Good video. Very informative. I do disagree with one thing. Get on an AD list, wait the year or so, buy it at retail. It just takes some patience. And currently that’s the best deal you are going to get. IMO

I walked into my local roped AD today. I explained why I was buying a rolex which is for a milestone in my life. I told her which model I was really interested in, the James Cameron Sea Dweller. She gave me a wink and took me into the sales suite. Brand new 2024 in one visit. No history. This is my first

Thanks for having the time to share all your personal experience and to be honest and transparent. Thanks

This video is incredible from start to finish I watched it twice to take thorough notes!📝

Just bought a 126334 and your video guided me through the whole process - thank you!!!

I have always have been an analog watch guy, but also don’t have a ton of money. I have a Marathon GSAR (Quartz), but have recently been down the rabbit hole with wanting a Rolex. This video was super helpful! Thank you!

I’m a new buyer, I can’t thank you enough for saying the questions I need to be asking. I’m in the guitar community and I know little things can make the difference between a good guitar and a lemon

Dude.....thank you!!! I'm looking into my first Rolex and this was very helpful. Tons of things I didn't think of and I do own some quality Swiss watches. Rolex really does change the whole process.

Very good video. A lot of great advice that usually you don't hear. Great job!

A very valuable video. One of the best I have seen. Thank you

I follow most of the well known watch content creators and I think you’ve done an excellent job with your channel in terms of topics, substance and delivery. Kudos and keep it up!

This is a quality video.. honest and informative. Thank you

Very informative video and helpful in making a decision on my first Rolex.

You have good words😂. So right in all your recommendations, and you say it right for the novice to understand. Thanks for helping those just starting in the watch community sir!

Very good information for like me who has a litttle information about rolex. Very appreciated ! Good work Bro

Really love your honesty!!! I will ask exactly what u said thanks

Great video!....I had my '99 16710 Coke serviced by Rolex after buying it new from an AD after 10 years of loving it. I did not like how the red on the bezel faded and it no longer looked like new, and in addition it had some scratches and a little scuff. It came back looking like new. New bezel, and all scratches and scuff gone. What could be wrong?....lol fast forward a decade and now I realize exactly what I did. Thankfully it was only the bezel that was replaced. It still has the original "Swiss" only dial and hands. But yeah, it got polished. Fortunately only lightly, but enough to have taken off the original beveled edge around the case. Since the service 13 years ago, it still looks like new and I love that. I don't wear it often because I am not comfortable waring a watch with that amount of value. Saved for wonderful occasions. Still wear it, just not a daily driver. I also advise getting on an AD list. But never compromise or buying something you don't love. Just my couple of cents to add. Cheers, Peace and Love, and great watches for all!

Great video! Very honest en perfect advice!

This is so true !!! I went from an explorer 2 42mm polar dial to a SD43 to now currently happy with my 40mm bluesy.

Great video thanks for this 🙏🏻 helps a lot

I subscribed your channel because the way you speak and your facial expression really look like one of my best friends haha it's greatly appreciated for your advice 😁

Blessed to be able to finally pick up my first Rolex a few months back!

Great video, very straightforward. Makes Rolex feel less pretentious

Great video, thank you.

Thank you for this video

Learned a lot! Thank u!

Great point about polishing. It irks me that most grey dealers insist on polishing every piece that comes into their inventory without giving potential clients the option of whether they would want an unpolished piece or not. Furthermore, some dealers even go so far as to say you should not pester them with questions about polishing, as it is standard practice. I feel that polishing takes away from the life of the watch, as there is only so much metal you can remove. It should be saved for many years later when the watch has so much abuse that the owner cannot bear to look at it anymore.

Informative video overall. A couple things that werent touched on which im typically curious as to others thoughts.....How important do you deem things such as purchase receipt, white outer sleeve, cardboard/cover box, the main typical green box, user manual, warranty manual, warranty card, superlative green tag, hang tag, plastics, bezel cover etc. I feel like touching on everything that it typically comes with from Rolex directly are probably questions most people would be thinking when buying in the open market.

Very well presented and great content.

Great video. Very informative. :)

Lovely work mate. Ian from London

that was a great blog i realy learned a lot thanks for the sound advice lol new fan HD NEIL AKA THE KRONK

Thanks for the heads up, I purchased a Tudor and followed your advice. Keep the videos coming.

Great advice.

Great vid and very informative. Keep up the good work!! ;-)

Great video ❤

This was a very helpful video. Definitely opened my eyes to some important things to look for when shopping for any watch, let alone Rolexes. I’m about to buy my first, but I’m leery about pulling the trigger for fear that prices will continue to go down. Do you think now is the right time to buy used?

Very very good video.

New horophile here. This was extremely helpful.

