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Old 8 September 2007, 10:26 PM   #1
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Rolex watches for sale or to good to be true

Hi, has anyone had dealings with Rolex24h.com. There watches seem to good to be true. They do not take credit cards only wire
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Old 8 September 2007, 10:32 PM   #2
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Old 8 September 2007, 10:37 PM   #3
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Alone that "We do only accept wire transfers" would make me
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Old 8 September 2007, 10:44 PM   #4
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Thanks.
I was looking at a Submarier from them. I have asked them to supply serial number & case ref. Waiting for reply.
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Old 8 September 2007, 10:46 PM   #5
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Old 8 September 2007, 10:53 PM   #6
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It always is to good to be true unless you buy from an AD. I work to hard for my MONEY to take that kind of chance.
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Old 8 September 2007, 11:17 PM   #7
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I doesn't know of anyone who has been taken by these scammers, thankfully.
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Old 8 September 2007, 11:25 PM   #8
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Their refund process is simple. You must scale Mount Kilimanjaro naked with your watch. That is where their office is. They will refund the purchase price in Venezuelan Bolivars.
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Old 8 September 2007, 11:53 PM   #9
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The prices are way way too low....

I would stay away......
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Old 9 September 2007, 12:03 AM   #10
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That is a scam! I emailed them several times, with no reply. I just went through a 6 week process in buying a used Rolex and please feel free to contact me if you like. The main things are this: Make sure they can provide you with a phone number and address that you can verify and if they dont accept credit cards, STAY AWAY!
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Old 9 September 2007, 12:10 AM   #11
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prices are waaay too low.... i would stay away for shure ...
why would they sell something that is geuine ( if it is genuine..which i doubt ) so cheap whilst they can get them much higher
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Old 9 September 2007, 12:16 AM   #12
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Their refund process is simple. You must scale Mount Kilimanjaro naked with your watch. That is where their office is. They will refund the purchase price in Venezuelan Bolivars.
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Old 9 September 2007, 12:19 AM   #13
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Oh yes, a 2007 Prez with the anniverary diamond dial and diamond bezel for $7890!!!! Hell, I take 2 of those!
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Old 9 September 2007, 12:24 AM   #14
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oh and for all of you sport model Rolex fans, you can get a 2005 Blue TT sub for only $2300 or a 2007 18K Yachtmaster for $5485!!!!
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Old 9 September 2007, 12:45 AM   #15
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Icon13 USA-RUSSIA connection.

Bank Account registered to a "gary drewes" at CitiBank N.Y. per their website.

Website registered to russians.

N/A
Vasiliy Samsonov (rolx24h@yahoo.com)
Dmitrovskoe shosse d 29. kv 159
Moskow
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RU
Tel. +007.4955297491
Fax. +007.4955297491

did a "whois" on the website.
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Old 9 September 2007, 12:49 AM   #16
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Icon4 opinions

An "a priori" opinion and opinions are legal to give, maybe they are:

(1) Replicas.......(shame on replicas)

(2) Stolen
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Old 9 September 2007, 12:51 AM   #17
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Learning from us oldtimers

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Hi, has anyone had dealings with Rolex24h.com. There watches seem to good to be true. They do not take credit cards only wire
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You'll have to accept the fact there are no 'steals' in the Rolex universe, unless you happen upon an estate type sale with a totally unknowing seller, or if you happen upon a trunk type sale where you buy a blind box and find some treasures inside.

This seller has a history that shows up here and on other forums every few months or so from new Rolex fans who happen upon it via an internet search. If you browse the history, you'll find that all of the indicators are this is a totally bogus seller who will likely take your wire transfer and give you nothing in return.

Bonafide sellers will be far more willing to disclose return policies and take monies that are more flexable than just pure wire transfers.

