Reply With QuoteSeen a few watches on eBay without the card. Even a bi metal sky Dweller since launch probably still on now lol
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We always figured it would happen but here’s the first one I’ve spotted;
https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rolex-GMT-M...53.m1438.l2649
It’s not the cheapest Batman on the site so it might be difficult to judge if it still gets a lot of interest. I think a lot of people will watch the auction out of curiosity so the number of watchers might distort the actual number of serious buyers for the watch, not that that’s really indicative anyway. If it sells quickly, it will be back to the drawing board for the ADs.
Seen a few watches on eBay without the card. Even a bi metal sky Dweller since launch probably still on now lol
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Would anyone on here buy under those conditions.
It's one thing buying from a known forum member and waiting a few months for the card, but I wouldn't buy from a stranger on e-bay offering the same deal.
No stickers either :)
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And at such a large premium.Originally Posted by Wallasey Runner
For a few quid over list might be worth it but not almost £1500
I can't see any problem, a phone call to the 'dealer' prior to handing over the payment would be enough reassurance I would think. Or am I missing something?
R
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I can the person named on the card has to be the one collecting the card in 1/2 years is he going care then or possibly be still around etc...
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^^^ That could be determined in the conversation prior to purchase.
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But Ralph, Assumimg you weren’t being sarcastic, the dealer is retaining the card in an effort to stop what this seller is doing. The dealer would get the right hump. The seller will have burned his bridges in that AD.
Withheld warranty card watches are being sold through dealers already. It's preventing chuff all.
Also what happens if you need to move it on to release the money.
That's going to be fun.
Not really box and papers is it?
Watch , box and the right to receive the papers sometime into the future..... hopefully.
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Do the same as eBay seller.
You cannot though easily could you as you didn't buy it new.
Like a buying a second hand car "log book is to follow pal nothing to worry about"
I'm certainly not being sarcastic. Ideally, the seller should get it sorted out with the dealer before-hand and get their agreement, but as a buyer you could still contact them and ask the question and if the answer is they won't release it then at least you know where you stand.But Ralph, Assumimg you weren’t being sarcastic, the dealer is retaining the card in an effort to stop what this seller is doing. The dealer would get the right hump
R
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Not really, you know where the card is.
If not happy with arrangement don't buy such a watch (especially if already worrying might have to 'release funds').
I think i would have to assume that no warranty card would be forthcoming as lots of things can happen e.g seller disappears or just can’t be bothered.
Therefore i would have to seriously consider paying over list for what isn’t and may not ever be a full set. Difficult.
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Anyone know what happens if dealer retains warranty card and you take the watch to RSC or another AD for a repair of some sort.
That's what I am saying too many things could wrong in 1/2 years where does that leave you ?
Makes no sense to buy one without the card for a premium
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The ADs policy is working.That's what I am saying too many things could wrong in 1/2 years where does that leave you ?
Makes no sense to buy one without the card for a premium
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All good then
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I think so.All good then
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That was the question wasn't it about this thread.
To buy or not to buy.
I mentioned releasing funds as a lot of people buying a Rolex look at as a way to invest/save capital and are not as savvy as people on this forum.
Where is the card then? In the AD that the person bought the watch has to collect cannot tranfer warranty
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Yes it's there.
Don't like it don't buy the watch, don't worry.
Okay. I am being naive. Please be patient and explain this please.
If you buy a watch... you should get the warranty card right?
Is it not yours to then do what you want with it at your own price? Surely? YOU bought it. Profit all you want?
Naive I know.
"yes it's there"
But it's not yours if buy the watch. I won't buy the watch anyway. It's not the point not interest in buying any watch off ebay to start with and not paying silly premiums with no card!!!
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Am I being naive to think that this topic has been done to death on half a dozen threads already?
I’m waiting for the warranty card itself to be sold on ebay. At a premium of course.
If I may add in my comments. I sold a watch a few months ago where the warranty card was retained by the AD. Was open about this on my Chrono24 ad and the buyer was fine with the transaction. We went to an AD closer to them who verified the watch was genuine.
Once I got the warranty card, it was simply posted out to him.
While it was advertised, I still got plenty of interest in it
But thats surely because you are a gentleman who is good to his word.
If a seller washes his hands after the transaction and in a year's time and the buyer contacts him for the cards and he simply doesn't respond, then what can they do? The new owners calls up the AD and say "I have the watch now and would like the cards" and the AD says - "Sorry the cards are for Mr X, the original owner and we can't release them to anyone else" then were would you be? Not getting a new set from Rolex. Not having a watch you can sell-on with box and papers. Thats the issue - you have to have faith that the seller will help you in the future which they are absolutely under no obligation to do except on SC where reputation matters.
“Sorry the cards are for Mr X, the original owner and we can't release them to anyone else". Has this been documented as policy? I would have thought that the new owner who presented themself with the watch and a sales receipt from the original buyer wouldn’t have a problem.
Either way, this could be clarified before purchase.
