Value ascribed to Rolex service / guarantee

[LooseCann0n]

Am looking to purchase a 2014 SD4K 116600 and the original watches are now outside the warranty or with minimal left.

Have come across one that has just been serviced and therefore has a full 2 year service warranty from Rolex. Presumably it has also been “appropriately” polished rather than given to an untrained (ie non-Rolex) technician.

Am trying to ascertain the value that this would add to the watch compared to others that have not been serviced / polished by a random person.
Do RSCs (particularly those in UK) do a “better” job of polishing compared to a non-RSC polished?
What additional value could be expected for the 2 yr warranty.


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[csaltphoto]

Having just completed a fairly intensive hunt... It seems that a fresh service (ie practically unworn since service) adds ~500-1000$ to the value of the watch, depending on age. A 2014 barely needs a service so it might have gone in for warranty work. Maybe $500 in value for that (unless it didn't cost the original owner anything). A watch from '95 that is fresh back from service with a warranty? Closer to a thousand in value. At least what I've seen. Basically the cost of the service that you might not have to do and the peace of mind of a real Rolex warrenty

Probably more important in a private sale then from a dealer, most of whom offer a 1 year warranty.

[Tools]

Market value is market value.

Any provable service or warranty is a negotiable accessory, but it certainly would not add more value than the cost of the service itself, and likely less.

[LooseCann0n]

Am also wondering what reason there would have been to get the watch serviced after only 4-5 years.. shouldn’t they only need servicing after around 7-10?


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