Entire watch with YELLOW hands
http://cgi.ebay.de/MICKEY-MOUSE-Uhr...soires_Uhren_Armbanduhren&hash=item3a6904dc6b
http://cgi.ebay.de/MICKEY-MOUSE-Uhr...soires_Uhren_Armbanduhren&hash=item3a6904dc6b
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Totally Called Out - Deservingly SO!!!
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This one is a 40mm watch. Maybe the hands could fit a sub 
Location: Australia
http://cgi.ebay.de/KIDS-HUGE-MICKEY-MOUSE-WATCH-HANDS-MOVE-WITH-THE-TIME-/390336049725
And here somebody did most of the work already (datejust look-alike)
http://cgi.ebay.de/Lorus-President-Day-Date-Mickey-Mouse-Character-Watch-/310336760549
:lol:
Location: Australia
http://cgi.ebay.de/KIDS-HUGE-MICKEY-MOUSE-WATCH-HANDS-MOVE-WITH-THE-TIME-/390336049725
And here somebody did most of the work already (datejust look-alike)
http://cgi.ebay.de/Lorus-President-Day-Date-Mickey-Mouse-Character-Watch-/310336760549
:lol:
Perhaps it was one of those pearl eBay special dials, that would certainly make it seem fishy. eBay has all those "factory" dials with all these extravagant options.
OP you should go back and have a conversation with the ad, see if he will divulge this dial issue. Of course as a concerned rolex fan.
OP you should go back and have a conversation with the ad, see if he will divulge this dial issue. Of course as a concerned rolex fan.
I've known someone that bought a rolex for $15k at a popular local shop. later to have it serviced and told it had rep movement. This same dealer has customers like Beyonce and pro athletes.
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These days you just can't tell for sure without being an expert and even then one needs to use caution.
I was looking at purchasing a used 116613 last week so I got the serial number from the seller. It checked out for the correct model year so I called Rolex in New York to see if it was on their list of "stolen watches". I was shocked when the woman on the phone told me they do not give out that info. So I asked if the local AD could give it to me to which she replied "No". Rolex wont give it to the AD either. So I replied " So the only way I can know if a used Rolex is stolen is to buy it, send it to New York, and if it is stolen you will let me know but keep the watch?" Her response was that if they run the serial number and if it happens to be on their list they will "hold it" and contact the registered owner and or law enforcement. Once the rightful owner is proven then the watch is released to that person.
So I told her that basically she is telling me any used Rolex I buy I assume the risk and she replied saying that if I purchase a used Rolex from an AD, then the AD would be liable if something goes wrong. Otherwise buy new from an AD.
I think that attitude is a crock of stinky brown goo because Rolex is playing mafia. This method of doing business ensures buyers go out and buy a new watch, or at the very least go to an AD. Not much incentive in my opinion to own a gen or have it serviced by Rolex, unless I want to pay full retail, which I don't.
I passed on the watch...I think I will buy a rep and make 18kt parts and use a movement I can service or have serviced locally.
Jeeeez Mahn.
I was looking at purchasing a used 116613 last week so I got the serial number from the seller. It checked out for the correct model year so I called Rolex in New York to see if it was on their list of "stolen watches". I was shocked when the woman on the phone told me they do not give out that info. So I asked if the local AD could give it to me to which she replied "No". Rolex wont give it to the AD either. So I replied " So the only way I can know if a used Rolex is stolen is to buy it, send it to New York, and if it is stolen you will let me know but keep the watch?" Her response was that if they run the serial number and if it happens to be on their list they will "hold it" and contact the registered owner and or law enforcement. Once the rightful owner is proven then the watch is released to that person.
So I told her that basically she is telling me any used Rolex I buy I assume the risk and she replied saying that if I purchase a used Rolex from an AD, then the AD would be liable if something goes wrong. Otherwise buy new from an AD.
I think that attitude is a crock of stinky brown goo because Rolex is playing mafia. This method of doing business ensures buyers go out and buy a new watch, or at the very least go to an AD. Not much incentive in my opinion to own a gen or have it serviced by Rolex, unless I want to pay full retail, which I don't.
I passed on the watch...I think I will buy a rep and make 18kt parts and use a movement I can service or have serviced locally.
Jeeeez Mahn.
I see a highly modded franken in your future!
Honestly, economically.. high end franken makes more sense then buying a gen.... The thought of paying Rolex $800+ to service or repair my watch makes me cringe. Then again... If I am actually a rare consumer of Rolex that ACTUALLY uses it as a tool watch and need it to function properly for my diving ill happily pay the premium to insure its working as it was designed.
They just pissed me off Philly...it's the principle of the thing. If I buy a watch I want to own it. I sure don't want any company having that much controll over me. With Rolex it seems more like you are "renting" the watch and the brand. It is like a condo fee... approx 100 a year to be in the club if you service it on their schedual. It was not that long ago that Rolex cut out all the independent watch smiths and had a crises where they could not meet the service demands. Rolex's solution? Send back the un-serviced watch with a letter saying it is too old to repair and please see your local AD for a new one. Grrrrrrr
Still have a longing for that 116613... Le Sigh
Still have a longing for that 116613... Le Sigh
Well, since I was watch shopping, I had on my GEN '99 GMTII (black face and dial). I 'always' dawn my Rolex, that one or my Explorer II when I watch shop. Which is actually funny, because virtually any other time, you will catch me wearing a REP.
It has actually been years since I have purchased a GEN, so I don't really know why I even watch shop anymore????