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ND1997 · 3 May 2017, 12:45 PM

Hi all,

I've noticed that in the for sale section of TRF, many of the sellers mention that watch so and so has 2 yrs of warranty left or 5 yrs left etc. My question is: if the seller bought it and filled out the paperwork in their name and I'm the second owner, will the balance of the warranty still be valid for me?

Thanks in advance

Max-M · 3 May 2017, 12:49 PM

I think the warranty follows the watch not the owner, it goes by serial number and date of purchase if I'm not mistaken.

kdphan · 3 May 2017, 01:33 PM

Warranty follows the watch, not original owner.

bobby81 · 3 May 2017, 03:54 PM

Yes I had the same question some time ago & once the Warranty Card is stamped signed & dated by a Rolex AD it's valid to whoever has the watch the Warranty Card follows the Watch not the person though Rolex were thinking of adding an address but there was so much opposition to that idea that they scrapped it

brettpaul · 3 May 2017, 03:58 PM

Warranty follows the watch and goes by the actual date of purchase - nothing to do with the serial.

mjclark32 · 3 May 2017, 09:37 PM

Yes. You'll have the remainder of the warranty.

slide13 · 3 May 2017, 09:48 PM

It really makes sense for Rolex to keep it this way. I would guess the number of warranty claims is fairly small relative to watches sold and I'd also guess most of them end up being not much more than a simple regulation. Costly warranty service would be very rare I'd think. So, buy letting the warranty transfer it doesn't cost Rolex a ton but it helps keep up the thriving secondary market and helps new pieces retain a huge percentage of their original purchase price on resale compared to most goods. A thriving secondary market helps sell watches as people know that having a Rolex it's usually pretty easy to turn that back into cash during an emergency.

larrys · 4 May 2017, 06:25 AM

Just called Rolex. As long as you have the card with time left on it, and a letter of sale from the previous owner, you're golden.

ND1997 · 4 May 2017, 11:44 AM

Thank you everyone for answering my question.

Bluside · 4 May 2017, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by larrys

Just called Rolex. As long as you have the card with time left on it, and a letter of sale from the previous owner, you're golden.

I called NY RSC, and they told me the same thing. You need a letter from the previous owner to transfer the warranty.

I also called the RSC in Dallas. They did not mention anything about a letter, just the warranty card.

Go figure.

Etschell · 4 May 2017, 12:16 PM

Same as a car. Just make sure prior owner didn't void warranty by doing something to the watch.

Watchgeek5000 · 24 July 2017, 10:23 AM

So it's possible you may need a letter from the original owner along with the warranty???
How many dealers selling pre owned Rolex's are going to have that? So much for the warranty being transferable in NYC.

Etschell · 24 July 2017, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Watchgeek5000

So it's possible you may need a letter from the original owner along with the warranty???
How many dealers selling pre owned Rolex's are going to have that? So much for the warranty being transferable in NYC.

Just send it to Dallas.

Chadridv · 24 July 2017, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluside

I called NY RSC, and they told me the same thing. You need a letter from the previous owner to transfer the warranty.

I also called the RSC in Dallas. They did not mention anything about a letter, just the warranty card.

Go figure.

As of about a year and a half ago, I report the same info, although I don't think it was an issue with a watch originating within the US. They gave me a problem with a foreign AD Stamped card.

Either way this info is typically not welcomed here. Many will say the warranty follows the watch no matter what. At least here in NY it's not as simple as that.

Etschell · 24 July 2017, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chadridv

As of about a year and a half ago, I report the same info, although I don't think it was an issue with a watch originating within the US. They gave me a problem with a foreign AD Stamped card.

Either way this info is typically not welcomed here. Many will say the warranty follows the watch no matter what. At least here in NY it's not as simple as that.

Why are new Yorkers so difficult

Chadridv · 24 July 2017, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Etschell

Why are new Yorkers so difficult

Haha always on guard in NY.

padi56 · 24 July 2017, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by larrys

Just called Rolex. As long as you have the card with time left on it, and a letter of sale from the previous owner, you're golden.

You do not need any sort of letter as long as the warranty has been authorised by any AD world wide.Many watches are bought as presents so the name on the warranty is not always the owner of the watches name.

