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Old 22 December 2014, 03:13 AM   #481
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I'm sure there are some good sellers on the forum. And some bad ones. (Remember Steve Mulholland? What ever happened to him?) Just like anywhere else.
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Old 5 January 2015, 02:35 AM   #482
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Their prices seem high. Would avoid them.


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Old 11 January 2015, 05:45 AM   #483
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John at alltiques.com deserves to be a trusted seller. He does not have a web presence, but in NYC, he is possibly the best resource for vintage Rolex knowledge. I've known him for twenty years and nearly 40% of my vintage collection is from him. I bought many vintage watches from him BEFORE there was an internet, and bought a Daytona from him two years ago. I don't expect him to become an internet sensation, but if you are in NYC, you are doing yourself a disservice if you don't visit him. Fair, honest, and fun, what's not to like? I think I have enough vintage posts for the recommendation.
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Old 11 January 2015, 06:24 PM   #484
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Some really good suggestions on here as I look to purchase my first vintage. Does anyone know what is going on with Mulholland Time? The link looks to be dead.
Thanks mate, no idea about the latest with Mullholand Time.

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John at alltiques.com deserves to be a trusted seller. He does not have a web presence, but in NYC, he is possibly the best resource for vintage Rolex knowledge. I've known him for twenty years and nearly 40% of my vintage collection is from him. I bought many vintage watches from him BEFORE there was an internet, and bought a Daytona from him two years ago. I don't expect him to become an internet sensation, but if you are in NYC, you are doing yourself a disservice if you don't visit him. Fair, honest, and fun, what's not to like? I think I have enough vintage posts for the recommendation.
Thanks for your reference mate, will add him to the single star list, needs another 2 references for a green star.
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Old 13 January 2015, 02:47 PM   #485
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John at alltiques.com deserves to be a trusted seller. He does not have a web presence, but in NYC, he is possibly the best resource for vintage Rolex knowledge. I've known him for twenty years and nearly 40% of my vintage collection is from him. I bought many vintage watches from him BEFORE there was an internet, and bought a Daytona from him two years ago. I don't expect him to become an internet sensation, but if you are in NYC, you are doing yourself a disservice if you don't visit him. Fair, honest, and fun, what's not to like? I think I have enough vintage posts for the recommendation.
Good guy and one of the few vintage places in NYC that I like to visit.
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Old 13 January 2015, 09:27 PM   #486
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Good guy and one of the few vintage places in NYC that I like to visit.
Thanks for the reference Kyle, just confirming if you've bought a vintage Rolex from them?
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Old 14 January 2015, 06:36 AM   #487
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Thanks for the reference Kyle, just confirming if you've bought a vintage Rolex from them?
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Old 14 January 2015, 08:44 AM   #488
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I see you have Zaf Basha (Classicwatch.com) awaiting confirmation. I have bought 2 pieces from him, both in great shape. The first, a vintage military sourced Benrus (Vietnam era) arrived well packaged and ticking nicely, and the second a Bulova A-17 which is almost NOS. Zaf has been very receptive to questions-timely, too! Ships to Canada without any problems.
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Old 14 January 2015, 08:34 PM   #489
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Yep.
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I see you have Zaf Basha (Classicwatch.com) awaiting confirmation. I have bought 2 pieces from him, both in great shape. The first, a vintage military sourced Benrus (Vietnam era) arrived well packaged and ticking nicely, and the second a Bulova A-17 which is almost NOS. Zaf has been very receptive to questions-timely, too! Ships to Canada without any problems.
Thanks for the reference mate, however only considering vintage Rolex purchases for star purposes.
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Old 16 February 2015, 10:51 AM   #490
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Thumbs up to Wanna Buy A Watch. Had nothing but a good experience with an Enicar Sherpa Dive purchase back in 2007. Still have the watch. I check their site once in a while and they seem a bit pricey now...
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Old 24 February 2015, 01:14 PM   #491
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Just reposting the list, no new updates. Since there is some confusion amongst a few members on whether the first or last post is the latest, please note the latest post containing the list is the latest update, so the last post is the most relevant.

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Vintage purchase experience Feedback List
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Note: A member making a recommendation (a member making recommendations should not be a commercial seller or dealer here or elsewhere) will require to have atleast 50 posts in the "Vintage Section" before recommending a seller they've made a vintage Rolex watch purchase from. This is to avoid fly by members making recommendations here. Offcourse a more accurate way to cross check fly by recommendations is by also cross checking who the members making recommendations are in the the "Purchase Reference List" to ensure that recommendations are from regular forumers/genuine buyers. Lastly, a reminder that while this list is an attempt to assist newbies entering the vintage Rolex world, it can never be 100% and should not be used as a shortcut for doing your own research for the best outcome with your purchases. Nevertheless, it's the best shot we have at putting a genuine list together with some checks and balances in place, enjoy!



