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16 October 2018, 04:27 AM | #1 |
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Need some Quick help with SS DJ purchase
I'm currently on an NCL cruise and they have several used Rolex watches available. They have a beautiful SS DJ 16234 that I'm thinking of buying in what looks to be mint condition. They say it's circa 1995 and was completely overhauled and serviced by a company called Swiss Crown.
It comes with a service report and does state that the crystal was replaced with a non-Rolex sapphire crystal. They are offering a 2 year warranty on the watch and claim to have many service centers in the US (Swiss Crown). Anyone have an opinion on this? Should I buy without it having a Rolex crystal? I figured I can take it to my AD when I get back to have a Rolex crystal put on - any idea what that would cost? They are willing to negotiate the price. I was thinking of offering around $4500. Again, any buying advice is greatly appreciated. Joe
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16 October 2018, 04:45 AM | #2 |
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I wouldnt. But thats me. Too many variables in play - and Im betting not enough answers.
Im always hesitant about non RSC service and overhauling not that I am against it have watchmaker friends who Id trust with ANY of my watches but I know them and the process is transparent. On a cruise. Not so much. Id just wait. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
16 October 2018, 04:56 AM | #3 |
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Wait until your disembarking and offer them 4k. haha, If it's really nice and I'm sure you know what your looking at and they must be trustful I don't see how you can go wrong, not like it's a frankewatch. I would grind them on the money though.
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16 October 2018, 06:04 AM | #4 |
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Need some Quick help with SS DJ purchase
If you have internet access. I would compare prices via watchrecon or watchpatrol. But I wouldnt off more than $4k for it.
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16 October 2018, 07:05 AM | #5 |
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Thanks for the input. Unfortunately internet service is pretty bad and is hit and miss with many sites.
I think $4000 would be the most I'd pay if I decide to pull the trigger. We'll be in St. Thomas on Wednesday. They are supposed to be a few watch shops there I'll check out. Maybe I'll find something better there. Thanks again!
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16 October 2018, 07:10 AM | #6 |
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Good luck, keep updating when possible
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16 October 2018, 07:14 AM | #7 |
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Good lord, no.
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18 October 2018, 06:03 AM | #8 |
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After a couple of days of thinking about it, I decided this would not be a good move for me.
I'll wait until I very back from my trip to see what I can find. The lesson learned for me is never impulse buy a used Rolex!
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When you get a chance browse through Capetown Diamonds if you are still interested in a used SS or TT DJ. Great selection and top quality pieces. Jonathan, the owner is always open to reasonable price. |
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18 October 2018, 09:51 AM | #10 |
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