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returntorolex · 16 January 2015, 10:20 PM

Simple question.

How much (or little) do service costs factor into the decision process? In general, more complications = more service cost. Compare a Datejust to a Daytona for example.

Since I have a tendency to keep timepieces longer, this is at least in the top 5 reasons when making my decision.

Thoughts?

cop414 · 16 January 2015, 10:21 PM

It's in the back of my mind but I wouldn't let it stop me from buying anything that I want.

Old Expat Beast · 16 January 2015, 10:22 PM

I always factor it in, and do it soon after buying, but RSC Hong Kong is much cheaper than most countries.

mjclark32 · 16 January 2015, 10:59 PM

Figure $500 for a simple complication Rolex and $950 for chrono's. Of course this is general and going through a non RSC source.
I picked up my father in laws date just whom went through an AD and it was about $900 for a service

Mystro · 16 January 2015, 11:07 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by cop414

it's in the back of my mind but i wouldn't let it stop me from buying anything that i want.

tolgi06 · 16 January 2015, 11:09 PM

I think this is an important issue. Mostly that is why Rolex started to develop and use their in-house chronograph for Daytona.

Speed · 16 January 2015, 11:40 PM

Depends how much you want the watch in question. Is it a hard-to-find / in demand piece? If so you may be lucky just to land it. Garden variety watch? Desperate seller? Then you can bargain away using service cost as a ploy.

GB-man · 16 January 2015, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cop414

It's in the back of my mind but I wouldn't let it stop me from buying anything that I want.

tkerrmd · 16 January 2015, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by returntorolex

Simple question.

How much (or little) do service costs factor into the decision process? In general, more complications = more service cost. Compare a Datejust to a Daytona for example.

Since I have a tendency to keep timepieces longer, this is at least in the top 5 reasons when making my decision.

Thoughts?

no

nate196 · 17 January 2015, 12:01 AM

Funny you say that, I thought about AP Royal Oak 15400 however service cost are about 1200-1500 I was told,

kilyung · 17 January 2015, 12:12 AM

Depends on the watch

Rags · 17 January 2015, 12:22 AM

I've thought about it but I'll worry about the price when the time comes for a service.

AIKO · 17 January 2015, 12:37 AM

I do not factor service cost, I do factor reliability of the brand.

rollerball · 17 January 2015, 12:48 AM

Usually no. I hope that it would last forever without service.

Minimalist · 17 January 2015, 12:58 AM

Never crosses my mind, probably will the next time now that I've read this thread lol....but seriously it's not somethine I think about. I'll just deal with when the time comes.

HL65 · 17 January 2015, 01:04 AM

Nope can't say I do.

Shem · 17 January 2015, 01:27 AM

Service costs are in the back of my mind when I buy watches, but more importantly than that, service intervals, and even more importantly still, service times definitely weigh in. If the watch requires service every 3-5 years and that service takes 6+ months, it's going to impact my buying decision regardless of how much the service costs.

Muzz · 17 January 2015, 01:34 AM

I really don't. If I like it, I buy it.

Eric Chan · 17 January 2015, 01:44 AM

No. If you can't afford the service, then you can't afford the watch. Very similar logic to buying a car.

Annan · 17 January 2015, 01:47 AM

In general no, I don't worry about service cost and will buy the watch I want regardless of the model. The only time it might be an issue is if I'm buying a preowned. If it's due for service or will be within say three years, I would factor that cost into the price negotiations.

adamlea · 17 January 2015, 01:48 AM

No

dman · 17 January 2015, 01:50 AM

The same way I would factor it in when buying a car, but just less frequently.

Rolex addict · 17 January 2015, 02:38 AM

No, I don't worry about it.

RazorD · 17 January 2015, 02:58 AM

I try to factor it into the price I feel it's worth before buying. If I know something is due, I immmediately add that to my total out of pocket expenses.

ec51 · 17 January 2015, 03:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shem

Service costs are in the back of my mind when I buy watches, but more importantly than that, service intervals, and even more importantly still, service times definitely weigh in. If the watch requires service every 3-5 years and that service takes 6+ months, it's going to impact my buying decision regardless of how much the service costs.

Where are you servicing a watch where it takes 6+ months?

jschmidtdmd · 17 January 2015, 03:04 AM

Doesn't cross my mind

locutus49 · 17 January 2015, 03:05 AM

Exactly my thought.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric Chan

No. If you can't afford the service, then you can't afford the watch. Very similar logic to buying a car.

dchernikoff · 17 January 2015, 03:12 AM

It will on my next purchase. I was annoyed to learn that servicing my GMT will cost $750 at the locsl RSC. Had I known that in advance (and how frequently you're "supposed" to service it) I probably would have gotten a Sub -- I was on the fence between the two anyway. My fault for not doing my homework!

JadeRaven · 17 January 2015, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by ec51

Where are you servicing a watch where it takes 6+ months?

Patek, et al.

GradyPhilpott · 17 January 2015, 03:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric Chan

No. If you can't afford the service, then you can't afford the watch. Very similar logic to buying a car.

