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JParm · 25 April 2018, 02:20 AM

Saw a 2018 BNIB with all paperwork DD40 listed for $26,500 via a chrono24 Trusted Seller. However, the card was never swiped, so no Rolex warranty included (this is what I consider the true grey market).

I know Trusted Sellers via Rolex Forums generally sell them for around $29k BNIB, with the Rolex warranty generally still in tact.

My question - is the extra $2500-3000 worth a warranty to you?

MonBK · 25 April 2018, 02:20 AM

No it isn't.

Houston77 · 25 April 2018, 02:23 AM

Probably not, but if I'm spending that kind of money, I'd probably opt for the whole package.

beshannon · 25 April 2018, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Houston77

Probably not, but if I'm spending that kind of money, I'd probably opt for the whole package.

Agreed, it is not worth it.

I would not buy a new watch without the warranty.

kauffee · 25 April 2018, 02:36 AM

So theoretically the warranty should be worth no more than the cost of a service.

But what happens if you send a new watch like this to RSC which *should* be under warranty, but RSC sees that the card was never swiped when they punch in the serial #? Is that a problem?

JParm · 25 April 2018, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by kauffee

So theoretically the warranty should be worth no more than the cost of a service.

But what happens if you send a new watch like this to RSC which *should* be under warranty, but RSC sees that the card was never swiped when they punch in the serial #? Is that a problem?

Good question, interested to know the answer to that as well.

Boaters · 25 April 2018, 02:37 AM

No Way..

brandrea · 25 April 2018, 02:39 AM

For me it is more dependent on who the seller is.

JParm · 25 April 2018, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

For me it is more dependent on who the seller is.

Seller is Watchguy NYC, who seems to have solid reputation based on yelp.

KBM · 25 April 2018, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

For me it is more dependent on who the seller is.

Agreed. Depending on the seller, I'll take the 3k, otherwise the warranty is a must.

Wools · 25 April 2018, 02:41 AM

When you're talking Rolex money, unless it's vintage, always go brand new with a warranty.

ap1 · 25 April 2018, 03:02 AM

You can do better than 29k from an in stock dd40 I’d think - dunno, maybe I’m remebering the good ole days

envuks · 25 April 2018, 03:09 AM

I don't think Rolex could deny warranty work for a lack of a "swipe."

It would be interesting to see how that would play out in court if it ever really came down to it.

My vote would be to buy the cheaper piece. The cost to service is less than the difference as another member already posted

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Rsubnodate · 25 April 2018, 03:11 AM

No it’s not worth it. If it needed service it would be cheaper then paying the extra for a warranty card

Bigblu10 · 25 April 2018, 03:14 AM

I would look at the big sellers here rather than on chrono24 which I know little about.
Why not reach out to Tony Geha? I would place more trust in someone like him who has an impeccable reputation and he is in your back yard! My2c.

spndx · 25 April 2018, 03:19 AM

Considering the amount of money I'm spending i would most likely get everything at once although i don't think it's worth it.

Wcdhtwn · 25 April 2018, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by jpeezy14@hotmail.com

Saw a 2018 BNIB with all paperwork DD40 listed for $26,500 via a chrono24 Trusted Seller. However, the card was never swiped, so no Rolex warranty included (this is what I consider the true grey market).

I know Trusted Sellers via Rolex Forums generally sell them for around $29k BNIB, with the Rolex warranty generally still in tact.

My question - is the extra $2500-3000 worth a warranty to you?

Too bad you couldn't go to an AD and have them swipe it for you. Well I'm 99% sure you can't as the serial number won't match the serial numbers the AD received to sell. But it could be worth investigating, maybe a small AD would do this for $1000. Or an AD about to lose their Rolex franchise...

Roger Lococco · 25 April 2018, 03:33 AM

Out of curiosity, how could the watch have been transferred originally without having the warranty card swiped?

JParm · 25 April 2018, 03:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Roger Lococco

Out of curiosity, how could the watch have been transferred originally without having the warranty card swiped?

Another good question. As in, how do Grey's get their inventory? I understand if they're able to give you the warranty, because it's simply a transfer of one owner to another (assuming they are buying in bulk, each card should be swiped right?). Where are these non-swiped watches coming from??

Hoppyjr · 25 April 2018, 03:38 AM

If you plan to keep it and can safe a full $3k, then it’s a decent deal. In the unlikely event it needs service inside the 5-year warranty period you spend $700-1000. Still a win.

If you think there is even a remote chance of selling it, find an AD and get your best deal there. The warranty will likely matter to subsequent buyers.

GodZji · 25 April 2018, 03:55 AM

I will need a warranty for that amount of money.

T01 · 25 April 2018, 03:55 AM

Absolutely not. A full service is about $1,000 which is from RSC, I'd go there before having those guys work on my watch.

JParm · 25 April 2018, 04:22 AM

To be clear, it is box and "papers", so the card comes with it, just never swiped

joli160 · 25 April 2018, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by jpeezy14@hotmail.com

To be clear, it is box and "papers", so the card comes with it, just never swiped

Good thing is Rolex warranty is kind of obsolete and a good seller will cover you as well.

enjoythemusic · 25 April 2018, 04:28 AM

For that price it should be with warranty with your name on card, plastic still on, etc. Check with https://www.rolexforums.com/member.php?u=138560 as he's great to deal with.

Rolex addict · 25 April 2018, 04:30 AM

All things being equal, I'd save 3K. If, and I say, if any work needs to be done and it doesn't have a warranty, a service is around $1100. I just had my Smurf serviced and it was a tad under $1100 and that included a new crystal. Moreso, do you trust the seller? Peace of mind is worth a lot, too. How much will vary from person to person.

DubaiRolex2000 · 25 April 2018, 04:39 AM

Would you be able to get a bit of a discount if you asked the AD?

