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14 May 2018, 02:56 PM | #1 |
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Buying a new watch, can you guys help me
Hey guys, I just signed up and need a favor. I’m buying a Rolex Yacht Master 2 2018. I know people here are very well informed on how to spot a fake. I am almost positive it’s not fake because the seller says he bought the watch at Mayors and has receipt. Can I go to mayors and verify purchase and authenticity? Last time I tried mayors to authenticate, they said they need to send to Rolex and if it’s fake they’ll keep it.
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14 May 2018, 06:47 PM | #2 |
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I don't know enough about the Yatchmaster to have an opinion on authenticity but what I will say is if you have any doubts regarding the seller which you must have if you're posting this, walk away.
You're buying new so my advice would be either buy from an Authorized Dealer or as you're in the US, from one of the few highly recommended sellers on here. For example, https://davidsw.com/product/rolex-11...k-yellow-gold/ Good luck
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14 May 2018, 08:01 PM | #3 |
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My advise is to buy it from a trusted dealer, that’s an expensive model.
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14 May 2018, 08:28 PM | #4 |
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I would go with a TS and have no doubts. Just the process alone to get it verified would stop me. Beautiful watch.
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15 May 2018, 03:39 PM | #6 |
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Thank you for the replies, it is an expensive purchase so might as well pay a bit more for guaranteed authenticity. There’s just so many fakes and they’re getting better! I wish there were easier ways to check authenticity, but I guess I’ll contact a TS and see, maybe the price is similar.
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15 May 2018, 10:52 PM | #8 |
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I would def buy from a trusted seller or get it from a AD with discount
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16 May 2018, 12:04 AM | #9 |
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TS - or an AD giving you a discount. Better safe than sorry, especially for that kind of $
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16 May 2018, 02:29 AM | #10 |
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If the books and records are complete and you get the receipt from Mayors, of course proceed w purchase. You do want to protect yourself with payment- use PayPal or don’t pay until you receive watch. DO NOT WIRE money to anyone including ts. I have bought many watches from individuals and works fine for me but protect yourself thru PP or use Credit card so if there is a problem you can dispute the charge.
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16 May 2018, 06:17 AM | #11 | |
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17 May 2018, 03:53 AM | #12 |
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ROLEX do NOT keep fakes.
They will inform you that they can not service it because its fake or has after market parts on it, and ask if you want it scrapped or returned at your cost. Its a myth they keep it PS - watch looks all correct, and if the 10 minute flyback chronograph works its GENUINE no copy can do that a
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19 May 2018, 12:09 PM | #14 |
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I never saw a fake Yachtmaster II and Sky-dweller with a working movement. It's too hard to copy, and you also have the weight of the actual gold. These two models are pretty much impossible to copy.
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19 May 2018, 06:25 PM | #15 |
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Unlike a receipt from Mayors, which can be had from Ebay ....
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20 May 2018, 02:23 AM | #16 |
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