ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

EternalStudent · 12 February 2020, 03:28 AM

Hi all,

So I'm about to buy a used Datejust, and the owner told me we could go to a Rolex dealer to verify authenticity. But I assume you can't just walk in and have them take a look at the watch, right?

How does this usually go?

Tools · 12 February 2020, 03:43 AM

If the entire "authentication" process is a salesman looking at it and nodding his head, it's only slightly above worthless.

If there is a watchmaker on staff, and you are willing to pay for his services, you will likely get a very good review.

77T · 12 February 2020, 06:16 AM

It like what Larry said - with one additional task. You need to make an appointment in advance if you hope for a watchmaker at the AD to drop what he is doing to open the watch you wish to buy.

Some ADs don’t have any on staff so it falls to dumb luck if an SA is knowledgeable enough.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

EternalStudent · 12 February 2020, 08:09 AM

Yep, that makes sense, thank you for your advice. I will call in first to see if someone is available. Oh and another question if I may: I've heard you can call Rolex and provide the SN to see if it's listed as stolen?

Tools · 12 February 2020, 09:18 AM

No, Rolex will not tell you if it is stolen over the phone.

If you physically take a watch into an RSC and present it for examination, they will tell you if it is not stolen, but they will keep it if it is stolen, and notify the authority that made the report.

Sixpm · 12 February 2020, 09:27 AM

I've done this in the past, they checked the authenticity of a Tudor Sub, also a watchmaker took a look at it.
There was no cost involved and it was a nice communication with a free coffee.

Gesendet von meinem Mi MIX 2S mit Tapatalk

12 February 2020, 03:28 AM	#1
EternalStudent "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Netherlands Posts: 25	Question about taking watch to Rolex dealer Hi all, So I'm about to buy a used Datejust, and the owner told me we could go to a Rolex dealer to verify authenticity. But I assume you can't just walk in and have them take a look at the watch, right? How does this usually go?

12 February 2020, 03:43 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,500	If the entire "authentication" process is a salesman looking at it and nodding his head, it's only slightly above worthless. If there is a watchmaker on staff, and you are willing to pay for his services, you will likely get a very good review. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

12 February 2020, 06:16 AM	#3
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 41,951	It like what Larry said - with one additional task. You need to make an appointment in advance if you hope for a watchmaker at the AD to drop what he is doing to open the watch you wish to buy. Some ADs don’t have any on staff so it falls to dumb luck if an SA is knowledgeable enough. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

12 February 2020, 09:18 AM	#5
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,500	No, Rolex will not tell you if it is stolen over the phone. If you physically take a watch into an RSC and present it for examination, they will tell you if it is not stolen, but they will keep it if it is stolen, and notify the authority that made the report. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

12 February 2020, 08:09 AM	#4
EternalStudent "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Netherlands Posts: 25	Yep, that makes sense, thank you for your advice. I will call in first to see if someone is available. Oh and another question if I may: I've heard you can call Rolex and provide the SN to see if it's listed as stolen?

12 February 2020, 09:27 AM	#6
Sixpm "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: DE Posts: 2	I've done this in the past, they checked the authenticity of a Tudor Sub, also a watchmaker took a look at it. There was no cost involved and it was a nice communication with a free coffee. Gesendet von meinem Mi MIX 2S mit Tapatalk

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)