[cruvon]

Thanks teeva3333, adding to list. Also added footnotes for additional comments to make the list easily readable.


Vintage purchase experience Feedback List

• Mark Lerman (mark@webstorm.com) [*] [Refer Footnote 1]
• Jed aka Jedly1(http://www.thetimetraveler.co/) [*]
• Erik Ku (http://10pastten.com/) [*]
• Ben (nbtimes@gmail.com ) [*]
• Jacek Kozubek - jacek.kozubek@gmail.com - San Francisco CA , hqmilton.com [*]
• Andrew Shear: andrew@sheartime.com/Website:sheartime.com [*]
• Ralle aka rallepeng www.vintage-watches-international.com [*]
• Steve Mulholland (http://www.mulhollandtime.com/) [*]
• Ian Blowers UKhttp://www.blowers-jewellers.co.uk/ [*] [Refer Footnote 2]
• Mike wood (Www.theoldwatchshop.com )
• Paul Seregin-seregins.com
• Derek Dier- http://www.watchestobuy.com/
• coolvintagewatches.com
• Zaf Basha-finertimes.com
• Ken Jacobs (wannabuyawatch.com )
• Joshua Bonifas: Fourtane.com
• Eric Iskin- Oldetown@sonic.net- Santa Rosa, CA- Olde Towne Jewelers
• Jeff Barnard: http://www.bernardwatch.com/ in Texas
• Wingate's: http://www.tic-tock.com/wingates/ in Texas
• Jerome Fellous http://www.watchmywatch.fr/ in France
• Henrik http://www.subgmt.com in the Netherlands
• Philippe Capurro of exoticwatches.net

Footnote1: While there have been no complaints or doubts about the authenticity or quality of his watches by buyers who have bought watches from him and is known for being a red sub expert and for his popular red sub article many of us have used as a guide, some allegations have been levelled about some of his watch's paperwork(not by his buyers), specifically about guarantee papers on some watches. The allegations haven't been proven with concrete publicly available evidence but that's not to say the allegations can be discounted and is upto forumers here to make their own judgement based on the available evidence. In his favour, no buyers have complained about the authenticity of his paperwork on authentication and no evidence of anything amiss when the watches were taken to a RSC, other service centers, or for an expert appraisal. However in light of the allegations, do verify the paperwork when making a full set purchase, just to be sure so that all boxes tick. This note will remain in effect for a year and if nothing more negative comes up about watch papers or with new sales, will be deleted in the latest update of this list in a years time.

Footnote 2: Please note issues raised by drainaps,Kyle in the earlier sections http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=180461, asking the right questions from this dealer necessary to ascertain originality since this dealer might not have the specific expertise catering specifically to collectors as some of the sellers here, has a 7 days no questions asked return policy


A green (*) against a dealers name indicates that atleast 2 forumers have purchased vintage watches from a dealer here, have received them and are happy. So if atleast 2 of you have purchased a vintage watch from any of the dealers in the list, have received it and are happy with the purchase please say so here so can update the dealers name with a green (*).Also note that a single forumer purchasing 2 or more watches from a seller will be considered as one reference and not two.

**All special notes against a sellers name will remain for a year and be taken off if no further negative feedback is heard of in that period.

Purchase Reference list: Besides the green star rating, for added green star rating accuracy, refer to this "Purchase Reference list" to get a feel of the quality of watches forumers here have purchased from their respective sellers by looking up their historic threads for posted watch pictures and making inquiries on the forum.
Mark Lerman (ezinternet,cruvon,Chris B)
Jedly (Steelerfan65,bb3188)
Eric Ku (ddrees,steelerfan65,skyedog,Beaumont Miller II)
Ben (Jason71,yessir69,desfrie)
Jacek (ezinternet,Submarino,Mark020)
Andrew Shear (Steelerfan65,Tcaviglioli,Beaumont Miller II,bluemartinfan,Skyedog,Buffy)
Ralle (florianw,Burswood)
Steve Mulholland (Swearengen,davemcdus)
Ian Blowers (DiamondJack, chiubak,Monobike)


NB: While this list serves to collate all vintage watch dealers forumers have possibly dealt with (from fellow forumers comments above) in one place, it in no way is a measure of the quality/originality of the watches that are on sale with them. Please conduct your own due diligence before you make any purchases by asking questions on the forum, posting pictures, getting references, etc. Also please notify us of any concerns and if the forumers agree I can take them off this list.




VERY IMPORTANT: As always refer to the footnotes and do your due diligence when buying any vintage watch, even from sellers listed as having a green star, since past recommendations are not necessarily a ticket for positive experiences in the future, so ask questions and verify watches through the forum "before" you buy any vintage watch. This is a forumer purchase experience list aimed at helping newbies find a vintage from known sources and is not an official recommendation list or a substitute for doing proper research on watches and sellers before you buy.