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centroidblue · 23 July 2015, 03:30 AM

Hi, I'm looking to purchase my first Explorer 36mm. I love the design at that size and wished that the new model kept the old size.
My question is, how do you guys buy from an online source and know what the movement matches the watch ? When the seller gets a watch, he doesn't actually open it up and verifies that the movement is original to the watch, right ?

Is it uncommon to buy a pre-owned by meeting at a dealer first and have them open up the watch and verify ? I'm looking for one in the Minneapolis, MN area so finding a seller here might be difficult.

Thanks.

Tools · 23 July 2015, 09:05 AM

You have to find a pretty shady seller to find a movement inside that is not the proper one on modern references...

beshannon · 23 July 2015, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by centroidblue

My question is, how do you guys buy from an online source and know what the movement matches the watch ?

By buying from a reputable seller.

You will hear this again, buy the seller!

Old Expat Beast · 23 July 2015, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by beshannon

By buying from a reputable seller.

You will hear this again, by the seller!

"Buy the seller" (just to avoid confusion for the OP).

THC · 23 July 2015, 10:10 AM

LOL I would like to buy a vowel

beshannon · 23 July 2015, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

"Buy the seller" (just to avoid confusion for the OP).

Thanks

posting too quickly while rebuilding a pc and working on photos on my MacBook

centroidblue · 23 July 2015, 10:41 AM

But is it common practice for a seller to open a watch up and verify when he gets a pre-owned watch ? Or does he just check the serial number outside only.

brandrea · 23 July 2015, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by THC

LOL I would like to buy a vowel

mkmk · 23 July 2015, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by THC

LOL I would like to buy a vowel

I'd like to buy a seller.

Lgear080 · 23 July 2015, 11:34 AM

I've found that you're either comfortable sending someone a lot
Of money ... Or you're not. If you must buy ftf and see the movement
For yourself, then buy from a brick and mortar.

hbombkid · 23 July 2015, 11:39 AM

Buy the seller. Look at all the references here. I just bought a preowned BLNR last week from davidsw great transaction and could not ask for anymore. First time I did it online and would do it again in a second.

Tools · 23 July 2015, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by centroidblue

But is it common practice for a seller to open a watch up and verify when he gets a pre-owned watch ? Or does he just check the serial number outside only.

No, it is not common.. It would be easier, and probably done a lot more, if they put a zipper on the back, but they don't

Ezkill · 23 July 2015, 12:06 PM

As everyone else has said - Buy the seller. Anyone can sell you a watch but the a good seller will sell you the right watch and help you out if something goes wrong. The true mark of a good seller or store is the after purchase support in the rare case that you may need it. While there are a slew of less then authentic watches out there no proven seller will sully a reputation they've spent years if not decades building over making a few bucks off you. So again, we're just back to - Buy the seller :)

Watchgeek5000 · 23 July 2015, 12:13 PM

There's a lot of honest people out their selling there Rolex's, sometimes "no risk, no reward" comes into play. Buying from a non proffesional seller can save you a lot of money! I know many on here will disagree, but let's face it, there's a lot of proffesional dealers on here who will say "they gotta eat". If you don't mind being the one feeding them, then shop the seller.

watchwatcher · 23 July 2015, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Tools

No, it is not common.. It would be easier, and probably done a lot more, if they put a zipper on the back, but they don't

23 July 2015, 03:30 AM	#1
centroidblue "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 2	New member, first purchase from online question Hi, I'm looking to purchase my first Explorer 36mm. I love the design at that size and wished that the new model kept the old size. My question is, how do you guys buy from an online source and know what the movement matches the watch ? When the seller gets a watch, he doesn't actually open it up and verifies that the movement is original to the watch, right ? Is it uncommon to buy a pre-owned by meeting at a dealer first and have them open up the watch and verify ? I'm looking for one in the Minneapolis, MN area so finding a seller here might be difficult. Thanks.

23 July 2015, 09:05 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,490	You have to find a pretty shady seller to find a movement inside that is not the proper one on modern references... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

23 July 2015, 10:10 AM	#5
THC 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 126333 Posts: 10,659	LOL I would like to buy a vowel

23 July 2015, 10:41 AM	#7
centroidblue "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 2	But is it common practice for a seller to open a watch up and verify when he gets a pre-owned watch ? Or does he just check the serial number outside only.

23 July 2015, 11:34 AM	#10
Lgear080 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 3,506	I've found that you're either comfortable sending someone a lot Of money ... Or you're not. If you must buy ftf and see the movement For yourself, then buy from a brick and mortar.

23 July 2015, 11:39 AM	#11
hbombkid "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: VA Watch: Sub 116610 Posts: 1,082	Buy the seller. Look at all the references here. I just bought a preowned BLNR last week from davidsw great transaction and could not ask for anymore. First time I did it online and would do it again in a second.

23 July 2015, 12:06 PM	#13
Ezkill "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: California Posts: 148	As everyone else has said - Buy the seller. Anyone can sell you a watch but the a good seller will sell you the right watch and help you out if something goes wrong. The true mark of a good seller or store is the after purchase support in the rare case that you may need it. While there are a slew of less then authentic watches out there no proven seller will sully a reputation they've spent years if not decades building over making a few bucks off you. So again, we're just back to - Buy the seller :)

23 July 2015, 12:13 PM	#14
Watchgeek5000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Brooklyn USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 1,622	There's a lot of honest people out their selling there Rolex's, sometimes "no risk, no reward" comes into play. Buying from a non proffesional seller can save you a lot of money! I know many on here will disagree, but let's face it, there's a lot of proffesional dealers on here who will say "they gotta eat". If you don't mind being the one feeding them, then shop the seller.

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