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17 July 2018, 02:51 AM | #1 |
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Buying a 5167 Aquanaut
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Long time lurker, still with much to learn . Seeking advice regarding Aquanaut purchase. I'm ok buying outside of an AD and paying premium. What resource would you advise? Chrono24 seems like the most likely place I was able to find. Any others? Want the watch new, with box papers. Is their designation of 0 (unworn/new) typically accurate? Probably means buying from a jeweler with a track record rather than individual private seller? Some of the listings show the watch still sealed in a plastic bag in a small paper box, does this mean it has "not seen the atmosphere since the factory" new? Also, any sellers you would particularly recommend? Chrono24 charges the seller 4.5% fee, since I live a short drive of several of the sellers is it worth pursuing a discount on the 26,000-30,0000 (ouch) fee? Thanks in advance. |
17 July 2018, 03:30 AM | #2 |
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id buy a 5164 at retail from an AD. Paying a premium for a second hand 67 is just silly.
There is no such thing as double sealed anymore so if you are buying one it has either been sitting for a while or the seller is re-sealing a watch to make even more money off of it.
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17 July 2018, 03:36 AM | #3 | |
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Thanks for response.
5164 seems to be scarce too. Like 5164, but love 5167! Quote:
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17 July 2018, 04:15 AM | #4 | |
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OP - I also vote 64 |
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17 July 2018, 05:19 AM | #5 |
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I would entertain like new in this crazy market. Bill WAK4 just sold his for around 22k asking which would have been a great deal.
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17 July 2018, 06:38 AM | #6 |
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New unworn in UK is only £3/4K below retail of the 64 so I'd think hard before buying a 67, 64 is def the better value now at retail.
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17 July 2018, 11:11 AM | #7 |
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The trusted sellers here have very accessible references and several have NIB offerings.
https://www.rolexforums.com/search.p...rchid=20472888
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17 July 2018, 11:22 AM | #8 |
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OP wants a 67, best option is buying as complete a set as possible from a trusted seller. I’d avoid Chrono24, peruse the sale forums and one will pop up. There’s a premium but there’s a reason for that. Everyone wants one. I’d steer clear of the 64 if that’s not what you want.
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18 July 2018, 09:32 AM | #9 |
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I am looking for Patek as well: 5164 or 5167
No luck with AD so far :( Looking forward to some input
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21 July 2018, 09:43 PM | #10 |
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This week I put myself on the waitlist for 5167 on bracelet at two different ADs. One said it wouldn’t be too long. And another said 6-8 months. One required a 20% refundable deposit.
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23 July 2018, 12:26 AM | #11 |
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I bought mine from a trusted seller on here. Could not be happier.
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23 July 2018, 12:52 AM | #12 |
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I dont care for the bracelet version but that may be a way around a big wait and then just get the rubber strap and clasp through HSWA or the AD. It will be cheaper than secondary prices
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