BLNR - Crazy idea?

[Nairn1980]

Ok, this might sound crazy, but I own an A1 mint BLNR - Dec 2014.

I also have a great relationship with some UK ADs and could get a brand new BLNR for list price.

Here's where I need some opinions.

I'm considering selling my 2 and a bit year old one and buying a brand new one. The cost to change would essentially be nothing or very little and I'd be getting the 5 year warranty and longer service interval etc.

Is this crazy?
Opinions welcome

[sensui]

I don't see a point...but it's your money I guess heh. You'll eventually wear the new one in anyway.

[beshannon]

Same watch same service interval.

How much is the warranty worth to you?

[Nairn1980]

Service interval changed after 2015 I believe and so did the COSC.
Just wondered if the benefits of a new one were worth it.

Mine has the older red Tag.

[Dave-B]

I honestly can't see the point

[Dave-B]

Saying that you could sell your old one at a profit, buy the new watch and have enough left for a slap up tea at Mrs Miggins pie shoppe

[traf]

If it ain’t broke...


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[beshannon]

Originally Posted by Nairn1980

Service interval changed after 2015 I believe and so did the COSC.
Just wondered if the benefits of a new one were worth it.

Mine has the older red Tag.

Same watch, same service interval, same movement.

Suggestions for service interval are just that. Regulation is a function of how well it is done on the movement, yours could be regulated to a tighter tolerance.

There are no new benefits except a longer warranty, so I ask again, how much is the longer warranty worth to you? That is the only relevant factor here.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by Dave-B

Saying that you could sell your old one at a profit, buy the new watch and have enough left for a slap up tea at Mrs Miggins pie shoppe

I don't know, Bladder, seems not worth the bother if it is in mint condition, maybe mark it up a bit first then.

[jamesreid978]

I would say it is worth the hassle, no cash loss and only gain through a longer warranty. Chances are you won't need the extra warranty, but if you did - you'll regret not "extending" it by doing the flip and new purchase.

[Zyfon]

If it makes you happy, then why not? If you ever flip it in the future, a 2017 model will be worth more than a 2014 anyhow.

[moyski]

Crazy idea indeed. As Zyfon said, if it makes you happy. Who are we to say otherwise?


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[TG3N]

If the premium on the second-hand sale price is good, and you can get a new one at list (and before any potential UK price increase…), making the ‘cost to change’ a non-issue, then I suppose you would gain a bit, but I imagine most people wouldn’t be bothered with the hassle.

The service interval is the same for both a 2014 & 2017 BLNR – the recent ‘10 years’ letter was just a comment by Rolex that owners are – on average – tending to wait 10 years between services, rather than Rolex recommending owners actually can wait 10 years to do so. I suppose a new BLNR would delay it a bit and ‘reset the counter’ until next service though, whereas you’re already 2.5 years down the line on your current 2014 BLNR.

The Warranty is an interesting one. I believe the new 5-year warranty applied to models bought from 1st July 2015, but for those who bought a new Rolex from an AD between 1st July 2013 - 1st July 2015, they got an extra bonus year on top of their 2-year warranty. So, in effect, your current BLNR warranty expires in 5 or so months’ time, whereas a new one would see you good until 2022, which is a bonus. However, would you rather the devil you know than the one you don’t? It’s unlikely, but if your current BLNR is performing without issue, could you handle a new one that might need something fixed under warranty, or have a dial imperfection, or *gasp* a misaligned bezel pip or rehaut crown? I know you could fix most serious issues under warranty, but it would be a pain.

As regards the -4/+6 COSC standard on your current BLNR, versus the tighter ‘superlative chronometer’ -2/+2 accuracy offered since 1st July 2015, again, that’s a matter for debate. I’m sure Padi56 will be on hand to expertly explain better than I why COSC (or any accuracy standard) is not quite the ‘sure thing’ they might suggest, but being sceptical I would suggest most Rolexes prior to 2015 would either be in that zone already, or else be quite capable of regulation to -2/+2, and I’m not convinced Rolex do a huge amount of extra testing now, compared with prior to 2015, to ensure the new -2/+2 standard. If your BLNR is already very accurate/consistent now, I myself would probably tend towards just being happy with that.

[m j b]

A lot of people think that they can sell a watch for what other people are asking, but the reality is that no one expects to pay asking price and they usually expect the seller to pay for insured shipping, and all of that adds up. Plus the costs associated with placing the ad.

But hey, if you're that confident, give it a try. You'll gain a few years on a warranty that you'll likely never need.

[travisb]

I wouldn't bother. Keep what you've got.

[Psmith]

Seems like a pointless exercise to me. At best, you'll be out of pocket somewhat.

[melrob1]

Just because the car is in great condition doesn't mean it has warranty. If you can sell the car for the same price as the new one and pick up a new car with a 5 year warranty then why wouldn't you!

[Old Geezer]

If it were me, I'd keep the one I have.

[Psmith]

Originally Posted by melrob1

Just because the car is in great condition doesn't mean it has warranty. If you can sell the car for the same price as the new one and pick up a new car with a 5 year warranty then why wouldn't you!

Generally, you are much more likely to use a car warranty than a watch warranty.

[sutats]

Go with what makes you happy. You may make a profit on your existing one given that UK supply is very low and have the added benefit of a brand new watch with new warranty and stave off any impending servicing fees.

If you are in it for the long term then I would think that the 2014 may be more collectable than the later ones since they only released it from mid 2013. Or, you could just flip the new one. lol

[JSolano305]

No point in that honestly.

[Nairn1980]

Cheers everyone

[WEST HAM ROLEX]

Would keep the one you have and with 6600 quid by a different model

[Nairn1980]

Originally Posted by WEST HAM ROLEX

Would keep the one you have and with 6600 quid by a different model

Thanks, but nothing I'd want more than the BLNR. Absolutely love it.

[JRT]

I know what you think: This is really a good way that you can get a BNIB BLNR and enjoy the happiness of flipping old for new one without a loss.

[PatronMTL]

Unless it's an easy risk free sale (in the sense that you don't get mugged or screwed on ebay by a buyer opening a not as described claim or something), I definitely wouldn't bother.

But ya, if it's an easy (risk free) sale, and especially if you tend to flip watches, i dont see why not, i feel like you can fetch more in a few years for a 2017 watch than at 2014 (even if it's beyond the 5 year warranty period)

Would be more tempting if your current watch had blemishes or something

[Winnie Bloo]

Well I'll keep it simple.

If it costs nothing, then why not?

Some folks do it with cars, why not with watches, if that's what you want ?

In addition, you are buying "more" from your AD.

Keeps that special relationship going

[Likestheshiny]

In addition, you are buying "more" from your AD.
Keeps that special relationship going

Well, unless the AD finds out that you're flipping hard-to-get watches.

[Nairn1980]

Thanks guys.

Yeh it's a tough one as it would cost to change but only a few hundred £.

I'm not overly fussed either way as I live the BLNR I have got. Just wondered if the longer service intervals and warranty were worth the swap and many of the questions have been addressed.

[mjclark32]

It would cost you a few bucks trading it in to the dealer or selling privately?
I thought SS pieces were tough to find in the UK? If so, maybe you can breakout even selling it privately?