The Rolex Forums   The Rolex Watch

ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX


Go Back   Rolex Forums - Rolex Forum > Rolex & Tudor Watch Topics > Rolex General Discussion

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 7 July 2010, 03:41 AM   #1
Watch Professor
"TRF" Member
 
Watch Professor's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Real Name: Myron
Location: New York
Watch: GMT IIC; Sub Date
Posts: 3,166
Warranty with a different name on the card.

I called NY RSC to see if they would warranty a Sub Date with another name on the warranty and they said that they would not. (I purchased this two weeks ago, pre-owned) I called Dallas, and they said that they warranty the watch, not the person, so that they would honor it. Very interesting.

Subsequently, the watch needs to be regulated- +9 sec. / 24 hours. I called NY again and asked if they would regulate it under a warranty with a different name on the card, and they said that they would. ?????? I spoke to a different person the second time. Yes, I got her name. I'm trying to understand what's going on here. Perhaps they will do a regulation, but not a repair? The bottom line is that I wish Rolex USA will get it's act together. As of now, I will bring the watch to NY for a regulation, and in the unlikely event that it needs a more comprehensive service, send it to Dallas.

Has anyone had a similar experience or any input to this situation?
Watch Professor is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 7 July 2010, 03:46 AM   #2
Chris B
"TRF" Member
 
Chris B's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Peterborough
Posts: 9,631
Tis true, they're interested in the watch not the owner, as long as it's not on the lost / stolen register that is.
Chris B is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 7 July 2010, 03:54 AM   #3
Rolesor
"TRF" Member
 
Rolesor's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2009
Real Name: Brandon
Location: Toronto, ON
Watch: 116234
Posts: 4,150
Seems weird as I was always told what has already been stated - it's the watch not info not the persons name that really matters!
__________________
116234 - Blue Concentric Dial - Fluted Bezel - Oyster Bracelet

Tudor Black Bay 54 - Rubber Strap
Rolesor is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 7 July 2010, 03:58 AM   #4
nauticajoe
"TRF" Member
 
nauticajoe's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Real Name: Joe
Location: PA
Posts: 14,774
Myron, I read in other posts that NYC doesn't honor whereas Dallas does honor the warranty period. In any event, as you mentioned, I'd go to Dallas for any major work to be had.

Good Luck!
nauticajoe is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 7 July 2010, 03:58 AM   #5
Jocke
2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
 
Jocke's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Real Name: Jocke
Location: Sweden
Watch: A dozen of Rolex's
Posts: 22,541
In US it's the person (first buyer with the name at the card) that have the warranty. The warranty is not transferable.
__________________
This message is written in perfect swenglish.

What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom?

Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional
photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.
Jocke is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 7 July 2010, 04:00 AM   #6
padi56
"TRF" Life Patron
 
padi56's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Real Name: Peter
Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng
Watch: ing you.
Posts: 53,062
Quote:
Originally Posted by Watch Professor View Post
I called NY RSC to see if they would warranty a Sub Date with another name on the warranty and they said that they would not. (I purchased this two weeks ago, pre-owned) I called Dallas, and they said that they warranty the watch, not the person, so that they would honor it. Very interesting.

Subsequently, the watch needs to be regulated- +9 sec. / 24 hours. I called NY again and asked if they would regulate it under a warranty with a different name on the card, and they said that they would. ?????? I spoke to a different person the second time. Yes, I got her name. I'm trying to understand what's going on here. Perhaps they will do a regulation, but not a repair? The bottom line is that I wish Rolex USA will get it's act together. As of now, I will bring the watch to NY for a regulation, and in the unlikely event that it needs a more comprehensive service, send it to Dallas.

Has anyone had a similar experience or any input to this situation?
Just cannot see why a watch has got to go back to the RSC for such a simple thing as regulation its a 30 minute job start to finish..Many ADs will do it while you wait and the service centre in Lonon will, while you have a coffee and watch will be finished before you can drink it.
__________________

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
padi56 is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 7 July 2010, 07:37 AM   #7
Watch Professor
"TRF" Member
 
Watch Professor's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Real Name: Myron
Location: New York
Watch: GMT IIC; Sub Date
Posts: 3,166
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jocke View Post
In US it's the person (first buyer with the name at the card) that have the warranty. The warranty is not transferable.
According to the Dallas RCS, it is transferable. Only NY won't recognize it. It was suggested by David SW that the reason NY won't is due to the number of questionable or gray market watches sold on 47th street.
Watch Professor is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 7 July 2010, 07:43 AM   #8
Watch Professor
"TRF" Member
 
Watch Professor's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Real Name: Myron
Location: New York
Watch: GMT IIC; Sub Date
Posts: 3,166
Thanks all for the input. Much appreciated.
Watch Professor is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 7 July 2010, 07:47 AM   #9
Safetrends
Banned
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Real Name: David Walz
Location: San Diego CA USA
Watch: my hand. :)
Posts: 9,156
Well that sucks you cannot get a straight answer.
Safetrends is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 7 July 2010, 09:18 AM   #10
Watch Professor
"TRF" Member
 
Watch Professor's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Real Name: Myron
Location: New York
Watch: GMT IIC; Sub Date
Posts: 3,166
Maybe we should ask Geneva.
Watch Professor is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 7 July 2010, 09:20 AM   #11
Z-Sub
2024 Pledge Member
 
Z-Sub's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: So Cal, USA
Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man
Posts: 7,383
If it's magnetized, it can be done in 10 minutes.

I brought 2 to Giovanni at RSC-San Francisco and he did both in 20 minutes without charge for older watches.
__________________
SS Submariner Date "Z"
SS SeaDweller "D"
SS Submariner "Random"
TT Blue Submariner "P"
SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi
Pam 311, 524, 297
Z-Sub is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 7 July 2010, 09:20 AM   #12
Safetrends
Banned
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Real Name: David Walz
Location: San Diego CA USA
Watch: my hand. :)
Posts: 9,156
Quote:
Originally Posted by Watch Professor View Post
Maybe we should ask Geneva.
That would be a costly phone bill.
Safetrends is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 7 July 2010, 11:12 AM   #13
mborkow
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: san francisco
Watch: gmt2c pam372
Posts: 842
Quote:
Originally Posted by Z-Sub View Post
If it's magnetized, it can be done in 10 minutes.

I brought 2 to Giovanni at RSC-San Francisco and he did both in 20 minutes without charge for older watches.
That shop is the best.
mborkow is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 7 July 2010, 11:13 AM   #14
HL65
TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron
 
HL65's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Real Name: Ken
Location: SW Florida
Watch: One on my wrist.
Posts: 64,006
Never had a problem here--it was honored as it was within timeframe.
__________________

SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT
HL65 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

My Watch LLC

WatchesOff5th

DavidSW Watches

Takuya Watches

OCWatches

Asset Appeal

Wrist Aficionado


*Banners Of The Month*
This space is provided to horological resources.





Copyright ©2004-2024, The Rolex Forums. All Rights Reserved.

ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

Rolex is a registered trademark of ROLEX USA. The Rolex Forums is not affiliated with ROLEX USA in any way.