I would like to buy KATO crane and I have its serial number. I wonder how I can check with serial number if the crane is Originally Made in Japan! Which site should I go for checking? It will be great help if you answer my question.
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Im assuming it to be a modern Rolex Oyster 1/ it is much heavier than you would expect. 2/ the second hand appears to move in a continuous smooth motion rather than in individual 1 second ticks. 3/hold the face to your ear, you can actually hear the extremely rapid ticking 4/the face glass will not scratch nor break 5/when new it would be supplied in a green box containing rolex wallet etc. and Authentification certificate. My box and contents are in pristine mint condition, only ever opened once to take watch out when new. thus the box alone adds ?200 to value. 6/Any Rolex dealer will check the serial number for you. Also every reported lost/stolen Rolex is listed so dealer can check! 7/ Assume its dodgy, any Rolex dealer would buy it from him either for cash or in part exchange for any other watch! 8/ Rolex dealers all have secondhand watches for sale. 9/Decide if you really want a Rolex, they look superb but are not accurate time keepers! the inside is based on much cheaper Zenith movement. A Cartier is much better watch for the money! 10/ I bought my Rolex new and with hindsight wish Id bought a Cartier, which would have also held its value better. Take it to a Rolex dealer and have it appraised first. if he wont let you then walk away and buy from a real Rolex dealer, who will sell you secondhand for half new price, or less!
