Rolex owners: What do you have?
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I'm considering purchasing my first Rolex. Has anyone purchased off the grey market? I'm concerned about making such a large purchase from a non-authorized dealer. It's my understanding that in addition to possible issues with authenticity, a purchase from the grey market may invalidate the warranty.
Any suggestions or thoughts are greatly appreciated!
Any suggestions or thoughts are greatly appreciated!
I purchased mine at an authorized retailer in South America and even then I as flipping out thinking I got duped into a replica!! I am not sure I could trust a gray market especially if you don't know them.
However I did regret when I saw my watch for half price at the Korean duty free shop. Sigh
I purchased off the grey market and I'm so glad I did. They offered a 14 day money back.
My fiance is a jeweller, so as soon as the watch arrived, he opened it to check and all good. I paid a good price for an all genuine rolex that was a few years old and in immaculate condition.
I have bought all my Rolex watches as well as a couple for various friends through the trusted sellers at the Rolexforums, all transactions were flawless. But read through the feedback sections and choose your seller carefully - "buy the seller, not only the watch". Good luck.
As I think I mentioned in a previous post somewhere, I bought my Rolex through Bernard Watch (google them to find their website) and it was a wonderful experience. I investigated them by reading a lot of reviews & Posts on the Rolex Forum, and they seemed quite reasonable & reliable. So, far, I have really enjoyed my watch! I haven't had it opened up yet to investigate, but when I took it to our city's Rolex dealer (the one and only we have, an actual Rolex store), they didn't scoff at it when I asked them to adjust the clasp. So, that gave me further consolation that it was, in fact, genuine. Hooray!
Good luck!
You know im new to this and im not computer savvy and i have been unable to figure out how to post pics, im sorrySounds lovely!! Post some photos?
That is a lovely watch! Ah, I hope someone can help you post pictures of it so we can imagine how it looks 'in life'. Thanks for sharing!!
(And, don't worry about the spelling; it's an unusual username so I understand. But I appreciate your note.)
I really must admit that the diamond markers look a lot better to me, the more I see them. I used to think they would be distracting or overdone. But, that watch is lovely!!