Buying a 5-year old new in box datejust?

[holacicas]

Hi guys, after hanging around in the forum for last few years I've finally saved up enough to buy a 36mm datejust. While I'm browsing for what's on the market, I found a seller selling a never-worn datejust that was manufactured in 2012 (W116234BLSO, seller's disclosure). How concerned (if at all) should I be with the production date that was 5 years ago? Since it's my first time buying a rolex, and also since I've actually never seen others disclosing the production year beforehand, I'm curious what the market practice is (does official dealers also sell watches that are manufactured a few years back if they are of same model?). Is the 5 year gap is something that I should be concerned about in buying high-end watches?

Thank you!

[Speed]

If you are confident the mfg date was 5 years ago...and the watch is legit, you might want to get it serviced if it's not keeping good time.

[moyski]

The only thing that would worry me is that it’s already out of warranty despite being never worn. It would be highly unlikely that something would be wrong with the movement. There are watches in boutiques/dealers that takes years to sell. Advantage is you still get a full manufacturers warranty when buying from an official dealer.


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[GFONG]

Why don’t you look for a brand new one?

[vladamir15]

I would stay away

[DoctorA]

Even if you pay a little extra for a new one with full warranty, it’s well worth it for the peace of mind and keep in mind that if you need to service it (if not under warranty) for any reason in the next 5 years, that’s around $800-$1000
So factor that in!

[zaratsu]

I'd only get it if they were offering a steep discount compared to a more recently manufactured one. Around double the cost of service would be good.

[mountainjogger]

Originally Posted by zaratsu

I'd only get it if they were offering a steep discount compared to a more recently manufactured one. Around double the cost of service would be good.

Agree. Only consider if the discount is more than enough to cover RSC service and then some. So, if it were me I would require a 2k discount or there abouts.

[1William]

I don't understand New Old Stock, NOS. Typically the watches are out of warranty and on most models the seller lists the current MSRP for the watch. A little research can show what the watch sold for in 2012, I think it would be the same as now, but I am not sure. If the brand took a price increase before the watch was sold it could be that the seller is getting a inflated price. Look and see what a pre-owned model sells for and then see what you are paying. The minute you wear it take 30-40% off what you paid for a value. Look at the Trusted Sellers pre-owned models or go new. Good luck.

[bdex75]

At the right price, sure. Depending on what DJ combo it is.


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[Tangier11]

As has been said. Sure, if the price justifies taking that one over a new one

[polaris72]

Buy the seller. Along the same lines, you my find yourself at some AD who has DJ 36 mm, same as you are looking for. Manufacturing date of the AD’s watch might be similar to the one’s you are interested in. Rolex watches just do not expire, ADs do not move them out though they might discount them - old models, or models in low demand. The difference is, that buying from AD will give you manufacturer’s warranty.

[Chad072]

Originally Posted by 1William

I don't understand New Old Stock, NOS. Typically the watches are out of warranty and on most models the seller lists the current MSRP for the watch. A little research can show what the watch sold for in 2012, I think it would be the same as now, but I am not sure. If the brand took a price increase before the watch was sold it could be that the seller is getting a inflated price. Look and see what a pre-owned model sells for and then see what you are paying. The minute you wear it take 30-40% off what you paid for a value. Look at the Trusted Sellers pre-owned models or go new. Good luck.

Sometimes, you don’t have an option to get something “new” outside of NOS. When I bought my sub, I knew I was looking at a 16610 or older model because I’m not a fan of the ceramics. I was looking for a used watch but found a NOS 16610 that got posted by a TS here. I paid a premium over what a used comparable model was going for, but was still below what you could get a ceramic for at an AD. Honestly, I didn’t even think about warranty because a used model of what I wanted would have been out of warranty anyway.

[GMT Aviator]

I don’t think it’s an issue. Rolex are designed to last a life time. A few years spent in its box having come off the production line shouldn’t do it any harm.
Wind it, wear it, enjoy it. If it needs a service you’ll know within a few days or weeks.

[Nikrnic]

I wouldn't worry about 5yrs. at all. I did pass on a 10yr. NOS once as that seemed a little long to me plus the seller wanted a premium anyway, ended up buying one 3yrs. old @ 2300 off retail and no worries servicing.