First off, lemme just say, buying a Rolex – especially a vintage or diamond-studded one – is like navigating a minefield. There are *so* many fakes out there, it’s honestly kinda scary. You gotta be careful, seriously.
I saw this thing about serial number F714983. Apparently, a Datejust with *that* serial and supposedly made of 18k white gold and steel with blue diamonds is a big ol’ red flag. Price point around $17,500? Yeah, nah. Too good to be true, probably. Always remember that, if it looks too good, it probably is.
Then there’s the whole “iced out” thing. Like, diamonds everywhere. Some people love it, some people think it’s gaudy. Personally? I’m kinda on the fence. But here’s the kicker: a *lot* of those “custom diamond” jobs are on fake watches. Or worse, they’re on genuine watches that have been messed with, which, in collector’s circles, kinda ruins the value. Be warned on that one.
And speaking of diamonds, you gotta scrutinize those bad boys. Apparently, the spacing of the hour and minute markers on a *real* Datejust is super precise. So, if the diamonds look wonky or uneven, that’s a big no-no. Use a magnifying glass if you have to! Do your research people!
Now, about the blue diamond thing specifically… You see a lot of these “126334” models being advertised as Swiss replicas with blue dials and diamonds. And look, some of these replicas are getting *really* good. Like, scary good. But they’re still not the real deal. They’re trying to fool you!
Honestly, the biggest takeaway here is: do your homework. Like, *seriously* do your homework. Don’t just trust some random website or a guy on the street. Go to a reputable dealer, get it authenticated by a professional. And if the price seems ridiculously low, run away! Run far, far away!
And you know what? Even if it *looks* legit, and the price seems right, still get it checked out. Peace of mind is worth more than a few extra bucks, trust me.
Oh, and one more thing… don’t be afraid to ask questions. A reputable seller will be happy to answer them. If they’re evasive or pushy, that’s another red flag.