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TheVision · 25 September 2021, 12:42 PM

My AD has started ghosting me so I'm contemplating going grey market.

Either new 41mm or new Exp2. DavidSW prices seem to be on the higher side (more overheads?). Chrono24 is questionable.....

BobWatches came up on Google but some of his stock is without box/papers which really really makes me weary !!

Cheers lads!

doboy007 · 25 September 2021, 12:44 PM

OCwatchguy (OCRolexguy) & Takuya are few of fan favs. Never used them myself though. Out of all the TS, DSW is the most “jacked up” :)

albmich · 25 September 2021, 12:50 PM

Great experiences with Thanh aka takuya

huncho · 25 September 2021, 12:56 PM

takuya, ocrolexguy, justrolexes, sohais, bodybump, au_911t, briboxer, and many many more. just search their names in the who's who and you'll know if they're good

chaskablake · 25 September 2021, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by albmich

Great experiences with Thanh aka takuya

Same. Great experience.

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Aircraftman · 25 September 2021, 01:10 PM

I did a deal with justrolexes (Tony)

Perfect transaction, I highly recommend

Also got my OP41 from BCTIMEKEEPER. New guys without the long record, but they were a pleasure to do business with (see my review on them)

StillTrying · 25 September 2021, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aircraftman

I did a deal with justrolexes (Tony)

Perfect transaction, I highly recommend

+1
Tony is the best!

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mimariani · 25 September 2021, 01:13 PM

Tony at JustRolexes

TheHulk · 25 September 2021, 01:20 PM

Chase at Nashville watch is my go to. Far better trade in prices and purchase prices

jdubbya · 25 September 2021, 01:25 PM

Sohais (Aamir) is great

cramsey · 25 September 2021, 01:26 PM

Have had many great transactions w/Thanh aka Takuya, both buying and selling. Would also recommend ocwatchguy.

hutch300 · 25 September 2021, 01:28 PM

Ocwatchguy is solid. Still like DavidSW more.

Tommyr13 · 25 September 2021, 01:36 PM

OCWatchguy is great. Service and follow up are top-notch.

TheVTCGuy · 25 September 2021, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StillTrying

+1
Tony is the best!

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Add me on to this list, Tony has always treated me very fairly and goes out of his way to make it an easy and enjoyable experience.

I haven’t done any business with Patrick (OCRolexes) or DavidSW but would with either one of them in a second.

subprimero · 25 September 2021, 01:45 PM

Takuya, lawrenceb.

m3tek44 · 25 September 2021, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by albmich

Great experiences with Thanh aka takuya

+1

Thanh is my go to guy.

Patton250 · 26 September 2021, 07:12 AM

All the above and also addy616. Outstanding guy. Great to work with

PBJ1925 · 26 September 2021, 09:38 AM

I personally bought from DavidSW, Au_911tt, Takuya, and OCRolexGuy. All purchase experiences have been top notch.

If I had to choose one, Chase (AU_911tt) is probably the most responsive and right to the point so have a slight bias toward steering my business to him first.

SeeDweller · 26 September 2021, 10:05 AM

Just something that needs to be said…
Please also consider buying from other TRF members who have a good record. While I understand that David and Tony have a wonderful breath of stock, and are certainly trustworthy (I’ve bought watches from both of them), it’s sometimes really nice to make a relationship with another fellow watch collector. You can certainly save a little $$. because the prices from private folks is often a bit lower.
It’s just worth thinking about. For instance, I live about 20 miles from you, and if I have something to trade or sell, and it’s something you want, FTF meetings are often a great experience! I’ve bought 6-7 watches that way, and every time has been really fun. Of course, you use common sense, meet in a safe/neutral place (e.g. bank lobby w/ conference table), and all your other prerequisites have to be met.

We all immediately shift to buying from the big boys, for good reason, but there ARE other options, too.

Good luck on your collecting!

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SeeDweller · 26 September 2021, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheVision

My AD has started ghosting me so I'm contemplating going grey market.
……..
BobWatches came up on Google but some of his stock is without box/papers which really really makes me weary !!

Cheers lads!

Oh, and I have some rather negative stories about Bob’sWatches, to be sure.
(Many others have been covered exhaustively on TRF!)

Caveat emptor!!

PS: Which AD were you working with? In Sac?

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47Fountain · 27 September 2021, 05:00 AM

I have used both Sohais & AU_911T. They were an absolute pleasure to deal with. If I'm looking for another watch? Those two would be my first calls. Good luck.

214270Explorer · 27 September 2021, 06:42 AM

I would avoid Bob's for <personal experience> reasons which I shall not mention.

