Seeking Opinion : Buying from Watch Arena

[triton]

u can always negotiate with WA. indicate that you will want to authenticate the watch, i believe you will still have to pay in full. then ask them to write it down on the receipt saying that if any parts is not found to be authentic by RSC, they will give u a full refund.

i see no reason why they would not accede to such request considering you paying in full. i bought a rolex bracelet from one of the shops in people's park. i told the shop owner that i will go authenticate it, if not genuine, i will come back for a refund. i paid in full. he indicate that full refund should RSC found not to be geniune.

Just tagging on the qns here...

Say, I get a BNIB overseas watch from WA. Say it comes with a papers etc.
It's either a) buy it, trust tt it's a genuine deal, be happy
b) buy it, then go authenticate with RSC for peace of mind
c) Authenticate 1st, then buy <- is this possible?

tks!

[Forsei]

u can always negotiate with WA. indicate that you will want to authenticate the watch, i believe you will still have to pay in full. then ask them to write it down on the receipt saying that if any parts is not found to be authentic by RSC, they will give u a full refund.

i see no reason why they would not accede to such request considering you paying in full. i bought a rolex bracelet from one of the shops in people's park. i told the shop owner that i will go authenticate it, if not genuine, i will come back for a refund. i paid in full. he indicate that full refund should RSC found not to be geniune.

Hi boss,
Tks for the suggestion, i think it sounds most reasonable...

[tomcatf]

BNIB means stickers intact....

Bro, now New Rolex no more green sticker... Cost saving.

Baseline is you got to trust them, there are a few PD in our forum bringing watches from overseas.

[116520]

Bro, I meant protective stickers (those transparent ones), not the green sticker....

Bro, now New Rolex no more green sticker... Cost saving.

Baseline is you got to trust them, there are a few PD in our forum bringing watches from overseas.

[tomcatf]

Bro, I meant protective stickers (those transparent ones), not the green sticker....

Oh, I see, plus bezel cover too... green price tag, red seal tag... Got what you mean

[116520]

So, to me, stickers still intact is considered BNIB.... no stickers mint condition is still LNIB.... whether previous owner wear it with stickers intact for 1 month, I don't mind... just mental barrier...

Oh, I see, plus bezel cover too... green price tag, red seal tag... Got what you mean

[tomcatf]

Beautiful thing about Rolex watches is.... Send it to RSC for a overhaul and the watch will be BNIB... But pocket also a hole

[116520]

Today RSC quoted me $460 to overhaul my 16700... still thinking whether to do it or not...

Beautiful thing about Rolex watches is.... Send it to RSC for a overhaul and the watch will be BNIB... But pocket also a hole

[tomcatf]

Today RSC quoted me $460 to overhaul my 16700... still thinking whether to do it or not...

I sent my GMT 2, W series for a $440 overhaul Last year.... It was beautifully done up LNIB and cover with 1 year warranty. Bro, You will not regret.

[foofam77]

so anyone buy watches from WA before and have brought it to RSC for authentication, and realised it is a non-genuine piece?

[seiko.citizen]

honestly, i dont think there has been a case, as you can imagine, ONE incident and their reputation will be gone.

[116520]

I have no such experience before... I have seen them opening Rolex cases and check it themselves... so I think they are "pro" enough to make sure all their rolex are real...

so anyone buy watches from WA before and have brought it to RSC for authentication, and realised it is a non-genuine piece?

[tomcatf]

so anyone buy watches from WA before and have brought it to RSC for authentication, and realised it is a non-genuine piece?

Just becareful of "Franker" Rolex which it will appear in pre-owned shop, such watches are always fitted with "after-market" parts, such as diamond bezels...
RSC will not service the Rolex if they are not original.

[116520]

true true... make sure you ask the seller if ALL the parts are original....

Just becareful of "Franker" Rolex which it will appear in pre-owned shop, such watches are always fitted with "after-market" parts, such as diamond bezels...
RSC will not service the Rolex if they are not original.

[coldzy]

so anyone buy watches from WA before and have brought it to RSC for authentication, and realised it is a non-genuine piece?

Got one of the watch from there, good service, even better pricing and also local set somemore. The watch I bought came in original rolex factory packing.