R
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Why would they release the watch to a different name from who bought the watch?
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So why comment on this thread then?!
My thoughts too - they withheld the warranty card to prevent the watch being sold on at a profit fuelling the grey market. If someone comes in asking for the warranty card having bought it, why would they release it? This defeats the object of what they are doing
I have no "dog in this fight" as someone who is not a Rolex owner but the retention of documents in this way is quite unique and from the comments everyone has given in previous threads the policy, such as it is, seems ill defined. There is certainly nothing to stop the AD retaining the cards and only releasing them to the person named on the cards I'd have thought. If the AD is in Portsmouth and the new owner in Wick, they aren't simply going to be able to pop in and prove they now own the watch. Without a written policy which Rolex or their ADs will probably be reluctant to give, I'm not sure how a buyer could ever ensure that they would be eligible to received the cards (or warranty cover) especially if the first buyer will not offer their help.
Last edited by astonandy; 2nd May 2018 at 08:52. Reason: Add end of final sentence.
Can't wait for the first eBay "Rolex Warranty Card" sales...
Same reason everyone else does.
Because the warranty is against the watch (not the person who bought the watch).
If if it’s any consolation (and I’ve posted this before) I had bought a SD4K from Watchfinder and still under 5 year warranty with cards and went to Rolex St James without the warranty card (left at home btw).
Rolex St James accepted with watch for some work done under warranty. They had their own records based on serial number to check if it was still under warranty. No problems.
Yes this his subject has been done many times before. And usually degrades rapidly.
Martyn
Anyone actually know the answer to this, in real terms if they won’t cover any warranty without the card
its an issue if they will then not having the warranty card isn’t really a problem, in the world of fakery these days not sure a piece of plastic proves the authenticity.
Not an expert but would think if manufacturer gives a 5 year warranty they have to honour it
whether one of their dealers decides to keep a bit of plastic or not.
Martyn just answered this, thanks
Sorry to be a bit rude. But did you read my post above? It was a real experience in real terms I really did walk into RSC and have my watch serviced without the card, under warranty.
Ah. Posted crossed in the ether!! As you were. Martyn
I got dragged away half way through typing mine, should have scrolled down before pressing submit
Perhaps because they were given reason to do so, one that gave them no concern over handing over the paperwork to the new owner?
It's a piece of paper, one that wouldn't seem to unduly concern Rolex themselves in the event a watch under warranty requires attention. I really cannot envisage that, in the event I presented a watch for attention, the lack of that piece of paper would result in refusal to accept the watch by Rolex.
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Ignorance breeds Fear. Fear breeds Hatred. Hatred breeds Ignorance. Break the chain.
AD: "It is now our stated policy to retain warranty cards on the most sought-after Rolex watches to prevent people buying to sell at a profit."
Mr. Jones: "Hello, I bought this Daytona from Mr. Smith for £15,000 one year ago. May I have the retained warrant card, please?"
AD: "Certainly sir."
That worked well, then.
I have just written the website listing for an unworn GMT and find myself in the extraordinary position of asking an even greater premium than before, justifying it as follows:
"Available today, UNWORN, in delivery stickers, with BOTH swing-tags and NO silly nonsense about the warranty card being withheld!"
Flak expected, but don't shoot the messenger. This is what will happen.
I cannot say I like the premium market, but clients want these watches and "vote with their wallets."
The premium for the new GMT on Jubilee is going to be bullet-proof for a long time. How much will some people ask for the first examples? I predict well over £10k.
Last edited by Haywood_Milton; 2nd May 2018 at 12:01.
I actually don't care why there are doing this... to prevent a sell on at profit / grey market / whichever.
Rolex go UP in value in general. So is this legal?
It is like saying you can't buy a car and sell it a profit.
AND... if you emigrate???
Can you not have your card before you go??? What if you emigrated... needed the money in your new country to tide you over, wanted to sell your watch and the warranty card belongs elsewhere?
Is this LEGAL? You buy it, you get the full package surely? Including the card? ON THE DAY?
Am I still being super-naive. Pay a few grand for a watch... it's YOURS to whatever you want with it? No? Cards should be yours on the day?
YOU own it!?
Whether they HONOUR it is not what I am wanting to know. The warranty. Is it not illegal to retain your card on a watch? When they will release it on other brands?
Can we put that notion to bed?
It is not illegal if done the right way, as main agents increasingly do.
What you might think you have some "right to" does not form the basis of your contract with the seller.
Last edited by Haywood_Milton; 2nd May 2018 at 11:58.
Yes it is
No it is not (MB have done this in the past on desirable models, you could buy it, but had to sign an agreement that you would not sell it in xx years)
I don't know, what if 'the meteor hits'
see first comment
NO, it is not. How many F times do we have to go over this. Warranty card retention (from some ADs) is a condition of sale. If you don't like that condition don't buy from that AD.
"Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 116500LN - 2018, Unworn, Box, booklets, Warranty card for collection in x months"
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