Buying a preowned rolex.

[Osujunki]

MJ Christensen sells some preowned rolexs and I was just wondering what are some things i should be careful about if I we're buy a preowned rolex from a non rolex retailer like MJ christensen?

[samuelhuntington]

You will do well by using the search function here on this site. Loads of good info.

Do a ton of research. You'll find that it's one of the best parts of owning a watch. It's something I wish I did before I bought my first but for some reason I rushed it. Don't rush it.

And most people here will tell you... Buy the seller first. Then the watch. I would find out what you want then contact a trusted seller here and see what they can do for you. Good luck and enjoy the hunt

[ExplorerChris]

All I can tell you about was my experience purchasing a pre owned
I made sure what I bought came with all boxes, hang tags, manuals, paper work as well as service records, the watch had recently been serviced ny Rolex Canada and had the two year international Rolex Waranty card as well.
I knew going in that this dealer charged $500 more because it came with papers and was just Rolex serviced and that was fine with me.
If you find anything you like take pictures and post on here for others to examin and offer input.
Happy hunting

[Chute]

Shop around to find which model you want. Then wait until you've done enough research and found a reputable seller to buy from.

[ttomczak]

There is a saying, don't buy the watch, buy the seller... Cliche for sure, but very true and TRF has some of the best sellers around period....

[14060m]

All good advise

[autohorology]

In the end it comes down to budget vs peace of mind. When I buy my Wife a watch I tend to buy it at the biggest discount I can because 1) She doesn't care and 2) Women's Rolexes don't maintain their value like men's do.

I don't mind paying the extra $$$ at an AD because I like opening the box and looking at the warranty card with my name on it, remembering the experience...

Really just depends. And I would NEVER buy a precious metals model from an AD. They come down significantly in the secondary market.

[Osujunki]

What would the price be on a preowned datejust rolex? Considering its in good condition.

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by Osujunki

What would the price be on a preowned datejust rolex? Considering its in good condition.

The Datejust has been around since 1945. You're going to have to be a little more specific.

[AK797]

Without papers higher chance of it being stolen.

[Nycturbovr6]

Welcome!
Try and look for a most complete set as possible and a watch that has been polished as little as possible. And like others have said you need to do your own research

[The Libertine]

Why not contact one of the trusted sellers on this forum? I would definitely buy from one here as opposed to a pre-owned vendor. IMHO.

[Osujunki]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

The Datejust has been around since 1945. You're going to have to be a little more specific.

A datejust that is just 4 years old.

[beshannon]

Originally Posted by Osujunki

A datejust that is just 4 years old.

What metal?
What dial?
Bracelet?

As was said you need to be more specific, probably to the point of posting an actual watch.

[joe100]

I think you need to search and find what you want. You can do all your own research and learn so much more than us handing it to you. Search the sales selection to see what things are selling for.