I have dealt with DAVIDSW and TAKUYA and would do so again at any time. They are fantastic.

rmagoo57 · 27 September 2021, 07:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeeDweller

Just something that needs to be said…
Please also consider buying from other TRF members who have a good record. While I understand that David and Tony have a wonderful breath of stock, and are certainly trustworthy (I’ve bought watches from both of them), it’s sometimes really nice to make a relationship with another fellow watch collector. You can certainly save a little $$. because the prices from private folks is often a bit lower.
It’s just worth thinking about. For instance, I live about 20 miles from you, and if I have something to trade or sell, and it’s something you want, FTF meetings are often a great experience! I’ve bought 6-7 watches that way, and every time has been really fun. Of course, you use common sense, meet in a safe/neutral place (e.g. bank lobby w/ conference table), and all your other prerequisites have to be met.

We all immediately shift to buying from the big boys, for good reason, but there ARE other options, too.

Good luck on your collecting!

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Just something that needs to be repeated - well said SD! I would not hesitate to buy from another member again. This is a fun community to be a part of.

Galion · 27 September 2021, 02:20 PM

Aamir from Sohais is the man!

Mystro · 3 October 2021, 12:31 AM

I have been cultivating great experiences with many of our trusted sellers since the beginning. This is my list of go to professionals that know what my high expectations are.

In no particular order, I can verify and have purchased from:

https://www.takuyawatches.com/watches/

https://nashvillewatch.com/

https://www.ocwatchguy.com/

https://www.sdwatches.com/product-ca...-brands/rolex/

https://davidsw.com/

denmanproject · 3 October 2021, 02:53 AM

Thanh (Takuya) is the man, many seamless transactions over the years

Madprofx · 3 October 2021, 05:05 AM

Takuya (Thanh) definitely my go-to.

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datejustrms · 8 October 2021, 08:14 AM

Darryl at SwissLuxury.com is very good to deal with.

springer · 10 October 2021, 09:27 AM

Sohais is very reputable and one that I have dealt with before with no issues.

-dustin · 10 October 2021, 10:12 AM

Alfred - FNFZ4, https://www.timefanatics.com/

Also, BCTIMEKEEPER.

25 September 2021, 12:42 PM	#1
TheVision "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 385	Other than DavidSW, do yall have any "forum" grey market recommendations? My AD has started ghosting me so I'm contemplating going grey market. Either new 41mm or new Exp2. DavidSW prices seem to be on the higher side (more overheads?). Chrono24 is questionable..... BobWatches came up on Google but some of his stock is without box/papers which really really makes me weary !! Cheers lads!

25 September 2021, 12:50 PM	#3
albmich "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: WI Watch: SD4k Posts: 1,333	Great experiences with Thanh aka takuya __________________ ♛ SD4k 116600 ♛ SD43 126600 Ω PloProf 224.32.55.21.01.001

25 September 2021, 01:10 PM	#6
Aircraftman "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: San Francisco Posts: 316	I did a deal with justrolexes (Tony) Perfect transaction, I highly recommend Also got my OP41 from BCTIMEKEEPER. New guys without the long record, but they were a pleasure to do business with (see my review on them) __________________ Sub 14060M - 2 liner * Explorer I - MK 2 * Milgauss - white * OP 41 - blue Favorite watch: Seiko Orange Monster cause when I’m wearing it I’m diving in some far flung corner of the planet!

25 September 2021, 01:13 PM	#8
mimariani "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: In the Trees Watch: Sub Posts: 462	Tony at JustRolexes __________________ Life is a mindset! Explorer - 214270 Milgauss - 116400 GV Date Just 41 - 126334 Sub - 14060m 2 liner Tudor S&G

26 September 2021, 07:12 AM	#17
Patton250 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Real Name: Brett Location: Florida Watch: 5205R Posts: 5,158	All the above and also addy616. Outstanding guy. Great to work with __________________ Morality does not derive from consensus. It only comes from one place. Pride goes before destruction, and haughtiness before a fall. Often times unbelief is disguised as wisdom Instagram - patton250

25 September 2021, 12:44 PM	#2
doboy007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: SD, CA Watch: BLNR/LVc/SkyD/ND41 Posts: 2,519	OCwatchguy (OCRolexguy) & Takuya are few of fan favs. Never used them myself though. Out of all the TS, DSW is the most “jacked up” :)

25 September 2021, 12:56 PM	#4
huncho 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: nyc Posts: 6,330	takuya, ocrolexguy, justrolexes, sohais, bodybump, au_911t, briboxer, and many many more. just search their names in the who's who and you'll know if they're good

25 September 2021, 01:20 PM	#9
TheHulk "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Texas Posts: 966	Chase at Nashville watch is my go to. Far better trade in prices and purchase prices

25 September 2021, 01:25 PM	#10
jdubbya "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: South Carolina Posts: 15	Sohais (Aamir) is great

25 September 2021, 01:26 PM	#11
cramsey "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 170	Have had many great transactions w/Thanh aka Takuya, both buying and selling. Would also recommend ocwatchguy.

