Thread all abt ROLEX - Part 2

[lanky_al]

Hi enthusiasts, thinking of buying a rolex this year, but want to get overseas to get tax refund and avoid gst. Tiagong Japan can get good prices. Anyone here got experience or advice on which country can get best value? Keen on first hand only. Haven’t decided on model.

Was in Japan recently. The Rolex grey prices seemed to be higher than local grey prices after tax refund. The good deals to be found are for other brands instead.

The Rolex AD’s display still have the exhibition only tags. Did not bother to step in at all.

 

[j4jersey.]

Seems like backlog is clearing,
First and Last purchase at AD is during 2020, which is like a 5K value only.
Finally my turn to get called up for a sports model

 

[elewennn]

I’m first time buyer for Rolex is watch exchange a good gray to go to? Is there a need to find services after to check if the watch is real ? I’ve never bought any watches second hand / from grays before . Can someone please advise?

 

[osirisx]

I’m first time buyer for Rolex is watch exchange a good gray to go to? Is there a need to find services after to check if the watch is real ? I’ve never bought any watches second hand / from grays before . Can someone please advise?

If it's a reputable grey locally, not really necessary to authenticate. U can ask them to show u what they look out for.

Unless it's a private seller.

Anyways it's around 50-80 to authenticate outside if u really want that second opinion for a peace of mind.

 

[derkaiser94]

I’m first time buyer for Rolex is watch exchange a good gray to go to? Is there a need to find services after to check if the watch is real ? I’ve never bought any watches second hand / from grays before . Can someone please advise?

Open case back later Rolex don’t honour the warranty.

 

[elewennn]

If it's a reputable grey locally, not really necessary to authenticate. U can ask them to show u what they look out for.

Unless it's a private seller.

Anyways it's around 50-80 to authenticate outside if u really want that second opinion for a peace of mind.

Oh will grays let you view/try watches before buying or its generally frowned upon?

 

[osirisx]

Oh will grays let you view/try watches before buying or its generally frowned upon?

No reason why they wouldn't let you try it on

 

[kurt_629]

Whats the model u want?

Pls note that 99percent of rolex displayed are just for display only.

thinking of getting an air king, 126900.
any suggestions

 

[official_t_atelier]

I’m first time buyer for Rolex is watch exchange a good gray to go to? Is there a need to find services after to check if the watch is real ? I’ve never bought any watches second hand / from grays before . Can someone please advise?

So far my dealings with them have been pleasant and pleased with their professionalism.
After purchase, you can always go back to RSC to check indirectly such as resizing, time check, calibration etc

 

[Spring.Bubbles]

Is a SS date just 31 difficult to get nowadays

 

[RisingMelon]

datejust secondhand wont move despite repeated winding, anyone who had similar issue and send to repair?

 

[C4l3b]

datejust secondhand wont move despite repeated winding, anyone who had similar issue and send to repair?

Likely mainspring broke

 

[RisingMelon]

Likely mainspring broke

sounds like what i googled too, any idea on repair cost? TIA

 

[C4l3b]

sounds like what i googled too, any idea on repair cost? TIA

Rolex service centre maybe about $1k for datejust. But 2 years warranty given thereafter. It’s a full overhaul

 

[lepakonecorner]

datejust secondhand wont move despite repeated winding, anyone who had similar issue and send to repair?

While winding, shake or create a jerk movement x1 time. See if it works

 

[RisingMelon]

While winding, shake or create a jerk movement x1 time. See if it works

thanks sir but ive tried it and still doesnt work, thinking of going either 3rd party or rsc for repairs

 

[BurNIng]

Anyone has any idea if I'll need to waitlist for a two-tone Bluesy? Aware that grey is lower than RRP, but just curious. Thanks!

 

[charleslin]

Anyone has any idea if I'll need to waitlist for a two-tone Bluesy? Aware that grey is lower than RRP, but just curious. Thanks!

AD confirm will say yes, but leave your name I think will get call not too long.

Two tone easiest, followed by solid gold (except platinum Daytona).

 

[BurNIng]

AD confirm will say yes, but leave your name I think will get call not too long.

Two tone easiest, followed by solid gold (except platinum Daytona).

Thanks bro, appreciate the inputs

 

[zephxion]

Asking experienced bros, if I just want to get a gmt master II, am I just better off going straight to grey market or still try my luck with AD?