Purchasing a new Rolex watch from an authorized dealer, at list price, is practically impossible. At best, you will find yourself placed on a waiting list which can last years. Therefore, many are forced to turn to the second-hand market to acquire a precious watch.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1611771227362{margin-top: 15px !important;}”][vc_column offset=”vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][vc_raw_html]JTNDYSUyMGhyZWYlM0QlMjJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5rcXp5ZmouY29tJTJGY2xpY2stMTAwMzAyNjM2LTEzOTY5MjE0JTIyJTIwdGFyZ2V0JTNEJTIyX3RvcCUyMiUzRSUwQSUzQ2ltZyUyMHNyYyUzRCUyMmh0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGd3d3LmF3bHRvdmhjLmNvbSUyRmltYWdlLTEwMDMwMjYzNi0xMzk2OTIxNCUyMiUyMHdpZHRoJTNEJTIyOTgwJTIyJTIwaGVpZ2h0JTNEJTIyMzAwJTIyJTIwYWx0JTNEJTIyJTIyJTIwYm9yZGVyJTNEJTIyMCUyMiUyRiUzRSUzQyUyRmElM0U=[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1611771227362{margin-top: 15px !important;}”][vc_column offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md”][vc_raw_html]JTNDYSUyMGhyZWYlM0QlMjJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy50a3FsaGNlLmNvbSUyRmNsaWNrLTEwMDMwMjYzNi0xMzk2OTA0NSUyMiUyMHRhcmdldCUzRCUyMl90b3AlMjIlM0UlMEElM0NpbWclMjBzcmMlM0QlMjJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy50cWxrZy5jb20lMkZpbWFnZS0xMDAzMDI2MzYtMTM5NjkwNDUlMjIlMjB3aWR0aCUzRCUyMjMyMCUyMiUyMGhlaWdodCUzRCUyMjMyMCUyMiUyMGFsdCUzRCUyMiUyMiUyMGJvcmRlciUzRCUyMjAlMjIlMkYlM0UlM0MlMkZhJTNF[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]With the rising popularity of many brands, especially Rolex, online platforms like Chrono24 have grown significantly.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1611771758925{margin-top: 15px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”1616″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Alas, as with many online platforms, not all those visiting them have honourable intentions. Forgers and scammers are known to use these sites by offering replicas as being the real deal.
The replicas being offered are often very difficult to identify as fake because they are exact copies of the genuine article. Even when placed side by side, it can be difficult to identify the imitation.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Often the only way to spot the difference is to look at the movement inside the watch. The manufacturers webpages and/or Google image search, can help to determine if a watch movement is the genuine article.
Carrying out research, before purchasing a luxury watch from a secondhand dealer, is important when trying to avoid finishing up with a fake. Google can be a great help. It can provide information on sellers plus information on their trading history.
My advice would be to only ever buy a luxury watch from a bonafide specialist dealer. He will be well informed and know what he is selling. Plus he will know about the undisclosed security details on the articles he sells.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1605637455676{margin-top: 15px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]
Find out who you are dealing with
The first thing you need to do is to find out as much as the seller as possible. That means, Google the seller and try to see if there are any other people that have bought something from him and shared their experience.
Look for reviews, as wel as what kind of payment methods he accepts. If the seller offers bank transfers as only payment method, then that’s a red flag. You want to see either a credit card or PayPal so you know the payment is insured.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”1621″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1605637455676{margin-top: 15px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Ask for additional information
Asking a seller for additional information regarding a watch you are thinking about buying, is important.
Requesting additional images will be useful because it will help ascertain if, at the time of selling, the seller actually has the watch in his possession.
If you know which parts of a watch are often replicated, you can ask the seller to take some photos of them and send them over to you so you can check. There shouldn’t be any reason why the seller will not do this if he is selling the real thing.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”1620″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1605637455676{margin-top: 15px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Is the add of good quality?
You might get the impression an ad. is ”not quite right”. It might seem a bit suspicious or it might appear too good to be true. An ad. should always show at least 5 good quality pictures. If the pictures are blurry, ask for better ones. Images should always show the fine details of the watch. These are difficult to replicate.
