Rolex - CPO

[Bazil]

Been about a year now, so have a few questions.
Has anyone been tempted to go down the CPO route ?
Is the CPO program better than going grey ? Peace of mind compared to pricing
Does CPO mean it gets a service, or just a thorough check.
Interested in everyone’s opinions.
I think for me Panda Daytona 116 or 126 is unrealistic from AD, finding a really trustworthy Grey Dealer is a minefield, but CPO does seem to have many benefits ..

[Kevin of Larchmont]

I went CPO. I’ve never been tempted to buy a Rolex grey. Peace of mind is worth what it costs me. I believe CPO means a fresh service but I welcome correction if I’m wrong. Overall great experience.

[KatGirl]

Originally Posted by Kevin of Larchmont

I went CPO. I’ve never been tempted to buy a Rolex grey. Peace of mind is worth what it costs me. I believe CPO means a fresh service but I welcome correction if I’m wrong. Overall great experience.

Kevin, I believe they all com3 freshly serviced, which is why they are warranted for 2 years.


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[KathleenL]

Per the Rolex website, the CPO timepieces come with an international 2-year guarantee. That's what you get when you send your out-of-warranty Rolex to be serviced, so it seems logical that the CPO timepieces would have been serviced.

[Old Expat Beast]

Are these AD's CPO watches coming from walk-in sellers, or dealers, Rolex HQ, or where/who?

[Pepperjack]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Are these AD's CPO watches coming from walk-in sellers, or dealers, Rolex HQ, or where/who?

The CPO pieces at the store I work at were either sold to us or traded in by customers.

When our buyer obtains the watch, he'll send it to us for a service estimate. Sometimes he just wants the watch to be refinished, but that's when the watch is still under the 5-year new-sale warranty. The watch otherwise gets a full service.

Once our buyer gets the finished watch back, he sends it to Rolex for a full inspection of our work. Rolex will do their own tests, take photos, write up new paperwork, and send the watch back to us with their blessing.

[rmwill]

I sold my 16570 Polar to my AD and it is now a CPO watch for sale there. I could have gotten more selling it myself, but time and possible aggravation cost money.

Originally Posted by Pepperjack

The CPO pieces at the store I work at were either sold to us or traded in by customers.

When our buyer obtains the watch, he'll send it to us for a service estimate. Sometimes he just wants the watch to be refinished, but that's when the watch is still under the 5-year new-sale warranty. The watch otherwise gets a full service.

Once our buyer gets the finished watch back, he sends it to Rolex for a full inspection of our work. Rolex will do their own tests, take photos, write up new paperwork, and send the watch back to us with their blessing.

[ol' Rex]

Originally Posted by Pepperjack

The CPO pieces at the store I work at were either sold to us or traded in by customers.

When our buyer obtains the watch, he'll send it to us for a service estimate. Sometimes he just wants the watch to be refinished, but that's when the watch is still under the 5-year new-sale warranty. The watch otherwise gets a full service.

Once our buyer gets the finished watch back, he sends it to Rolex for a full inspection of our work. Rolex will do their own tests, take photos, write up new paperwork, and send the watch back to us with their blessing.

Wow, very interesting. Thanks!

So one can pay way too much money to some used-watch salesman on the internet and hope that everything is ok, or one can pay a bit more than that and buy a watch fully tested and serviced by Rolex? a watch with a 2-year warranty? From Rolex?

I'd say the CPO program is an excellent option for those who can't get what they want at retail.

[hlippy4]

Rolex CPO (at Mayor's at least) is a COMPLETE RIPOFF.......walked into Mayor's at international mall....saw an entire three showcases of every Rolex imaginable.......curious I told her I was surprised after the last few years..... CPO.....ss/18K Sub 22k....list $15,600....Used from reputable gray around 17-18....response by stupid salesperson....."but we have one available"......that is why I am completely done with the Rolex BS.

I was told that some dealers....like car dealers....will find straw buyers and then get it back and put it out as CPO....... huge profit and screw the actual customer waiting.

[Number3]

Originally Posted by hlippy4

I was told that some dealers....like car dealers....will find straw buyers and then get it back and put it out as CPO....... huge profit and screw the actual customer waiting.

CPO stock has to be over 3 years old so this is not the case.

[Kevin of Larchmont]

Originally Posted by hlippy4

I was told that some dealers....like car dealers....will find straw buyers and then get it back and put it out as CPO....... huge profit and screw the actual customer waiting.

Magical thinking.

[rmwill]

Come on... Conspiracies are fun!

Originally Posted by Kevin of Larchmont

Magical thinking.

[Kevin of Larchmont]

Originally Posted by rmwill

Come on... Conspiracies are fun!

Indeed. If nothing else they reliably breed engagement.

[Eddiea]

Originally Posted by Kevin of Larchmont

Magical thinking.

Agree...

[KatGirl]

Originally Posted by hlippy4

Rolex CPO (at Mayor's at least) is a COMPLETE RIPOFF.......walked into Mayor's at international mall....saw an entire three showcases of every Rolex imaginable.......curious I told her I was surprised after the last few years..... CPO.....ss/18K Sub 22k....list $15,600....Used from reputable gray around 17-18....response by stupid salesperson....."but we have one available"......that is why I am completely done with the Rolex BS.

