usmctowgnr Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 I just found a Rolex 5512 for sale for only 1700. The owner says it is still available and I am waiting on some better pics. I am afraid to have him take it somewhere to get it verified on the off chance that whoever is performing the inspection may try and steal the sale. I asked for pic of movement, dial, engravings between lugs. Is there any other pics that I should ask for to make a decision without him taking it somewhere. I will post the better pics when I get them. Sucks becauce I just dumped a good amount of money in parst for me 1675 build and I may have to sell them off to fund this purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 If you can validate it has a Gen Movement that is working ~good, @ $1700 it might be worth the gamble that it is a mash-up. Looking at that TINY picture the crown and CGs look a little suspect. Still, if gen movement and dial, the price might be right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 I agree with Ronin, those cg's and crown look a little suspect. And as Freddy always says, buy the seller first. If you don't know the guy, be careful. Better pics are a must. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grifter Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 Also ask if there are any documents. Like service papers or better yet original guarantee with matching serials with the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmctowgnr Posted February 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 Here are some more pics that the seller just sent me. She claims that the watch is her fathers and she is not comfortable removing the bracelet or caseback. She also says that the watch does come with the original box and paperwork. She is suggesting we use a payment and shipping company called freightco. Is anyone familiar with this sercvice as I do not know how it functions. I asked her to send a pic with todays date on a piece of paper shown with watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flex Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 For 1700, you can't go wrong with the deal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zackb911 Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 Freitco? Looks like a freight shipping company to me which seems VERY strange and suspicious. I HOPE the person is CONUS, otherwise I wouldn't touch it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmctowgnr Posted February 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 Seller is acting strange about sending pic with date. New it was to good to be true lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 Nice looking dial and the rivet bracelet looks awesome!! If it's conus it might be worth investigating. However you might want to look into some sort of escrow service for a little protection. Otherwise, for that kind of deal, it might even be worth a plane ticket! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grifter Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 i second using an escrow co. almost seems too good to be true. i'm hoping the best and it turns out awesome for ya! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmctowgnr Posted February 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 http://newyork.craigslist.org/que/jwl/2195690468.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 Boy if you don't want it, I'm all over this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 Looks genuine to me. But remember: Anyone can steal pictures of genuine watches and claim they have them. Pictures prove nothing. How do you know he actually HAS the watch? Ask him to send a picture that has the watch & written date on paper. Craigslist is very shady place. Of course there might be good sellers too but it has a scary reputation. And that price is a bit too good to be true. And you know what they say about this... when it sounds too good... etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 Roger that. Perhaps I'll pick it up in person?? Must remember to bring a wad of duct tape to pop the back... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jsuperman17 Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 crap im in ny!!! i highly doubt it will be the watch in the picture... but then again you never know... let me know how it turns out.. ill jump on this deal myself.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolfire Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 What a deal! Too bad I'm not anywhere near NY... LOL... Ermm... on 2nd looks why does the bezel insert on the original pic look different from the other clearer pics.... notice the worn area between '20' & '30'....and that crown too, looks much fatter on the original pic...hmmm.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbutlerman Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 What a deal! Too bad I'm not anywhere near NY... LOL... Ermm... on 2nd looks why does the bezel insert on the original pic look different from the other clearer pics.... notice the worn area between '20' & '30'....and that crown too, looks much fatter on the original pic...hmmm.... +1 doesn't quite match Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmctowgnr Posted February 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 I had asked for a picture with the date written on a piece of paper like was suggested and the email correspondence ended. I am sure this is a scam. Oh well it was fun while it lasted. Oh and the marks on the bezel should be able to be seen in the pic of it in the box. I am thinking two different watches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mapman57 Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 stay with your 1675 build and keep your cash in the bank........looks like 2 different watches? Also if you take a sequence of pics for someone, why reset the time 3 times? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmctowgnr Posted February 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 I never noticed the time on the watch. Good catch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 Who the heck is "FreightCo"?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 Scam... The watch in the first pic, is not the same. The crowns are totally different even from that tiny photo. If they 1.) can not produce a photo of the watch on TODAY'S Newspaper from their locale and 2.) be willing to have a local person inspect it on your behalf *(I am sure there are forum members willing to help act as your proxy/middle man). Also, what size were the photos they sent you? Any modern digital camera is going to have much larger resolution and exif data. If they sent you those sized photos they are web rips. Chances are they could not produce the full resolution photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cib0rgman Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 for that price I will fly there to pick the watch myself. ask him if wants to do local pick up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OI812 Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 (edited) Dude, this ia an obvious scam from moment one. Odds are that the best case you end up with a fake and if you do the face to face bit you get mugged for the cash. Craig's list is a harbor for con artists and this guy is an obvious amateur. Do yourself a favor, IF you want a genuine just do your due diligence and watch TZ/WUS/VRF/TRF and be PATIENT. You'll find one eventually that will work for you. NOBODY sells a Rolex for substantially UNDER market unless they're a helluva' friend to the seller. They are simply WAY to EASY to sell as there are WAY too many buyers itching to purchase. Edited February 7, 2011 by OI812 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgchrono2 Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 Joe stay witj 1675 build. By the way I'm waiting to arrive your 5513... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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