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DubaiWatchGuy · 23 June 2015, 06:58 AM

Very interesting news.... I only just got my subs :(

Cru Jones · 23 June 2015, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by GerardoG

Wow!!!

Wow is right!!

brettpaul · 23 June 2015, 07:43 AM

Thank you Alpino for breaking the news and Haywood for seconding the motion....that equalled fact in my book before any "official" announcement!!

GB-man · 23 June 2015, 07:49 AM

Guess I have to buy another Rolex now

thereisonlyoneelcid · 23 June 2015, 08:01 AM

If I buy from a grey dealer here on this site and the watch is BNIB, do I get my name on the warranty card? Or do you only get that from buying at an AD.

I'm in the market for a sub so if "I" get the name on it I'll wait a couple more weeks.

beshannon · 23 June 2015, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Keith1

Alpino is an actual source in my book!

Perhaps.

I am sure he cannot deliver an actual 5 year warranty until Rolex makes it so.

T. Ferguson · 23 June 2015, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by thereisonlyoneelcid

If I buy from a grey dealer here on this site and the watch is BNIB, do I get my name on the warranty card? Or do you only get that from buying at an AD.

I'm in the market for a sub so if "I" get the name on it I'll wait a couple more weeks.

It depends. If they received the watch from their source with an open card then yes. Otherwise no. From a practical standpoint it doesn't really matter since the warranty follows the watch. When you have the watch serviced the warranty card from the RSC will be in your name.

hchj · 23 June 2015, 10:03 AM

I'm happy despite only getting one extended yr for my 3 rolex.

Old Expat Beast · 23 June 2015, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by T. Ferguson

It depends. If they received the watch from their source with an open card then yes. Otherwise no. From a practical standpoint it doesn't really matter since the warranty follows the watch. When you have the watch serviced the warranty card from the RSC will be in your name.

With the new cards won't it depend on when the card was "swiped". I'd imagine they all have to be swiped now before an AD sells to a re-seller. If this is the case, I'd definitely wait a few more days for double confirmation, then only get a watch with a July 15 or later card.

T. Ferguson · 23 June 2015, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

With the new cards won't it depend on when the card was "swiped". I'd imagine they all have to be swiped now before an AD sells to a re-seller. If this is the case, I'd definitely wait a few more days for double confirmation, then only get a watch with a July 15 or later card.

Haven't seen the new card in the flesh yet. Is all the info swiped or is that just to activate the warranty and set the start date? - i.e. is the owner's name still hand written on the new card or is all that info inputted via computer now along with the activation date?

Old Expat Beast · 23 June 2015, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by T. Ferguson

Haven't seen the new card in the flesh yet. Is all the info swiped or is that just to activate the warranty and set the start date? - i.e. is the owner's name still hand written on the new card or is all that info inputted via computer now along with the activation date?

I don't know...probably just the sale date, I would think (there may even be privacy issues involved in some countries). Even if it had the buyer's name the warranty would still be good for subsequent buyers, though, as you mentioned.

thereisonlyoneelcid · 23 June 2015, 11:07 AM

Thank you TF and OEB

DocJekl · 23 June 2015, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by thereisonlyoneelcid

If I buy from a grey dealer here on this site and the watch is BNIB, do I get my name on the warranty card? Or do you only get that from buying at an AD.

I'm in the market for a sub so if "I" get the name on it I'll wait a couple more weeks.

PM DavidSW

ajchang · 25 June 2015, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by DocJekl

PM DavidSW

Completely agree - DavidSW can help answer your question.

Old Expat Beast · 25 June 2015, 12:53 PM

I was in the RSC over the last few days and asked two people there about this. They both gave the "can't confirm anything at this time" line, but you could pretty much tell it's coming from their reaction. One of them was barely stifling a smile when I told her it was all over the watch forums, and the other kind of winked and said "would be really good news, right?".

MichaelFlash · 25 June 2015, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

I was in the RSC over the last few days and asked two people there about this. They both gave the "can't confirm anything at this time" line, but you could pretty much tell it's coming from their reaction. One of them was barely stifling a smile when I told her it was all over the watch forums, and the other kind of winked and said "would be really good news, right?".

Park423 · 25 June 2015, 05:13 PM

My sister-in-law is in Japan at a Rolex AD buying a DJ 36mm at this moment and they informed her that buying the watch after July 1st will have a 5 year warranty. Japan just raised prices 8% in Feb, I doubt they will raise again on July 1st.

pilates · 25 June 2015, 08:45 PM

I bought my watch yesterday. I was told by the AD that any watches bought after the 15th of june would have a 5 year warranty. He assured me that my watch would have a 5 year warranty so I bought it without waiting for the 1st of july.

beshannon · 25 June 2015, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by pilates

I bought my watch yesterday. I was told by the AD that any watches bought after the 15th of june would have a 5 year warranty. He assured me that my watch would have a 5 year warranty so I bought it without waiting for the 1st of july.

Where was the purchase made and what does the documentation say?

Xenophon · 25 June 2015, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by pilates

I bought my watch yesterday. I was told by the AD that any watches bought after the 15th of june would have a 5 year warranty. He assured me that my watch would have a 5 year warranty so I bought it without waiting for the 1st of july.

And does the Warranty booklet that came with it say 5 years then ? If so, post a picture here for us to see.

pilates · 25 June 2015, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Xenophon

And does the Warranty booklet that came with it say 5 years then ? If so, post a picture here for us to see.

The warranty booklet says 2 years but the AD told me that i will get 5 years. I see no reason why i should not take his word for it.

