Rolex Submariner (gen)

[craigb]

hello to all.

i'm currently looking into buying a gen sub. but would like to know what to look out for to stop myself getting burned. i know the basics like the cg's, insert. but not sure about the rest. like how smooth the bezel should move, dial's.

any comments would be a great help.

thanks

craig

[By-Tor]

Post the seller pictures here before buying. If it has something wrong, our members will tell you.

That's for sure.

[coolfire]

Post the seller pictures here before buying. If it has something wrong, our members will tell you.

That's for sure.

Couldn't have put it better, mate!

[FxrAndy]

Couldn't have put it better, mate!

Without a doupt if there is the slightest doupt it will be spotted here!

[craigb]

ok thanks guy's, as soon as i trawl through ebay i'll post some for you.

thanks for your help.

[FxrAndy]

You may be able to find one cheeper than ebay get in touch with Rob here a mate of mine tell him Andy told you.

[panerai153]

Be very careful with ebay. Lots and lots of replicas being sold as genuine. Take Fxandy's advice. Also look at the watches for sale on Time Zone Sales Corner,WatchUSeek Private sales forum, Watchnet,The Rolex Forum.These forums always have Subs for sale. All of these forums are closely patrolled,and a fake won't last 10 minutes before someone reports it. Of course with the vintage sales forum, sometimes they over scrutinize and someone will call something fake when it really isn't. That shouldn't be a problem with a contemporary Sub. Also If it's a reasonably new watch it should have all the paperwork, boxes, etc. the punched paper with the watch serial number punched can be faked, but it's more difficult. Papers will add to the value and help you later if you decide that you want to move it along for something else.

[Guest VINTAGE1680]

man...

we should get a job on a pawn shop.

[fakemaster]

If you're already suspicious about it that is a sign to walk away.

[craigb]

thanks fxrandy i will definately get in contact with him. panerai153 thank you for your advise about ebay, i would of thought it would be safe on ebay as of peoples feedback. maybe not. and to vintage1680 i think your 100% right. you guys do know your watches. thanks for all the help. i'm definately going to buy a gen, but might also get wm9 for everyday wear, well thats if one comes up on here.

[Nanuq]

It's also a good idea to keep an eye here for gens, as some have been sold over the last few years. Ask Watchmeister about his...

[JohnCocktosten]

Buy from an authorized dealer and have no concerns.