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is0lde · 6 February 2018, 01:18 PM

I have bought my first New Rolex online from a dealer on Chrono24.
The watch comes with a Box and papers, but I would like piece of mind knowing its real. Where in Miami can I take it to be authenticated?

Thanks

kengorman · 6 February 2018, 01:35 PM

The best way to find out is to get the watch serviced by Rolex. It will cost you approximately $600, but it will give you piece of mind.

Speed · 6 February 2018, 01:57 PM

Oh boy. Yup. If it’s ready for a service - off to the RSC, or you can roll the dice with a local AD who may have no interest in authenticating.

What do you know about the seller / his reputation???

eelpie · 6 February 2018, 04:11 PM

. . . give a piece of my mind to those who cannot spell peace of mind.

gullabaa · 6 February 2018, 05:23 PM

I agree even though you save money buying from Chrono24, it is worth spending little bit more buying from a reputable establishment.

newbee1 · 6 February 2018, 08:40 PM

I'm new to Rolex pre-owned world too and got a watch authenticated on this forum. People here are very very helpful and give you great advices. You'd need to take a lot of pics from every angle and if you can post movement pics, that'll be great. This will help you avoid any embarrassing situation when you take the watch to RSC in case its a fake. And of course, you'll get piece/peace (whatever you're looking for :P ) of your mind.

Andad · 6 February 2018, 08:46 PM

Take it to a RSC for a service quote.

crowncollection · 6 February 2018, 09:27 PM

Post pics

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is0lde · 6 February 2018, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speed

Oh boy. Yup. If it’s ready for a service - off to the RSC, or you can roll the dice with a local AD who may have no interest in authenticating.

What do you know about the seller / his reputation???

The Watch was sold as New.
The seller has a brick and mortar shop in LA. Good reviews on FB, Yelp and Google. Couldnt find any negative reviews.
IF the watch is sent away to RSC and deemed fake, they destroy it and send you a "too bad so sad letter", so no come back with the seller.

MonBK · 6 February 2018, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by is0lde

The Watch was sold as New.
The seller has a brick and mortar shop in LA. Good reviews on FB, Yelp and Google. Couldnt find any negative reviews.
IF the watch is sent away to RSC and deemed fake, they destroy it and send you a "too bad so sad letter", so no come back with the seller.

That is "fake news", Rolex will send it back to you.

Abdullah71601 · 6 February 2018, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by is0lde

The Watch was sold as New.
The seller has a brick and mortar shop in LA. Good reviews on FB, Yelp and Google. Couldnt find any negative reviews.
IF the watch is sent away to RSC and deemed fake, they destroy it and send you a "too bad so sad letter", so no come back with the seller.

Send it to the RSC and ask for a service estimate. If the watch is good, refuse the service and get the watch back with a copy of the estimate (your bona fide). If the watch is fake they will send it back to you. They can't legally keep it.

is0lde · 6 February 2018, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by crowncollection

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is0lde · 6 February 2018, 10:40 PM

I was told by chrono24, if the watch is opened, the warranty is void and I cant return it. I guess that does not apply if its done by RSC..?

Abdullah71601 · 6 February 2018, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by is0lde

I was told by chrono24, if the watch is opened, the warranty is void and I cant return it. I guess that does not apply if its done by RSC..?

Correct.

is0lde · 6 February 2018, 11:01 PM

There does not seem to be any RSC in Miami according to the Rolex website.
Looks Like I will have to send it off.
Thank you all for your pieces of mind

and good advice!

MonBK · 6 February 2018, 11:03 PM

Send it to Dallas.

JZD · 6 February 2018, 11:39 PM

I would just like to point out that there are two new users, who sound an awful lot alike, posting this morning, and both are concerned mainly with authentication without being watch-specific, and both are asking about Miami, and both claim to be in locations other than Miami (on their TRF profile page anyway). It could be a coincidence, but my Spidey sense is tingling.

