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Old 13 November 2018, 03:47 AM   #1
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Advice on this Submariner; Buy or Pass?

Hello, I am new here, but not new to watches. I have been doing quite a bit of searching for a Rolex Sub 14060 and I have found one that I may be able to purchase for a decent price. The problem is that it is out of my area and I can only see photos of the watch prior to pulling the trigger. The watch has a few blemishes, to include one ding over the 5 minute marker that has me a bit worried (picture attached). The shop owner says that he has an expert repair guy who can sort it out and will include this repair as part of the deal. What do you guys think? Is this something that should be addressed? Would it be better left for the RSC at some future date? I have my doubts that this ding can be repaired at all. Thoughts?

In addition to the above ding, the bezel has a couple a minor scratches (picture attached). The watch is freshly serviced (also polished...not crazy about that) and has no other reported imperfections. Additionally, the shop has a no questions return policy if I am not satisfied. If I arrive at an agreeable price is this a watch I should consider buying, or passing on?

Thanks for your advice!

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Old 13 November 2018, 06:33 AM   #2
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Adjust the price and buy as-is. Don’t let them “fix” anything.

When you’re ready, send it to RSC or a good indy and make it perfect.
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Old 13 November 2018, 06:46 AM   #3
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I agree, leave as is, and get it for the best price you can.
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Old 13 November 2018, 07:34 AM   #4
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Looks to me like the ding is going to be more than a simple repair . . ..

What the two posters above said ...
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Old 13 November 2018, 07:47 AM   #5
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I would not trust anyone who refer to their «expert repair guy».
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Old 13 November 2018, 07:59 AM   #6
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Difficult to imagine a ding like that did not hit the insert also. Looks too deep to polish out & still have a sharp inner edge.
I think you'd have to accept it "as is"
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Old 13 November 2018, 09:39 AM   #7
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Hello, I am new here, but not new to watches. I have been doing quite a bit of searching for a Rolex Sub 14060 and I have found one that I may be able to purchase for a decent price. The problem is that it is out of my area and I can only see photos of the watch prior to pulling the trigger. The watch has a few blemishes, to include one ding over the 5 minute marker that has me a bit worried (picture attached). The shop owner says that he has an expert repair guy who can sort it out and will include this repair as part of the deal. What do you guys think? Is this something that should be addressed? Would it be better left for the RSC at some future date? I have my doubts that this ding can be repaired at all. Thoughts?

In addition to the above ding, the bezel has a couple a minor scratches (picture attached). The watch is freshly serviced (also polished...not crazy about that) and has no other reported imperfections. Additionally, the shop has a no questions return policy if I am not satisfied. If I arrive at an agreeable price is this a watch I should consider buying, or passing on?

Thanks for your advice!

I hope the photos attach properly

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Thanks to all who responded. I'll pass. My search continues.
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Old 13 November 2018, 10:25 AM   #8
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Leave as is !!
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Old 13 November 2018, 11:12 AM   #9
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That hand looks like it has seen better days... that’s not an old watch by any mean, that’s unusual.
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Old 13 November 2018, 11:24 PM   #10
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That hand looks like it has seen better days... that’s not an old watch by any mean, that’s unusual.
It is an E serial from the 1990's.
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