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Buying second hand - what to look for and ask?
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Author:  allthe6s [ Thu Apr 28, 2011 1:04 pm ]
Post subject:  Buying second hand - what to look for and ask?
Hi again

I'm looking for a Colt Quartz (most likely)/Auto/GMT second hand. I've familiarised myself with dial and hands (and ref nos) etc so hope I don't get caught out with a f a k e but what else should I be looking for and asking?

Scratches? Dust on the dial? Servicing? Battery? Timekeeping? Case? Papers?

Thanks everyone

allthe6s.
Author:  Roffensian [ Thu Apr 28, 2011 3:37 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Buying second hand - what to look for and ask?
Most of it is just common sense, make sure that the condition is as advertised, make sure that you get all papers (or that the price is adjusted accordingly), check the service history and again adjust the price accordingly.
Author:  flange [ Thu Apr 28, 2011 4:26 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Buying second hand - what to look for and ask?
hang around here, you will find what you are looking for. The benefit of doing so is to not jump on anything right away. let it sit there for a bit, and if it has any odor of being fake, one of these guys will spot it and call it out.
Author:  rene84 [ Thu Apr 28, 2011 10:35 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Buying second hand - what to look for and ask?
Always check the functions, day/date movement, and crown tube (screw in/out). Last could be a weak point on divers. Check the caseback for deep scratches that indicate DIY opening of the watch and check the dial, it must be clean.

Succes!
Author:  Alan M [ Thu Apr 28, 2011 10:39 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Buying second hand - what to look for and ask?
And buy from someone with lots of refs.
Author:  Sharkmouth [ Fri Apr 29, 2011 1:19 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Buying second hand - what to look for and ask?
:yeahthat

Buy the seller - then buy the watch.
Author:  demer03 [ Fri Apr 29, 2011 2:15 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Buying second hand - what to look for and ask?
Sharkmouth wrote:
:yeahthat

Buy the seller - then buy the watch.

Can't agree more.....have lived by that, even walking away from some sweet deals, but have never had a bad experience either.
Author:  allthe6s [ Fri Apr 29, 2011 11:34 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Buying second hand - what to look for and ask?
Thanks folks :-)
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