Rolex watches off eBay

[Flippindough]

Wanted to see if anyone had an experience on buying a watch off eBay? Been wanting a Rolex Deep-sea for years, now really have the bug to pull the trigger. Every licensed dealer I've walked into basically laughed me out of their store. No one has inventory! No sign of when they will get a shipment either. So my last resort is off eBay. All signs look like its legit but obviously spending $15k plus on a "folex" is not what I want. Anyone have experience buying a high end watch off eBay? Here is an example of what I'm looking at. Guy has great reviews authenticity guarantee etc.. What else should I look for?

Wristwatches for Sale - Shop New & Used Watches - eBay

Find great deals on 1000s of watches, including new & used luxury Wristwatches from top brands. Free shipping on many items when you shop eBay.

www.ebay.com

 

[Blackmagic94]

I would avoid buying a Rolex from anyone who is not a dealer of Rolex officially or a personal friend who you can vouch for

I’ll sell you my gmt-2 for 15k lol

 

[H20 Toie]

The odds are it will be fake, Its almost impossible to tell though.

 

[Ace in the Hole]

Never buy unless its from a legit Rolex dealer.

 

[PlanB]

Mine have all been bought through the same dealer face to face in his shop. It's the only way I would buy a Rolex.

 

[Bajastu]

I’d only buy from a dealer as well. And wow have Rolex’s skyrocketed. I bought a new one 15 years ago and it was only $7,800

 

[ka0tyk]

I wouldnt buy anything "name brand" off ebay thats of any value. Shoes purses clothing, etc. Too many knockoffs and its easy for these offshore companies to "look" like USA companies with freight forwarding, etc. Once they rip you off its difficult to get money back as they tend to have many accounts to funnel money around with.

 

[hallett21]

Dealer only. Way too much money to take a risk


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[steamin rice]

I'd buy new from an AD if possible, however you are unlikely to find that watch at a dealer. I would look at reputable Rolex resellers such as davidsw, chrono24, and others. You will pay market price which is over MSRP, however you will be buying a genuine watch.

Here are some references to review:

For Sale: ROLEX (brand) watches - Rolex Forums - Rolex Watch Forum

ROLEX & TUDOR Brand Watches (only) - for sale and to trade.

www.rolexforums.com

 

[nowski]

Some copies are so good the average guy can't tell the difference, you also get a certificate of authenticity to make it look legit. BIL found out the hard way...

 

[ChumpChange]

Used to be on a watch forum and there are some valid sellers on eBay. It’s a small community and I wouldn’t go doing it without knowing the process.

 

[Tank]

A lot of the high end replicas you can’t tell until you crack them open.

 

[2FORCEFULL]

I've never used an alarm clock,... nor have I found a need to where a watch....when The sun creeps up I go to work,... when it's straight up I take a nap.... when it goes down, I go to bed....I think I'll just save my 15k

 

[2FORCEFULL]

also, how come it's the guy with a rolex that always is late????

 

[ka0tyk]

I've never used an alarm clock,... nor have I found a need to where a watch....when The sun creeps up I go to work,... when it's straight up I take a nap.... when it goes down, I go to bed....I think I'll just save my 15k

I never understood the watch thing... my phone is 500x more accurate and sync's with the rest of the world. I wear a watch when I go scuba diving and then it goes right back into my scuba bag.

 

[LuauLounge]

I used to buy $200 watches once a year, because I had one on, regardless of what I was doing. 24 years ago I dropped $5,500 on a Rolex Datejust. It looks and runs as well as it did when I bought it..
They are now a little under $11k

 

[Xtrmwakeboarder]

Wanted to see if anyone had an experience on buying a watch off eBay? Been wanting a Rolex Deep-sea for years, now really have the bug to pull the trigger. Every licensed dealer I've walked into basically laughed me out of their store. No one has inventory! No sign of when they will get a shipment either. So my last resort is off eBay. All signs look like its legit but obviously spending $15k plus on a "folex" is not what I want. Anyone have experience buying a high end watch off eBay? Here is an example of what I'm looking at. Guy has great reviews authenticity guarantee etc.. What else should I look for?

Wristwatches for Sale - Shop New & Used Watches - eBay

Find great deals on 1000s of watches, including new & used luxury Wristwatches from top brands. Free shipping on many items when you shop eBay.

www.ebay.com

Rolex Archives

thetimepiecegentleman.com

Deepsea $14k. Very popular Youtube channel

 

[River Runnin]

 

[Blackmagic94]

I never understood the watch thing... my phone is 500x more accurate and sync's with the rest of the world. I wear a watch when I go scuba diving and then it goes right back into my scuba bag.

