Queries about buying a pre-owned watch

[seiko.citizen]

If indeed you want to check, just bring a strong torch light and shine at it at a dark corner in the shop. But I think the shop people will be quite amused by this because not many people bring torch light to buy rolex.

Anyway, if watch is not too old, luminous will not disappear so fast. The other thing is, I have never heard of the new style dials being relumed. At least I have not seen those.

i bring eyeloupe to check before buying

[triton]

have a read one of the threads

Threadstarter,

read this, may have some useful information.

after reading, you may want to post your relevant questions in the right thread.

[terenceY�]

Bro, best advice !

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a. Better buy with papers, because if you want to sell later, the buyer will ask the same questions you are asking now. Very troublesome. No need to authenticate unless you do not know the dealer well or if the dealer has a bad reputation in the market. In the first place, if the dealer has a doubtful reputation, I am sure you will not want to buy from that dealer.

b. When you buy a used Rolex, you usually have to bear the cost of servicing. You are after all buying a used watch. However, if there is something seriously wrong with the watch, say the Rotor is damaged or something, I think the seller has an obligation to compensate you, especially when he/she claims watch was in good working condition when it was sold to you.

c. Stolen watches will of course be confiscated by RSC. When I buy from dealers, I insist on them putting the case number on the receipt to protect myself. If any dealer sold you a stolen watch and you have the receipt to prove it, the police will be looking for them, not you. But it could take some time before you get your money back. So, the golden rule is to only buy from shops or collectors with good reputation.

d. The rule of thumb is always to buy something at the correct price. If something is too cheap, it is usually fishy. Unless of course, the person selling the watch needs the money badly and don't mind losing money on the watch.

My 2 cents.

[terenceY�]

Bro, pm Bro Reborn... he's an astute collector..nice gentleman w/ immense Rolex knowledge...won't go wrong, acqauint with him

have a nice weekend,
Terence ;-)

Hi brothers,

This is my first time and I have decided to purchase a 14060M from a 2nd hand dealer in Singapore.
This piece is without any papers. I have a few questions in my mind that I would like to see if anyone can help

1. I will be doing an authentification at RSC at my own cost. What is the procedure? Will I be getting any black and white from them?

2. If RSC inform me that the watch requires any repair or services, do I bring the watch back to the dealer or do I just have the bear all services and repair charges by myself just because I am not getting from AD?

3. If the watch is report stolen before at RSC, will I be getting the watch back? What will happen?

Thank you guys for reading and giving this inexperience lad a hand.

[edsonchan]

Thank you guys. i just collected the 14060M.

Very happy with it.

[Darkangel]

Thank you guys. i just collected the 14060M.

Very happy with it.

Great...I will be even happier if you give pics

[edsonchan]

here you go..

I find it very difficult to take nice pics.. anyone have any pointers about taking pics?

[Oceanklassik]

Very nice watch thre !

[Darkangel]

here you go..

I find it very difficult to take nice pics.. anyone have any pointers about taking pics?

Good enough at least it's clear can liaos

and...nice watch!