Sub buying advice

[benjj]

So I wandered into a jeweller that is closing down in my town and happened across a nice looking 2007 pre-owned sub (stainless with black dial/bezel). It is up for £3600 but on close inspection the bezel is a bit knackered. It rotates both ways (which it shouldn't) and doesn't 'click' when turning it (which it should.)

After a bit of to and fro the guy said the very best he could do on it was £3,400. I thought that still too much as it needs a service (for my peace of mind) and the bezel sorting. I think that would probably be around £500 but could be wrong.

Anyway, are there any big do's and don'ts when Sub shopping? Now I've started looking I'm pretty sure I'm going to buy one. I currently have a Datejust as a daily beater but it has sentimental value so I'm thinking a sub would take its place nicely.

Any advice on the watch above and subs in general would be much appreciated.

Oh, for anyone interested the place has a JLC Reverso 18ct gold up at 4995 which I'm sure they'd do a deal on.

[hilly10]

I would defo walk away from that. There are plenty for sale on TZ sales forum. I bought mine of a guy on there, it was serviced in 08 it's a 85 transition sub in great nick all for 3k

[benjj]

Thanks, I'll have a look on that website.

Is it a reliable and reputable place to buy?

[Shaw Tarse]

benjj said:

Thanks, I'll have a look on that website.

Is it a reliable and reputable place to buy?

It's supposed to be ok, (once you've joined, been subscribed/ posted enough)

[benjj]

Hmm, just had a look and it seems mentally complicated and time consuming just to be able to look at the sales corner of the forum. fk that, I need to spend my spare time working so I can afford cars and Rolexes

[hilly10]

I have bought and sold plenty without issue. If its second hand and quality it pays to visit a couple of times a week. It's a bit of a pain getting your post count up but well wort it.

[benjj]

Ok, thanks, may try that.

[5avvy]

Have a look at Mike Wood's website - "The Old Watch Shop" he is very well thought of and won't sell you a dud. Also have a look at the Chronomaster website. No affiliation by the way.

[volks al]

Speak to DomH on here a decent sub for that money easy.

[benjj]

Thanks guys, will look at those sites and drop Dom a line.

[Shaw Tarse]

benjj said:

Thanks guys, will look at those sites and drop Dom a line.

That would be what I'd do, many recommdations for Dom on PH
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[benjj]

Just mailed Dom, will look at WF now, ta