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Rolex Richie · 10 March 2013, 02:57 AM

Does the Client No ie Originating country code make any difference to re sale values ?

Do 160 refs ie UK keep better value.

I'm guessing that it doesn't make the slightest difference but what does the 'gang' think ?

MonBK · 10 March 2013, 03:07 AM

Now I've heard everything.

joe100 · 10 March 2013, 03:42 AM

First you'd have to find the 1% of the 1% who know a blind word you're on about. But to answer your question, haha, no, no difference. Originality, condition, accessories in that order for me

Kingair · 10 March 2013, 03:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rolex Richie

Does the Client No ie Originating country code make any difference to re sale values ?

Do 160 refs ie UK keep better value.

I'm guessing that it doesn't make the slightest difference but what does the 'gang' think ?

Of course . . . . make sure you never buy a Rolex in or from the USA !

One from Swiss has a lot more value . . .

HAGWe

mjclark32 · 10 March 2013, 04:04 AM

Would you pay more for a watch because it was shipped to a certain country?

padi56 · 10 March 2013, 04:12 AM

Whatever next myself always buy condition of watch not a bit interested in bits of paper unless a valid warranty,or bits of plastic, boxes, or country codes.

Rolex Richie · 10 March 2013, 04:24 AM

Ok chaps. Silly question.
Apologies !
Over and out :)

ChuckFinlay · 10 March 2013, 04:57 AM

It actually isn't that silly, but nice of everyone to ridicule you over it. A 160 watch, or at least EU coding does sell easier in the s/h market, as it allays a buyers fears over whether or not VAT or relevant taxes have been paid on it.

One of the grey dealers, I can't remember which, maybe watches.co.uk will only buy 160 watches...plus if you want to take advantage of free dial swaps on watches like the Daytona or DJ (if Rolex still do those within 3 months of purchase) they won't do it with a non EU watch.

Oryx · 10 March 2013, 05:10 AM

I think this is a very fair question by the OP.

Totally unfair to ridicule for no reason.

In the UK grey dealers definitely apply a discount to watches originating from certain countries (Russia / Greece etc).

There may not be any logic in this but if I were ever to buy a second hand Rolex I would pick one from the UK / US over Russia / China.

At least I know that I could follow up with seller easily etc

AnnemarieGirl · 10 March 2013, 05:57 AM

Not a silly question in my opinion but I agree that country of origin doesn't make a difference. I have always found it interesting that many watches on the watchfinder.co.uk website originate from Italy, makes me wonder why they get so many from there rather than other countries? Most are insurance jobs I assume but interesting either way.

Swiss_Time_Watches · 10 March 2013, 05:59 AM

Italy is a huge market for Rolex

AnnemarieGirl · 10 March 2013, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by SuperDanX

Italy is a huge market for Rolex

More so that any other country? Its tiny in comparison to say the USA?

Swiss_Time_Watches · 10 March 2013, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by AnnemarieGirl

More so that any other country? Its tiny in comparison to say the USA?

Italians love watches, Rolex in particular, in common with most countries its thee brand Italians aspire to. If you have ever been to Italy you'll notice Rolex watches everywhere, (many fakes also I admit) but Italians are passionate about Rolex. Sales in comparison to the US are obviously lower, but per capita ownership is high. (I speak as an Italian passport holder) ;)

77T · 10 March 2013, 08:03 AM

There are definite Country Codes you don't want to see. Like the ones that do not exist. Some scammers make the mistake of forging docs with such mistakes.

10 March 2013, 02:57 AM	#1
Rolex Richie "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Leeds Watch: Sub 116613LB Posts: 187	Rolex Client No Does the Client No ie Originating country code make any difference to re sale values ? Do 160 refs ie UK keep better value. I'm guessing that it doesn't make the slightest difference but what does the 'gang' think ?

10 March 2013, 03:42 AM	#3
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	First you'd have to find the 1% of the 1% who know a blind word you're on about. But to answer your question, haha, no, no difference. Originality, condition, accessories in that order for me __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

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padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,061	Whatever next myself always buy condition of watch not a bit interested in bits of paper unless a valid warranty,or bits of plastic, boxes, or country codes. __________________ 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

10 March 2013, 08:03 AM	#14
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,015	There are definite Country Codes you don't want to see. Like the ones that do not exist. Some scammers make the mistake of forging docs with such mistakes. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

10 March 2013, 03:07 AM	#2
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	Now I've heard everything.

10 March 2013, 04:24 AM	#7
Rolex Richie "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Leeds Watch: Sub 116613LB Posts: 187	Ok chaps. Silly question. Apologies ! Over and out :)

10 March 2013, 04:57 AM	#8
ChuckFinlay "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: UK Watch: 116719BLRO Posts: 496	It actually isn't that silly, but nice of everyone to ridicule you over it. A 160 watch, or at least EU coding does sell easier in the s/h market, as it allays a buyers fears over whether or not VAT or relevant taxes have been paid on it. One of the grey dealers, I can't remember which, maybe watches.co.uk will only buy 160 watches...plus if you want to take advantage of free dial swaps on watches like the Daytona or DJ (if Rolex still do those within 3 months of purchase) they won't do it with a non EU watch.

10 March 2013, 05:10 AM	#9
Oryx "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: London Posts: 1,894	I think this is a very fair question by the OP. Totally unfair to ridicule for no reason. In the UK grey dealers definitely apply a discount to watches originating from certain countries (Russia / Greece etc). There may not be any logic in this but if I were ever to buy a second hand Rolex I would pick one from the UK / US over Russia / China. At least I know that I could follow up with seller easily etc

10 March 2013, 05:57 AM	#10
AnnemarieGirl Banned Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: South Africa Posts: 456	Not a silly question in my opinion but I agree that country of origin doesn't make a difference. I have always found it interesting that many watches on the watchfinder.co.uk website originate from Italy, makes me wonder why they get so many from there rather than other countries? Most are insurance jobs I assume but interesting either way.

10 March 2013, 05:59 AM	#11
Swiss_Time_Watches 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: London, UK. Posts: 220	Italy is a huge market for Rolex

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