77T · 6 February 2018, 11:42 PM

In Miami, you only have a few resources who might help. There are some sellers in the Seybold Arcade who may help.

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Speed · 7 February 2018, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by JZD

I would just like to point out that there are two new users, who sound an awful lot alike, posting this morning, and both are concerned mainly with authentication without being watch-specific, and both are asking about Miami, and both claim to be in locations other than Miami (on their TRF profile page anyway). It could be a coincidence, but my Spidey sense is tingling.

Things that make ya go “hmm.”

Abdullah71601 · 7 February 2018, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JZD

I would just like to point out that there are two new users, who sound an awful lot alike, posting this morning, and both are concerned mainly with authentication without being watch-specific, and both are asking about Miami, and both claim to be in locations other than Miami (on their TRF profile page anyway). It could be a coincidence, but my Spidey sense is tingling.

Before you smear new members publicly, perhaps you can PM a mod with your unfounded suspicions. They can check IPs and respond accordingly.

JZD · 7 February 2018, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

Before you smear new members publicly, perhaps you can PM a mod with your unfounded suspicions. They can check IPs and respond accordingly.

Come on. Not smearing anyone and not unfounded. Just sharing my observations, which are verifiable if you read the threads, in the Watchout forum so that members can, you know, watchout. I think that PMing one of the already too busy mods over simple observations would be an unnecessary escalation.

is0lde · 7 February 2018, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

Send it to Dallas.

Yep, I have used Dallas before. I was hoping for an RSC in Miami or in Bahamas. Rolex in NYC said that John Bull Nassau is an Authorised Service shop. Hopefully that will suffice as its the closest Geographically without having to mail it off.

MonBK · 7 February 2018, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by is0lde

Yep, I have used Dallas before. I was hoping for an RSC in Miami or in Bahamas, but it not clear who in Bahamas is an official RSC. I am waiting on Rolex NYC to confirm.

If you mean AD and not RSC then just go to Rolex.com and you'll find them all in any town.

asiparks · 7 February 2018, 01:23 PM

Who was the seller on Chrono24, private party or dealer ? what was their feed back like ? Did you get it at a implausibly good price ?

there's a shedload of them for sale, priced similarly from established dealers, so what makes you think yours is suspect ?
By and large, best to do due diligence before buying, rather than after ......

tigey · 8 February 2018, 03:01 AM

LEC crown is very visible, and no AR on cyclops. This may be a fake.

is0lde · 23 February 2018, 02:33 AM

Follow up:
Took the watch to Rolex Boutique in Miami, their head watch guy was very helpful and gave me his professional opinion that all was in order.
Still paranoid and not comfortable with just a visual inspection I sent it for service and got the Green "Rolex" light.

(Still would have preferred to buy from AD instead of grey market prices and stress).

crazymcmichael · 23 February 2018, 02:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by is0lde

Follow up:
Took the watch to Rolex Boutique in Miami, their head watch guy was very helpful and gave me his professional opinion that all was in order.
Still paranoid and not comfortable with just a visual inspection I sent it for service and got the Green "Rolex" light.

(Still would have preferred to buy from AD instead of grey market prices and stress).

I understand i Am in the same boat)

pilotjim · 23 February 2018, 04:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by is0lde

Follow up:
Took the watch to Rolex Boutique in Miami, their head watch guy was very helpful and gave me his professional opinion that all was in order.
Still paranoid and not comfortable with just a visual inspection I sent it for service and got the Green "Rolex" light.

(Still would have preferred to buy from AD instead of grey market prices and stress).

Glad to hear it, and congrats on a nice watch!

I would suggest, however, that you avoid posting photos with the serial number visible.

is0lde · 23 February 2018, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by pilotjim

Glad to hear it, and congrats on a nice watch!

I would suggest, however, that you avoid posting photos with the serial number visible.

Aghh thank you will take down.

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pilotjim · 23 February 2018, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by is0lde

Aghh thank you will take down.

