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JPk135 · 27 May 2023, 11:52 AM

Ive tried for some time to purchase a watch from an AD. It is a waiting game. If I purchase a new watch from the gray market does it come with papers and warranty. Does anyone have a gray market dealer they recommend.

Thank you,
JP

Robf52 · 27 May 2023, 11:56 AM

Try the trusted sellers in the TRF classifieds section.

kopi-c · 27 May 2023, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by JPk135

Ive tried for some time to purchase a watch from an AD. It is a waiting game. If I purchase a new watch from the gray market does it come with papers and warranty. Does anyone have a gray market dealer they recommend.

Thank you,
JP

Which AD have you been to? I am too not very keen about the waiting game but just do not give in paying over retail getting from grey market.

Kap007 · 27 May 2023, 08:38 PM

The hell with the AD. I dont like the games they play. Timepiece Perfection out of Bucks Co. PA. is solid. Will negotiate.

fishingbear · 27 May 2023, 09:57 PM

Any of the trusted sellers in the classified sub forum will be easy to work with.
If you’re in CA try Tony (Justrolexes) or Patrick (OCROLEXGUY). I done deals with both and they will take good care of you.

DeltaRol · 27 May 2023, 10:03 PM

David SW IS THE BEST

brandrea · 27 May 2023, 10:06 PM

So many great trusted sellers here, good luck

1William · 27 May 2023, 10:43 PM

My go to is DavidSW but I have done deals with most of the big sellers on TRF and have always had smooth transactions.

jakologo · 29 May 2023, 01:21 AM

I have dealt with all the popular TRF trusted sellers successfully.
But Thanh Do (Takuya Watches) seems to be the only one that includes whether a watch has been polished in his postings-something I am very picky about.
Aamir’s (Sohais) customer service is on another level.
And DSW has a vast selection while maintaining great service.

Goatrope · 29 May 2023, 01:47 AM

I’ve dealt successfully with DavidSW. Box and papers included, and remaining warranty was still valid. This was for an “unworn” condition 216570. I will work with them again. I liked the showroom and it was a fun experience playing with the inventory. I’m guessing the online experience is of similar quality.

ATLSFO · 29 May 2023, 02:25 AM

I've done transactions with TRF member Recaro18 and they have been positive. Can recommend without reservation.

Socal Runner · 29 May 2023, 05:20 AM

Davidsw all the way, there are some wonderful other dealers out there as well.

If you see a watch advertised as naked - that means no box and papers (watch only). Full or complete set means warranty card, box, manual, hangtags usually, etc.

Alfa2109 · 29 May 2023, 05:46 AM

Desirolex (Chandra) also is outstanding to deal with — I’ve done so four or five times, buying and selling. And Chase at Nashville Watch is outstanding as well, as is Patrick at OCRolex. Off Forum, I’ve had excellent experiences with Luxury Bazaar and Wolvyn. All absolutely trustworthy. Some of the sellers offer warranties and some don’t. They all sell with and without box and papers and say so in each case.

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27 May 2023, 11:52 AM	#1
JPk135 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: Orange Co Posts: 4	Gray market questions and referral Ive tried for some time to purchase a watch from an AD. It is a waiting game. If I purchase a new watch from the gray market does it come with papers and warranty. Does anyone have a gray market dealer they recommend. Thank you, JP

27 May 2023, 11:56 AM	#2
Robf52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Sunshine State Watch: lots of Rolex Posts: 4,671	Try the trusted sellers in the TRF classifieds section. __________________ 126610LV//116508 Daytona YG Black/Champagne 116655 YM40 Everose Oysterflex//126622 YM40 Blue//126600 SD43 126710BLNR//126711CHNR 126334 DJ41 Rhodium/Diamonds//126331 DJ41 TT Wimbledon 124300 OP41 Green//126334 DJ41 White/Romans

27 May 2023, 09:57 PM	#5
fishingbear 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: George Location: Alabama Watch: GMTsSubLVEx2SDDayt Posts: 4,385	Any of the trusted sellers in the classified sub forum will be easy to work with. If you’re in CA try Tony (Justrolexes) or Patrick (OCROLEXGUY). I done deals with both and they will take good care of you. __________________ ___________________ Submariner 126619LB + GMT II 126710BLRO + Explorer II 126570 Polar + Daytona 116500LN (White) + Submariner 16610LV + Explorer II 16570 Polar + Daytona 116500LN (Black) + Submariner 116610LV + GMT II 16713 Rootbeer + Sky-Dweller 336934 (Blue) + GMT II 16710 (Pepsi & Coke) + Sea-Dweller 116600 2FA Security Active

29 May 2023, 01:47 AM	#10
Goatrope "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2022 Real Name: Tom Location: SRQ Watch: 216570 Explorer II Posts: 155	I’ve dealt successfully with DavidSW. Box and papers included, and remaining warranty was still valid. This was for an “unworn” condition 216570. I will work with them again. I liked the showroom and it was a fun experience playing with the inventory. I’m guessing the online experience is of similar quality. __________________ Life is short - Buy the watch!

29 May 2023, 05:46 AM	#13
Alfa2109 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Real Name: Eric Location: Midwest USA Watch: 16500LN White Dial Posts: 1,380	Desirolex (Chandra) also is outstanding to deal with — I’ve done so four or five times, buying and selling. And Chase at Nashville Watch is outstanding as well, as is Patrick at OCRolex. Off Forum, I’ve had excellent experiences with Luxury Bazaar and Wolvyn. All absolutely trustworthy. Some of the sellers offer warranties and some don’t. They all sell with and without box and papers and say so in each case. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ ___________________________________ Grateful to be able to own and enjoy fine timepieces 6329, 6175, 116506, 326934 (blue), 126719BLRO (meteorite), 1803 (coral stella), AP 26860ST (blue)

27 May 2023, 08:38 PM	#4
Kap007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Philadelphia Watch: 116900 Posts: 297	The hell with the AD. I dont like the games they play. Timepiece Perfection out of Bucks Co. PA. is solid. Will negotiate.

27 May 2023, 10:03 PM	#6
DeltaRol "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Lee Location: Delta Watch: Explorer II 216570 Posts: 62	David SW IS THE BEST

27 May 2023, 10:06 PM	#7
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,576	So many great trusted sellers here, good luck

27 May 2023, 10:43 PM	#8
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,652	My go to is DavidSW but I have done deals with most of the big sellers on TRF and have always had smooth transactions.

29 May 2023, 01:21 AM	#9
jakologo 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Mark Location: SoFla Watch: DD40 Posts: 383	I have dealt with all the popular TRF trusted sellers successfully. But Thanh Do (Takuya Watches) seems to be the only one that includes whether a watch has been polished in his postings-something I am very picky about. Aamir’s (Sohais) customer service is on another level. And DSW has a vast selection while maintaining great service.

29 May 2023, 02:25 AM	#11
ATLSFO "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 43	I've done transactions with TRF member Recaro18 and they have been positive. Can recommend without reservation.

29 May 2023, 05:20 AM	#12
Socal Runner 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Beverly Hills Watch: RG Day-Date Posts: 178	Davidsw all the way, there are some wonderful other dealers out there as well. If you see a watch advertised as naked - that means no box and papers (watch only). Full or complete set means warranty card, box, manual, hangtags usually, etc.

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