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LEO68 · 17 July 2019, 05:03 PM

Hello All,

I’ve been trying to track down an Explorer 1 Mk2 214270 for some time, I’ve found one from a previous owner which is obviously not a problem. The previous owners name is on the owners card, should I be bothered by this? I know it’s always nice to have it blank but would or should let this be a deal breaker?

The watch itself is about 12 months old and in excellent condition and everything’s been included.

Your thoughts are much appreciated.

Best regards

RJRJRJ · 17 July 2019, 05:29 PM

You are asking a question that only you can answer. If you buy a used watch, it's going to have somebody else's name on the card. I personally don't give a crap about the name on the card, but some people do. You found a great watch; you don't wear the warranty card.

Greg 59 · 17 July 2019, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by RJRJRJ

You are asking a question that only you can answer. If you buy a used watch, it's going to have somebody else's name on the card. I personally don't give a crap about the name on the card, but some people do. You found a great watch; you don't wear the warranty card.

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Devildog · 17 July 2019, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by LEO68

Hello All,

I’ve been trying to track down an Explorer 1 Mk2 214270 for some time, I’ve found one from a previous owner which is obviously not a problem. The previous owners name is on the owners card, should I be bothered by this? I know it’s always nice to have it blank but would or should let this be a deal breaker?

The watch itself is about 12 months old and in excellent condition and everything’s been included.

Your thoughts are much appreciated.

Best regards

A previously owned watch should have the original purchaser's name on the card for the warranty to be valid (technically speaking) as per Rolex warranty terms

CharlesN · 17 July 2019, 06:57 PM

The warranty goes with the watch not the owner of the watch
You should be totally fine with a card in someone else’s name

watchmework · 17 July 2019, 08:05 PM

Correct me if I’m wrong but I think once you send in the watch for it’s first servicing in say 10 years, Rolex will issue a new short term warranty and you may get a new card in your name?

Maybe someone who has done this can chime in and provide some insight.

fastship1009 · 17 July 2019, 08:14 PM

i dont think is that important.

Harry-57 · 17 July 2019, 08:14 PM

If you want a warranty card with you name on it, buy a new Explorer from an AD. The warranty goes with the watch, not the first owner! Some warranties are conditional, reducing in length of coverage when the first owner sells. Rolex do not operate this policy.

HL65 · 17 July 2019, 08:59 PM

Personally could care less whose name on card.

1William · 17 July 2019, 09:09 PM

The name on the card does not matter to me. It is the watch and warranty, if the watch still has any.

zengineer · 17 July 2019, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by HL65

Personally could care less whose name on card.

Could not.

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m j b · 17 July 2019, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by RJRJRJ

you don't wear the warranty card.

Well said.

Worry none about it, enjoy the watch.

sillo · 17 July 2019, 10:49 PM

Never understood why people would be bothered by another name on the card.

RHIII · 18 July 2019, 01:45 AM

I honestly could care less about warranty cards and boxes. While I have the majority of mine - it’s never a deal breaker. It’s all about the seller and the provenance of the watch.

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RyanJ · 18 July 2019, 02:25 AM

We, as collectors, all have our own wants. No one else has to understand or agree.

That is what makes collecting fun for each individual.

Bryan81 · 18 July 2019, 02:32 AM

I wouldn't worry about the name on the card. As others have said, it doesn't affect the validity of the warranty and (if you're like me) you'll rarely be looking at the card anyway. While I like to have the card, the name on it doesn't matter to me.

Devildog · 18 July 2019, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by RyanJ

We, as collectors, all have our own wants. No one else has to understand or agree.

That is what makes collecting fun for each individual.

Yeah, but buying a used watch and worrying about someone else’s name on the card is like being the second boyfriend/husband and expecting your new girlfriend/wife to be a virgin.

It would be nice but you have to accept its just one of those things

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17 July 2019, 05:03 PM	#1
LEO68 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Australia Posts: 13	Owners Card Hello All, I’ve been trying to track down an Explorer 1 Mk2 214270 for some time, I’ve found one from a previous owner which is obviously not a problem. The previous owners name is on the owners card, should I be bothered by this? I know it’s always nice to have it blank but would or should let this be a deal breaker? The watch itself is about 12 months old and in excellent condition and everything’s been included. Your thoughts are much appreciated. Best regards

17 July 2019, 06:57 PM	#5
CharlesN "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The UK Watch: I love them all. Posts: 1,811	The warranty goes with the watch not the owner of the watch You should be totally fine with a card in someone else’s name __________________ Regards, CharlesN Member of the IWJG.

17 July 2019, 08:59 PM	#9
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,401	Personally could care less whose name on card. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

17 July 2019, 10:49 PM	#13
sillo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Sean Location: NY Watch: 5 Digit Posts: 2,840	Never understood why people would be bothered by another name on the card. __________________ 14060 \| 16570 \| 16600 \| 16700 \| 16800 \| 79260 @TheGMTHand

17 July 2019, 05:29 PM	#2
RJRJRJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: USA Posts: 3,496	You are asking a question that only you can answer. If you buy a used watch, it's going to have somebody else's name on the card. I personally don't give a crap about the name on the card, but some people do. You found a great watch; you don't wear the warranty card.

17 July 2019, 08:05 PM	#6
watchmework "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: DC Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600 Posts: 7,869	Correct me if I’m wrong but I think once you send in the watch for it’s first servicing in say 10 years, Rolex will issue a new short term warranty and you may get a new card in your name? Maybe someone who has done this can chime in and provide some insight.

17 July 2019, 08:14 PM	#7
fastship1009 Banned Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: US Posts: 94	i dont think is that important.

17 July 2019, 08:14 PM	#8
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 9,678	If you want a warranty card with you name on it, buy a new Explorer from an AD. The warranty goes with the watch, not the first owner! Some warranties are conditional, reducing in length of coverage when the first owner sells. Rolex do not operate this policy.

17 July 2019, 09:09 PM	#10
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,758	The name on the card does not matter to me. It is the watch and warranty, if the watch still has any.

18 July 2019, 01:45 AM	#14
RHIII Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Roger Location: ... Watch: AP/Rolex/PP Posts: 6,309	I honestly could care less about warranty cards and boxes. While I have the majority of mine - it’s never a deal breaker. It’s all about the seller and the provenance of the watch. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

18 July 2019, 02:25 AM	#15
RyanJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Atlantis Posts: 1,432	We, as collectors, all have our own wants. No one else has to understand or agree. That is what makes collecting fun for each individual.

18 July 2019, 02:32 AM	#16
Bryan81 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Michigan Watch: 126710BLRO Posts: 599	I wouldn't worry about the name on the card. As others have said, it doesn't affect the validity of the warranty and (if you're like me) you'll rarely be looking at the card anyway. While I like to have the card, the name on it doesn't matter to me.

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