Rlxlvr1 · 24 July 2017, 09:30 PM

I don't get the worry of warranty. Warranty items covered are so rare to go wrong that 10/10 you will have to pay to service your watch and regulating can be done by any independent.

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toxicavenger · 25 July 2017, 12:54 AM

Crazy how NY RSC has a different way of doing things then RSC of Texas. Makes no sense at all.

michaelodonnell123 · 25 July 2017, 12:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rlxlvr1

I don't get the worry of warranty. Warranty items covered are so rare to go wrong that 10/10 you will have to pay to service your watch and regulating can be done by any independent.

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What makes you think they are 'rare'? Rolex watches are sent in everyday for warranty work just like any other watch.

toxicavenger · 25 July 2017, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by michaelodonnell123

What makes you think they are 'rare'? Rolex watches are sent in everyday for warranty work just like any other watch.

Hahaha so true. What is this guy talking about?

peterskinner · 25 July 2017, 01:39 AM

What strikes me is that Rolex paperwork, including the guarantee, never says the guarantee is transferable. And now they require a letter from the first owner ? It's not ideal.

Rlxlvr1 · 25 July 2017, 01:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by michaelodonnell123

What makes you think they are 'rare'? Rolex watches are sent in everyday for warranty work just like any other watch.

Only manufacturing issues are fixed under warranty right??? Everything else you have to pay for, so why worry if it's under warranty or not? You end up paying anyway. It's not like Rolex will decline to fix the watch if you pay.

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Rlxlvr1 · 25 July 2017, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by toxicavenger

Hahaha so true. What is this guy talking about?

Hmmm!?!?! You run a business right? Common sense would dictate to keep comments like this to a minimum.

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Chadridv · 25 July 2017, 02:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

You do not need any sort of letter as long as the warranty has been authorised by any AD world wide.Many watches are bought as presents so the name on the warranty is not always the owner of the watches name.

you can say this as a matter of fact all you want, but in actuality Rolex Service Center in NYC told me straight up, my warranty was not valid without the bill of sale (letter) from the previous owner. Apparently several others have received the same information.

This debate has been going on since I've been a member here, and I can't for the life of me understand why so many still argue this. It's not up for arguing, this isn't my opinion, these are the facts based on my experience there.

handsfull · 25 July 2017, 02:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chadridv

you can say this as a matter of fact all you want, but in actuality Rolex Service Center in NYC told me straight up, my warranty was not valid without the bill of sale (letter) from the previous owner. Apparently several others have received the same information.

This debate has been going on since I've been a member here, and I can't for the life of me understand why so many still argue this. It's not up for arguing, this isn't my opinion, these are the facts based on my experience there.

Chad isnt making this up - Its 100% accurate.

NY RSC has said this to me 3 different times. Even AFTER I escalated the issue with mgmt all three times and received the service I was (rightfully/LAWFULLY) due - LOL. NY likes to fabricate their 'own rules'. Its yet another reason (although not even close to the major reason) why they are horrible to deal with and why I avoid them at all costs.

melrob1 · 25 July 2017, 02:25 AM

Warranty follows the watch as long as AD name stamped and the owner has the card and it's within the warranty period. Cool consumer is protected by a little law called he Magnuson Moss Act. This type of item can be sold at anytime from the original purchaser and still be covered

bcmind · 25 July 2017, 03:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

You do not need any sort of letter as long as the warranty has been authorised by any AD world wide.Many watches are bought as presents so the name on the warranty is not always the owner of the watches name.

This makes total sense

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toxicavenger · 25 July 2017, 04:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rlxlvr1

Hmmm!?!?! You run a business right? Common sense would dictate to keep comments like this to a minimum.

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Bob the brush · 25 July 2017, 05:18 AM

I bought a pre owned watch in February, with 13 months of the service warranty left to run, I had problems with the watch and last Monday I took it to my AD, no problems, they took a photo copy of my warranty card, checked the serial number matched the watch, and arranged and are putting in a warranty claim for me. Whilst there I asked about Air King, they didn't have one, but I got a call from them today, they have one and it's mine if I want it, they are going to hold it for me till Saturday. It's going to be a long week!

