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bakurolex · 9 February 2020, 08:37 AM

Hi guys, having few rolex watch in my collection i decided to go grey in order to purchase SS models that i don't currently have.

Besides Chrono24 or Ebay is there any other source to purchase Rolex without overpaying too much over retail?
Thank you.

Pantheon · 9 February 2020, 08:40 AM

depends on the model but you also have to realize that the secondary market all have similar prices. If its a deal too good to be true it probably is. Make sure you do your research before going gray as there is a significant risk.

schoolboy · 9 February 2020, 09:17 AM

There are trusted members on this forum that gave good reviews on here!

Socal Runner · 9 February 2020, 09:22 AM

DavidSW, Watch trading co, classifieds etc.

Various options!

Bizcut1 · 9 February 2020, 10:51 AM

David SW. Takuya. Nashville Watches. OC Rolex Guy.

locutus49 · 9 February 2020, 10:57 AM

Use trusted sellers on this forum. If you can pick one close to you, great. Otherwise they are all good. I used OCrolexguy and justrolexes, both in Cali but they ship.

EdwardC · 9 February 2020, 10:58 AM

Too many fakes. Wherever you buy, buy the seller. Do your homework to make sure the seller is trustworthy

kieselguhr · 9 February 2020, 11:00 AM

When buying preowned from trusted sellers, I have a preference for browsing the classified section on TRF. Many of the TS on there have extensive references dating back many years and I find their posted prices to be fair.

tgyberg · 9 February 2020, 11:02 AM

+1 for Takuya

dwjez14 · 9 February 2020, 11:12 AM

Timepiece gentleman and David sw both top top notch guys

darthgman · 9 February 2020, 11:16 AM

Justrolexes on this forum / sdwatches.com is great-perfect experience on my end. Would start there.

Maxy · 9 February 2020, 11:25 AM

I've used Takuya and SohAIS and both are fully trustworthy reputable sellers!

wisguy · 9 February 2020, 11:29 AM

Bought several times from David SW, solid.

YYR · 9 February 2020, 11:34 AM

Davidsw

Ocean Wanderer · 9 February 2020, 11:36 AM

If I were to go grey, I would only buy from a trusted TRF seller and meet them at an AD to get the watch checked inside-out. Buy your peace of mind first before you buy the watch.

Boaters · 9 February 2020, 11:49 AM

All the forums TS are first-class for me I have just dealt with DavidSW for the most part with NO complaints.

denmanproject · 9 February 2020, 11:53 AM

Takuya will hook you up

inglewood1026 · 11 November 2020, 12:18 AM

Bobs watches...although markup is steep.

Rori · 11 November 2020, 12:31 AM

Buy new from AD if the the model you want isn’t a current version. Be patient, things have been shifting and availability is improving.

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thenewrick · 11 November 2020, 12:44 AM

Gonna pay huge markup everywhere right now

DoctorA · 11 November 2020, 12:53 AM

Buy the seller!!! Go to the classified section, read The Who’s who reviews and go with the best watch for the best price
Many trusted sellers here who have very strong and solid reputation

joli160 · 11 November 2020, 01:23 AM

TRF > for sale > boutique

All trusted sellers for a worry and hassle free deal.

chinaski · 11 November 2020, 01:23 AM

I have dealt with the following, no worries...

DavidSW
Watchbox (Subsidiary of Govberg,Rolex AD)
Bernard Watch

puckybadger · 11 November 2020, 01:50 AM

Alan Furman & Co Washington DC area
35 years in business, tons of positive reviews

brandrea · 11 November 2020, 01:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DoctorA

Buy the seller!!! Go to the classified section, read The Who’s who reviews and go with the best watch for the best price
Many trusted sellers here who have very strong and solid reputation

This ^^^

Sub*Man · 11 November 2020, 02:01 AM

Another vote for DavidSW

214270Explorer · 11 November 2020, 02:15 AM

DavidSW and Takuya are outstanding, and the best part is that it is 100% safe to wire them money. They are well established, and I have done business with both. Communications with both is easy, quick, more than helpful, and attitude-free.

I did get quickly fed up with two TRF "Trusted" sellers (the ONLY two I ever contacted, btw), who could not be bothered to answer a very simple question. I figured if they could not be bothered, neither could I. A bad attitude begets a bad attitude back.

