vizsladog Posted October 28, 2008 Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 I went out today (while working) to try and find someone who could remove some lint from the dial. (thats a whole nother story) http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showtopic=85481 Went to first place wich is a jewelry pawn shop. i walk up,owner is wearing 2 tone sub. I asked if he could remove lint. he asks to see my watch. Says "thats weird,can i remove the bracelet??" i say ok,he removes braclet has his loop out examing the watch. (dial,bracelt,engravings on case) He says man,when i saw the pearl it threw me off cause i thought it might be a replica but after looking at everything else it's a gen. I tell him i bought it used (i did from amember here) he then says previous owner must have replaced bezel. He says he cant work on it becuase its a gen. Next place i go the owner says he doesnt work on them but can send it out. asks if he can see the watch. I hand it over. same thing. BUT!!!! he offers me $3000.00 for it on the spot. He says he sells 8-10 used rolexs a week....... True storys..... i swear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polexpete Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 I went out today (while working) to try and find someone who could remove some lint from the dial. (thats a whole nother story) http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showtopic=85481 Went to first place wich is a jewelry pawn shop. i walk up,owner is wearing 2 tone sub. I asked if he could remove lint. he asks to see my watch. Says "thats weird,can i remove the bracelet??" i say ok,he removes braclet has his loop out examing the watch. (dial,bracelt,engravings on case) He says man,when i saw the pearl it threw me off cause i thought it might be a replica but after looking at everything else it's a gen. I tell him i bought it used (i did from amember here) he then says previous owner must have replaced bezel. He says he cant work on it becuase its a gen. Next place i go the owner says he doesnt work on them but can send it out. asks if he can see the watch. I hand it over. same thing. BUT!!!! he offers me $3000.00 for it on the spot. He says he sells 8-10 used rolexs a week....... True storys..... i swear. Nice one! good to see you're a honest man.... P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJo35 Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 Why didn't you just tell the first guy it was a rep so he could fix it for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corgi Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 Why didn't you just tell the first guy it was a rep so he could fix it for you? Maybe he didn't want to embarrass himself or the man who inspected it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieselpower Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 Love stories like that. We should all take a collective pat on the back. After all if it wasn't for our enthusiasm I don't think reps would be where they are today. Well done everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vizsladog Posted October 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 the first guy said no way he would open it. I told him to go ahead but he still thought it was real Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anton Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 Wow. Impressive. I always thought the dealers knew the giveaway tell was the etched crown that could be visible without a loupe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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