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kings4sap · 20 February 2007, 03:56 PM

I am sure that this has been brought before but I am still new to the board. If I buy an "almost new" Daytona from the original owner who purchased it new at Ben Bridge (yuk!) - will the factory warranty transfer over to me? If so, what paperwork would I need to validate it should I need to send the watch in for servicing?

Thanks!

K4S

tag_addict · 20 February 2007, 04:02 PM

Not a chance in hell

Steven79 · 20 February 2007, 04:04 PM

From my understanding, the warranty only applies to the original owner. It is not transferable.

kings4sap · 20 February 2007, 04:18 PM

I have been doing some research on the internet including reading the warranty verbiage verbatim. Here is the finding of one reviewer:

(he posted a copy of the warranty wording) > "Notice there is no requirement that it be by the original purchaser.

It merely requires the dealer to fill out the warranty papers in full and then the possessor of those papers and the watch to present both to a Rolex service centre.

The warranty attaches to the watch, not the purchaser and it is for two years, not one. It is only urban legend and people failing to read that has resulted in the prevailing view that the warranty is only for the original owner and for a period of one year.

End of argument on warranty."

Read your warranty paperwork - I read mine and I get the same interpretation.

Any more thoughts? Has anyone ever tried getting a "new-used" serviced?

K4S

tag_addict · 20 February 2007, 04:21 PM

Allbeit I don't read the warranty,
but the big ass red stamp from the AD on my 16610 LV cert saying NOT TRANSFERABLE is a pretty damn good indication :)

mike · 20 February 2007, 07:52 PM

The warrenty on a Rolex sold anywhere in the world is on the watch. ONLY in the U.S. where RUSA rules is the warrenty for the orginal purchaser.

padi56 · 20 February 2007, 08:16 PM

Long live Rolex USA they sure have the noose tight around the customers and buyers necks.Seems to me like Rolex USA sometimes think they are God almighty.Now in the UK have bought several watches from a third party,and had a few minor issues. Like a slight flaw on dial,and a watch needed regulation.Just showed my papers and both was rectified and no questions at all asked.

nko51 · 21 February 2007, 12:51 AM

Get the AD to give you a warranty of his own.

tonelar · 21 February 2007, 01:28 AM

They aren't transferable officially. However I've had some success with the local ASC (the watches needed nothing more than timing adjustments) with two of my 2nd hand watches in the past.

I've seen how certain ADs stamp a red "non-transferable" onto their paperwork before...

Here's a thought;
what's to keep you form mailing in the watch to an RSC and merely use the original purchaser's name in your communications with them? Even using a different address, but clearly putting the original purchaser's name as
Joe Blough c/o "your name here"... might actually work.

astcell · 21 February 2007, 01:46 AM

And pay with cash when you pick it up.

20 February 2007, 03:56 PM	#1
kings4sap "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Steve Location: The O.C. Watch: DD 40 Posts: 447	Question on warranties... I am sure that this has been brought before but I am still new to the board. If I buy an "almost new" Daytona from the original owner who purchased it new at Ben Bridge (yuk!) - will the factory warranty transfer over to me? If so, what paperwork would I need to validate it should I need to send the watch in for servicing? Thanks! K4S

20 February 2007, 08:16 PM	#7
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,062	Long live Rolex USA they sure have the noose tight around the customers and buyers necks.Seems to me like Rolex USA sometimes think they are God almighty.Now in the UK have bought several watches from a third party,and had a few minor issues. Like a slight flaw on dial,and a watch needed regulation.Just showed my papers and both was rectified and no questions at all asked. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

21 February 2007, 12:51 AM	#8
nko51 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Alex Location: USA Watch: TT Blue Sub Posts: 2,542	Get the AD to give you a warranty of his own. __________________

21 February 2007, 01:28 AM	#9
tonelar "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Tony Location: san francisco Watch: Seadweller Posts: 1,368	They aren't transferable officially. However I've had some success with the local ASC (the watches needed nothing more than timing adjustments) with two of my 2nd hand watches in the past. I've seen how certain ADs stamp a red "non-transferable" onto their paperwork before... Here's a thought; what's to keep you form mailing in the watch to an RSC and merely use the original purchaser's name in your communications with them? Even using a different address, but clearly putting the original purchaser's name as Joe Blough c/o "your name here"... might actually work. __________________ It's a rarity that something popular is actually right... Wear 'em with PRIDE, y'all.

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20 February 2007, 04:02 PM	#2
tag_addict Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: Aadil Location: Calgary Watch: T-Touch Carbon Posts: 416	Not a chance in hell

20 February 2007, 04:04 PM	#3
Steven79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Steven Location: Houston Watch: Sub Posts: 1,175	From my understanding, the warranty only applies to the original owner. It is not transferable.

20 February 2007, 04:18 PM	#4
kings4sap "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Steve Location: The O.C. Watch: DD 40 Posts: 447	I have been doing some research on the internet including reading the warranty verbiage verbatim. Here is the finding of one reviewer: (he posted a copy of the warranty wording) > "Notice there is no requirement that it be by the original purchaser. It merely requires the dealer to fill out the warranty papers in full and then the possessor of those papers and the watch to present both to a Rolex service centre. The warranty attaches to the watch, not the purchaser and it is for two years, not one. It is only urban legend and people failing to read that has resulted in the prevailing view that the warranty is only for the original owner and for a period of one year. End of argument on warranty." Read your warranty paperwork - I read mine and I get the same interpretation. Any more thoughts? Has anyone ever tried getting a "new-used" serviced? K4S

20 February 2007, 04:21 PM	#5
tag_addict Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: Aadil Location: Calgary Watch: T-Touch Carbon Posts: 416	Allbeit I don't read the warranty, but the big ass red stamp from the AD on my 16610 LV cert saying NOT TRANSFERABLE is a pretty damn good indication :)

20 February 2007, 07:52 PM	#6
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	The warrenty on a Rolex sold anywhere in the world is on the watch. ONLY in the U.S. where RUSA rules is the warrenty for the orginal purchaser.

21 February 2007, 01:46 AM	#10
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	And pay with cash when you pick it up.

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