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Title: methods to identify a new watch?
Post by: steveting on December 01, 2011, 04:58:45 PM

a watch shop which is not rolex ad offers me a pretty good deal, how can i make sure it is 100% new ? been heard that some shop replace the engine or it might be preowned. .any specific methods? thanks!!!!

Title: Re: methods to identify a new watch?
Post by: TheHobbit on December 01, 2011, 05:06:26 PM

RSC is your best option.

Title: Re: methods to identify a new watch?
Post by: G.MAC on December 01, 2011, 05:19:33 PM

by yourself, you cant. Only way is to buy from an AD or else you just have to trust the seller.

Title: Re: methods to identify a new watch?
Post by: dontan on December 01, 2011, 05:50:02 PM

you can't, but just make sure you have all the papers  :Cheers:

Title: Re: methods to identify a new watch?
Post by: dpkong on December 01, 2011, 08:05:26 PM

even papers and box can be fake. buy the seller

Title: Re: methods to identify a new watch?
Post by: sm on December 01, 2011, 08:44:14 PM

Go for AD. If it is a dealer, ask around. Ref is very important. There are some grey and individuals that you can trust. I have bought two pieces new from a dealer because he is referred by some friends. Good customer service and they threw in freebies like cloth pouch and mags.

Title: Re: methods to identify a new watch?
Post by: steveting on December 02, 2011, 02:09:13 AM

thanks guys!!!

Title: Re: methods to identify a new watch?
Post by: Time Capsule on December 03, 2011, 12:43:36 PM

my opinion is to look for the serial number,newest rolex serial number i've seen starts with G and mix of alphabet and numbers behind it,correct me if im wrong
check also those stickers that a new watch should have,on the bracelet and behind,on buckle and case lugs...if no stickers around,it MIGHT have been repolished and selling as new
mind my poor english...

Title: Re: methods to identify a new watch?
Post by: bulletnos on December 03, 2011, 09:46:14 PM

the papers should have some hologram as well right? but then again you have people selling just boxes and papers in the market...

Title: Re: methods to identify a new watch?
Post by: jaron1982 on December 04, 2011, 08:16:13 AM

May be can go to the service center to check?

Title: Re: methods to identify a new watch?
Post by: Watchnewby on December 05, 2011, 12:33:28 PM

Quote from: steveting on December 01, 2011, 04:58:45 PM

a watch shop which is not rolex ad offers me a pretty good deal, how can i make sure it is 100% new ? been heard that some shop replace the engine or it might be preowned. .any specific methods? thanks!!!!

1) 100% new - like most MWF members suggest, get from AD, then can be sure 100% new.

2) Replaced engine - some shops who have dubious background do that, the result is a "franken watch" a mixture of every other watch parts.
Pre-owned is also known as 2nd hand.

3) Any specific method - to what? If to determine the watch is 100% new, see answer in #1.
Specific method to ensure it is not a Franken watch, open up the back and have a friend or a person who have strong background in Rolexes to assess the watch and give feedback.

Title: Re: methods to identify a new watch?
Post by: steveting on December 06, 2011, 05:30:50 AM

Thank you all sifu!