This video saved me 14k! I thank you that, you have a new subscriber :)

Thanks.God bless.

Rolex doesn't offer laser welding. When giving the watch to them for a service you also have to mention specifically that you do not want a polish if the watch is a bit older. Cartier advises for example that polishing should not be done more than three times in the lifetime of a watch.

Only thing I would add is ask yourself the question of holes? or no holes? I like to swap nato's/leather straps on my watches and holes are a must for me.

Great Video> I wanted a Rolex Sub back in 2010 and didn't buy it because i considered it too extravagant of a purchase. Boy did i make a mistake . I settled for something i was never truly happy with and ended up buying at 3 x the price.

Buy what you like and wear it forever. I have been wearing mine everyday since 1985 (except during service visits)

Hai hope you’re doing great I am owning my 1st explorer 2 black dial from AD . Now I am planning for another Rolex sports model which one will be great for value for money & future investments

12:46 " in my opinion, ok? but my opinion is right" hahaha amazing!

Good advice on buying pre owned however it’s possible to buy a SS Rolex from an AD. I’ve recently picked up the new Submariner 124060 after a 5 month wait. Unless it’s super collectible, no way would I want to pay over inflated grey market price.

Hi. What do you think about 2023 pricing? Will the prices of Rolexes fly up? Go down?

I love the oyster perpetual 41 with the green face it’s my dream watch but I can’t justify paying $7000 for it tho but I want it so bad

How do you buy a Rolex online? I live in rural NV and have no dealer in my small community. The nearest city to me is Reno which has 1 AD. I want a watch to enjoy and wear on a daily basis. I know exactly the model, dial, and bezel etc that I want. I’m not going to flip or try and make money on it. Im buying a Rolex to wear and enjoy. For me a watch is jewelry. I’ll leave it to someone in my will. When I’m gone I want my sons to say “This is the one mom wore everyday and this one was for special occasions.” Your video was very informative…thank you.

This video is very informative and I learned a lot for it. I'm very interested in purchasing my first Rolex and the knowledge that I have received from your video I will put to use. Thank you for making this video.

How would you say the market differs for ladies models? As a lady would I need a purchase history with a dealer to purchase new from an AD or am I stuck buying on the gray market too?

Great advice. I actually get more comments on my 1969 Precision than any other watch in the stable. Go figure....

Could you go over quick set vs double quickset? Ive been researching the 126333 with the two tone oyster band w stick dial. I was told this model was discontinued does that make the watch more or less valuable ?

What is a time grapher? How can you tell if the bracelet is the original one?

The last time I was in “that itching stage” I went to a doctor, not a Rolex dealer. He had the crabs killed in a couple of days. No wait list either.

Great video. When you say a timegrapher do you mean asking the grey dealer to use it or for Rolex service centres to use it?

can you recommend a grey market dealer in the san francisco area? looking for 16710. thanks

Please tell me know what is time Grapher? What do you need to know? Thanks

Great Video. Very good advice. I have been looking at a 1966 GMT 1675 from a jeweler friend who brought it to me from his long time connection with a mid-west dealer. Nice looking. No papers. Couple other issues. The dots and hands have some nice patina, although was told that there was some minor water damage which gives me concern. Watch runs well. In addition, the Pepsi bezel does not seem to have the faded aging that one might expect from a 1966 where the hands and dots have some patina. Is that common? My friend is going to bring it to a Rolex specialist he brings all his Rolexes to who will render an opinion. Obviously, based on your video, you would see some red flags but should I wait for opinion of the Rolex specialist or nix it? The so called perfect GMT 1675 can be very $$.

I live in Fort lauderdale went to a AD got put on a list. She said it can take months even over a year, but she said ill be getting the watch. I told her the two I like the most GMT PEPSI OR BATMAN. But I couldn't decide which one. I told her which ever one becomes available that was tge one meant for me. She the also gave me two hard copy rolex books for free. Whats your thoughts, DONT HOLD BACK.

why do some Rolex watches from 1985 more expensive than some watches from 2006 or 2005? How do you determine the prices of a Rolex? is it by how old?

Excellent advice. I appreciate your precise and succinct style of speech. I'm about to purchase my First Rolex and I'm still unsure if I want a Yacht Master 37 or 40. My wrist is 6.5 inches in circumference and I have watches of all different sizes up to 42mm. I don't like that the 37 is sometimes referred to as a ladies watch.

I am completely new to watch world. First time planning to buying a Rolex Can any one explain me in details what he says in 2:17 like I planned to buy Daytona model what not sure how to configure i like full gold but in Rolex they offer only 18ct i think they should atleast give 20ct i wish they come with 22ct and is there any pure black model in Rolex ??

I'm assuming you recommend buying in your own city because of the need to see the watch in person before making a purchase?

