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1 August 2022, 11:34 PM | #1 |
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About aftersale costs
I am trying to figure out what would be the costs (if any) that would occur once I am a proud owner of an aftermarket DJ.
How often did you have to adjust yours for accuracy? What does this cost appr? Did you have to give it for polishing? Where? Thanks for your opinions. |
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what padi said.
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2 August 2022, 02:56 AM | #4 |
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About 70 bucks a year or so on average.
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Budget for 10% of the watch’s current year MSRP every 10 years. This accounts for inflation, insurance, shipping, and the annual TRF Pledge.
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2 August 2022, 05:11 AM | #8 |
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2 August 2022, 07:08 AM | #10 |
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Yea. Current base price for service is roughly $700 + any replacement of parts that are damaged or worn due to age. Plan on sending in every 10 years or so. I was closer to the 15 year mark on my YM. All good. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Generally you don't do anything with your watch for a decade or so. After that you might send it in for an overhaul and cleaning. This service call runs around 700 USD, so the average would be around 70USD annually if that is how you want to view it.
Alternatively, you could do nothing with your watch for that same decade, and sell it for the price you paid. Costs would be zero in this case.
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Purchase price + maintenance/insurance,+- appreciation/depreciation<satisfaction of ownership.
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What I mentioned about the clasp replacement cost that is only if its really damaged of course, which will hardly happen. Adjustment could be within warranty work. Just enter "the watch polisher" on instagram or google and be amazed what these companies do! Keep us updated when you buy one!
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2 August 2022, 07:34 PM | #16 |
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Thank you all for the clarifications!
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2 August 2022, 07:47 PM | #17 |
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About aftersale costs
The only thing I’d add is that you must account for inflation.
So the $700 you’ve seen mentioned here would be the price today - in 10 years the same service could cost $900+ Even in deflationary periods, Rolex’s price for servicing a watch went up. And this assumes no parts would fail from damage - be sure the 2nd hand watch you buy is inspected. There could be hidden damage inside. Otherwise, your cost assumptions might be affected. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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If it’s an older model and it runs fine no costs for many years to come.
The new ones your mileage may vary, if no warranty it may become expensive
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