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I'm not sure if that's possible, but perhaps a mod could help out.

6 February 2018, 01:18 PM	#1
is0lde "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Bahamas Posts: 32	Rolex Authnetication I have bought my first New Rolex online from a dealer on Chrono24. The watch comes with a Box and papers, but I would like piece of mind knowing its real. Where in Miami can I take it to be authenticated? Thanks

6 February 2018, 01:35 PM	#2
kengorman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: New York City Posts: 1	Authentication The best way to find out is to get the watch serviced by Rolex. It will cost you approximately $600, but it will give you piece of mind.

6 February 2018, 01:57 PM	#3
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,695	Rolex Authnetication Oh boy. Yup. If it’s ready for a service - off to the RSC, or you can roll the dice with a local AD who may have no interest in authenticating. What do you know about the seller / his reputation???

6 February 2018, 04:11 PM	#4
eelpie "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: USA Watch: 15223, 6305/2 Posts: 583	I'd like to . . . . . . give a piece of my mind to those who cannot spell peace of mind.

6 February 2018, 08:46 PM	#7
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 36,792	Take it to a RSC for a service quote. __________________ E

6 February 2018, 05:23 PM	#5
gullabaa "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Al G. Location: Washington Watch: Rolex Sub 168000 Posts: 24	I agree even though you save money buying from Chrono24, it is worth spending little bit more buying from a reputable establishment.

6 February 2018, 08:40 PM	#6
newbee1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Real Name: Ash Location: Far and away Watch: Rolex day date Posts: 251	I'm new to Rolex pre-owned world too and got a watch authenticated on this forum. People here are very very helpful and give you great advices. You'd need to take a lot of pics from every angle and if you can post movement pics, that'll be great. This will help you avoid any embarrassing situation when you take the watch to RSC in case its a fake. And of course, you'll get piece/peace (whatever you're looking for :P ) of your mind.

6 February 2018, 09:27 PM	#8
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,157	Post pics Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

6 February 2018, 10:40 PM	#13
is0lde "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Bahamas Posts: 32	I was told by chrono24, if the watch is opened, the warranty is void and I cant return it. I guess that does not apply if its done by RSC..?

6 February 2018, 11:01 PM	#15
is0lde "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Bahamas Posts: 32	There does not seem to be any RSC in Miami according to the Rolex website. Looks Like I will have to send it off. Thank you all for your pieces of mind and good advice!

6 February 2018, 11:03 PM	#16
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,281	Send it to Dallas.

6 February 2018, 11:39 PM	#17
JZD "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 106	I would just like to point out that there are two new users, who sound an awful lot alike, posting this morning, and both are concerned mainly with authentication without being watch-specific, and both are asking about Miami, and both claim to be in locations other than Miami (on their TRF profile page anyway). It could be a coincidence, but my Spidey sense is tingling.

6 February 2018, 11:42 PM	#18
77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,694	In Miami, you only have a few resources who might help. There are some sellers in the Seybold Arcade who may help. Sent from my iPhoneX using Tapatalk __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

7 February 2018, 01:23 PM	#24
asiparks "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Portland, OR Watch: ing the Detectives Posts: 1,884	Who was the seller on Chrono24, private party or dealer ? what was their feed back like ? Did you get it at a implausibly good price ? there's a shedload of them for sale, priced similarly from established dealers, so what makes you think yours is suspect ? By and large, best to do due diligence before buying, rather than after ......

8 February 2018, 03:01 AM	#25
tigey "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Belize Posts: 271	LEC crown is very visible, and no AR on cyclops. This may be a fake.

23 February 2018, 02:33 AM	#26
is0lde "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Bahamas Posts: 32	Follow up: Took the watch to Rolex Boutique in Miami, their head watch guy was very helpful and gave me his professional opinion that all was in order. Still paranoid and not comfortable with just a visual inspection I sent it for service and got the Green "Rolex" light. (Still would have preferred to buy from AD instead of grey market prices and stress).

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