Advice please on a Rolex

[anonymous-user]

My missus fancies this for her birthday:
http://www.watchfinder.co.uk/Rolex/Lady-Oyster-Per...

I know diddley-squat about watches so any advice would be gratefully received. Is it a reasonable price? How do I know it's genuine? Is there a better choice out there? There are loads like it in ebay at varying prices so I'm guessing it can be a minefield. She'll wear it day to day.

Thanks in advance.

[Miguel Alvarez]

I know bugger all about lady's Rolex but have bought from Watch Finder along with many others here. It'll be a legit watch.

[Hoofy]

I expect it would be genuine given the source.

As to price, seems about right but not really looked into prices of ladies' watches.

As they say - buy the seller.

[yeti]

You admit you know diddly-squat about watches; stay off eBay or private sales, Rolex can be a minefield!

Yes it's genuine (I know the watch) and Watchfinder have done all the checks, polished it and provide a warranty. In short, you can't go wrong. It might be a couple of hundred more than private but this is totally secure and safe. Always good when starting out with watches.

I'm in there at lunchtime, anything you want me to look at or (badly) photograph?

[anonymous-user]

Blimey chaps, that's quick!

Yeti, if you're in there can you take a peek at it and anything similar? Many, many thanks.

It's nice to know it's a decent dealer, as with cars I'd rather pay a little more to get the best than punt on a maybe from elsewhere. My wife is working in central London at the moment so she could call in herself if she decides she'd like it.

As always, PH delivers.

[Dominic H]

As Yeti confirms, the watch is correct and from a well regarded source.

However, a new 2014 with the full warranty is only £3250. Which with a discount you should be able to buy at late £2's.....

[yeti]

Dominic H said:

However, a new 2014 with the full warranty is only £3250. Which with a discount you should be able to buy at late £2's.....

Worth thinking about OP

Dom, is that discount on a steel watch achievable through you? If so, that's a steal...

[yeti]

Dominic H said:

However, a new 2014 with the full warranty is only £3250. Which with a discount you should be able to buy at late £2's.....

Worth thinking about OP

Dom, is that discount on a steel watch achievable through you? If so, that's a steal...

[anonymous-user]

It's certainly worth thinking about. It's like when I look at cars, just £x more will get something better. Rinse and repeat.
I'd prefer something older and more desirable that may hold it's value better but it's not for me and will be an every day watch rather than something to get out of the drawer every now and then and coo over. Which is what I'd end up with if I get into watches. I'm a sucker for anything beautifully made.

[jshell]

rovermorris999 said:

My missus fancies this for her birthday:
http://www.watchfinder.co.uk/Rolex/Lady-Oyster-Per...

I know diddley-squat about watches so any advice would be gratefully received. Is it a reasonable price? How do I know it's genuine? Is there a better choice out there? There are loads like it in ebay at varying prices so I'm guessing it can be a minefield. She'll wear it day to day.

Thanks in advance.

Has she tried one on? My missus wanted the Oyster bracelet, the one with 3 columns of links, but after trying went with the Jubilee as it looked far, far nicer on her wrist:



All personal taste, of course!

[anonymous-user]

jshell said:

Has she tried one on? My missus wanted the Oyster bracelet, the one with 3 columns of links, but after trying went with the Jubilee as it looked far, far nicer on her wrist:



All personal taste, of course!

A good point. Up to now she's always preferred a leather strap. I suppose a bracelet is safer.

[audidoody]

It will be authentic from WF. But factor in that it has no box or papers. If or when if you try and resell to could be worth £500 less than an identical model WITH box and papers.

[yeti]

It will have the correct Rolex box and WF guarantee and paperwork. It's not in the boutique so give them 48hrs notice and there's a deal to be had. I'll PM you when back at work

Audidoody makes a good point; but as long as this is priced lower than a full set watch, you'd expect it to be worth less when selling. £500 each way sounds about right so makes no difference.

[anonymous-user]

Thanks.

[yeti]

rovermorris999 said:

Thanks.

PM sent...

[michael gould]

It looks very overpriced......for £500 more you can have the pleasure of a new watch....some dealers will even go to 12.5% off and so only £300 more for a new watch

[chris56]

Yes - I think it is overpriced. I would expect a discount of 15% on this watch from a UK AD which makes a new one not that much more.

[anonymous-user]

A new one works out at £500 more. It just depends whether an extra year's warranty and the papers are worth that to her. I doubt it would ever be sold so the resale value isn't relevant.

[yeti]

rovermorris999 said:

A new one works out at £500 more. It just depends whether an extra year's warranty and the papers are worth that to her. I doubt it would ever be sold so the resale value isn't relevant.

WF will probably go to 2 years warranty for free.

[jshell]

rovermorris999 said:

A new one works out at £500 more. It just depends whether an extra year's warranty and the papers are worth that to her. I doubt it would ever be sold so the resale value isn't relevant.

Ladies Rolex should get at least 15% off RRP when new!