Rolex never compromise on the details of their watches, Therefore, it is these details which will be instrumental in determining if you are being offered a genuine or fake example. The cutting-edge technology Rolex now uses to produce their timepieces is difficult to copy thus making it expensive for forgers to replicate.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1611771227362{margin-top: 15px !important;}”][vc_column offset=”vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][vc_raw_html]JTNDYSUyMGhyZWYlM0QlMjJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5kcGJvbHZ3Lm5ldCUyRmNsaWNrLTEwMDMwMjYzNi0xMzk4OTkxMiUyMiUyMHRhcmdldCUzRCUyMl90b3AlMjIlM0UlMEElM0NpbWclMjBzcmMlM0QlMjJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5hd2x0b3ZoYy5jb20lMkZpbWFnZS0xMDAzMDI2MzYtMTM5ODk5MTIlMjIlMjB3aWR0aCUzRCUyMjcyOCUyMiUyMGhlaWdodCUzRCUyMjkwJTIyJTIwYWx0JTNEJTIyTHVnZ2FnZV9TZXQlMjIlMjBib3JkZXIlM0QlMjIwJTIyJTJGJTNFJTNDJTJGYSUzRQ==[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1610724559409{margin-top: 15px !important;}”][vc_column offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md”][vc_raw_html]JTNDYSUyMGhyZWYlM0QlMjJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5hbnJkb2V6cnMubmV0JTJGY2xpY2stMTAwMzAyNjM2LTEzOTk4NzU2JTIyJTIwdGFyZ2V0JTNEJTIyX3RvcCUyMiUzRSUwQSUzQ2ltZyUyMHNyYyUzRCUyMmh0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGd3d3LmZ0amNmeC5jb20lMkZpbWFnZS0xMDAzMDI2MzYtMTM5OTg3NTYlMjIlMjB3aWR0aCUzRCUyMjMwMCUyMiUyMGhlaWdodCUzRCUyMjI1MCUyMiUyMGFsdCUzRCUyMlNtYXJ0JTIwTHVnZ2FnZSUyMC0lMjBFTiUyMiUyMGJvcmRlciUzRCUyMjAlMjIlMkYlM0UlM0MlMkZhJTNF[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1605637455676{margin-top: 15px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text]The tone of the description is a good indicator as to whether the seller knows his merchandise. Things like aftermarket bezels, dials, bracelets, polished/unpolished are buzz words you want to see and hear. If the ad. has none of these and is very ”plain”, it’s a clear indication you should not take up any offers being made.
To conclude, researching the sellers payment history and methods used, is important. If a seller will only accept payment by bank transfer then it is wise to be wary. The most secure method of payment is either credit card or PayPal. Making use of either of these, ensures the buyer is covered should the transaction turn out to be fraudulent.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1605637455676{margin-top: 15px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]
Buy new from an authorized dealer
Only buy newer models from respected bonafide dealers. Over the last few years, convincing replicas have been created. The latest models are the ones which have been targeted most and copied by the fakers. In some cases, they look very convincing and can only be detected by an experienced horologist. Older models do not have the benefit of the latest cutting-edge technology because the know-how was not available when they were made. Betware of older discontinued models which look brand new.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]
Ask for help
Ask a trusted acquaintance who knows a thing or two about watches. Two know more than one, so why not ask someone? If they do not know, they might know someone who does and can give you some advice.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]
Knowledge
Take the time to get fully informed about the watch you are intending to buy. A purchase of this calibre is someting you (probably) will not be doing that often. There is a lot of information on the internet about Rolex watches. It will be time consuming gathering this information but well worth while if it helps you avoid making an expensive mistake.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”1619″ img_size=”full” css=”.vc_custom_1609437834575{margin-top: 15px !important;}”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1605637455676{margin-top: 15px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text]
If it looks to good to be true…
Remember, if it looks too good to be true, it probably is.
Nowadays, it’s not difficult to find out about the price of a luxury watch because the information is easily found on the internet. Therefore, if you see a nice watch, selling at a fraction of the current price, ask yourself why it’s so cheap. Then put up your guard.
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