JParm · 25 April 2018, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by DubaiRolex2000

Would you be able to get a bit of a discount if you asked the AD?

I don't think an AD can get you to $29k, let alone $26,500.

rfatm3f · 25 April 2018, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by jpeezy14@hotmail.com

I don't think an AD can get you to $29k, let alone $26,500.

They absolutely can if you’re a good customer. If you walk in off the street then probably not.

jrs146 · 25 April 2018, 04:52 AM

If I’m spending that kind of money I want a watch that has been sold properly through an AD. I’m not saying I’d only buy it new but I want the watch to be sold legit so there are no warranty issues.

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25 April 2018, 02:20 AM	#1
JParm "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NorCal Watch: Yes! Posts: 6,571	Is the warranty worth 3k? Saw a 2018 BNIB with all paperwork DD40 listed for $26,500 via a chrono24 Trusted Seller. However, the card was never swiped, so no Rolex warranty included (this is what I consider the true grey market). I know Trusted Sellers via Rolex Forums generally sell them for around $29k BNIB, with the Rolex warranty generally still in tact. My question - is the extra $2500-3000 worth a warranty to you? __________________

25 April 2018, 03:09 AM	#13
envuks 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New England Posts: 3,748	I don't think Rolex could deny warranty work for a lack of a "swipe." It would be interesting to see how that would play out in court if it ever really came down to it. My vote would be to buy the cheaper piece. The cost to service is less than the difference as another member already posted Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Current watches: 116718ln, 116500 black dial, 40mm Breitling Chronomat MOP dial “A man with one watch always knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.”

25 April 2018, 03:33 AM	#18
Roger Lococco "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Roger Lococco Location: Asia Watch: 126719BLRO Pepsi Posts: 2,994	Out of curiosity, how could the watch have been transferred originally without having the warranty card swiped? __________________ 116500 Daytona White Dial 126710BLNR GMT II 126719BLRO Blue Dial Pepsi GMT II

25 April 2018, 04:22 AM	#23
JParm "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NorCal Watch: Yes! Posts: 6,571	To be clear, it is box and "papers", so the card comes with it, just never swiped __________________

25 April 2018, 04:28 AM	#25
enjoythemusic 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,625	For that price it should be with warranty with your name on card, plastic still on, etc. Check with https://www.rolexforums.com/member.php?u=138560 as he's great to deal with. __________________ __________________ Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

25 April 2018, 02:20 AM	#2
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,277	No it isn't.

25 April 2018, 02:23 AM	#3
Houston77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Houston Posts: 2,656	Probably not, but if I'm spending that kind of money, I'd probably opt for the whole package.

25 April 2018, 02:36 AM	#5
kauffee 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Portland, OR Watch: 116610LN, 116500LN Posts: 1,386	So theoretically the warranty should be worth no more than the cost of a service. But what happens if you send a new watch like this to RSC which should be under warranty, but RSC sees that the card was never swiped when they punch in the serial #? Is that a problem?

25 April 2018, 02:37 AM	#7
Boaters 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 126710BLR 116610LV Posts: 10,664	No Way..

25 April 2018, 02:39 AM	#8
brandrea 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 79,301	For me it is more dependent on who the seller is.

25 April 2018, 02:41 AM	#11
Wools "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 374	When you're talking Rolex money, unless it's vintage, always go brand new with a warranty.

25 April 2018, 03:02 AM	#12
ap1 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,631	You can do better than 29k from an in stock dd40 I’d think - dunno, maybe I’m remebering the good ole days

25 April 2018, 03:11 AM	#14
Rsubnodate "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: USA Posts: 290	No it’s not worth it. If it needed service it would be cheaper then paying the extra for a warranty card

25 April 2018, 03:14 AM	#15
Bigblu10 Banned Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Jaime Location: Here Posts: 5,600	I would look at the big sellers here rather than on chrono24 which I know little about. Why not reach out to Tony Geha? I would place more trust in someone like him who has an impeccable reputation and he is in your back yard! My2c.

25 April 2018, 03:19 AM	#16
spndx Banned Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: United States Watch: AP/Rolex Posts: 108	Considering the amount of money I'm spending i would most likely get everything at once although i don't think it's worth it.

25 April 2018, 03:38 AM	#20
Hoppyjr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Washington State Posts: 441	If you plan to keep it and can safe a full $3k, then it’s a decent deal. In the unlikely event it needs service inside the 5-year warranty period you spend $700-1000. Still a win. If you think there is even a remote chance of selling it, find an AD and get your best deal there. The warranty will likely matter to subsequent buyers.

25 April 2018, 03:55 AM	#21
GodZji "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Portland Posts: 105	I will need a warranty for that amount of money.

25 April 2018, 03:55 AM	#22
T01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: T Location: AZ, NV, CA Posts: 6,490	Absolutely not. A full service is about $1,000 which is from RSC, I'd go there before having those guys work on my watch.

25 April 2018, 04:30 AM	#26
Rolex addict Banned Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: The Enabler Location: South Cackalacky Watch: me crash my bike Posts: 5,564	All things being equal, I'd save 3K. If, and I say, if any work needs to be done and it doesn't have a warranty, a service is around $1100. I just had my Smurf serviced and it was a tad under $1100 and that included a new crystal. Moreso, do you trust the seller? Peace of mind is worth a lot, too. How much will vary from person to person.

25 April 2018, 04:39 AM	#27
DubaiRolex2000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Dubai Posts: 43	Would you be able to get a bit of a discount if you asked the AD?

25 April 2018, 04:52 AM	#30
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,823	If I’m spending that kind of money I want a watch that has been sold properly through an AD. I’m not saying I’d only buy it new but I want the watch to be sold legit so there are no warranty issues. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

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