Need some Quick help with SS DJ purchase

[XtraCrispy]

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

[RHIII]

I wouldn’t. But that’s me. Too many variables in play - and I’m betting not enough answers.

I’m always hesitant about non RSC service and overhauling — not that I am against it — have watchmaker friends who I’d trust with ANY of my watches — but I know them and the process is transparent. On a cruise. Not so much.

I’d just wait.


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[Nikrnic]

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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[xspect]

If you have internet access. I would compare prices via watchrecon or watchpatrol. But I wouldn’t off more than $4k for it.


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[XtraCrispy]

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!

[Nikrnic]

Good luck, keep updating when possible

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[watchwatcher]

Good lord, no.

[XtraCrispy]

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!

[jinikari01]

Originally Posted by XtraCrispy

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!

Good thinking. I think $4k is way too much for the watch with all that variable.
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.

[Easy E]

Originally Posted by XtraCrispy

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!