Anyone else bothered by someone else’s name on warranty card?

[Muzz]

Originally Posted by Devildog

I hear you Steve

But technically it should be there.

From current 5 year Rolex SA warranty booklet:

This guarantee is valid only if (1) the watch has been sold by an Official ROLEX Retailer, (2) the guarantee card has been completed in full by the official ROLEX Retailer at the time of purchase, and (3) the guarantee card is presented with the watch, either to to an official Rolex retailer or to one of the Official ROLEX Service Centres listed in this manual. Any work carried out by third parties will invalidate this guarantee


We are fortunate that in much of the world Rolex does not seem to be too hung up on this point

Thanks heavens or I could be in some serious problems. Just happy that my RSC relationship is very strong and never had an issue

[Polarbears]

No because it means I saved cash in the deal-then you can just sharpie your name over the old name.

[mikeps2006]

Not a big deal for me. Rather have the savings on price than name on card.


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[CRM114]

No. Never crossed my mind. To be bugged by it seems sort of hyper-possessive. I could understand if the subject was your creation like a work of art or literature, or an invention designed and/or built by you. A watch, however, is merely merchandise, just something you bought. No matter how much you like or love it, it's still someone else's baby from the design studio through the production line until it hit whatever AD you (or someone else saw) it in. Unlike a baby, however, your like or love for it isn't going to nurture or help it grow into something else, so investing any amount of emotion into it is superficial at best.

The watch doesn't care who owned/owns it, so why should you?

[JacksonStone]

Originally Posted by jimcameron

Would it bother you to have someone else's name on the title to your Porsche?

It's not the same thing. A title deed on a car denotes ownership. If ownership changes hands, a new title deed has to be issued to reflect this. A warranty card on a watch does not reflect ownership. The watch could change hands five times, and the name on the card won't change. Indeed, there is an ongoing debate on this forum about just how much having another person's name on the card even interferes with obtaining warranty service.

[fishofsteel]

It would bother me momentarily, in fact it has done in the past.

However you soon get over it as if you're like me you stop looking at the boxes, put them away and start enjoying wearing it. After all, you're probably never going to need the card anyway. Savings > Name on card for me

[Old Expat Beast]

I have a couple of 1960s Rolex papers with owner names, and that makes them much more interesting and the watch more 'real' to me than if they were blank.

[Bigblu10]

Originally Posted by RollieRoll

Wouldn't using nail polish reveal "void" on the card?

Yes, any alterations VOID warranty!

[beshannon]

No

[brandrea]

It’s kinf of interesting to have someone else’s name on the card.

Anyone ever google the name to see what you can find out about the previous owner?

[tifosi]

Not insane. I am the same exact way. My first Rolex, a 14060M, was pre-owned...never felt like my watch. I sold it and bought the same exact watch brand new from an AD. I felt 2o much better even though I spent so much more money. That was about 10 years ago and to this day I can not own a pre-owned watch that doesn't have my name on the papers/card. It's just a personal thing. You may get over it, but I couldn't.

[watchwatcher]

It bothers me more there are some of my old watches sitting around in somebody else's house with my name on them.

[eltonbalch]

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

Nope. I wear the watch, not the warranty card. ;-)

Best answer!

[tng11]

Originally Posted by Andrejb

Just picked up a 114060. Can’t see myself ever giving this guy up. I bought it grey market 2 months old (nov 2017). It hurts me inside a little bit knowing that my name isn’t on the card

In a sense it makes me feel like it will never be “my” watch.

Does anyone else get bugged out by this? Or am I just being insane lol


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Isn't it for sale on the Canadian forums?

And yeah, a different name doesn't bother me. It seems most Rolex warranty cards in Canada are left blank, and I have never been given grief by the RSC for a lack of name.

[Andrejb]

Originally Posted by tng11

Isn't it for sale on the Canadian forums?



And yeah, a different name doesn't bother me. It seems most Rolex warranty cards in Canada are left blank, and I have never been given grief by the RSC for a lack of name.

It’s up for trade for a 5 digit. But having thoughts of just buying a 5 digit and having both. Not for sale though


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[joli160]

Originally Posted by RollieRoll

Wouldn't using nail polish reveal "void" on the card?

Yes it does, I did it and now it shows indeed void. I was surprised.

I feel the same like the OP, I don't want another name on it, not even when buying BNIB grey.

[Andrejb]

I guess once warranty is up I can do the nailpolish remover trick just so my names associated with the card.


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[RollieRoll]

Originally Posted by Muzz

Lol here we go again.

Where I live, VN and Canada no problem. Everyone else please disregard as Rolex USA does things much differently.

The last 70 or 80 pieces I purchased did not have my name on it so I suppose I am extra not special.

Anyways, cheers Brother!! I will Be more regionally specific in the future.

Steve, I meant the physical act of altering the warranty card by way of washing or putting nail polish remover will result in the card literally revealing the word void on he actual card. Your response was welcomed and informative. I appreciate it, actually ...thanks brother .

[tbonesteak]

Not in the slightest. Card is in the box stored away, why would I care, it is mine.

[para38super]

Once the warranty is over I would do the nail polish trick. I honestly rather have no warranty card than a warranty card with some else name. I know, call me weird.

[Chadridv]

Originally Posted by brandrea

It’s kinf of interesting to have someone else’s name on the card.

Anyone ever google the name to see what you can find out about the previous owner?

guilty

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Chadridv

guilty

Me too one of my references was reviewed by the then owner for Hodinkee

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[Oceanlover914]

You are not alone. This bothers me too. While I have had some great dealings with trusted sellers here, the thought in the back of my mind is always "where has this watch been", "has it been opened" etc. And I like having my name on the card and it has to be a US Jeweler on the card. I have tried to get past this, but alas I can't. Even if it means saving a lot of money, I have never been able to keep a used one or even a new one with someone elses name unless it was BRAND NEW. But that is just me. Wear yours in good health :)

[Uhtred59]

As to the OP's question and then odd follow up, if it bothers you pony up and buy new. But as to your follow up of wanting a 5 digit in a trade I can't get the logic.

[Chewbacca]

Originally Posted by Andrejb

Just picked up a 114060. Can’t see myself ever giving this guy up. I bought it grey market 2 months old (nov 2017). It hurts me inside a little bit knowing that my name isn’t on the card

In a sense it makes me feel like it will never be “my” watch.

Does anyone else get bugged out by this? Or am I just being insane lol


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depends on the name.

Jon Voigt (good)

Ivan Mantokiss (not as good)

etc...

[Chadridv]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Me too one of my references was reviewed by the then owner for Hodinkee

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That's funny. Kind of cool. Did you recognize the name or discover that only after snooping?

[tng11]

Originally Posted by Chadridv

guilty

Guilty here too. Despite all my history of flipping, I've only had 2 warranty cards that were named, and they were with Pateks.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Chadridv

That's funny. Kind of cool. Did you recognize the name or discover that only after snooping?

I'm not sure I should name him here .... but I had been doing research on this particular watch for some time and I came across his review.

Then, when I decided to pull the trigger and buy it from a trusted seller here, the watch arrived and the reviewers name was on the card

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[Andrejb]

Originally Posted by Uhtred59

As to the OP's question and then odd follow up, if it bothers you pony up and buy new. But as to your follow up of wanting a 5 digit in a trade I can't get the logic.

My mind has been changed on the trade prior to this post. As I said I am looking to buy a 5 digit and have both. You must have missed that part. Please do not concern yourself with the details regarding my decision making and focus on the question at hand. Brought up due to pure curiosity.




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[Uhtred59]

Okay