I was told that some dealers....like car dealers....will find straw buyers and then get it back and put it out as CPO....... huge profit and screw the actual customer waiting.

CPO watches have to be three years old, or older, probably to prevent that exact scenario.


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[Old Expat Beast]

Thanks

[russ86]

I bought 2 pieces, Pepsi 16710 and old original kermit, the prices were a bit higher than grey maybe but weren't outrageous

[mrlube1151001]

Piece of mind cost money.

[rmlovett1]

Piece of mind is ridiculously expensive, vs going with a reputable grey dealer whom you’ve done your research on, trust , done business with before, etc…
I’ve seen the prices firsthand, they’re pretty obnoxious. To each their own

[travisb]

Originally Posted by rmlovett1

Piece of mind is ridiculously expensive, vs going with a reputable grey dealer whom you’ve done your research on, trust , done business with before, etc…
I’ve seen the prices firsthand, they’re pretty obnoxious. To each their own

Agreed. CPO prices by me are absurd and not something I'd consider. If not wanting to wait. there are reputable sellers with impeccable reputations that I fully trust.

[Kevin of Larchmont]

Originally Posted by rmlovett1

Piece of mind is ridiculously expensive, vs going with a reputable grey dealer whom you’ve done your research on, trust , done business with before, etc…
I’ve seen the prices firsthand, they’re pretty obnoxious. To each their own

Hype and FOMO are ridiculously expensive in the free market as well. Maybe CPO isn’t the best venue for those pieces. Then again maybe it’s a better strategy not to chase the latest bright shiny thing.

[rmlovett1]

Originally Posted by Kevin of Larchmont

Hype and FOMO are ridiculously expensive in the free market as well. Maybe CPO isn’t the best venue for those pieces. Then again maybe it’s a better strategy not to chase the latest bright shiny thing.

Yes, I’d say hype and fomo are an AD, AD selling CPO, and grey dealers best friend.
Chasing the latest shiny thing….as I said…to each their own. As an adult, it’s your life, your money, chase…don’t chase, spend, don’t spend…whatever. Enjoy life responsibly is good for me.


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[Kevin of Larchmont]

Originally Posted by rmlovett1

Yes, I’d say hype and fomo are an AD, AD selling CPO, and grey dealers best friend.
Chasing the latest shiny thing….as I said…to each their own. As an adult, it’s your life, your money, chase…don’t chase, spend, don’t spend…whatever. Enjoy life responsibly is good for me.


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Absolutely agreed although this thread seems to be more about debating the merits of CPO as a whole. I’m trying to make the case for judicious application of CPO rather than a blanket endorsement.

[PenDelicate]

Options are always good.

[1William]

The CPO program has no shame when it comes to pricing and playing to the fears of certain customers. It is not hard to find a completely reputable Trusted Seller that is honest and will stand behind the product. The issue lies mostly with the consumer. We talk about watches and sources but typically, in the end, it all comes down to money. Most consumers, myself included, want the best deal possible for the best example of the watch that can be found. But unless you can access the watch through an AD you will pay a premium. How much that is and what your tolerance is to paying more is an individual thing. My go to is DavidSW but I have done deals with most of the big sellers here on TRF and am good with the watches and my experiences. My advice, with over thirty years of buying/selling/trading and collecting, "Buy the Seller". Sounds simple and we beat it to death here on TRF, but it is the truth.

[brandrea]

On that reference, I’d definitely go with a trusted seller from this forum. You have no worries about authenticity etc.

You can find them all here in this thread

https://www.rolexforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=28

[AK797]

Half the reason people use/join this forum is for the trusted dealers and our collective endorsements, so if you are in the US or have easy access then use them.

[gamingdoctor]

CPO is massively overpriced and takes advantage of people that don't do their research. There doesn't seem to be any consistency to their prices either.

Peace of mind is also from a trusted seller here.

[cdmorenot]

Saw a few CPO pieces at Mayors in Boca and I couldn't help but laugh when the SA gave me the price for a polar I wanted.

CPO was not designed for TRF users where we have the chance to interact with individuals that source and sell watches for a living...

Between a trusted independent reseller and CPO, there is no added peace of mind in my opinion.

My most recent acquisition was $7K without box, papers or service history. That same watch was $13K CPO ...

I could get a service pouch, a warranty card and a receipt if I send this in to Rolex for a $700 service. All in... under $8K. CPO does not make any financial sense.

[2loaded]

Originally Posted by cdmorenot

Saw a few CPO pieces at Mayors in Boca and I couldn't help but laugh when the SA gave me the price for a polar I wanted.

CPO was not designed for TRF users where we have the chance to interact with individuals that source and sell watches for a living...

Between a trusted independent reseller and CPO, there is no added peace of mind in my opinion.

My most recent acquisition was $7K without box, papers or service history. That same watch was $13K CPO ...

I could get a service pouch, a warranty card and a receipt if I send this in to Rolex for a $700 service. All in... under $8K. CPO does not make any financial sense.

....and roll the dice on the stolen watch registry, OEM parts, service refusal...etc