AD keeping warranty card?

[daveathall]

Originally Posted by AK797

I know Dave, I was backing you up, the law is an ass in this context as is citing it.

Sorry, d'ya know, I was out this afternoon and suddenly realised thats what you meant, but couldn't get back and change it. Sorry about that my friend.

[Nairn1980]

Originally Posted by airchitect

I’m pretty certain, the second you pay for it, you can demand the card. At that point it is 100% your property.

The ADs are, or should be upfront so it’s not a surprise that you’re not getting your warranty card. You’d likely sign an agreement before your watch is even sized on your wrist.

You can choose to accept the terms or leave the Watch. No one is forcing you buy with the terms.

Paying then demanding the card when you already know the terms is a strange thing to do and will just aggrevate the situation, where ultimately the AD would more likely refund you than back down and hand over the card, if that’s their rules.

Either way it’s simple.....take it or leave it (the Watch). The way the UK is, they’ll just call next on the list.

[Devildog]

Originally Posted by Nairn1980

The ADs are, or should be upfront so it’s not a surprise that you’re not getting your warranty card. You’d likely sign an agreement before your watch is even sized on your wrist.

You can choose to accept the terms or leave the Watch. No one is forcing you buy with the terms.

Paying then demanding the card when you already know the terms is a strange thing to do and will just aggrevate the situation, where ultimately the AD would more likely refund you than back down and hand over the card, if that’s their rules.

Either way it’s simple.....take it or leave it (the Watch). The way the UK is, they’ll just call next on the list.

I admire your restraint and eloquence bud. I was going for this

[RHIII]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

It's a sorry state of affairs, IMO. Rolex is now spoiling the moment of purchase to make up for its own shortcomings in distribution control. Get the new Tudor GMT, assuming they can get those out in a timely fashion.

Wholeheartedly agree.


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[AK797]

Originally Posted by daveathall

Sorry, d'ya know, I was out this afternoon and suddenly realised thats what you meant, but couldn't get back and change it. Sorry about that my friend.

[WEST HAM ROLEX]

Originally Posted by colonelpurple

that sir, is the issue

Rolex have you by the short and curlies

Yes agree
But just confirms I'm buying the watch to wear and keep,,,not flog it

[tmo8320]

We got both our warranty cards (wife got 2 tone DJ and I got anniversary Sea-Dweller). Then again they knew we bought the watches as legacy gifts for our niece and nephew when they are adults (they are 2 and 5 years old).

[ksteryous]

Originally Posted by tmo8320

We got both our warranty cards (wife got 2 tone DJ and I got anniversary Sea-Dweller). Then again they knew we bought the watches as legacy gifts for our niece and nephew when they are adults (they are 2 and 5 years old).

Wow, after reading all 7 pages, I just want to be your nephew.

[tmo8320]

Heheh, roger that ksteryous ������

[Mangas]

Originally Posted by Quamby

Honestly, I'd let my AD keep the warranty card for 24-months if that would secure moi a Daytona C at or slightly above MSRP. But my AD doesn't love me.

They've got my card for year on a White Dial Daytona C i could care less I bought at Retail price for me that's priceless right there :-)

[rockdrock]

For me, this is not a big issue. The watch has the warrant anyway. Period. You have your purchase invoice and receipt that includes the serial number. If they want to keep that little plastic card, pls go ahead and do so. It would have kept me from spending $7k more on my new Daytona C and over $10k more on my incoming Pepsi. It is just a small gesture from Rolex to get watches to the people that really want them at MSRP.

Anyway, if you still want to resell your watch without a card with the same condition that you would provide the card in 1 year, go ahead. The consumer market will be ok with that.


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[Nikrnic]

Three weeks ago my AD hasn't heard of this tactic at all. I wonder if it is only for certain models to be on this hit list ?
Thinking> If it works as intended I'm all for it..

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[tjfslaughter]

The AD that got me my first Rolex (SD43) knows that some AD's are holding warranty cards. I asked here about a black Daytona, and offered to let them hold the box an papers for a year if they were able to source the watch. She is working on getting me one.

[Rolexcollecter]

Whilst I understand the reason for retaining the card for a year and you have to agree; otherwise they will not put you on the waiting list for professional watches; I am not convinced it is a legal practice. Once you pay for something it is yours in it's entirity. Box papers and all might be worth contacting trading standards to ascertain legal position?