Green Star status sellers:


Sellers awaiting one recommendation:
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Sellers awaiting recommendations: [Sellers in this list below are Speculative with no prior proven forum member purchase history here, but just good references by hearsay and are yet to be tried and tested by forum regulars]





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.



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. Forumers have kindly made recommendations here for sellers so that it helps newcomers here, thanks guys for that! Also this list can help confirm are genuine known forumers/buyers making buyer recommendations and you can do that by having a look at their historic posts here, feel free to use the search function to look up their historic threads for posted watch pictures. Though not 100%, the purpose of this purchase reference list is also to hopefully discourage proxy buyers who make fake recommendations on a dealers behalf so that they think twice before making a recommendation here since to prospective buyers, their thread history is only a simple thread search away. Finally, do make inquiries on the forum.


Jedly (Steelerfan65,bb3188,alanski,Vincent65,Mark020,Fro gman4me)
Eric Ku (ddrees,steelerfan65,skyedog,Beaumont Miller II, Vincent65,Frogman4me)
Ben (Jason71,yessir69,desfrie,inspires,lasavoldi,vkych oo,Frogman4me)
Jacek (ezinternet,Submarino,Mark020,shairan,psv,inspires , RLX-lvr, Beef)
Andrew Shear (Steelerfan65,Tcaviglioli,Beaumont Miller II,bluemartinfan,Skyedog,Buffy,inspires,Frogman4me , Mark020)
Ralle (florianw,Burswood)
Ian Blowers (DiamondJack, chiubak,Monobike)
Jason Graham (learningtofly,alanski,badastronaut)
Derek Dier (ezinternetr,Blassy,sryukon,CdnWatchDoc)
Nick Gogas (77T,Jason71,watchcrank,motoikkyu,bluemartinifan)
Mike Wood (Ross Povey,The Laird)




Beginner reading guide threads (Please feel free to suggest some more here)

1) Forum members here have helped create this extremely helpful vintage watch terms list http://rolexforums.com/showthread.ph...highlight=list
2) A forumer feedback generated vintage references list http://rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=180464 (Ignore the pricing info since the prices are just a range and might not be uptodate in all cases, are highly market condition dependent but gives a good understanding of the various Rolex references available, please feel free to sugest updates in this thread)
3) A vintage watch repairer list by country created with forumer input. http://rolexforums.com/showthread.ph...atch+repairers. Please reverify with forumers here before sending your watches to repairers on the list to make sure you get the latest update on them.
4) Most importantly, look up historic threads on this vintage forum, a wealth of knowledge there.


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.


Hacked Accounts: There have been some instances when sellers accounts (websites and emails) have been hacked into and used by criminals to dupe buyers. Please try atleast making a phone call to the dealer besides the usual email communication before sending funds out to reduce the risk of being duped and ensure you are dealing with the right person.


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.
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Old 24 February 2015, 01:45 PM   #492
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If you could please add me to the list above that would be excellent. I have sold to and bought from countless TRF members over the years.

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Old 24 February 2015, 10:52 PM   #493
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Hi guys, just thought would be nice to have a list of trusted vintage watch sellers/shops/webistes you have previously purchased from/heard good things about in one place for easy reference. Please add in to the names here along with website/contact info if available so that we don't have to go thru" all the different threads looking for vintage watch seller recommendations.

1) Mark Lerman (mark@webstorm.com)
2) Jed aka Jedly1(http://www.thetimetraveler.co/)
3) Erik Ku (http://10pastten.com/)

** PLEASE NOTE BOTH LERMAN AND MULHOLLAND WERE REMOVED FROM THIS LIST! **
Great list added to my note..
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Old 25 February 2015, 01:10 AM   #494
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I would like to suggest Pierre from rilogi.com - contact@rilogi.com. I've bought a 666 matte dial from him - pictured in the vintage section here.
Serious communication, fast delivery and good afterservice (sending me one more link for the bracelet at no charge)

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Old 25 February 2015, 02:31 AM   #495
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Old 27 February 2015, 12:16 PM   #496
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I bougth a 1680 red from RALLEPENG , not problem at all very happy.
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Old 2 March 2015, 12:01 PM   #497
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I have had great experiences with Wingates (tic-tock.com) (Day Date 18038 & 18238), Europeanwatch.com (PP 5146G), Jewels in time (PP 5059j & X Serial 18k Root Beer and my brother bought a 16613 Bluesy) and Tarrytown Jewelers (several GMT's and an AP 15202).
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Old 4 March 2015, 05:04 AM   #498
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I have bought too many pieces from European Watch Co

A number of Rolex and PP pieces. As far as true vintage, I think the oldest Rolex I purchased was a "F" series some time ago, but I have nothing but good things to say about European Watch Co.

