Cheap pre-owned Rolex watches are more common in the $2,500 and up range. That doesn’t mean you won’t come across a watch for less. If you decide to pay closer to $1,000, it will take some research and a lot of patience.
Some may direct you to sites that allow sellers to post different items for sale. This includes auction sites that offer a “buy it now” option. You will rarely find a fake Rolex in the price range you have in mind. Even so, it never hurts to monitor watches that are in a similar price range to what you like. If they don’t sell within a certain period of time, the seller may offer a discount on the original price.
Another potential avenue is to check estate sales. In some cases, relatives are more interested in selling the family’s belongings in order to put them on the market rather than making big bucks. If you happen to come across a replica Rolex and it’s likely to prove to be the real deal, it’s a bargain you don’t want to pass up.
Networking with a professional jeweler offers another potential way to buy a Rolex at a lower price. If you happen to be a regular customer, chances are the professional is willing to sell a recently acquired used Rolex at cost. Remember, you want to buy something else to show your appreciation.
Don’t neglect your own social network. Friends may hear that someone has a Rolex for sale who doesn’t want to go to a store or advertise it through normal channels. You may find one or more reasonably priced Rolex models that let them know you are in the market and willing to deal directly with the current owner.