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ctgrain · 20 January 2009, 10:27 AM

Hello forum! I'm brand new here. i am a watch guy. Always have been. It's been the first thing I look at on a person for as long as I can remember. I own two Tag's and a Tissot. I want a Rolex. I'm stuck on pretty basic, thats just my style. Gold does not look right on me. I'm looking at the ever popular stainless Submariner or now a new favorite, the Perpetual Date steel. Very sharp.

My first question is new vs. pre-owned. WHat can I expect to pay? any discount percentage off list that is sort of standard? Any recommendations on a pre-owned seller? I'm new, bare with me please.

Cheers.

mck22 · 20 January 2009, 11:52 AM

Welcome, I have bought 2 pre owned and they have been great. Where are you from?

ctgrain · 20 January 2009, 01:48 PM

Cheeseland.

Latrodectus · 20 January 2009, 03:32 PM

Welcome to TRF

I had a new one and now bought a pre-owned

Nothing wrong with that

DSJ · 21 January 2009, 01:28 AM

Welcome! I visit WI frequently!

bodybump · 21 January 2009, 08:39 AM

welcome to trf!!!! enjoy your stay!!!

oldrolex · 25 January 2009, 07:39 AM

Welcom to TRF Badger fan

pokerolex · 4 February 2009, 05:45 PM

Hello :) I am also not one to be flashy, and i might be considered petite (for lack of a better term). I recently purchased my first Rolex (a stainless date model 15210). It was a very simple blue dial w/ arabic numerals and an engine turned bezel. I purchased this watch used from a reputable individual. If you do end up purchasing a used Rolex, try to find out some things about the watch: Service history is foremost, especially on older models, find out if the watch was a "daily" driver or kept on a watch winder, or if it sat in its box in a safe deposit box for a decade. I would also suggest asking the profession of the individual selling the watch, I purchased mine from a Biochemist @ Amgen who wore the watch 2 dozen times and kept it on a winder. My used experience was positive, but it was not without due diligence. Be sure to have at least one jeweler look at the watch also. Happy shopping! If you are patient, your Rolex will find you!!

yannis · 4 February 2009, 06:06 PM

Welcome!!

20 January 2009, 10:27 AM	#1
ctgrain "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: USA Posts: 3	Hello from the midwest Hello forum! I'm brand new here. i am a watch guy. Always have been. It's been the first thing I look at on a person for as long as I can remember. I own two Tag's and a Tissot. I want a Rolex. I'm stuck on pretty basic, thats just my style. Gold does not look right on me. I'm looking at the ever popular stainless Submariner or now a new favorite, the Perpetual Date steel. Very sharp. My first question is new vs. pre-owned. WHat can I expect to pay? any discount percentage off list that is sort of standard? Any recommendations on a pre-owned seller? I'm new, bare with me please. Cheers.

20 January 2009, 11:52 AM	#2
mck22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Brent Location: St Louis Watch: Rolex Sub Date Posts: 1,516	Welcome, I have bought 2 pre owned and they have been great. Where are you from? __________________ 16610 Submariner GMT Master II 16710 1675

20 January 2009, 03:32 PM	#4
Latrodectus 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Fred Location: KY, USA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 9,999	Welcome to TRF I had a new one and now bought a pre-owned Nothing wrong with that __________________ Member # 16057 4-Hands Club Tosser Club Member TRF Skypers Group

21 January 2009, 01:28 AM	#5
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	Welcome! I visit WI frequently! __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

21 January 2009, 08:39 AM	#6
bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 DATEJUST41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,225	welcome to trf!!!! enjoy your stay!!! __________________

20 January 2009, 01:48 PM	#3
ctgrain "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: USA Posts: 3	Cheeseland.

25 January 2009, 07:39 AM	#7
oldrolex Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Steve Location: WI, USA Watch: DD Wanted Posts: 580	Welcom to TRF Badger fan

4 February 2009, 05:45 PM	#8
pokerolex Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: mike Location: Boulder, CO. Watch: rolex 16610 Posts: 18	Hello :) I am also not one to be flashy, and i might be considered petite (for lack of a better term). I recently purchased my first Rolex (a stainless date model 15210). It was a very simple blue dial w/ arabic numerals and an engine turned bezel. I purchased this watch used from a reputable individual. If you do end up purchasing a used Rolex, try to find out some things about the watch: Service history is foremost, especially on older models, find out if the watch was a "daily" driver or kept on a watch winder, or if it sat in its box in a safe deposit box for a decade. I would also suggest asking the profession of the individual selling the watch, I purchased mine from a Biochemist @ Amgen who wore the watch 2 dozen times and kept it on a winder. My used experience was positive, but it was not without due diligence. Be sure to have at least one jeweler look at the watch also. Happy shopping! If you are patient, your Rolex will find you!!

4 February 2009, 06:06 PM	#9
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	Welcome!! __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

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