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jshepard · 17 May 2013, 02:13 PM

Used Rolex made 2001, good case condition, box and papers, decent price, "trusted seller" BUT no service history...
Deal or no deal?

BTW:
How important is that service history? How important is box and papers if I find the same model and year without box and papers but with recent service history? Thanks

wantonebad · 17 May 2013, 02:15 PM

Price wise, service is important, box is nice but it's not worth 1K and a service on a 12 year old watch is probably 700-1K depending on what's needed. Factor that into the price!

LA_LEC · 17 May 2013, 02:17 PM

Service history is nice to have but not usual not to have for a used watch. Trust seller = good!

If you find one with a recent service history and is the same condition as the one your are looking at then go for that one. The box and papers do not matter that much in that case.

Watchdog · 17 May 2013, 02:53 PM

Depends on the trusted seller.

CDNWatchNut · 17 May 2013, 03:15 PM

I'd value a watch with a proper and documented recent service higher than a watch with a box and expired warranty paper and no service. I also wouldn't hesitate to buy a watch in nice condition from a trusted source, recently serviced or otherwise, if the deal was reasonable.

jshepard · 17 May 2013, 10:08 PM

Thanks for the response! I know now what I have to do...

77T · 17 May 2013, 10:46 PM

An unknown service history calls for one of two things -
Either a pre-buy movement inspection...or
A 7-day return for refund if more than $xxx overhaul cost estimate...(mutually agreed $xxx)

17 May 2013, 02:13 PM	#1
jshepard "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: USA Watch: GMTII Posts: 1,180	Deal or No Deal? Used Rolex made 2001, good case condition, box and papers, decent price, "trusted seller" BUT no service history... Deal or no deal? BTW: How important is that service history? How important is box and papers if I find the same model and year without box and papers but with recent service history? Thanks

17 May 2013, 02:15 PM	#2
wantonebad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Watch: 126600, 116500LN Posts: 12,849	Price wise, service is important, box is nice but it's not worth 1K and a service on a 12 year old watch is probably 700-1K depending on what's needed. Factor that into the price! __________________ "I'm kind of a big deal... on a fairly irrelevant social media site that falsely inflates my fragile ego"

17 May 2013, 02:17 PM	#3
LA_LEC "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Explorer Posts: 1,793	Service history is nice to have but not usual not to have for a used watch. Trust seller = good! If you find one with a recent service history and is the same condition as the one your are looking at then go for that one. The box and papers do not matter that much in that case. __________________ 16610 ♛ 16610LV ♛ 214270 MK2 "Life is far too short not to wear a Rolex!"

17 May 2013, 10:46 PM	#7
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,015	An unknown service history calls for one of two things - Either a pre-buy movement inspection...or A 7-day return for refund if more than $xxx overhaul cost estimate...(mutually agreed $xxx) __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

17 May 2013, 02:53 PM	#4
Watchdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Junkyard Dog Location: The Doghouse Watch: I can't tell time Posts: 6,822	Depends on the trusted seller.

17 May 2013, 03:15 PM	#5
CDNWatchNut "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Juan Location: Sherwood Park, Ab Watch: 114060 Posts: 1,509	I'd value a watch with a proper and documented recent service higher than a watch with a box and expired warranty paper and no service. I also wouldn't hesitate to buy a watch in nice condition from a trusted source, recently serviced or otherwise, if the deal was reasonable.

17 May 2013, 10:08 PM	#6
jshepard "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: USA Watch: GMTII Posts: 1,180	Thanks for the response! I know now what I have to do...

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