Because watches are timeless. They can be an investment as well such a Rolex. Do you make money on your phone when you want to sell. Doubt it

 

[HALLETT BOY]

E Bay says they guarantee the authenticity, but I couldn’t get ahold of anybody when I had an issue selling a motorcycle . Caveat Emptor !

 

[TimeBandit]

30 years ago I went to a west side jeweler/Rolex dealer, at the time I'm thinking they were around $5k for the one I liked.

I just held it and thought how much better my Citizen or my Seiko looked for under $500. Now I never wear any watch.

 

[Done-it-again]

Wanted to see if anyone had an experience on buying a watch off eBay? Been wanting a Rolex Deep-sea for years, now really have the bug to pull the trigger. Every licensed dealer I've walked into basically laughed me out of their store. No one has inventory! No sign of when they will get a shipment either. So my last resort is off eBay. All signs look like its legit but obviously spending $15k plus on a "folex" is not what I want. Anyone have experience buying a high end watch off eBay? Here is an example of what I'm looking at. Guy has great reviews authenticity guarantee etc.. What else should I look for?

Wristwatches for Sale - Shop New & Used Watches - eBay

Find great deals on 1000s of watches, including new & used luxury Wristwatches from top brands. Free shipping on many items when you shop eBay.

www.ebay.com

Hit up @HappyJewelers, they have lots of choices.

Just not this one, I have my eye on it.

 

[pronstar]

Buy with confidence.

eBay has a watch authentication service for luxury watches.

Details here:

eBay Authenticity Guarantee for Watches

Discover luxury timepieces verified by our trusted partners at Stoll & Co.—just look for the checkmark

pages.ebay.com

Basically the watch goes to a third party authenticator before funds are released to the seller.

There’s no getting around this.

Just make sure you buy through eBay and not “let’s avoid eBay fees and do this outside of eBay”.

You’ll love the sea dweller [emoji106]
I have an 116660 “triple 6” and it’s a tank.

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[BAS]

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[Tank]

Buddy is a dealer/jeweler. I just text him he said he is actually getting one in. Let you
Know what he says when he has it.

 

[JD D05]

I would buy face to face but have heard good things from this dealer.

Rolex Archives - DavidSW

Rolex is synonymous with recognizable, reliable, luxury timepieces. Crafting precise, professional sport and dress watches for adventurers and achievers around the world keeps this company on the forefront of horological innovation. From the Submariner to the DayDate and the GMT Master, every...

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[C-2]

UncleDave turned me on to Feldmar Watch in West LA. They always have nice, used inventory of many different watch brands like Omega, Tudor, too.

Online Store | Feldmar

Check out our Online Store page. Searching for luxury watch brands? Visit Feldmar Watch Company in Los Angeles or online. We also provide luxury watch repair & service!

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[gqchris]

I bought my wifes Rolex on Ebay from a high feedback dealer 5 years ago. Its turned out fine, but it was nowhere near what the prices are now. I think I paid like 2600$ or so.

 

[rrrr]

I would avoid buying a Rolex from anyone who is not a dealer of Rolex officially or a personal friend who you can vouch for

I’ll sell you my gmt-2 for 15k lol

I'll sell my GMT-2 for $1,500. I bought it from a reputable seller in Lower Manhattan's Chinatown.

 

[nameisbond]

I like Facebook Marketplace. Since the sellers are local, you can meet at a dealer and have them verify it.

 

[Turnup]

rolexforums.com if you're not going to buy from an AD. They have some really reputable sellers for gray market.

 

[Ace in the Hole]

Because watches are timeless. They can be an investment as well such a Rolex. Do you make money on your phone when you want to sell. Doubt it

x2. I'm more into the vintage ones. My daily watch is a 1950's model that I know the full history on.

 

[Turnup]

I would buy face to face but have heard good things from this dealer.

Rolex Archives - DavidSW

Rolex is synonymous with recognizable, reliable, luxury timepieces. Crafting precise, professional sport and dress watches for adventurers and achievers around the world keeps this company on the forefront of horological innovation. From the Submariner to the DayDate and the GMT Master, every...

davidsw.com

He's also on rolexforums.com

 

[Melloyellovector]

@Havasukid41

 

[McKay]

I would buy face to face but have heard good things from this dealer.

Rolex Archives - DavidSW

Rolex is synonymous with recognizable, reliable, luxury timepieces. Crafting precise, professional sport and dress watches for adventurers and achievers around the world keeps this company on the forefront of horological innovation. From the Submariner to the DayDate and the GMT Master, every...

davidsw.com

That dealer is good to go. Don’t worry at all buying from him.

