Buying a ROLEX Online. My Experience!

My experience of buying Rolex GMT Master 2 [ ref 16710] from Chrono24. Enjoy the video!

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[nickbyrne]

A very interesting and informative insight into your experiences, Oleg - many thanks for taking the time and trouble to share them online.

[jdupuis]

For the money, I could not tolerate a bezel looking like that...

[watchalot]

It's not unusual for Rolex's to have QC issues such as a misaligned bezel. can't help wondering why they cost so much.

[anthonysmith]

Hey Oleg. Hey Mr Bond.
Firstly, congratulations mate. That's a magnificent timepiece and a milestone purchase for any collector. I'm happy for you mate. 👍🏼
Secondly, a really interesting upload. The negatives were surprising. Not so much the misalignment, I think many would be surprised to know that such problems are part of the Rolex experience. Even when buying new.
However, the dishonesty of the seller was an eye opener and would have really pissed me off. Especially the 'unpolished' actually being a well executed 'light polish' and the incorrect box. I mean non original but correct era etc., we can all live with and probably would never know, but an era inappropriate box? Not good enough.

You obviously did your adequate due diligence, so I guess 'buying the seller' can also be problematic.
An eye-opening vid mate.
Great work and thanks.
Cheers,
A.

[vishalkalra]

The bezel not aligning at this price point is not acceptable, I would go mad and return it

[CymInUA]

I've never seen a cup holder in a sofa arm before.

[grizzlyrunfast]

The bezel insert alignment would drive me absolutely insane. Its a $20k watch. I have Seikos with better alignment....and Seiko is terrible with alignment haha

[chateaubullion]

I did buy a Cartier Tank from Chrono 24 and my experience with them was excellent. I liked the fact that the money was in an escrow account until I was satisfied with the watch. The seller was very helpful and sincere and the watch described as "excellent" condition was practically in "mint" condition. Needless to say, I was very pleased with the transaction.

[dgb]

The insert has been replaced, it is not a big problem though, you can easily pop the bezel up and fix the insert correctly.
This is a lovely watch that will keep its value. Wear it in good health.

[FlyBy]

Oleg are you selling any of you watches to downsize the collection ? if so where ?

[shiv]

I bought a Seiko Giugiaro Ripley on Chrono24, the seller was from Indonesia Initially I was skeptical but I had a Good experience received the Watch.

[alohm]

Hello from Canada, as well. Been watching you and Bond for a long time never knew you was a fellow canuck ;) Vostok brought me here, a long time ago.

[TheBadGuy]

Just a little tip fly to New York buy the watch put it on your wrist and mail the box and papers back to yourself fly out of the country with the watch on your wrist. No import duty.

[oliverpersson]

I would not worry about the misaligned insert. The aliminium inserts can be taken out, and aligned correctly if you want. You can do it yourself, or your watch maker can do it for you. It's not very difficult, and does in no way affect the water resistance or anything like that.

[georgewilliamson]

Good thorough description, Chrono 24 is good place to see a large selection and what the price range is. I Like your presentation style; your English is better than some British people;) lol.

[michaelmeloche]

I’ve bought 2 watches on Chrono24 a 6917 and a 1601 for myself my wife loves hers and mine looks great, I just sent mine off for service and when mine comes back I’ll be sending hers off. I’m on the app all the time and looking to buy another soon, love Chrono24

[waterman]

Interesting. I'm in the UK and bought a watch from Europe through Chrono24. There is NIL chance that i would do that again. The VAT was expected (urgh!) but the multiple delays and extra so-called 'disbursal' charges from UPS were a total nightmare. Communication was non-existent, and delivery dates came and went. I suggest, just wait for the watch to come up in your own country, or buy locally, where you can handle the goods and can approve everything before parting with money. I will not make the same error again.

[christianmotos]

How much does it cost to have the watch authenticated by a local watchmaker or AD?

[davidstewart]

I appreciate your honest review if the on line buying experience. Truth be told it is a gamble spending that kind of money on line. It’s all about the seller’s honesty and Crono 24’s reputation and guarantee. Call me old fashioned but for that kind of money I want 100% satisfaction not 90%.

[johncoyle]

Very helpful video Oleg. That's a beautiful watch enjoy wearing it . Iv never bought a watch from online before, truth be told the thought scares me. But maybe one day . Thanks again