Now mind you, I am NOT badmouthing any other Trusted Sellers as a rule. Just two, who will remain unnamed, although they have a lot of good feedback.

DavidSW and Takuya were more than happy to assist me; VERY professional attitudes.

What is boils down to is do your DILIGENT homework and go with someone you feel you can trust. In the world of watch sales, you HAVE to be VERY careful at all times.

WestCoastS · 11 November 2020, 02:51 AM

I find Chrono24 way over priced on virtually all models I would look at the greys who post here on the forum

WatchGuy1966 · 11 November 2020, 02:56 AM

I'm not sure Ebay would be considered "Grey market."

There might be some grey market sellers on there, but the bulk are just individuals.

That might change with their new "authenticity" program.

I would consider the TS here on TRF - you can expect a risk-free and hassle-free experience. Sure there are exceptions, but those are rare.

Rolxism · 11 November 2020, 03:00 AM

I have gotten a couple very hard to get pieces at DavidSW hes a straight savage. Next day delivery super good communication. If your just getting stainless steel pieces then i'd wait out a AD. Unless you have the cash and want it now. Some pieces like green dial Daytona and GMT meteorite if you have no connection your chance of getting those watches is 0. Its only a little more if you have a high tax state like ca or NY. Davidsw for sure if you can't wait.

9 February 2020, 08:37 AM	#1
bakurolex "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Brooklyn NY Posts: 31	Decided to go Grey Hi guys, having few rolex watch in my collection i decided to go grey in order to purchase SS models that i don't currently have. Besides Chrono24 or Ebay is there any other source to purchase Rolex without overpaying too much over retail? Thank you.

9 February 2020, 11:29 AM	#13
wisguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 2,406	Bought several times from David SW, solid. __________________ 5230G / 5146G / 124060 / BB58 / '59 Constellation

11 November 2020, 12:31 AM	#19
Rori "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Middle East Watch: Rolex / Tudor Posts: 3,590	Buy new from AD if the the model you want isn’t a current version. Be patient, things have been shifting and availability is improving. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Good watches are made to tell time but some brands are obsessed to tell it in the most beautiful way possible.

11 November 2020, 12:53 AM	#21
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,523	Buy the seller!!! Go to the classified section, read The Who’s who reviews and go with the best watch for the best price Many trusted sellers here who have very strong and solid reputation __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

11 November 2020, 01:23 AM	#22
joli160 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,382	TRF > for sale > boutique All trusted sellers for a worry and hassle free deal. __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

9 February 2020, 08:40 AM	#2
Pantheon Banned Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Ritchie Location: NYC & LI Watch: VC and AP Posts: 580	depends on the model but you also have to realize that the secondary market all have similar prices. If its a deal too good to be true it probably is. Make sure you do your research before going gray as there is a significant risk.

9 February 2020, 09:17 AM	#3
schoolboy Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Jesus Location: Texas Watch: 116234 Posts: 8,721	There are trusted members on this forum that gave good reviews on here!

9 February 2020, 09:22 AM	#4
Socal Runner 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Beverly Hills Watch: RG Day-Date Posts: 185	DavidSW, Watch trading co, classifieds etc. Various options!

9 February 2020, 10:51 AM	#5
Bizcut1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Real Name: Ben Location: Valley of the Sun Watch: 126331 126610 3861 Posts: 3,235	David SW. Takuya. Nashville Watches. OC Rolex Guy.

9 February 2020, 10:57 AM	#6
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	Use trusted sellers on this forum. If you can pick one close to you, great. Otherwise they are all good. I used OCrolexguy and justrolexes, both in Cali but they ship.

9 February 2020, 10:58 AM	#7
EdwardC 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Pacific Posts: 3,525	Too many fakes. Wherever you buy, buy the seller. Do your homework to make sure the seller is trustworthy

9 February 2020, 11:00 AM	#8
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,463	When buying preowned from trusted sellers, I have a preference for browsing the classified section on TRF. Many of the TS on there have extensive references dating back many years and I find their posted prices to be fair.

9 February 2020, 11:02 AM	#9
tgyberg "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Real Name: Tory Location: Mpls, MN Watch: D-Blue Posts: 636	+1 for Takuya

9 February 2020, 11:12 AM	#10
dwjez14 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Real Name: Danny Location: Mansfield , Texas Watch: All of them Posts: 2,380	Timepiece gentleman and David sw both top top notch guys

9 February 2020, 11:16 AM	#11
darthgman "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Los Angeles Watch: 116710BLNR Posts: 349	Justrolexes on this forum / sdwatches.com is great-perfect experience on my end. Would start there.