 

[Raffit78]

I've never used an alarm clock,... nor have I found a need to where a watch....when The sun creeps up I go to work,... when it's straight up I take a nap.... when it goes down, I go to bed....I think I'll just save my 15k

Some people use their discretionary income to purchase RV’s, boats, that almost all lose value when you drive off a lot. Unless Ofcourse it’s in a “pandemic”. I don’t know a single Rolex dating till the first ones made that has lost money. It’s arguably the best investment you can make as a material good. Some people flip toys and some flip watches. You just have to buy right like anything else.

 

[McKay]

Hit up @ Happy jewelers, they have lots of choices.

Just not this one, I have my eye on it.

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Batman is my daily watch. But I got to say the batgirl is wearing on me. I would love to wear it! However I want a rainbow Daytona so don’t take my opinion.

 

[Xring01]

Check out the classified of Timezone.com

I have bought some highend watchs their.

 

[River918]

@HappyJewelers Gabe and Danny are the best in the business and always have inventory

 

[Flatsix66]

www.watchuseek.com is a good place to browse, buy and sell. I have bought and sold a handful of Omegas and never had an issue.

 

[Dalton]

It’s hard to tell nowadays, some are fake but the dial, crystal, and bezel are real, the movement is not.


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[pronstar]

Some people use their discretionary income to purchase RV’s, boats, that almost all lose value when you drive off a lot. Unless Ofcourse it’s in a “pandemic”. I don’t know a single Rolex dating till the first ones made that has lost money. It’s arguably the best investment you can make as a material good. Some people flip toys and some flip watches. You just have to buy right like anything else.

Yup.

And right now, due to crazy demand and tight supply, most used stainless steel rolexes are selling for above the MSRP that dealers charge for new.

I kick myself for not buying every BLNR/Batman I could a few years ago when they were $8500… they’re twice that now.


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[BingerFang]

Save yourself the headache and head to happy jewelers.

I bought my dad one for his 60th birthday from them and couldn’t be happier.

 

[Jay Dub]

Wanted to see if anyone had an experience on buying a watch off eBay? Been wanting a Rolex Deep-sea for years, now really have the bug to pull the trigger. Every licensed dealer I've walked into basically laughed me out of their store. No one has inventory! No sign of when they will get a shipment either. So my last resort is off eBay. All signs look like its legit but obviously spending $15k plus on a "folex" is not what I want. Anyone have experience buying a high end watch off eBay? Here is an example of what I'm looking at. Guy has great reviews authenticity guarantee etc.. What else should I look for?

Wristwatches for Sale - Shop New & Used Watches - eBay

Find great deals on 1000s of watches, including new & used luxury Wristwatches from top brands. Free shipping on many items when you shop eBay.

www.ebay.com

avoid. avoid. avoid. Here in Southern CA there are several reputable dealers for used Rolex. I have used Tourneau and Beverly Hills Watch company.

 

[sirbob]

The reality is if you want a “new” model of any of the top brands you will be buying on the secondary market.

There are no new Rolex’s from a AD. They sell them to past customers who have them for 6 months or shorter / then trade them in and get the new one. The dealer than sells them at an inflated price since they can’t sell new above retail. Same thing Ferrai does.

The closest you will find to new on the current models is Bob’s watches in Newport. They may be the largest reseller of Rolex’s in the world. They have a nice store and you can try them on etc.

 

[traquer]

Ebay for a luxury watch? Are you nuts? Go on https://www.jomashop.com or a similar site, that's where I bought my Omega.

 

[mesquito_creek]

I am back to wearing a watch again because I have made it a goal to not use my phone in restaurants or when I am socializing with my friends. I am not 100% without breaking my rule and looking at my phone, but at least I don't need my phone to check the time. Also I only wear good old analog watches, but my favorite is this 30 something year old casio my wife gave me when we were dating!... Still works and I dive with it even after a couple of battery jobs.

One day I would like a high end watch like a Rolex or Omega... one day... lol

 

[2Driver]

True story
A Co-worker was showing off his fake Rolex to 3 of us when the second hand dislodged one of the “diamonds” and swept it around the face until it wedged permanently against the minute hand.

 

[pkrrvr619]

crown and caliber is a trusted source online.

 

[badgas]

Some good references here.

I like a nice quality watch.

like @mesquito_creek stated. It's nice to leave the phone behind at social events and i'm a freak about not being late.

About 3 months ago while helping my daughter move I lost my TAG that I paid like $900 for 20 years ago. It was a great watch. I was thinking of looking into a used Rolex but I just cant spend that much. Maybe when pool is done in Havasu and I start collecting some rent then I will buy a nice watch.