I better read the rules again. Thanks for saving me there.That's against RWI rules and grounds for banishment. Just wanted to make sure you know
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Shopping for Tripdog's 83rd Birthday
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Somebody is going to get a nasty surprise when the receive that watch - but as it states fairly clearly in the auction blurb that it's a rep, a refund might not necessarily be simple . .
ebay and caveat emptor seem to go hand in hand. They only have themselves to blame. The seller is being quite open on this. Also laughing his way to the bank. As long as the buyer never opens it or gets it serviced he can remain blissfully aware.
My watchmaker gets in many reps that were bought as a gen. In some cases they have had them for years and only find out their pedigree when they bring them in for a service.
And thank YOU for telling me *exactly* what my response to a mod should be the first time I stumble over the rules and break one ;-)
And FWIW, as much as I like the biker Rolex, I'd def go with a "**** Em" 114060 (Supreme) for an 83 year old Trippdawg.
"Do not go gentle into that good night"
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When he receives his nice shiny Rolex, he can put in a nice new Rolex box - like this one:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rolex-Oyste...d35035&pid=100010&rk=4&rkt=10&sd=361790483225
"Recovered from house clearance Rolex Empty oyster boxes with pillows in side and paper work there are 8 of these in total but will sell seperately the price is offered per individual box "
Oh and the good news is he can get more if they run out. No alarm bells there.
Grats on your bike buy, especially if it was your first.
I just sold what I think will be my last one a few months ago.
As with watches, its said your happiest days are the day you buy it and the day you sell it
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Just curious, those marble patterned Rolex boxes referred to in the link above (real or not). Did Rolex use boxes like that and, if so, what period would those be from?
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Yes, they did. When I was selling Rolex for an AD we had tons of those laying about in the store-room. At night, tagged watches went into the safe, but we had no room for boxes in there too, so boxes would go on shelves above the employee toilet (real classy, huh).
As consequence, boxes (and warranty papers and all that crap) would have been mixed up and, honestly, we made little effort to match them upon sale. We just grabbed a box, some papers and brochures, pulled a "Rolex anchor" from a big box of them we had under the counter, then signed a random warranty form and out the door you went. Our motto was when you get a "yes, I'll buy it" you smiled, shut up, got their credit card, and shuffled them out the door before they could change their minds. And, anyway, its not like customers were pulling the bracelet to see if their serial number matched the papers - repairs came to our in-house certified watchmaker anyway and we had sales records on hand to verify everything. We never asked for the papers we sent them out the door with. We knew most of our better customers on sight and by first name.
To answer your question though, I don't have perfect recollection but that sort of box would have been paired with a watch like the 5512/3 or 1675 - steel models from the 1970's or early to mid-eighties would have been sold with a box like that. Higher grade boxes (wood interiors, etc) usually were paired with the all-gold ones like the 1601 or Presidential.
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Those are the most commonly available Rolex boxes - not sure of the exact dates they were used - early 70's to early 80's i think. Lots of watches came in these boxes - from Subs to Date Justs.
The ones in that link are of very low quality - the wood isn't even varnished.
With some patience you can find a gen on Ebay for around $50.
There's a non exhaustive and incomplete list of box/watch references here: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=74592
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Happy birthday [MENTION=48066]tripdog[/MENTION]! I've decided to buy you this one for your birthday! I didn't see any significant red flags! The seller seems honest enough for me!
http://m.ebay.com/itm/Rolex-oyster-...escription-Carefully-/142160255004?nav=SEARCH
http://m.ebay.com/itm/Rolex-oyster-...escription-Carefully-/142160255004?nav=SEARCH
Grats on your bike buy, especially if it was your first.
I just sold what I think will be my last one a few months ago.
As with watches, its said your happiest days are the day you buy it and the day you sell it
Thanks. I used to ride many years ago, had a Harley 1200 but after 30 years of not riding and now getting out in traffic is like crazy. Traffic moves fast these days :laugh: but I'm gradually getting the feel for it.
Gee I almost forgot, Happy Birthday TD..At that age I trust your affairs are in order. :happybirth:
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Why is it these watches are always a gift or inherited???? Reported and message sent to seller.