Would you consider this?

[Tinod]

http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/rolex-submariner...

The no paperwork would put me off, though I suppose if I was after this watch I would attempt to take an expert along.

[Janesy B]

Gumtree, south london, no paper work. Run.

[tim-b]

The guy says "and Yes I am happy to go to the rolex store for verification", so would there really be any risk? I.e. you could meet him at an authorised dealer and get it looked at on the spot.... or am I missing something?

[madmover]

tim-b said:

The guy says "and Yes I am happy to go to the rolex store for verification", so would there really be any risk? I.e. you could meet him at an authorised dealer and get it looked at on the spot.... or am I missing something?

This, store of your choice so he doesnt go to one of his mates and ensure it genuine. Haggle on the price and hey presto...

[bobbybee]

Would I consider this?
NO, apart from the missing papers, it's a horrible TT blue face IMHO

[andy tims]

Looks very cheap to me. Too good to be true??

[CardShark]

"...warn twice..."

"...get rid of the watch..."

"No scratch..."

I don't trust poorly written adverts, however if the seller is prepared to meet up at an AD then it could be kosher.

[sneijder]

Google his phone number, and you'll see he's sold a Louis Vuitton bag. Make of that what you will.

The end link gap and finish on the back of the links looks a bit off, and the engraving on the rehaut looks pissed out of shape.

He's taken a picture with the crown out, something someone who presumably knows nothing about watches wouldn't do.

I guess I'm a bit paranoid, but if an AD says it's kosher ......

(I certainly would make sure he's aware you aren't going to have cash with you when you meet)

[toohuge]

andy tims said:

Looks very cheap to me. Too good to be true??

That's what I was thinking Andy.

It looks pretty kosher but I am cautious that there are no close up shorts of the dial, only certain parts of the watch.

Very strange but it could be a bargain.

Chris

[andy_s]

Do missing papers really account for £1,400? Difficult to tell directly from the pictures about that watch, assuming that's the watch you'd be getting.

But - if he is genuine and his late uncle really did leave it him 'unwarn' and all this is happily resolved at an AD then fair one.

I'd be highly suspiscious though...

[toohuge]

andy_s said:

Do missing papers really account for £1,400? Difficult to tell directly from the pictures about that watch, assuming that's the watch you'd be getting.

But - if he is genuine and his late uncle really did leave it him 'unwarn' and all this is happily resolved at an AD then fair one.

I'd be highly suspiscious though...

Even with papers, the asking price is still pretty cheap don't you think?

Chris

[Miguel Alvarez]

I suppose it would be depending on who he's asked the going rate for one is (assuming it is real). If he's been to a load of dealers and they've offered a fraction of that then that could be a reason. Although a quick google would sort that if it was me.

[bigandclever]

Genuine but nicked? There used to be a stolen Rolex register, but no more, so you wouldn't be able to tell, and neither would the AD. So no papers, boxes bought off the bay (my colleague tells me there are some incorrect bits in the photo for that model), his "uncle's" watch, very cheap.... go for it!

[traffman]

CardShark said:

"...warn twice..."

"...get rid of the watch..."

"No scratch..."

I don't trust poorly written adverts, however if the seller is prepared to meet up at an AD then it could be kosher.

I second this , be careful of poorly spelt adverts unless there written by txt spking chavs.

[matc]

Probably picked up during the riots!