Question about Gray Market Purchase

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Hi, new to the Forum.

Yesterday I found the watch I've been looking for on CHRONO24. I've never made such a large purchase online or on the "Gray Market". I did a lot of research online and on youtube in regards to researching sellers on CHRONO24,Watchfinder, JOMASHOP, etc..

So when I found the watch on CHRONO24, I clicked on "Seller Details", they were a Trusted Seller with over 300 transactions since 2018.

The Watch was listed as:
Original Watch Case, Box, Papers, New/Unworn and having the Rolex Transferrable Warranty Card

I looked up seller info, found address(New York) and website, searched on Google Maps and Yelp, and then proceeded to call shop. I asked the Owner if I should make purchase on CHRONO24 or if it would be easier to purchase directly from his website. He recommended using a PayPal Invoice and paying directly through there.

I'm not very adept or experienced at PayPal, especially in regards to large Invoice Purchases like that.


My questions are:

1) Is there a possible chance I could get scammed? (Replica or Fake Watch)

2) Is PayPal pretty good with Fraud Protection? and what steps should I take to protect myself upon delivery receipt?

3) Has anyone here in this Forum, done the same type of transaction through "Gray Market"?

Thank You for your time.