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10 June 2018, 08:58 PM | #1 |
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In my adult life I’ve never really worn a watch. At first it’s because I was never that bothered (my phone always has the time) but as I’ve grown older (mid thirties now) I have started to appreciate them. I’m finally in a position to buy one and am looking at spending around £5k on a submariner. I’ve read numerous articles about watches but I figured I’d put something on here in case any of you have any pearls of wisdom to pass on. I’m fine with a used watch, and I understand the importance of it being serviced. Due to my inexperience I think I’d prefer to have the box and papers. I’ll also be looking to buy from a reputable firm. Is this is enough to prevent me from buying a stolen watch? If anyone has any other advice it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Kev |
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11 June 2018, 02:13 AM | #3 |
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11 June 2018, 02:23 AM | #4 |
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11 June 2018, 02:44 AM | #6 |
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Welcome Kev
My advise would be to purchase your first from an AD , just for the piece of mind, do be aware there will probably be a long waiting list but it will be cheaper alternative than grey dealers, and the experience is much nicer (in my dealings) and you can be certain of a genuine watch no matter which brand or model you buy. As a side note you can’t go wrong with the original Rolex sub nd which is a little over £5k from dealers new and you’ll got you name on the paperwork. Which ever you chose good luck and share with pics when the deal is done. Steve Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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Thanks for the shout about a sub ND. I’ll keep researching. There is a Goldsmiths in the new shopping centre near me that sells Rolex but I found the salesperson had too much of a ‘used car salesman’ feel about him. |
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11 June 2018, 07:12 AM | #10 |
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11 June 2018, 07:12 AM | #11 |
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Yes AD is authorised dealer.
Any more acronyms need translation check the reference library in the forum. Good luck Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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11 June 2018, 12:42 PM | #13 |
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