Old Expat Beast · 25 June 2015, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ajchang

Completely agree - DavidSW can help answer your question.

It wouldn't be in his interest to confirm this news if he has a lot of stock on hand with dated warranty cards would it?

Xenophon · 25 June 2015, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by pilates

The warranty booklet says 2 years but the AD told me that i will get 5 years. I see no reason why i should not take his word for it.

I would. In my 20+ years of owning Rolex I've never known them to do anything other than what the warranty states. I had a Sub which stopped two weeks after the warranty ran out and had to pay for a service. It's a moot point but it sounds to me that your AD either has a very extra-special relationship with Rolex or is making things up as he goes along.

Just for fun, post a picture of your brand new watch for us all to see.

I do like everose gold, hope you went for it like you said in this thread http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=413427
Mind you, I was never a 24 year old entrepreneur. I could only afford a stainless steel Rolex at 19.

pilates · 26 June 2015, 03:05 AM

dem

liuk3 · 26 June 2015, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by pilates

I bought my watch yesterday. I was told by the AD that any watches bought after the 15th of june would have a 5 year warranty. He assured me that my watch would have a 5 year warranty so I bought it without waiting for the 1st of july.

I hope this is true. Let me know!

Syed117 · 26 June 2015, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by pilates

The warranty booklet says 2 years but the AD told me that i will get 5 years. I see no reason why i should not take his word for it.

Unless this AD is a very good friend of yours, or someone you have a long relationship with, the reason why he would say that is to sell the watch while he had you in the store.

Many people in sales will say anything to make the sale.

Rolex seems extremely strict when it comes to policy. Not sure why you wouldn't have just waited a few days for an official announcement from Rolex.

I would expect a responsible AD to tell that you it's fine to wait and that he will hold the watch for you until the 1st. It's not like it's a crazy amount of time.

JRolex · 26 June 2015, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by pilates

I bought my watch yesterday. I was told by the AD that any watches bought after the 15th of june would have a 5 year warranty. He assured me that my watch would have a 5 year warranty so I bought it without waiting for the 1st of july.

If it ain't in writin', it ain't worth jack.

sgucla · 26 June 2015, 02:34 PM

Was just at an AD in cabasas, ca today. They said they know nothing about july 1 and a 5 year warranty. Also spoke to a Seattle AD that someone on this forum recommended earlier in the day and they too deny anything about a 5 year warranty.

GB-man · 26 June 2015, 03:08 PM

ADs aren't filled with people in the know. I told the rolex boutique in NYC about the Cameron D Blue and they looked at me dumbfounded. This info comes from sources I respect a great deal more than any random joe working at the jewelry store

Sammk · 26 June 2015, 03:09 PM

Does this mean an increase in price aswell?

23 June 2015, 07:43 AM	#123
brettpaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Brett Location: Bahrain, Dubai Watch: Rolex and AP Posts: 5,538	Thank you Alpino for breaking the news and Haywood for seconding the motion....that equalled fact in my book before any "official" announcement!! __________________ Photostream on Instagram brett_in_bahrain

23 June 2015, 07:49 AM	#124
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,910	Guess I have to buy another Rolex now __________________

23 June 2015, 06:58 AM	#121
DubaiWatchGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Dubai Posts: 159	Very interesting news.... I only just got my subs :(

23 June 2015, 08:01 AM	#125
thereisonlyoneelcid "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: usa Posts: 73	If I buy from a grey dealer here on this site and the watch is BNIB, do I get my name on the warranty card? Or do you only get that from buying at an AD. I'm in the market for a sub so if "I" get the name on it I'll wait a couple more weeks.

23 June 2015, 10:03 AM	#128
hchj "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Singapore Posts: 230	I'm happy despite only getting one extended yr for my 3 rolex.

23 June 2015, 11:07 AM	#132
thereisonlyoneelcid "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: usa Posts: 73	Thank you TF and OEB

25 June 2015, 12:53 PM	#135
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Hong Kong Watch: SEIKO Posts: 28,433	I was in the RSC over the last few days and asked two people there about this. They both gave the "can't confirm anything at this time" line, but you could pretty much tell it's coming from their reaction. One of them was barely stifling a smile when I told her it was all over the watch forums, and the other kind of winked and said "would be really good news, right?".

25 June 2015, 05:13 PM	#137
Park423 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Los Angeles Watch: 16570, 116610LN Posts: 7	My sister-in-law is in Japan at a Rolex AD buying a DJ 36mm at this moment and they informed her that buying the watch after July 1st will have a 5 year warranty. Japan just raised prices 8% in Feb, I doubt they will raise again on July 1st.

25 June 2015, 08:45 PM	#138
pilates Banned Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 26	I bought my watch yesterday. I was told by the AD that any watches bought after the 15th of june would have a 5 year warranty. He assured me that my watch would have a 5 year warranty so I bought it without waiting for the 1st of july.

26 June 2015, 03:05 AM	#144
pilates Banned Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 26	dem

26 June 2015, 02:34 PM	#148
sgucla "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Rolex please!!!!! Posts: 158	Was just at an AD in cabasas, ca today. They said they know nothing about july 1 and a 5 year warranty. Also spoke to a Seattle AD that someone on this forum recommended earlier in the day and they too deny anything about a 5 year warranty.

26 June 2015, 03:08 PM	#149
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,910	ADs aren't filled with people in the know. I told the rolex boutique in NYC about the Cameron D Blue and they looked at me dumbfounded. This info comes from sources I respect a great deal more than any random joe working at the jewelry store

26 June 2015, 03:09 PM	#150
Sammk "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: & learn Posts: 1,013	Does this mean an increase in price aswell?

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