PhluXx Thanks. I won't say what I paid just in case I decide to later sell it but I will say it was on the lower end for a nice condition two tone 16013 on the original and bit rare USA oval 14k Rolex band. After adding the eBay promo code they were running it dropped it another $300. I just seen one yesterday sell for $4,300 US on a inexpensive leather band. The original or period correct two tone Rolex band alone for will set you back over $1k if you later decide to source one out so I highly recomend anyone considering a used Rolex to ensure to buy it with the Rolex band. If I was to sell it I'd ask for around $4,800 - $5,000 given the condition I'd say the next buyer would already have made a profit at that price because of what they sell for in the US on Crono24, Bob's watches, etc. While I did buy an Omgea Speedmaster from Japan a few weeks ago for under $1,400, just yesterday I received the import tax Bill from FedX but because it was under $1,400, it was resonable. I personally would not buy a more expensive Rolex from outside the US through Crono24 or elady just to save few hundreed as I am nearly positive you'd get hit with rather decent size import tax.
Yes. The authenticator is supposed to verify the complete watch as genuine so a Rolex with eta movement won't pass. A Rolex with a different caliber but genuine movement maybe but I'm going to bet that's extremely rare. However as I shown on the provided card there is a statment that says "vintage watches can contain repaired and/or aftermarket parts". As long as the seller offers a return period and has been doing buisness on eBay for a while with decent reviews I think you are good. I'm realistic in screening reviews especially on high volume sellers because you're never going to make everyone happy due to varing expectations of used watches. I'd say if you aren't well versed in a particular brand/model, bring it to a qualifed watchmaker/jeweler before the return period expires and have it thoroughly inspected and you should be good.
Congrats on your new timepiece what did the bid ultimately end up on?
PhluXx Thanks. I won't say what I paid just in case I decide to later sell it but I will say it was on the lower end for a nice condition two tone 16013 on the original and bit rare USA oval 14k Rolex band. After adding the eBay promo code they were running it dropped it another $300. I just seen one yesterday sell for $4,300 US on a inexpensive leather band. The original or period correct two tone Rolex band alone for will set you back over $1k if you later decide to source one out so I highly recomend anyone considering a used Rolex to ensure to buy it with the Rolex band. If I was to sell it I'd ask for around $4,800 - $5,000 given the condition I'd say the next buyer would already have made a profit at that price because of what they sell for in the US on Crono24, Bob's watches, etc. While I did buy an Omgea Speedmaster from Japan a few weeks ago for under $1,400, just yesterday I received the import tax Bill from FedX but because it was under $1,400, it was resonable. I personally would not buy a more expensive Rolex from outside the US through Crono24 or elady just to save few hundreed as I am nearly positive you'd get hit with rather decent size import tax.
Do they legit check the inside the watch ? I’m thinking off buying one but scared off getting a frankenwatch
Yes. The authenticator is supposed to verify the complete watch as genuine so a Rolex with eta movement won't pass. A Rolex with a different caliber but genuine movement maybe but I'm going to bet that's extremely rare. However as I shown on the provided card there is a statment that says "vintage watches can contain repaired and/or aftermarket parts". As long as the seller offers a return period and has been doing buisness on eBay for a while with decent reviews I think you are good. I'm realistic in screening reviews especially on high volume sellers because you're never going to make everyone happy due to varing expectations of used watches. I'd say if you aren't well versed in a particular brand/model, bring it to a qualifed watchmaker/jeweler before the return period expires and have it thoroughly inspected and you should be good.