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Old 14 January 2018, 02:01 AM   #1
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Buying Vintage Rolex NYC

Hello All,

I'm looking to buy an Explorer, either 14270 114270 while I'm visiting NYC. Has anyone had any positive experiences with buying vintage Rolex in NY? I went and visited Central watch in Grand Central and am considering a watch I found there, either to buy or buy and trade.

I will also be in SF and have written to Jacek whom I understand is an incredibly reputable guy.

Thanks!

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Old 15 January 2018, 01:14 AM   #2
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Look up Andrew Shear in NY
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Old 15 January 2018, 01:24 AM   #3
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Hello All,

I'm looking to buy an Explorer, either 14270 114270 while I'm visiting NYC. Has anyone had any positive experiences with buying vintage Rolex in NY? I went and visited Central watch in Grand Central and am considering a watch I found there, either to buy or buy and trade.

I will also be in SF and have written to Jacek whom I understand is an incredibly reputable guy.

Thanks!

Jonathan
You could try the 47th Street Diamond District, but make sure you do your homework. Some good dealers there, but also some shady ones. John at Tuscanyrose and Gai at Classic Watch are worth a look. Analogshift on East 55th posts some nice vintage Rolexes once in a while too.

Andrew gets amazing watches, but it's hit or miss if he has any stock. Seems as if he sells everything immediately.

Good luck!
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Old 15 January 2018, 02:02 AM   #4
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Old 15 January 2018, 03:42 AM   #5
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The guys at Analog/Shift are great.
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Old 15 January 2018, 05:23 AM   #6
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Heard decent things about WatchguyNYC.
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Old 16 January 2018, 12:57 PM   #7
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there is also Alltiques
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Old 18 January 2018, 01:08 PM   #8
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Tempvs Fugit 40W 25th st. George. Bought my 5513 from him, super reasonable and very honest
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Old 19 January 2018, 05:20 AM   #9
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I found Central Watch to be incredibly overpriced. If you're going to be in SF, I'd go to Jacek.
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I’m getting old if a 14270 or similar is considered vintage. Even if Andrew Shear is a great dealer he will not have what you are looking for. :)

Check stores selling used watches and I am sure you will find something nice. Look around Diamond district and be certain to negotiate the price. John Buckley at Tuscanyrose will probably have something.

Best of luck!
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Old 19 January 2018, 06:16 AM   #11
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Tourneau in the city usually has a 14270 or 11427. That's where I got mine. They aren't a steal, but I felt good knowing the watches are checked for original parts and they're serviced.
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Tourneau in the city usually has a 14270 or 11427. That's where I got mine. They aren't a steal, but I felt good knowing the watches are checked for original parts and they're serviced.
http://www.tourneau.com/watches/pre-...MIVROL104.html
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Old 21 January 2018, 04:41 AM   #13
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Pass all the NYC shenanigans...either "cool" guys that the hobby media loves...that don't have any watches, well FOR YOU that is , or weird places with high prices and strange hours....Pass pass pass....

Go to Jacek in SF
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Old 23 January 2018, 12:02 PM   #14
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Old 17 February 2018, 11:40 PM   #15
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Thanks, all.

In the end I visited Jacek in SF and bought a beautiful 14270. Jacek is a great guy and the visit and buying process were very enjoyable. Highly recommend HQ Milton.
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Thanks, all.

In the end I visited Jacek in SF and bought a beautiful 14270. Jacek is a great guy and the visit and buying process were very enjoyable. Highly recommend HQ Milton.
Good move.

NYC is NOT the place to shop if you're in the know
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Old 20 February 2018, 05:37 AM   #17
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Congrats to the OP on buying from Jacek. He's a great guy to deal with, and I say that as someone who's bought from and sold through him on multiple occasions.
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Congrats to the OP on buying from Jacek. He's a great guy to deal with, and I say that as someone who's bought from and sold through him on multiple occasions.
Also had two smooth transactions with Jacek.

Congrats and enjoy the watch in the best of health.
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