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25 November 2010, 08:15 PM | #1 |
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Rolex Service and Loan
Why won't the AD loan me a Rolex while mine is being serviced????
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25 November 2010, 08:18 PM | #2 |
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Yea, they should have a case of Air Kings laying just for that.
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25 November 2010, 08:19 PM | #3 |
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At any one time, an AD could have dozens of watches away for service. Why would they spend thousands on watches that could never be sold, and quite possibly come back in terrible condition?
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25 November 2010, 08:24 PM | #4 |
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25 November 2010, 08:26 PM | #5 |
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25 November 2010, 08:30 PM | #6 |
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WTF?
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25 November 2010, 08:36 PM | #7 |
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I think the guy was just kidding.. ha,ha
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25 November 2010, 08:59 PM | #9 |
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25 November 2010, 09:06 PM | #10 |
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It's hard to tell when stuff like that is written down - given the number of threads I've seen where seemingly ridiculous statements (far more over the top than this - this is a question I have been asked several times before, always seriously) have turned out to be serious questions from the OP, I'd prefer to give a full and honest answer. Joke threads belong in the joke section, especially when there's cause for confusion like this.
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25 November 2010, 09:17 PM | #11 |
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Think outside the box. The AD is holding your watch as collateral. I don't think I would do harm to a loaned watch if a new my watch would pay the price. I would try a different model than the one i own therefore possible per swaying me to broaden my selection and purchase a different model from Rolex. Or the one that was loaned to me. After several returns the watch is then put up for sale used. To me or to whom ever.
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25 November 2010, 10:04 PM | #12 |
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never heard of such a thing. Agree with Chris, the concept is unrealistic. At best they might offer you a beater in the interim
Most people on here will also have enough watches to tide them over while one piece is in for service
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25 November 2010, 10:09 PM | #13 |
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Neat idea, in reality a bit hard to support I would think.
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25 November 2010, 10:16 PM | #14 | |
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I guess my point is that it would be a far wiser investment for an AD to invest in 15 new saleable watches than 15 watches that would have to be sold as soiled stock. The only workaround is if you charged a flat rate for the rental of the courtesy watch - that would cover the hit on the loss of profit. But then again, people grumble enough about the servicing costs, so to try and add another fee on top of that would be difficult. It would be just as easy to buy a cheap beater whilst their Rolex was away. |
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25 November 2010, 10:36 PM | #15 |
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OUCH dude! ...or a case of pre-owned circa 80's two-tone datejust beaters with slightly scratched acrylics. You can have your pick. Be sure to get the optional insurance before you drive it off.. err... walk out the door with it.
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25 November 2010, 10:54 PM | #16 |
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Viable? : I don't know but I suspect yes for all the reasons already stated.
Workable? : Definitely. I know of at least one AD who used to do just that. He says that he only stopped doing it when customers stopped asking. Presumably most people have more than one nowadays?
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25 November 2010, 11:00 PM | #17 |
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the AD would like the opportunity to sell you another watch when you drop yours off for service .... that is exactly how my wife ended up with a TT mid size yachtmaster !!!
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25 November 2010, 11:17 PM | #18 |
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Hey guys, thanks to all for entertaining this. Even if it is far fetched. Good questions great answers, that's what this forum is all about.
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26 November 2010, 01:11 AM | #19 |
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Why don't you just by a 2nd Rolex ?
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26 November 2010, 01:28 AM | #20 |
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Well how about rental cars?
I bring my 65k BMW to the BMW dealer for warranty or factory recall repairs and what do they do? They put me in a BMW off the lot to drive for two or three weeks until my car is ready.... This happens all the time. And for the most part cars cost more than several Rolex models and require more up keep than watches. Not to mention a cars shows miles depreciating the value. My 16600 looks the same today as it did 4 weeks ago and the dealer cant do that with a car.....
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For the same reason you get a loaner at the Land Rover dealership when yours is in for service.
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.....so this thread isn't a joke after all
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I don't know if I would want a Rolex loaned to me. I would be far too worried about scratching it. But the sentiment would be very appreciated. |
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Not so ridiculous, perhaps!
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And, by the way, those loaner watches are now quite collectible, as well.
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Hey Griss... I guess nobody wanted a repeat of the the 1891 train collision at Kipton, Ohio, was caused by a watch having stopped for four minutes
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26 November 2010, 11:42 AM | #29 |
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it's a very workable concept,just means the service charge would quadruple.
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