Well, if that's your philosophy, then you must consider services costs when you buy a watch, or at the very least, you recommend that others do so.

For myself, it is a factor to consider.

I don't consider Rolex service costs to be a limiting factor however.

16 January 2015, 10:20 PM	#1
returntorolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: Atlanta Watch: Jackie Stewart DD Posts: 5,661	Do you include service costs when choosing a watch? Simple question. How much (or little) do service costs factor into the decision process? In general, more complications = more service cost. Compare a Datejust to a Daytona for example. Since I have a tendency to keep timepieces longer, this is at least in the top 5 reasons when making my decision. Thoughts?

16 January 2015, 10:21 PM	#2
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,166	It's in the back of my mind but I wouldn't let it stop me from buying anything that I want. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

16 January 2015, 10:59 PM	#4
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Figure $500 for a simple complication Rolex and $950 for chrono's. Of course this is general and going through a non RSC source. I picked up my father in laws date just whom went through an AD and it was about $900 for a service __________________

16 January 2015, 11:40 PM	#7
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Do you include service costs when choosing a watch? Depends how much you want the watch in question. Is it a hard-to-find / in demand piece? If so you may be lucky just to land it. Garden variety watch? Desperate seller? Then you can bargain away using service cost as a ploy.

17 January 2015, 12:22 AM	#12
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,196	I've thought about it but I'll worry about the price when the time comes for a service. __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

16 January 2015, 10:22 PM	#3
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,802	I always factor it in, and do it soon after buying, but RSC Hong Kong is much cheaper than most countries.

16 January 2015, 11:09 PM	#6
tolgi06 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Tolga Location: Turkey Watch: Oris BC4 Chrono Posts: 4	I think this is an important issue. Mostly that is why Rolex started to develop and use their in-house chronograph for Daytona.

17 January 2015, 12:01 AM	#10
nate196 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Nate Location: NYC Watch: GMT II 116710LN Posts: 47	Funny you say that, I thought about AP Royal Oak 15400 however service cost are about 1200-1500 I was told,

17 January 2015, 12:12 AM	#11
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Depends on the watch

17 January 2015, 12:37 AM	#13
AIKO "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,937	I do not factor service cost, I do factor reliability of the brand.

17 January 2015, 12:48 AM	#14
rollerball Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: United States Posts: 245	Usually no. I hope that it would last forever without service.

17 January 2015, 12:58 AM	#15
Minimalist "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: London Posts: 1,221	Never crosses my mind, probably will the next time now that I've read this thread lol....but seriously it's not somethine I think about. I'll just deal with when the time comes.

17 January 2015, 01:04 AM	#16
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,993	Nope can't say I do. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

17 January 2015, 01:27 AM	#17
Shem "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: USA Posts: 265	Service costs are in the back of my mind when I buy watches, but more importantly than that, service intervals, and even more importantly still, service times definitely weigh in. If the watch requires service every 3-5 years and that service takes 6+ months, it's going to impact my buying decision regardless of how much the service costs.

17 January 2015, 01:34 AM	#18
Muzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: TO CAD, HCMC VN Watch: MP 18946 Posts: 7,292	I really don't. If I like it, I buy it.

17 January 2015, 01:44 AM	#19
Eric Chan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Eric Chan Location: Vancouver, BC CAN Watch: Day-Date 118238 Posts: 8,798	No. If you can't afford the service, then you can't afford the watch. Very similar logic to buying a car. __________________ Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016

17 January 2015, 01:47 AM	#20
Annan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Ron Location: Arizona, USA Watch: 116233 Posts: 3,180	In general no, I don't worry about service cost and will buy the watch I want regardless of the model. The only time it might be an issue is if I'm buying a preowned. If it's due for service or will be within say three years, I would factor that cost into the price negotiations. __________________ *so many Rolexes.....so little time*

17 January 2015, 01:48 AM	#21
adamlea "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Great Plains Watch: Exp II 216570 Blk Posts: 1,190	No

17 January 2015, 01:50 AM	#22
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	The same way I would factor it in when buying a car, but just less frequently. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

17 January 2015, 02:38 AM	#23
Rolex addict Banned Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: The Enabler Location: South Cackalacky Watch: me crash my bike Posts: 5,564	No, I don't worry about it.

17 January 2015, 02:58 AM	#24
RazorD "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: David Location: New England Posts: 1,888	I try to factor it into the price I feel it's worth before buying. If I know something is due, I immmediately add that to my total out of pocket expenses.

17 January 2015, 03:04 AM	#26
jschmidtdmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: John Location: Denver Posts: 2,294	Doesn't cross my mind

17 January 2015, 03:12 AM	#28
dchernikoff "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Dan Location: Palo Alto, CA Watch: Sub LV Posts: 678	It will on my next purchase. I was annoyed to learn that servicing my GMT will cost $750 at the locsl RSC. Had I known that in advance (and how frequently you're "supposed" to service it) I probably would have gotten a Sub -- I was on the fence between the two anyway. My fault for not doing my homework!

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