I have also purchased a modern Rolex from Paul Duggan - good experience, Paul is a great guy to talk vintage and modern Rolex, PP, etc.
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Old 13 March 2015, 02:03 AM   #499
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How about the other useful list - the ones to avoid?

I have just discovered that I have been stung by a dealer who sold me a "Frankenstein" 5513 containing the wrong movement despite the contract stating the correct movement. When I raised it with him he said the correct movement was in it when he sent it. Ah, the delivery guy opened the parcel, took out his watchmakers toolkit, switched the movements, and packaged up my watch for delivery. Oh, he also sprayed some rust behind the dial to create some old water damage.

I reported it to eBay, to PayPal and to 1stdibs. eBay advised reporting it to the Police, which I did.

The dealer is Bernardo Antichita of Florence, Italy.
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Old 13 March 2015, 04:38 AM   #500
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Andrew Shear is one of the BEST there is!!!
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Old 13 March 2015, 05:01 AM   #501
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where is this John you mentioned in nyc? might pay him a visit....
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John at alltiques.com deserves to be a trusted seller. He does not have a web presence, but in NYC, he is possibly the best resource for vintage Rolex knowledge. I've known him for twenty years and nearly 40% of my vintage collection is from him. I bought many vintage watches from him BEFORE there was an internet, and bought a Daytona from him two years ago. I don't expect him to become an internet sensation, but if you are in NYC, you are doing yourself a disservice if you don't visit him. Fair, honest, and fun, what's not to like? I think I have enough vintage posts for the recommendation.
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Old 29 March 2015, 07:13 AM   #503
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I can add Jacek @ HQ Milton to my list of great transactions. Purchased two pieces from them recently and very happy with both. Top notch group to deal with from my experience.
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Old 3 April 2015, 05:06 AM   #504
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Anyone else besides Monobike has dealt with Jacques Callier (explorerwatch.com) before? Looking for some of his references here; he's definitely got some beautiful stuff but was wondering if he's reliable...
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Old 6 April 2015, 12:17 AM   #505
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Miami Vintage Dealer

New to the forum. Really enjoying the education! I have a newish GMTII and am now looking for a vintage Rolex or Tudor.

Does anyone have any recommendations for a vintage dealer in Miami? There is a "watch district" in the Seybold building downtown, but the list of folks (below) is daunting. I've also added Watch Commander at the top of the list, but they're near Lincoln Road.

Appreciate any input or experience you have with any of these shops. Thanks.

WATCH COMMANDER http://www.watchcommander.com/
BUCHWALD JEWELERS (305) 373-5283 http://buchwaldjewelers.com
NEMARO JEWELERS (305) 358-4399 http://nemarojewelers.com/
CONTINENTAL JEWELERS (305) 373-4697
BARGAIN DEPOT (954) 966-7479
GIL- RON JEWELRY, INC. (305) 932-9561
DASANI JEWELS (305) 374-7746 http://dasanithejeweler.com
MIAMI - NEW YORK JEWELRY (786) 360-5054
ROMAN & SONS, INC. (305) 577-0072
ROYAL JEWELERS, INC. (305) 374-8555
ALAN RICHARDSON (305) 372-7745
ACERO 316 (786) 464-0096
FREDDY'S THE CERTIFIED DIAMOND STORE (305) 371-8261 http://freddysjewelry.com/
ARUBA GOLD (305) 358-2868
DIAMOND CLUB (305) 377-3335
INTERNATIONAL WATCHES, INC. (305) 358-8821
SIGLER'S COLLECTIBLES/VINTAGE WATCHES (305) 358-3166
BUYING TIME (786) 312-9156
WATCHME USA (786) 499-2600
WATCH BUYERS (305) 373-5599
WORLD TIME 1, INC. (305) 456-7384
FG WATCH SERVICE (305) 373-7131
ORLANDO JUST IN TIME (786) 316-2260
LUXURY WATCHES R US (305) 603-8208
MANHATTAN WATCH-ROLEX (305) 371-9244
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Old 7 April 2015, 10:43 AM   #506
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Old 26 April 2015, 12:21 AM   #507
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Ditto on HQMilton. Not the least expensive but very good to work with and after having an idea of what I was looking for they they were were very good at staying in touch as new inventory came in.
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Old 26 April 2015, 11:08 AM   #508
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Sonning Vintage Watches

Anyone have any info on Sonning Vintage Watches? The watches have been restored but is he legit??
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Old 30 April 2015, 09:11 PM   #509
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I'm not entirely clued up on vintage but i know Watches Of Distinction, Lymington, UK (www.watchesofdistinction.com) stock vintage Rolex.
I purchased a modern Rolex and everything was good, especially the price!

If anyone would like to check their vintage section out, i would be interested in how they seem to be priced? (Low/high?)

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Can anyone recommend/not recommend Ken at WannaBuyaWatch?
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