less. Don't expect a great discount on anything that sells easily. If you plan to keep the watch, don't worry about discounts and simply buy what you love.

You are 100% guaranteed an authentic Rolex at the authorized retailer. Anywhere else has some element of risk. There are a half dozen trusted sellers here that have the lowest risk outside an authorized retailer. Once you get out of that circle, your risk increases exponentially. As a new/uninformed buyer, you should consider staying inside the low risk circle.

[lapince]

Buy from a heavyweight of grey dealers, DavidSW, Takuya for example, or from an AD, those 2 guys are beyond honest, zero risk, better to pay a few hundred more and be sure than pay a little less but maybe get a fake, if you are not an expert you will be fooled, some fakes are very good, don’t risk it, would be stupid, the 2 I cited are excellent sellers, there are others but these 2 are kings and never heard of any problems with them