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Aureliano_bnd · 26 June 2015, 10:20 AM

Hi all,

New to the forum, hoping to get some advise on a Rolex I'd like to buy.
Reasons: I like their design and history and, most of all, I've always wanted one since my late dad told me I couldn't have his when I was 18!.
I'm not looking to spend a lot (hope this doesn't sound ironic). I want a vintage piece with a date window, don't mind if it's manual wind, silver or white dial. I see them on ebay for even less than 2K, which would be ideal but wouldn't mind going a little over the 2k mark. Thing is, I don't trust buying a Rolex on ebay.

Here's what I'd like some help with;

A reputable ebay seller that you can recommend, a model name and/or number I should look for. A brick and mortar store in NYC where I might be able to find one. Or, if you have something willing to sell, I'd love to take a look.

Many thanks,
Aureliano.

Hairdude1 · 26 June 2015, 01:43 PM

Welcome

sea-dweller · 26 June 2015, 02:26 PM

Welcome!

Urosfan · 26 June 2015, 06:58 PM

Welcome

hamza · 26 June 2015, 08:44 PM

Welcome

brandrea · 26 June 2015, 08:50 PM

Welcome! Check out the vintage section here, and learn a bit about the models that interest you. Then there are many trusted sellers here who can set you up.

Aureliano_bnd · 26 June 2015, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brandrea

Welcome! Check out the vintage section here, and learn a bit about the models that interest you. Then there are many trusted sellers here who can set you up.

Thank you, will do!

Aureliano_bnd · 26 June 2015, 09:11 PM

Thanks for all the welcomes!

Psmith · 26 June 2015, 10:39 PM

Welcome

Aureliano_bnd · 26 June 2015, 10:47 PM

From what I've searched so far, it looks like the Air King model would work for me. I see they come with a silver dial but they don't seem to always have a date display. Is is ludicrous to think that one could be found for less thank $2500?

Lgear080 · 26 June 2015, 11:08 PM

It isn't, but you should try one on first.

Aureliano_bnd · 26 June 2015, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lgear080

It isn't, but you should try one on first.

Yesterday I tried a similar looking to the Air King at a jewelry shop in the diamond district. It was a DateJust with silver dial, fairly new so the price was above my budget. Needless to say that I loved it. The Air King seems to have a case slightly less tall, which I actually like more.

HL65 · 27 June 2015, 12:22 AM

Welcome

dianariesta · 27 June 2015, 02:24 AM

welcome to the forum, hope you will find what you want soon. my advice is, take a time and dont be in a hurry when buying watches online. i agree with you, seller reputation is on top of all

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Gerry62 · 29 June 2015, 06:20 AM

Welcome !!! the Air King is beautiful watch for me

SearChart · 30 June 2015, 12:35 AM

Welcome!

26 June 2015, 10:20 AM	#1
Aureliano_bnd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: New York City Posts: 54	New and looking for advice on a vintage piece. Hi all, New to the forum, hoping to get some advise on a Rolex I'd like to buy. Reasons: I like their design and history and, most of all, I've always wanted one since my late dad told me I couldn't have his when I was 18!. I'm not looking to spend a lot (hope this doesn't sound ironic). I want a vintage piece with a date window, don't mind if it's manual wind, silver or white dial. I see them on ebay for even less than 2K, which would be ideal but wouldn't mind going a little over the 2k mark. Thing is, I don't trust buying a Rolex on ebay. Here's what I'd like some help with; A reputable ebay seller that you can recommend, a model name and/or number I should look for. A brick and mortar store in NYC where I might be able to find one. Or, if you have something willing to sell, I'd love to take a look. Many thanks, Aureliano.

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Aureliano_bnd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: New York City Posts: 54	Thanks for all the welcomes!

26 June 2015, 10:47 PM	#10
Aureliano_bnd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: New York City Posts: 54	From what I've searched so far, it looks like the Air King model would work for me. I see they come with a silver dial but they don't seem to always have a date display. Is is ludicrous to think that one could be found for less thank $2500?

26 June 2015, 11:08 PM	#11
Lgear080 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 3,506	It isn't, but you should try one on first.

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dianariesta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: m dian ariesta Location: tanjungpinang Watch: girard perregaux Posts: 13	welcome to the forum, hope you will find what you want soon. my advice is, take a time and dont be in a hurry when buying watches online. i agree with you, seller reputation is on top of all Sent from my Lenovo A316i using Tapatalk

29 June 2015, 06:20 AM	#15
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