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cd1485 · 12 July 2013, 10:44 PM

I'm traveling to NYC soon. Who has the best selection of preowned watches?

s14roller · 12 July 2013, 10:49 PM

Honestly, I grew up in the city and go there often, but it’s not exactly the ideal place to look at buying used pieces. The boutiques are awesome for browsing new inventory, but for used, the trusted sellers on here seem to have better deals and better pricing. Plus no need to worry about if they are legit, etc.

Rashid.bk · 12 July 2013, 10:53 PM

the TRF for sale section.

tinger · 12 July 2013, 11:00 PM

Yea, browse at the boutique and buy here.

ec51 · 12 July 2013, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by rashid.bk

the trf for sale section.

x1,000

Billywiz · 12 July 2013, 11:03 PM

Have a look at trusted sellers here or Watch chest/ St Clair...they always have great selection...I have bought two
with them and foung them to be terrific.

swish77 · 13 July 2013, 01:02 AM

If you're brave, you could go to the diamond district on West 47th. There are many, many watch dealers there with used Rolexes and other high-end brands. However, be very careful. There are some good, honest dealers there, but there are some shady ones, too. Good luck!

Nycturbovr6 · 13 July 2013, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by swish77

If you're brave, you could go to the diamond district on West 47th. There are many, many watch dealers there with used Rolexes and other high-end brands. However, be very careful. There are some good, honest dealers there, but there are some shady ones, too. Good luck!

cd1485 · 13 July 2013, 04:36 AM

Thanks for the suggestions. I have been watching over a year for the watch I want to pop up for sale and it hasn't yet. I'm patient but would still like to look around.

Been looking for a two tone mid yacht master with black mop or slate dial.

cd1485 · 13 July 2013, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by swish77

If you're brave, you could go to the diamond district on West 47th. There are many, many watch dealers there with used Rolexes and other high-end brands. However, be very careful. There are some good, honest dealers there, but there are some shady ones, too. Good luck!

If I'm brave? meaning its a shady part of town I shouldn't go to myself?

JoeCool · 13 July 2013, 04:41 AM

It is not a shady part of town for your physical safety. Some of the merchants may be shady. There are many, many jewelry merchants in that area.

ec51 · 13 July 2013, 06:01 AM

Best thing you can do IMHO is head to some of the better known ADs that have decent stock and TRY ON as many watches as you can. Then you will have better idea as to what model you are targeting.

Then head back to TRF and check out the for sale section!

rr-nyc · 13 July 2013, 07:24 AM

Nothing wrong with the diamond district so check it out. Lots of new and used watches to look at and many hard to find items as well. All of them are 100% authentic. They are grey dealers and used dealers. If the price is right, buy. If not, keep walking.

swish77 · 16 July 2013, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by rr-nyc

Nothing wrong with the diamond district so check it out. Lots of new and used watches to look at and many hard to find items as well. All of them are 100% authentic. They are grey dealers and used dealers. If the price is right, buy. If not, keep walking.

Not sure I agreed with this. Not all of them are 100 percent authentic. I know from experience. Maybe "most of them" are authentic would be more accurate. I've also seen quite a few cobbled-together Frankenwatches there that might technically be all-Rolex, but that also should be avoided.

badgtho · 16 July 2013, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by rr-nyc

Nothing wrong with the diamond district so check it out. Lots of new and used watches to look at and many hard to find items as well. All of them are 100% authentic. They are grey dealers and used dealers. If the price is right, buy. If not, keep walking.

Totally disagree with blanket statements.
The diamond district is an excellent place to browse but probably not the place to buy imHo.
I live close, go there often and have never bought a watch there.
I had a service done onu DJ at one place and was not happy.

badgtho · 16 July 2013, 01:55 AM

Check out Wempe or tourneau If you want to check out a big stock. Again though, don't buy.

You'll find in the diamond district that all sellers will tell you they can get what you're looking for but most don't have it. They'll call a guy who can get it later or tomorrow.

If you go to 3 places they'll all call that same guy.

mrhy · 16 July 2013, 02:04 AM

Try john buckley 732 492 6452.............he is on 47th st deals in older rolexes

azguy · 16 July 2013, 02:15 AM

One of the worst places in the country for pre-loved watches...

12 July 2013, 10:44 PM	#1
cd1485 Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: coast Posts: 58	Going to NYC, best selection on pre owned? I'm traveling to NYC soon. Who has the best selection of preowned watches?

13 July 2013, 06:01 AM	#12
ec51 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: DerekISeric Location: FurtherOnUpTheRd. Watch: yourself Posts: 1,639	Best thing you can do IMHO is head to some of the better known ADs that have decent stock and TRY ON as many watches as you can. Then you will have better idea as to what model you are targeting. Then head back to TRF and check out the for sale section! __________________ . . . Eric

16 July 2013, 01:55 AM	#16
badgtho "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: CT Posts: 274	Check out Wempe or tourneau If you want to check out a big stock. Again though, don't buy. You'll find in the diamond district that all sellers will tell you they can get what you're looking for but most don't have it. They'll call a guy who can get it later or tomorrow. If you go to 3 places they'll all call that same guy. __________________ 16610 Sub 1601 Datejust PAM 000 CA1215 Formula 1 Chrono Etc...

12 July 2013, 10:49 PM	#2
s14roller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,246	Honestly, I grew up in the city and go there often, but it’s not exactly the ideal place to look at buying used pieces. The boutiques are awesome for browsing new inventory, but for used, the trusted sellers on here seem to have better deals and better pricing. Plus no need to worry about if they are legit, etc.

12 July 2013, 10:53 PM	#3
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,172	the TRF for sale section.

12 July 2013, 11:00 PM	#4
tinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: weehawken Posts: 847	Yea, browse at the boutique and buy here.

12 July 2013, 11:03 PM	#6
Billywiz Banned Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: John Location: Florida Watch: YG President Posts: 2,090	Have a look at trusted sellers here or Watch chest/ St Clair...they always have great selection...I have bought two with them and foung them to be terrific.

13 July 2013, 01:02 AM	#7
swish77 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: CT/NYC Watch: ing the time! Posts: 6,792	If you're brave, you could go to the diamond district on West 47th. There are many, many watch dealers there with used Rolexes and other high-end brands. However, be very careful. There are some good, honest dealers there, but there are some shady ones, too. Good luck!

13 July 2013, 04:36 AM	#9
cd1485 Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: coast Posts: 58	Thanks for the suggestions. I have been watching over a year for the watch I want to pop up for sale and it hasn't yet. I'm patient but would still like to look around. Been looking for a two tone mid yacht master with black mop or slate dial.

13 July 2013, 04:41 AM	#11
JoeCool "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: New York Watch: Rolex DateJust Posts: 151	It is not a shady part of town for your physical safety. Some of the merchants may be shady. There are many, many jewelry merchants in that area.

13 July 2013, 07:24 AM	#13
rr-nyc Liar & Ratbag Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Renato Location: NYC / Miami Beach Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 5,344	Nothing wrong with the diamond district so check it out. Lots of new and used watches to look at and many hard to find items as well. All of them are 100% authentic. They are grey dealers and used dealers. If the price is right, buy. If not, keep walking.

16 July 2013, 02:04 AM	#17
mrhy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: new york Watch: Pepsi GMT Posts: 2,383	Try john buckley 732 492 6452.............he is on 47th st deals in older rolexes

16 July 2013, 02:15 AM	#18
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	One of the worst places in the country for pre-loved watches...

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