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Old 13 May 2014, 01:40 AM   #1
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Question about warranty work

As I just purchased a new old stock watch from my AD. Naturaly it comes with rolex 2 year warranty. The watch via serial numbers is from 2006, and now discontinued. This makes it at least 8 yrs old. It seems to be keeping within COSC requirements. I am worried about the possible lack of lubrication left on critical parts, and the possibility of dried seals. Woul you wear it for 2 years and then send it to rolex if it starts going out of COSC standards, or should I send it in now? Appreciate your help.
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Old 13 May 2014, 01:45 AM   #2
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I would send it in now. In fact I would (well it is kind of too late now) have made that part of the deal. Make the AD send it to the RSC for a service before I take possesion of it.

I did that with a new old stock P serial number RG Day Date. The AD agreed that it needed to be serviced. We agreed on a price and they sent it to and paid for the service at the RSC.
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Old 13 May 2014, 01:46 AM   #3
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By the way, what did you get? Any pics? Welcome to TRF.
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Old 13 May 2014, 01:51 AM   #4
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By the way, what did you get? Any pics? Welcome to TRF.
Since it is still under warranty, it should be covered right?

Btw. A pic can be seen on my previous post. Love it!
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Old 13 May 2014, 01:52 AM   #5
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Since it is still under warranty, it should be covered right?

Btw. A pic can be seen on my previous post. Love it!
The warranty will cover any malfunctions but not a service.
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Old 15 May 2014, 01:21 PM   #6
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I assume the answer is yes...

Do they recheck the water-resistance again prior to sending it back? Even if you send it in for a regulation check/problem?
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Old 15 May 2014, 01:50 PM   #7
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The procedure at RSC would include pressure test after opening and then closing case again. At an AD it should, too, but depends on their watchmaker's diligence to safe practices.
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Old 15 May 2014, 02:02 PM   #8
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Since it is still under warranty, it should be covered right?

Btw. A pic can be seen on my previous post. Love it!
Will the watch you mention be this one?

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Old 15 May 2014, 05:18 PM   #9
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You can send it in but be prepared to pay.
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Old 15 May 2014, 09:06 PM   #10
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Yes

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Will the watch you mention be this one?

It was bought new, with warranty.
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Old 15 May 2014, 10:47 PM   #11
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If it were mine, I would send it in to Rolex for a complete check and overhawl. Then you know exactly what you've got.
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Old 15 May 2014, 11:23 PM   #12
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You said it came with a 2 year warranty from Rolex? Rolex would not give a 2 year warranty unless it was new, or just serviced. You might want to ask your AD if it was recently serviced by Rolex...
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Old 15 May 2014, 11:27 PM   #13
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I would send it in now. In fact I would (well it is kind of too late now) have made that part of the deal. Make the AD send it to the RSC for a service before I take possesion of it.

I did that with a new old stock P serial number RG Day Date. The AD agreed that it needed to be serviced. We agreed on a price and they sent it to and paid for the service at the RSC.
This would have been ideal

That said if you have to pay I would just wear it and enjoy and not worry about it, congrats
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