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5 September 2014, 02:53 AM | #1 |
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Pre owned Rolex warranty advice
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I purchased a pre owned Rolex from a trusted seller, the watch is about 12 months old and comes with completed warranty card, box and all original tags from an AD. The warranty card obviously has the previous owners name on but there's still around 12 months left on the warranty. I've read somewhere that Rolex will only repair under warranty if you're the original owner? Is this true? Thanks |
5 September 2014, 02:55 AM | #2 |
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It's not likely that you will need warranty service but a valid warranty is a valid warranty and covers the watch, not the owner.
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5 September 2014, 02:58 AM | #3 |
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Thank you for the advice - I'm still new to Rolex but learning new stuff everyday. You guys on this forum are a great knowledge source
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5 September 2014, 03:27 AM | #4 |
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Contact Rolex and have the serial number switched over to your name as the owner in case of loss or theft that's what I did with my pre owned Explorer II
I still have 15 months left of Waranty with Rolex
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5 September 2014, 03:31 AM | #5 |
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Great advice, thank you very much for posting it ! I have one question though, did Rolex asked any sort of documentation to prove that the watch switched owners?
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If that serial number had been flagged as lost or stolen then there would have been an issue. I had my bill of sale with me but they never asked to see it.
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5 September 2014, 05:33 AM | #7 |
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Great advice - Can this be done via a phone call or did you have to go to a RSC in person?
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5 September 2014, 05:50 AM | #8 | |
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They also provided me with a letter on Rolex letterhead with my name, address, the type of watch with model number, serial number, style of bracelet with bracelet reference number, number of links on the bracelet as well as end links and the reference number for them, the type of clasp on my watch and finally the dollar value to have my watch replaced for my own records and for my insurance company. They mailed two copies of the letter to me in less than five days after my visit
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