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Skyblazer · 1 February 2010, 12:15 PM

On late model Rolex (2005 thru 2009) how important is a warranty?

If you were comparing two identical late model pre-owned Rolex watches and one watch had a one or two year in-house warranty how much more would you pay for the watch with the warranty?

Thanks for your opinions.

slcbbrown · 1 February 2010, 12:26 PM

I would consider the warranty to be worth a service charge, at least. That's assuming that the other watch wasn't recently serviced. I expect a Rolex to last 40-50 years, so the warranty is going to become unimportant, eventually.

HL65 · 1 February 2010, 12:44 PM

Personally--I would pay the same. I have gotten store warranties but never had to use them. AS long as you get the watch serviced every 5 years or so--it will be fine. I fortunately have never had an issue outside of manufacturer warranty that I had to worry about it.

Tools · 1 February 2010, 01:15 PM

I wouldn't pay extra for a store warranty.... They should include it in the price to get my business........

GMTJOHNNY · 1 February 2010, 01:23 PM

I too have never used a store warranty. I just send my watches to RSC when they stop running or act funny. About every 6-9 years for the overhaul.

bounce · 2 February 2010, 04:15 AM

I would probably pay about £100 extra for the warranty not much more, thinking you might as well send it to RSC if you had any problems.

JUSTROLEXES · 2 February 2010, 04:23 AM

Gary the warranty add about $150 to $250 value of the watch even if it' expired,
The warranty is used as a confirmation of the source of the watch to make sure that the watch you're buy was not stolen and it's coming from a legit source...

mcubed · 2 February 2010, 04:30 AM

I think it depends on what the warranty implies. I did go for a watch with a warranty from a local watchmaker, and paid more. The warranty itself was not the important thing, but rather knowing that the seller was going to stand behind the sale, and that I would have a place to go if a problem arose. I also get a level of service-little tweaks and questions are free of charge, as have been several pressure tests.

It is really the next best thing from buying from an AD

1 February 2010, 12:15 PM	#1
Skyblazer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Gary Barnhill Location: Newport Beach, CA Watch: YG GMT II grn dial Posts: 50	How important is a warranty for pre-owned? On late model Rolex (2005 thru 2009) how important is a warranty? If you were comparing two identical late model pre-owned Rolex watches and one watch had a one or two year in-house warranty how much more would you pay for the watch with the warranty? Thanks for your opinions. __________________ former owner: 1965 GMT pepsi (gave to son) now own: 2007 YG GMT II Anniversary Green Dial Considering: TT GMT II SS/YG YG Day Date II White Dial/Roman Maybe a vintage after I learn more

1 February 2010, 12:44 PM	#3
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,480	Personally--I would pay the same. I have gotten store warranties but never had to use them. AS long as you get the watch serviced every 5 years or so--it will be fine. I fortunately have never had an issue outside of manufacturer warranty that I had to worry about it. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

1 February 2010, 01:15 PM	#4
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,139	I wouldn't pay extra for a store warranty.... They should include it in the price to get my business........ __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

1 February 2010, 01:23 PM	#5
GMTJOHNNY "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: LONG ISLAND, NY Watch: 2007 DAY DATE 18KT Posts: 1,378	I too have never used a store warranty. I just send my watches to RSC when they stop running or act funny. About every 6-9 years for the overhaul. __________________ ROLEX DAY DATE 118238 (2007) ROLEX DAY DATE 18238 (1997) ROLEX GMT 16750 PEPSI (1987) ROLEX AIR KING 14000 (1991) ROLEX GMTIIC TT 116713LN (2008)

2 February 2010, 04:23 AM	#7
JUSTROLEXES ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 DATE-JUST41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Tony Geha Location: San Diego, CA Watch: Yacht-Master Posts: 49,446	Gary the warranty add about $150 to $250 value of the watch even if it' expired, The warranty is used as a confirmation of the source of the watch to make sure that the watch you're buy was not stolen and it's coming from a legit source... __________________ Instagram @JustRolexes 2FA security active

1 February 2010, 12:26 PM	#2
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,688	I would consider the warranty to be worth a service charge, at least. That's assuming that the other watch wasn't recently serviced. I expect a Rolex to last 40-50 years, so the warranty is going to become unimportant, eventually.

2 February 2010, 04:15 AM	#6
bounce Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: kent Posts: 234	I would probably pay about £100 extra for the warranty not much more, thinking you might as well send it to RSC if you had any problems.

2 February 2010, 04:30 AM	#8
mcubed "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: US Posts: 468	I think it depends on what the warranty implies. I did go for a watch with a warranty from a local watchmaker, and paid more. The warranty itself was not the important thing, but rather knowing that the seller was going to stand behind the sale, and that I would have a place to go if a problem arose. I also get a level of service-little tweaks and questions are free of charge, as have been several pressure tests. It is really the next best thing from buying from an AD __________________ The safest place for Your Rolex is on Your wrist 2002 Rolex Submariner 14060 1963 Omega Automatic LL6304 1953 Wittnauer Revue 2009 Swiss Army Divemaster 500

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