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20 January 2013, 12:59 PM
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new member with a question about a purchase
hi, i am looking to make my first purchase. was wondering if anybody could help me with their insight. i am looking at a two-tone submariner blue face. the watch is at a local jewelry store, comes with box, papers and is all original. its in good shape, links are tight. it has a 'U' serial number, was told it is from 1998. What would a good price be for this purchase? trying to determine if this is the right one for me or not.
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20 January 2013, 05:21 PM
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20 January 2013, 08:31 PM
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20 January 2013, 10:34 PM
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21 January 2013, 03:15 AM
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21 January 2013, 08:32 AM
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21 January 2013, 09:33 AM
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Since you say it has B&P, to this forum sight unseen, and according to you it is in good shape - pictures are a must. "Good shape" could mean different to collectors. Also, find out what the service history is on the watch. What are they asking? This to determine if it is reasonable. You could also search the For Sale Forum and the large auction house for listings that have ended. |
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21 January 2013, 11:05 PM
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21 January 2013, 11:51 PM
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22 January 2013, 12:01 AM
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Welcome, are they willing to warranty the piece since they serviced it?
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22 January 2013, 12:22 AM
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I am pretty sure the U-serial did not have the gold through the clasp. Pictures would be great. Also try to get the reference numbers on the clasp (to determine period correct).
"has been polished as well" = could be good and hopefully not over polished. Sounds like a reasonable price. |
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22 January 2013, 01:29 AM
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they are going to be putting a 6 month warranty on the movement. Here are a few pictures.
 
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22 January 2013, 01:29 AM
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i posted pictures in here, but says my post will not be visible until a moderator has approved it for posting
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22 January 2013, 01:33 AM
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22 January 2013, 01:37 AM
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22 January 2013, 01:35 PM
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23 January 2013, 09:09 AM
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$5,500 - $6,000 depending on condition.
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23 January 2013, 10:45 AM
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24 January 2013, 07:17 PM
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Price is a little too high. |
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24 January 2013, 11:40 PM
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28 January 2013, 08:03 PM
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welcome to TRF :)
Concerning your potential purchase, www.chrono24.com is a fairly good source of 2nd hand watches. |
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28 January 2013, 08:06 PM
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28 January 2013, 10:25 PM
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29 January 2013, 10:59 AM
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4 February 2013, 03:44 AM
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5 February 2013, 03:23 PM
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Welcome. I just purchased a similar watch myself.
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