Rolex watch serviced by grey seller but not RSC?

[nbzxdk]

I recently contacted a Chrono24 seller who has 200+ transactions, and was told that the watch I am interested has been serviced by the seller about a month ago.

Generally speaking, can a reputable seller be trusted for their service of watches? Will this type of "private" service history cause any issue if I want to have the watch serviced by RSC in the future?

Thanks in advance!!

[padi56]

Originally Posted by nbzxdk

I recently contacted a Chrono24 seller who has 200+ transactions, and was told that the watch I am interested has been serviced by the seller about a month ago.

Generally speaking, can a reputable seller be trusted for their service of watches? Will this type of "private" service history cause any issue if I want to have the watch serviced by RSC in the future?

Thanks in advance!!

Short answer no unless watch was serviced and any non Rolex genuine parts were fitted.If non genuine parts were fitted they would be removed and replace with genuine parts at cost.In the real world a Rolex watch is no more difficult to service than any other watch,main problem is that Rolex has such a strangle hold on movement parts if needed.But again Rolex movements in general are very very reliable and seldom need main movement parts.

[mikkolopez]

An RSC service comes with paperwork attesting to what was done to the watch to bring it up to Rolex standards.
An RSC service uses genuine parts by a Rolex trainer watch maker.
An RSC service comes with service warranty, I believe it’s 2 years.
Hence to me, an RSC service tops my list of deal-maker.

I can’t be assured the same with a private service made by a seller.


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[WatchEater666]

I wouldn't trust them unless it's a massive dealer.

[Al1969]

What reference is it? For something not currently considered “hot”, I’d keep looking.
Too many unknowns.

[nbzxdk]

Originally Posted by Al1969

What reference is it? For something not currently considered “hot”, I’d keep looking.
Too many unknowns.

discontinued 116519 with leather strap. I don't think it's a hot piece. Perhaps I should keep looking.

[nbzxdk]

Originally Posted by WatchEater666

I wouldn't trust them unless it's a massive dealer.

200+ transaction in 5 year, 60+ watches currently listed. It seems to be a small-ish dealer.

[nbzxdk]

padi56 & mikkolopez

Thank you both for the input!

What I worry most is whether the seller has messed up anything when the watch was serviced privately. It could also be an issue that some non-genuine Rolex parts were put in the watch.

Guess I should move on and keep looking?

[Sky D. Weller]

Nope. If a grey opened up a watch and touched it I would walk away. It's not that expensive for RSC to go through one. My opinion of course.

[RichM]

Sorry, I wouldn’t buy it. I’ll give the seller this, at least he’s up front about it.