25 September 2021, 01:28 PM	#12
hutch300 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Jeff Location: PNW Posts: 1,307	Ocwatchguy is solid. Still like DavidSW more.

25 September 2021, 01:36 PM	#13
Tommyr13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: USA Watch: All of them Posts: 7	OCWatchguy is great. Service and follow up are top-notch.

25 September 2021, 01:45 PM	#15
subprimero "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: John Location: Texas Watch: 14060 Posts: 3,431	Takuya, lawrenceb.

26 September 2021, 09:38 AM	#18
PBJ1925 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Real Name: Jay Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: 326934 Posts: 2,256	I personally bought from DavidSW, Au_911tt, Takuya, and OCRolexGuy. All purchase experiences have been top notch. If I had to choose one, Chase (AU_911tt) is probably the most responsive and right to the point so have a slight bias toward steering my business to him first.

26 September 2021, 10:05 AM	#19
SeeDweller 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Real Name: Bob Location: NorCal Watch: 5212 (blasphemy!) Posts: 1,745	Just something that needs to be said… Please also consider buying from other TRF members who have a good record. While I understand that David and Tony have a wonderful breath of stock, and are certainly trustworthy (I’ve bought watches from both of them), it’s sometimes really nice to make a relationship with another fellow watch collector. You can certainly save a little $$. because the prices from private folks is often a bit lower. It’s just worth thinking about. For instance, I live about 20 miles from you, and if I have something to trade or sell, and it’s something you want, FTF meetings are often a great experience! I’ve bought 6-7 watches that way, and every time has been really fun. Of course, you use common sense, meet in a safe/neutral place (e.g. bank lobby w/ conference table), and all your other prerequisites have to be met. We all immediately shift to buying from the big boys, for good reason, but there ARE other options, too. Good luck on your collecting! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Bob '67 5512 (Sub., Matte, meters 1st) ..\|..... '72 1655 (Explorer II, Freccione) '72 1675 (GMT, Pepsi bezel) ..........\|..'03 16610LV (Submariner, Kermit) '21 116506 (Daytona, Blue dial)..\|..... '22 116508 (Daytona, Green dial) '21 126619LB (Submariner, Blue) ...\|... '20 126710-BLNR (GMT-II, Batgirl) .... and still trying to scratch that itch!.....

27 September 2021, 05:00 AM	#21
47Fountain "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Fort Myers, Flori Watch: Sub & Deep sea Posts: 305	I have used both Sohais & AU_911T. They were an absolute pleasure to deal with. If I'm looking for another watch? Those two would be my first calls. Good luck.

27 September 2021, 06:42 AM	#22
214270Explorer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: United States Watch: me buy Watches Posts: 3,955	I would avoid Bob's for <personal experience> reasons which I shall not mention. I have dealt with DAVIDSW and TAKUYA and would do so again at any time. They are fantastic. __________________ “The display of actual intelligence terrifies much of mankind” Rolex "some" Tudor "some" Damasko "some" Misc Pieces "some" Marathon "some" GS Spring Drive "some" Hamilton "some" Findeisen "some"

27 September 2021, 02:20 PM	#24
Galion "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: PE - BR Posts: 558	Aamir from Sohais is the man!

3 October 2021, 12:31 AM	#25
Mystro 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 14,710	I have been cultivating great experiences with many of our trusted sellers since the beginning. This is my list of go to professionals that know what my high expectations are. In no particular order, I can verify and have purchased from: https://www.takuyawatches.com/watches/ https://nashvillewatch.com/ https://www.ocwatchguy.com/ https://www.sdwatches.com/product-ca...-brands/rolex/ https://davidsw.com/ __________________

3 October 2021, 02:53 AM	#26
denmanproject "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Wayne Location: Canada Posts: 4,356	Thanh (Takuya) is the man, many seamless transactions over the years

3 October 2021, 05:05 AM	#27
Madprofx "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New York/New Jers Watch: Rolex Yachtmaster/ Posts: 149	Takuya (Thanh) definitely my go-to. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

8 October 2021, 08:14 AM	#28
datejustrms "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,799	Darryl at SwissLuxury.com is very good to deal with.

10 October 2021, 09:27 AM	#29
springer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,196	Sohais is very reputable and one that I have dealt with before with no issues. __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

10 October 2021, 10:12 AM	#30
-dustin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Dustin Location: A, TX Posts: 1,571	Alfred - FNFZ4, https://www.timefanatics.com/ Also, BCTIMEKEEPER.

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