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26 August 2019, 02:38 AM | #1 |
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Serial number check
Hello, is there a way to check a Rolex serial number for stolen record etc, without visiting the AD? I have an opportunity to buy a 116665 rose gold YM, which is new unused with still some stickers on, but it doesnt have any paperwork. I know the watch is original but i dont know its history, and the nearest AD is 400km away, seller doesnt want to meet anywhere besides his home city due to security reasons so that cant be done. Could i check it somehow? Im located in Europe
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26 August 2019, 03:07 AM | #2 |
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In short you can‘t.
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26 August 2019, 03:23 AM | #3 |
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thewatchregister.com as is as good as it gets short of sending it to Rolex.
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26 August 2019, 04:16 AM | #4 |
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26 August 2019, 04:20 AM | #5 | |
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Even an AD can’t check the Rolex theft records. Only done by staff at RSC. A new watch without a warranty card is a red flag unless seller can produce original, verifiable sales receipt. How do you know the watch is genuine? You said seller is remote from you so there is a bigger risk when he refuses to meet at a dealer. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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26 August 2019, 04:22 AM | #6 | |
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Yes you make a good point if the watch is genuine. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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26 August 2019, 04:34 AM | #7 |
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26 August 2019, 04:50 AM | #8 | |
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Besides the seller doesnt have anything against authenticating it, as long as he doesnt have to travel with the watch someplace far (which i guess you do understand because of the scam and robberies by buyers) But the watch has no papers and he bought it like that second hand so I cant be sure if its legal or not |
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26 August 2019, 04:53 AM | #9 |
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Ive settles a price of 17k$ so i think its pretty good but still it needs to be legit for me to bjy
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26 August 2019, 05:25 AM | #10 | |
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Soooo.... You authenticated it from pictures? As we say here a lot for new members... Buy the seller first. More scams are run by sellers than by buyers... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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26 August 2019, 05:37 AM | #11 |
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Is it a 116655?
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26 August 2019, 05:40 AM | #12 |
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Ps. Did you google the serial number.
Many people report stolen pieces on forums and google catches those
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26 August 2019, 06:22 AM | #13 | |
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I did buy the seller he is fine, he doesnt mind me bronging opening tools checking the watch etc etc, he bought it without papers so hes not giving me any funny stories As for google search shows nothing |
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26 August 2019, 09:33 AM | #14 |
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When I called the RSC about a replacement bracelet for my DJ they looked up the serial number while I was on the phone.
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26 August 2019, 03:38 PM | #15 | |
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That is what "buying the seller" really means in your case |
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26 August 2019, 04:46 PM | #16 | |
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Suspicious to say the least.
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