when buying a used rolex what should be included

[bp1983]

Hi guys I am looking to buy a used rolex but what should be included besides the actual watch like some say no papers would you avoid those? What are the papers that are important when purchasing, I read the warranty card, is there anything else, I'm guessing the box doesn't really matter? I want to ensure I have all the stuff that does matter.

Thanks again this forum has helped so much!

[tattooedfagin]

Whilst the papers etc are nice I'm not overly fussed so long as the watch is straight

[bp1983]

Ok so if you don't have the papers its fine, I just wanted to make sure that I could still put the watch under my name so when I service it ect there won't be any issues. Just read a few threads where well one in particular where someone sent their watch in and didn't get it back because rolex said it was stolen?

When you buy a rolex I guess you have to transfer it to your name? I thought you just buy it and wear it lol but after reading seems a bit more then that ?

Thanks again

[padi56]

Originally Posted by bp1983

Ok so if you don't have the papers its fine, I just wanted to make sure that I could still put the watch under my name so when I service it ect there won't be any issues. Just read a few threads where well one in particular where someone sent their watch in and didn't get it back because rolex said it was stolen?

When you buy a rolex I guess you have to transfer it to your name? I thought you just buy it and wear it lol but after reading seems a bit more then that ?

Thanks again

There are no names to transfer and the so called papers are nothing more than a two year warranty when new.The only time any watch is registered to a person by Rolex is when its sent in for service. Now when any watch is sent in for service it need not be the watch owner. But the service paper will be in the persons name who sent the watch in for service..When watch is returned you will have service papers with all the watch details on and whats most important that bit of paper will be a full two year current warranty.And the only thing that really matters is getting a genuine watch,as today bits of paper, boxes and plastic cards are the easiest to fake.So never rely on these items alone unless bought from a reliable source if no service history and say watch is 5-8 years old it would be wise to budget for a full RSC service.

[sea-dweller]

For me, at a minimum, boxes and papers/warranty card.

[77T]

Three things to remember...

1. You're buying a watch, not boxes, etc...
2. Buy the Seller First.
3. If it's a "keeper" nevermind the paper/plastic; if you want to flip then complete sets sell quicker.

[bp1983]

Ok sounds good thanks, how much does the service cost on average and how often does it need to be done?

[bp1983]

Ok so if I plan to resell I should have complete set,,,if it doesn't come with the complete set can I buy all that after like would rolex sell me it so I could have a complete set?

[padi56]

Originally Posted by bp1983

Ok so if I plan to resell I should have complete set,,,if it doesn't come with the complete set can I buy all that after like would rolex sell me it so I could have a complete set?

Short answer no