Need help on a wife watch…

Wario406 · Post by **Wario406** » Tue May 02, 2023 7:49 pm

Looking at this. What should I be thinking about before purchasing? What are concerns and how can I address them? How do I validate it’s a real Rolex and worth the coin? Seems really nice, but Im super afraid, especially since eBay wont validate because it’s custom. It also seem steeply priced.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/114207658216?_ ... %7Ciid%3A1

Thanks! Xoxo.

hoppyjr · Post by **hoppyjr** » Tue May 02, 2023 8:19 pm

I’m kinda disappointed…..was thinking you wanted someone to look after the Mrs. while you went fishing.

Wario406 · Post by **Wario406** » Tue May 02, 2023 8:30 pm

hoppyjr wrote:I’m kinda disappointed…..was thinking you wanted someone to look after the Mrs. while you went fishing.

Fishing? That’s lame.

Just sayin.

BacoNoir · Post by **BacoNoir** » Tue May 02, 2023 10:08 pm

No way I touch custom, especially from Fleabay. Ladies sized watches are much easier to get from an AD and it’s just not worth the potential nightmare. More red flags too based on the “photos” but I’d 100% walk away from this if you were being serious.

dnslater · Post by **dnslater** » Wed May 03, 2023 4:31 am

I wish I had better advice, but there has got to be a better way to drop $10k on your watch than roll the dice with a custom ebay special. You can buy a used two tone ladies Datejust for half that from a reputable seller and take it to a jeweler to have it customized yourself.

https://www.crownandcaliber.com/product ... rol-t0u28a

Or look at something like this that is already semi-blinged.
https://davidsw.com/shop/watch/rolex/ro ... n-jubilee/

tmw · Post by **tmw** » Wed May 03, 2023 6:34 am

Have her wear a Monta triumph for a few days.

She may want it.

And then you buy another watch to replace.

That’s good strategy. And rationalization. Lol

tmw · Post by **tmw** » Wed May 03, 2023 6:35 am

And a Rolex ad may have watches like this. Brand new.

It’s the sport models they have lists for.

SoCal C4S · Post by **SoCal C4S** » Wed May 03, 2023 6:56 am

Buy her something new. They’re available. Just my $0.02…

Wario406 · Post by **Wario406** » Wed May 03, 2023 6:40 pm

Price aside - how would one validate that it’s a real rolex?

BacoNoir · Post by **BacoNoir** » Wed May 03, 2023 6:54 pm

Wario406 wrote:Price aside - how would one validate that it’s a real rolex?

Rolex will not because it’s been modified. You need to get movement photos, as well as photos between the lugs and bracelet/clasp markings.

SoCal C4S · Post by **SoCal C4S** » Wed May 03, 2023 7:06 pm

And even then, it’s not a sure thing. Don’t do it.

BacoNoir · Post by **BacoNoir** » Wed May 03, 2023 7:19 pm

SoCal C4S wrote:And even then, it’s not a sure thing. Don’t do it.

Agreed. The first two “photos” appear to be photoshopped (note the sharp lugs and grainy appearance) and the case side photos show very rounded and over polished lugs.

Post by **toxicavenger** » Wed May 03, 2023 7:46 pm

Does your wife wear a watch full time already? If not I would get her something like and Omega quartz, but definitely not that turd.

R@cerx · Post by **R@cerx** » Thu May 04, 2023 4:10 am

This is cool and lots cheaper, and authentic. https://tropicalwatch.com/watches/8kra

Captdave · Post by **Captdave** » Thu May 04, 2023 8:11 am

I understand that Rolex now has certified pre owned Watch department.

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Captdave · Post by **Captdave** » Thu May 04, 2023 8:14 am

toxicavenger wrote:Does your wife wear a watch full time already? If not I would get her something like and Omega quartz, but definitely not that turd.

Exactly. Something like this.

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vbuskirk · Post by **vbuskirk** » Fri May 12, 2023 11:59 am

Except for the girl that finally talked me out of my little Explorer I, Cartier quartz for the lady on my arm. New...from an AD.

ChuckW · Post by **ChuckW** » Sat May 13, 2023 12:48 pm

BacoNoir wrote: ↑
Wed May 03, 2023 7:19 pm

SoCal C4S wrote:And even then, it’s not a sure thing. Don’t do it.
Agreed. The first two “photos” appear to be photoshopped (note the sharp lugs and grainy appearance) and the case side photos show very rounded and over polished lugs.

Wario406 · Post by **Wario406** » Thu May 25, 2023 11:29 am

Thanks for all your advice. I’m moving on. :-)

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