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Flyboy2000 · 14 February 2007, 03:10 AM

Hi All,

I've been getting bleary eyed over the last 3 mo. or so looking at getting my first Rolex. To keep it affordable, I've decided on purchasing one through the " internet". I'm a little scared, but I could save almost 2K.
I'm looking at a Rolex Explorer II, and am wondering where I can go to get it " Authenticated" here in the Southern California area.. ok close to Orange County.
I just want to make sure I get a real/not fake Rolex.
Thanks for the help..
FB2K

ps.. I feel a little uncomfortable taking it to a mall jewelery store i.e.. Ben Bridge

GerardoG · 14 February 2007, 03:14 AM

You can always go to Rolex Beverly Hills; however, try a reputable pre-owned place if possible, internet can be very tricky. SoCal has a number of them

tonelar · 14 February 2007, 04:21 AM

If Ben Bridge carries Rolex they'll be a good place to start, but you can't really have it authenticated without using the RSC in beverly hills.

Basically a good jeweler will tell you if it's a run of the mill replica, but they can't tell you it's a 100% Genuine Rolex.

Good luck...

Flyboy2000 · 14 February 2007, 05:23 AM

Where?

OK...I'll take suggestions. I have not been able to find any reputable " pre-owned" rolex jewelers out here.
Any ideas?
Ben Bridge Jewelers is an authorized Rolex dealer, but they only have a few pre-owned rolex's that go from store to store in a " road show". Not the watch I was looking for anyways.

Thanks..
FB2K

astcell · 14 February 2007, 05:53 AM

Take it to a pawn shop and ask for a loan on it. You know they are going to make very sure it is real, and their estimate will even be free!

tonelar · 14 February 2007, 06:21 AM

wait.. are you looking into buying, having someone advise you on your watch or bringing one in to be authenticated?

Cause them having a used one in stock doesn't have anything to do with authenticating a watch...

Quote:

Originally Posted by astcell

Take it to a pawn shop and ask for a loan on it. You know they are going to make very sure it is real, and their estimate will even be free!

That's actually great advice, Robert.

John Ireland · 14 February 2007, 07:58 AM

the authentication but you are also getting a report on the watch in terms of service it might need...and if you have the service done, you don't pay the $60 for the authentication. In the end you will have the equivilent of a new watch, with service papers from Rolex.

If they felt the watch was not correct (perhaps some aftermarket parts) they would insist on replacing those parts with factory parts.

If your buyer is giving you a three day return policy so that you can have it checked out...that is the best way to go.

If you are buying on the internet, don't look for a "steal of a deal"...you only get what you pay for in life. There are dealers who have such high volume the probably have no idea whats inside the watch. But there are dealers who also have great reputation and feedback. But you have to take the time to read the feedback...make sure it is for watches and not car parts and video games.

The gold 1013 I just got from Brazil I bought from a woman down there who I have bought from before. I felt no fear about buying from her. There is a dealer I bought from in Orange County...I like him a lot as well. There's a dealer in West Hollywood...and I know a dealer in Pasadena...all these people I have done business with and trust. If you want their names, email me off forum. Again...you will only get what you pay for. And they may not have the watch you want, but if you find a dealer you really like, let them find the watch for you. That is the value of relationships.

Regards,
John Ireland

veilstylez · 14 February 2007, 08:15 AM

I would like to know too..so they charge $60. how long does it take?

Flyboy2000 · 14 February 2007, 07:22 PM

Thanks....for $60, going to Rolex, Bev Hills seems the way to go.
I'll call them.

FB2K

14 February 2007, 03:10 AM	#1
Flyboy2000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: California Posts: 3	Where to " Authenticate" in So Cal. Hi All, I've been getting bleary eyed over the last 3 mo. or so looking at getting my first Rolex. To keep it affordable, I've decided on purchasing one through the " internet". I'm a little scared, but I could save almost 2K. I'm looking at a Rolex Explorer II, and am wondering where I can go to get it " Authenticated" here in the Southern California area.. ok close to Orange County. I just want to make sure I get a real/not fake Rolex. Thanks for the help.. FB2K ps.. I feel a little uncomfortable taking it to a mall jewelery store i.e.. Ben Bridge

14 February 2007, 04:21 AM	#3
tonelar "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Tony Location: san francisco Watch: Seadweller Posts: 1,367	If Ben Bridge carries Rolex they'll be a good place to start, but you can't really have it authenticated without using the RSC in beverly hills. Basically a good jeweler will tell you if it's a run of the mill replica, but they can't tell you it's a 100% Genuine Rolex. Good luck... __________________ It's a rarity that something popular is actually right... Wear 'em with PRIDE, y'all.

14 February 2007, 05:23 AM	#4
Flyboy2000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: California Posts: 3	Reputable Pre Owned Jewelers? Where? OK...I'll take suggestions. I have not been able to find any reputable " pre-owned" rolex jewelers out here. Any ideas? Ben Bridge Jewelers is an authorized Rolex dealer, but they only have a few pre-owned rolex's that go from store to store in a " road show". Not the watch I was looking for anyways. Thanks.. FB2K

14 February 2007, 07:58 AM	#7
John Ireland "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 191	I would choose RSC in Bev. Hills. They charge for the authentication but you are also getting a report on the watch in terms of service it might need...and if you have the service done, you don't pay the $60 for the authentication. In the end you will have the equivilent of a new watch, with service papers from Rolex. If they felt the watch was not correct (perhaps some aftermarket parts) they would insist on replacing those parts with factory parts. If your buyer is giving you a three day return policy so that you can have it checked out...that is the best way to go. If you are buying on the internet, don't look for a "steal of a deal"...you only get what you pay for in life. There are dealers who have such high volume the probably have no idea whats inside the watch. But there are dealers who also have great reputation and feedback. But you have to take the time to read the feedback...make sure it is for watches and not car parts and video games. The gold 1013 I just got from Brazil I bought from a woman down there who I have bought from before. I felt no fear about buying from her. There is a dealer I bought from in Orange County...I like him a lot as well. There's a dealer in West Hollywood...and I know a dealer in Pasadena...all these people I have done business with and trust. If you want their names, email me off forum. Again...you will only get what you pay for. And they may not have the watch you want, but if you find a dealer you really like, let them find the watch for you. That is the value of relationships. Regards, John Ireland

14 February 2007, 03:14 AM	#2
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	You can always go to Rolex Beverly Hills; however, try a reputable pre-owned place if possible, internet can be very tricky. SoCal has a number of them

14 February 2007, 05:53 AM	#5
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	Take it to a pawn shop and ask for a loan on it. You know they are going to make very sure it is real, and their estimate will even be free!

14 February 2007, 08:15 AM	#8
veilstylez "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: so cali Posts: 1,253	I would like to know too..so they charge $60. how long does it take?

14 February 2007, 07:22 PM	#9
Flyboy2000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: California Posts: 3	Thanks....for $60, going to Rolex, Bev Hills seems the way to go. I'll call them. FB2K

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