9 February 2020, 11:25 AM	#12
Maxy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: TX Watch: Daytona Posts: 3,225	I've used Takuya and SohAIS and both are fully trustworthy reputable sellers!

9 February 2020, 11:34 AM	#14
YYR "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: USA Posts: 232	Davidsw

9 February 2020, 11:36 AM	#15
Ocean Wanderer "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Real Name: Clement Location: New Zealand Posts: 23	If I were to go grey, I would only buy from a trusted TRF seller and meet them at an AD to get the watch checked inside-out. Buy your peace of mind first before you buy the watch.

9 February 2020, 11:49 AM	#16
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,649	All the forums TS are first-class for me I have just dealt with DavidSW for the most part with NO complaints.

9 February 2020, 11:53 AM	#17
denmanproject "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Wayne Location: Canada Posts: 4,370	Takuya will hook you up

11 November 2020, 12:18 AM	#18
inglewood1026 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Midwest Watch: 124060 Posts: 111	Bobs watches...although markup is steep.

11 November 2020, 12:44 AM	#20
thenewrick "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: FL Watch: OP41 Silver Posts: 1,747	Gonna pay huge markup everywhere right now

11 November 2020, 01:23 AM	#23
chinaski "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Los Angeles Watch: SpeedyProExplorer1 Posts: 418	I have dealt with the following, no worries... DavidSW Watchbox (Subsidiary of Govberg,Rolex AD) Bernard Watch

11 November 2020, 01:50 AM	#24
puckybadger "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Milwaukee Watch: AP ROO/Rolex Sub Posts: 204	Alan Furman & Co Washington DC area 35 years in business, tons of positive reviews

11 November 2020, 02:01 AM	#26
Sub*Man "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Charlotte, NC Watch: The HYPED ones Posts: 682	Another vote for DavidSW

11 November 2020, 02:15 AM	#27
214270Explorer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: United States Watch: me buy Watches Posts: 3,955	DavidSW and Takuya are outstanding, and the best part is that it is 100% safe to wire them money. They are well established, and I have done business with both. Communications with both is easy, quick, more than helpful, and attitude-free. I did get quickly fed up with two TRF "Trusted" sellers (the ONLY two I ever contacted, btw), who could not be bothered to answer a very simple question. I figured if they could not be bothered, neither could I. A bad attitude begets a bad attitude back. Now mind you, I am NOT badmouthing any other Trusted Sellers as a rule. Just two, who will remain unnamed, although they have a lot of good feedback. DavidSW and Takuya were more than happy to assist me; VERY professional attitudes. What is boils down to is do your DILIGENT homework and go with someone you feel you can trust. In the world of watch sales, you HAVE to be VERY careful at all times. __________________ “The display of actual intelligence terrifies much of mankind” Rolex "some" Tudor "some" Damasko "some" Misc Pieces "some" Marathon "some" GS Spring Drive "some" Hamilton "some" Findeisen "some"

11 November 2020, 02:51 AM	#28
WestCoastS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Canada Watch: Rolex Posts: 541	I find Chrono24 way over priced on virtually all models I would look at the greys who post here on the forum __________________ Submariner 116613LB Blusey Sky Dweller TT Black Dial DD 40 Silver Dial on [[[Yellow Gold]]]

11 November 2020, 02:56 AM	#29
WatchGuy1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Location Location Posts: 1,753	I'm not sure Ebay would be considered "Grey market." There might be some grey market sellers on there, but the bulk are just individuals. That might change with their new "authenticity" program. I would consider the TS here on TRF - you can expect a risk-free and hassle-free experience. Sure there are exceptions, but those are rare.

11 November 2020, 03:00 AM	#30
Rolxism "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: N. Cali Posts: 107	I have gotten a couple very hard to get pieces at DavidSW hes a straight savage. Next day delivery super good communication. If your just getting stainless steel pieces then i'd wait out a AD. Unless you have the cash and want it now. Some pieces like green dial Daytona and GMT meteorite if you have no connection your chance of getting those watches is 0. Its only a little more if you have a high tax state like ca or NY. Davidsw for sure if you can't wait.

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