fulanito_uk Posted October 25, 2014 Report Posted October 25, 2014 Hi all, Long time since i´ve posted here, but thought you could help me. Long story short i want to buy a 2nd hand Gen... and am thinking about this one, any tips before I pull the trigger? The seller is close to me so I will be able to pick it up in person. -Is this likely to be GEN? -should I ask for an internal mech. picture? Many thanks,
CharlieUK Posted October 25, 2014 Report Posted October 25, 2014 How much are they asking? From those pics looks ok. I'd always open the case back though, its easy enough to replace the gen movement with something else. you have something to open it with?
k0hr Posted October 25, 2014 Report Posted October 25, 2014 Open the case back, and see. If you don't have a case back opener, you could try the whole duct tape ball trick, which may or may not work. Or ask the seller to accompany you to a local jeweler/watchsmith, to verify it's legitimacy.
fulanito_uk Posted October 25, 2014 Author Report Posted October 25, 2014 Thanks for the reply, 1. $1,968 USD not considering any discount (which of course I will ask for) 2. unfortunately i don't have anyone with that expertise at hand
kbh Posted October 25, 2014 Report Posted October 25, 2014 Sounds like a decent price assuming it's all gen and not in immediate need of servicing. It would also be nice to see a good picture of the stretch in the bracelet. According to the serial number it's a 1972. Make sure you check the serial engraved on the watch and compare to the paperwork.
maximo101 Posted October 25, 2014 Report Posted October 25, 2014 I love the 16XX versions. Difficult enough to catch one....
Bc1221 Posted October 25, 2014 Report Posted October 25, 2014 Meet at a local AD and have everything authenticated. 2
fulanito_uk Posted October 27, 2014 Author Report Posted October 27, 2014 Thanks, all checked out fine, mech & serials
Bc1221 Posted October 27, 2014 Report Posted October 27, 2014 congrats! i think the older DJs look much better than the modern ones. i just wish they were bigger.
508-Fanatic Posted October 27, 2014 Report Posted October 27, 2014 congrats! i think the older DJs look much better than the modern ones. i just wish they were bigger. I agree, I love the way my 1603 looks an just wish it was 3-4mm bigger... so I wear a Sub now.
508-Fanatic Posted October 27, 2014 Report Posted October 27, 2014 Meet at a local AD and have everything authenticated. +100 You definitely want to make sure there isn't an ETA inside or some hacked up nonsense.
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