3 May 2017, 12:45 PM	#1
ND1997 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Fairfax Posts: 2	Please explain Rolex warranty to me Hi all, I've noticed that in the for sale section of TRF, many of the sellers mention that watch so and so has 2 yrs of warranty left or 5 yrs left etc. My question is: if the seller bought it and filled out the paperwork in their name and I'm the second owner, will the balance of the warranty still be valid for me? Thanks in advance

3 May 2017, 03:58 PM	#5
brettpaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Brett Location: Bahrain, Dubai Watch: Rolex and AP Posts: 5,538	Warranty follows the watch and goes by the actual date of purchase - nothing to do with the serial. __________________ Photostream on Instagram brett_in_bahrain

3 May 2017, 09:37 PM	#6
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Yes. You'll have the remainder of the warranty. __________________

4 May 2017, 12:16 PM	#11
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	Same as a car. Just make sure prior owner didn't void warranty by doing something to the watch. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

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3 May 2017, 12:49 PM	#2
Max-M "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Seattle Posts: 20	I think the warranty follows the watch not the owner, it goes by serial number and date of purchase if I'm not mistaken.

3 May 2017, 01:33 PM	#3
kdphan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: SF Bay Area Watch: Fitbit Posts: 265	Warranty follows the watch, not original owner.

3 May 2017, 03:54 PM	#4
bobby81 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Noel McKevitt Location: Dublin Ireland Posts: 817	Yes I had the same question some time ago & once the Warranty Card is stamped signed & dated by a Rolex AD it's valid to whoever has the watch the Warranty Card follows the Watch not the person though Rolex were thinking of adding an address but there was so much opposition to that idea that they scrapped it

3 May 2017, 09:48 PM	#7
slide13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Here Posts: 931	It really makes sense for Rolex to keep it this way. I would guess the number of warranty claims is fairly small relative to watches sold and I'd also guess most of them end up being not much more than a simple regulation. Costly warranty service would be very rare I'd think. So, buy letting the warranty transfer it doesn't cost Rolex a ton but it helps keep up the thriving secondary market and helps new pieces retain a huge percentage of their original purchase price on resale compared to most goods. A thriving secondary market helps sell watches as people know that having a Rolex it's usually pretty easy to turn that back into cash during an emergency.

4 May 2017, 06:25 AM	#8
larrys "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Pleasant Mount Pa Posts: 62	Just called Rolex. As long as you have the card with time left on it, and a letter of sale from the previous owner, you're golden.

4 May 2017, 11:44 AM	#9
ND1997 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Fairfax Posts: 2	Thank you everyone for answering my question.

24 July 2017, 10:23 AM	#12
Watchgeek5000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Brooklyn USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 1,622	So it's possible you may need a letter from the original owner along with the warranty??? How many dealers selling pre owned Rolex's are going to have that? So much for the warranty being transferable in NYC.

24 July 2017, 09:30 PM	#18
Rlxlvr1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: New York Posts: 73	I don't get the worry of warranty. Warranty items covered are so rare to go wrong that 10/10 you will have to pay to service your watch and regulating can be done by any independent. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

25 July 2017, 12:54 AM	#19
toxicavenger "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Colorado Springs Watch: Seiko's Posts: 2,563	Crazy how NY RSC has a different way of doing things then RSC of Texas. Makes no sense at all.

25 July 2017, 01:39 AM	#22
peterskinner "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: East Sussex U Posts: 1,351	What strikes me is that Rolex paperwork, including the guarantee, never says the guarantee is transferable. And now they require a letter from the first owner ? It's not ideal.

25 July 2017, 02:25 AM	#27
melrob1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Colorado Posts: 968	Warranty follows the watch as long as AD name stamped and the owner has the card and it's within the warranty period. Cool consumer is protected by a little law called he Magnuson Moss Act. This type of item can be sold at anytime from the original purchaser and still be covered

25 July 2017, 05:18 AM	#30
Bob the brush "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Mercia Watch: 1016 Explorer. Posts: 928	I bought a pre owned watch in February, with 13 months of the service warranty left to run, I had problems with the watch and last Monday I took it to my AD, no problems, they took a photo copy of my warranty card, checked the serial number matched the watch, and arranged and are putting in a warranty claim for me. Whilst there I asked about Air King, they didn't have one, but I got a call from them today, they have one and it's mine if I want it, they are going to hold it for me till Saturday. It's going to be a long week!

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