Great channel, I really like it. Are you coming to WatchTime NYC event?

How much should I pay for a used 41mm date just? Jubilee bracelet fluted bezel…. Stainless…. 2016 or newer??

Hello Dr. Rolex, quick question do you know what is the best way to authenticate a Rolex Submariner 126610LN?

Never purchased from this new AD that I just met and ordered a DJ41 rolesor on September 22 2021 and just got a phone call today that I can pick it up Tuesday. I never spent a dollar with this AD. I called and had a conversation over the phone and we clicked. I told him I would be working on a Blue Face Sub rolesor hopefully within a few months. He told me just let him know when I'm ready.

Make sure the serial number matches the invoice ,receipt

Just discovered your channel today. Good stuff! Any store in particular you recommend buying from in NYC?

I wouldn’t say don’t try an AD, I wrote an email to a Rolex AD and the next week they called me and gave me a brand new SD43. Couldn’t have been happier. They also had a few watches in the case.. this was 3 weeks ago in a busy area in Florida. Small AD though. Have Hope!

Would buying from Europe with tax refund better ? Do those second hand dealer in Europe provide tax free too ?

Two tudors and a grand seiko...well my AD is happy

I was very lucky ,got my Rolex sub no date, 2014 got it new for a brilliant price 👍 but now its like £3000 more and a very long waiting list!

Yeah great advice for a newbie here, but one thing and you have mentioned this before about buying in your own city. The thing is a lot of people do not live in cities where there is an abundance to choose from, if any at all. My advice in this case is to buy from an established online dealer with a brick and mortar store who give no questions asked return policies. Maybe Crown and Caliber or Bob's. A new buyer should be able to examine the watch; hopefully with someone who actually knows what to look for and ideally needs to be able to take it to a watchmaker or an AD who will verify the parameters they are looking for. Regarding the timegrapher they should know what numbers to be looking for if and when they are shown them. Make sure to be aware of things like amplitude and not just + or - seconds. Also beat error. If I'm being totally honest this type prospective buyer should either have someone who knows what they are doing to help guide them before they spend or spend a few months learning what to look for in a watch. I'd also highly suggest someone's first Rolex should never be a "vintage" piece. Lets keep this watch within 12 to 15 years tops from 2021. The chances of bogus parts is far less with a newer model.

Any recommendations of trustworthy dealers in the northeast? I'm based in Boston and I'm thinking of buying my first Rolex!

Prices be given with models nowhere prices are mentioned it Rolex no doubt no comparison it unbeatable top master

Is it worth getting a 1960s,70s or 80s Rolex

Will a submariner date adjuat be valuable 50years down the line??

Liked and subbed :)

So someone can probably get a submariner or gmt 2 if they just wait on an AD list for a year or so? If that is true I might just wait. Great video though!!

Thanks for sharing these valuable tips before buying a Rolex. I have 2 questions, if I am going to buy a used Rolex, how can I tell if the movment is in good condition? Also does Rolex charge you for polishing the watch if you bring it for service? Thanks

Imaging that i'm living in Geneva, 20mn from the Rolex HQ, and i'm supposed to receive my Datejust in 2 months after almost a year on a waiting list haha

Thank you for this. As ridiculous how these watch dealers are. lol

Can you make a video tutorial how to identify fake datejust rolex?

Need to wait even a longer time for sure? Me First time buyer

If I purchase from an AD July 2022 is it going to be marked up above MSRP ?

If you want to sell a Rolex, let’s say a year after you buy it from an AD and you have papers. What is the best way to sell it? Can you sell it to an AD?

I 100% disagree with not getting on a waiting list!! I 100% agree with others in the comments - I put myself on the waiting list at my local MAYORS and was called twice for 2 different Rolex models within one year - DO NOT EVER PAY OVER RETAIL, EVER unless you got money to burn

I’m glad my Rolex AD isn’t a bunch of snobs like most are. You could be a stranger to them. As long as you have the money to buy the watch, you’ll walk out with it. They always have the date justs and oysters in. A few pre owned hulks, a couple submariners and a few others I can’t think of off the top

This is good to know since I’m not even sure if I want one 😅

Is $14.5 k too much for a 18038?

Great video. I'm trying to buy Green submariner for my first rolex. Is there any way i can do finance/payment in retail price?

I’m buying a Rolex today at mayors .. it’s a Sea dweller 43. Is it a good investment ? 50 year anniversary edition

So if I'm fine with waiting a year or more then the rolex store is the way to go?

Every man should have a Rolex & an Armani suit before they die.

What should I expect to pay for a 14060m in the USA?

I got offered a root beer gmt in two weeks after only expressing my interest. My purchase history was a regular black sub, and a datejust. Easy