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Old 16 December 2013, 05:42 AM   #1
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Icon4 Need some help please

Hi guys,

I'm new to the forum here. Anyway, I joined because I have seen a 2009 Rolex Datejust II as new for sale that I'm interested in. I'll post the specification and a picture below.

I have a couple questions: the face is a mother of pearl (aftermarket), should I be concerned about this?

Secondly being a 2009 watch with an aftermarket face there's no warranty. The seller is a jeweller and offers 1 year warranty from purchase but this warranty is offered by the jeweller not Rolex. Should I be concerned about this?

What would you guys value this watch at? I just want to ensure I'm not paying over the odds.

Also if there's anything else I should look out for before buying, please send tips my way. Thank you in advance.

Spec:

2009 Rolex DateJust II, White Gold Fluted Bezel, Mother Of Pearl Dial, Box & Papers

Movement: Automatic
Bracelet: Oyster
Case: 41mm
Bezel: White Gold Fluted
Dial: Diamond Dot Mother Of Pearl
Year: 2009 V Serial
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Old 16 December 2013, 05:52 AM   #2
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Personally, I wouldn't buy a piece with an aftermarket dial at any price. You'd be better off checking out the sales forum here and/or messaging a trusted seller to source exactly what you want....you'll likely be able to get a piece that meets your liking, has an original dial, and is still under warranty.
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Old 16 December 2013, 05:58 AM   #3
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An aftermarket dial with Rolex on it is a fake dial.
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Old 16 December 2013, 06:08 AM   #4
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Personally, I wouldn't buy a piece with an aftermarket dial at any price. You'd be better off checking out the sales forum here and/or messaging a trusted seller to source exactly what you want....you'll likely be able to get a piece that meets your liking, has an original dial, and is still under warranty.

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Old 16 December 2013, 06:12 AM   #5
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Personally, I wouldn't buy a piece with an aftermarket dial at any price. You'd be better off checking out the sales forum here and/or messaging a trusted seller to source exactly what you want....you'll likely be able to get a piece that meets your liking, has an original dial, and is still under warranty.
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Old 16 December 2013, 06:14 AM   #6
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Just make sure to get the original dial.

About the warranty so can I not tell you what you will get from the store. It's not very many Rolex that you need to
send in under the warranty time IMO, so I think the warranty on a rolex watch is overvalued.
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Old 16 December 2013, 06:16 AM   #7
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As I tell my dogs "leave it". At least you found out it was aftermarket.
Get a real one.
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Old 16 December 2013, 06:28 AM   #8
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The aftermarket dial does diminish some value. Many are just repainted original Rolex dials. It wouldn't bother me at all if the price was right and you like the dial? I would suggest buying about $1000-1200 under market from an all original piece.

Being so new, I doubt that I would personally be concerned about the warranty. I bought my 16610 new in 2000 and it still runs perfectly with no service.

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Old 16 December 2013, 06:34 AM   #9
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The "Datejust" looks like it was hand written.

Pass!
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Old 16 December 2013, 06:49 AM   #10
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The "Datejust" looks like it was hand written.

Pass!
Don't you know handmade watches have a better value.
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Old 16 December 2013, 07:02 AM   #11
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Don't you know handmade watches have a better value.
A very true and since it takes a year to make a Rolex there must have been alot of time to do that fantastic work.
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Old 16 December 2013, 09:22 AM   #12
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i would not, if you were next to me at a bar etc. , i would know that dial is no good and that brings into question the whole watch, why bother get an original dial
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Old 16 December 2013, 09:33 AM   #13
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To be clear, that is a counterfeit dial.

They have expropriated the trademark and logo to make it look "original".
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Old 16 December 2013, 01:20 PM   #14
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I would look for a trusted seller with a rhodium diamond dial DJ II in the for sale section here.
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Old 16 December 2013, 01:35 PM   #15
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I would look for a trusted seller with a rhodium diamond dial DJ II in the for sale section here.
I like this suggestion.
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Old 16 December 2013, 02:55 PM   #16
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I agree with the posts above. I would never buy a Rolex with anything but an original dial. Personally I would buy from a trusted seller here on TRF. While selling this watch down the road may not be on your mind there very well could come a time where you would want to sell this watch. If that day ever comes I believe you would take a big hit.
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Old 16 December 2013, 10:03 PM   #17
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Thank you for your thoughts and suggestions thus far guys. I think I'll stay away from this piece!
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