In addition, you'll learn that NOBODY is giving away new or like new Rolex watches at these kinds of prices. If you're going to play in the major league of watches, you'll have to pay some kind of dues. If you're really in the market for a Rolex, new or preowned, spend a lot more time in research on the net and in seller forums and then browse the online sellers. With proper research, you'll begin to sense which deals are really 'deals' and which ones are priced higher. But there are no out and out steals. You might also try ebay, because occassionally a lesser demand model does slip through, but again, there are certain price points that seldom get breached.
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Old 9 September 2007, 12:55 AM   #18
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Oyster David, Great points. A "deal" on a Rolex is usually jusdged by a few hundred bucks, not thousands!
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Old 9 September 2007, 12:59 AM   #19
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OK, the evidence is on their site. Look closely at the hour hand on the TT Blue Sub. Huge off-center dot in the middle of the "Mercedes star". Possibly, the QC inspector on duty was blind, but more likely, this is a fake.

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Old 9 September 2007, 01:04 AM   #20
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Well even if the pics are of real Rolex watches, that means nothing! I could post pics of Rolexes all day, that does not mean I have them!
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Old 9 September 2007, 01:07 AM   #21
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Hi, has anyone had dealings with Rolex24h.com. There watches seem to good to be true. They do not take credit cards only wire
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Don't do it. I made the mistake of going after an offer that was too good to be true on flea-bay, and almost lost my money. I got about 95% of it back and call myself lucky. Never again.

I then did the smart thing about a week ago and bought from an AD. As others have said - if it sounds to good to be true (and they only take wire transfers) I'd strongly recommend that you stay away.

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Old 9 September 2007, 07:56 AM   #22
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If the prices are too good to be true...I would buy a watch immediately before they raise their prices.

Act quick, do it now!!!! Hurry, hurry, hurry!!!
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Old 9 September 2007, 08:14 AM   #23
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Bank Account registered to a "gary drewes" at CitiBank N.Y. per their website.

Website registered to russians.

N/A
Vasiliy Samsonov (rolx24h@yahoo.com)
Dmitrovskoe shosse d 29. kv 159
Moskow
Moskovskaya oblast,200214
RU
Tel. +007.4955297491
Fax. +007.4955297491

did a "whois" on the website.
"VASILIY" is the Russian word for vaseline, which you will need a lot of to do business with these guys.
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Old 9 September 2007, 09:08 AM   #24
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Doesn't the phrase "to good to be true" speak for itself?

Save your money, and once you can afford it then go to an AD or at least someone you know and trust (for instance, many of the regular posters on this forum flip watches like I flip pancakes) and buy your watch. When you finally get that Rolex you're after, you'll feel better than good because it is true.
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Old 9 September 2007, 09:29 AM   #25
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How about this Devote.com it's even better...
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Old 9 September 2007, 01:00 PM   #26
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Its only a steal if you stole it yourself. Hopefully you don't steal. Buy from an AD in your area. Play it safe, I did and always will in the future. You'll never feel like a smuck !! and i am not suggesting that if you buy from a grey dealer you are. You were just one of the lucky ones. If you do buy from a Grey dealer or flea bay, chances are your never going to see your money again. GOOD LUCK
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Old 9 September 2007, 01:15 PM   #27
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Be smart. Buy from an AD. Establish a relationship with a good company and you will always have an ally in your Rolex adventures. You will get first shot at other watches and will make a friend. Don't try for shortcuts with Rolex or you will lose and have a lot of regrets....and be more out of money in the long run than if you just went to an AD and got your watch.
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Old 9 September 2007, 03:29 PM   #28
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man those prices are way to cheap. if you want a preowned rolex deal in person and take it to a rolex expert to take a look at the movement and compare it with the ones the dealer have. is no bad to buy preowned but becareful
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Old 9 September 2007, 04:22 PM   #29
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Hell I will take 5 of the mens President with diamonds...SUCKERS!

This aholes should be beaten to death .....scu mbags
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Old 9 September 2007, 06:34 PM   #30
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