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1791 · 19 February 2020, 12:43 AM

Just wondering if Rolex trade ins were possible.

beshannon · 19 February 2020, 12:44 AM

Depends

MattyL147 · 19 February 2020, 12:44 AM

Depends on the AD, but yes.

joli160 · 19 February 2020, 12:44 AM

Up to the individual AD

HogwldFLTR · 19 February 2020, 12:50 AM

Some even guarantee a buy back at sold cost on up grades. Check your local AD's policy.

denmanproject · 19 February 2020, 12:52 AM

Some will but expect to take a big hit

Woody · 19 February 2020, 01:09 AM

Many do but in my experience it is not a good option, particularly if you are looking to trade a current production model. The trade-in prices offered are often very low.....but as others have said your AD may have a special buy-back policy, although personally I have only ever seen such arrangements offered by pre-owned sellers. At the end of the day there is no harm in asking

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adawil2002 · 19 February 2020, 01:37 AM

Mine did, traded a TT ladies diamond & Jubilee face for a Milgauss Z-Blue & a pre-owned midsize SS for my wife, plus cash.

schoolboy · 19 February 2020, 01:45 AM

The one in my town does

They will lowball you though, so be careful!

schoolboy · 19 February 2020, 01:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by denmanproject

Some will but expect to take a big hit

Agree

samson66 · 19 February 2020, 01:52 AM

Some AD's sell secondhand watches as well as new stock. They will take trades. AD's that don't sell used watches generally will not.

DtownRRS · 19 February 2020, 02:23 AM

Yes, mine did. My wife had an older 26mm she never wore and told me on my next watch just take it in as a trade in. Worked out fine.

037 · 19 February 2020, 02:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beshannon

Depends

They're like Huggies for adults.

Jona · 19 February 2020, 02:26 AM

My AD used to take trades but not resell them. Not sure where they unloaded them. Offers very low. Lately, probably due to the low supply, they started reselling the trades. Offers are better now. They "clean up" the trades and price them high. Business...they offer $6k for a 16600 and price it for $9k.

Calatrava r · 19 February 2020, 02:28 AM

Most do but my experience has been very bad. Gives lowballing a new name. You are always better selling your watch to a reliable used watch dealer who makes a market in the watches to get the best price. Many of the ADs are actually reselling their trade ins to used watch dealers and making a profit for doing so.

scottwmitch · 19 February 2020, 02:45 AM

My AD does. They told me they will buy it at about 30% less than market value.

Yess · 19 February 2020, 03:05 AM

Best to equate Rolex with Car - and think about trading your old car in on a new car. You're never going to win, break even, or even feel like it was a fair deal when you compare the deal to selling your car (Rolex) privately.

Batmannr1 · 19 February 2020, 03:52 AM

Yes, even if they do not sell pre-owned watches in their shop. Other channels to unload them. ADs often have an interest in or familly members at grey dealers. As long as they make a few $$, they will do trade-ins

Harry-57 · 19 February 2020, 03:55 AM

Mine does. I believe most do.

Tools · 19 February 2020, 03:59 AM

Ben Bridge and a few other big names do take in trades.

They send them to their Service Center in the Seattle area, then send them around in their Time-and-Time Again tours/sales campaign.

1791 · 19 February 2020, 04:19 AM

Ok, thanks for the info. I didn't think they did. So I'll keep that in mind.

DonRickles · 19 February 2020, 04:42 AM

Like a 40 yr old Explorer?

You said trade. What are you hoping to receive in said trade?

Oldwoods · 19 February 2020, 04:49 AM

My AD does but they have to be at least 1 year old (same for Tudor apparently) for them to do a deal.

173rdabn · 19 February 2020, 05:19 AM

They're nuts if they don't. they buy at wholesale and sell at retail. Same as a new car dealer with a used car. Money to be made.

77T · 19 February 2020, 06:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 173rdabn

They're nuts if they don't. they buy at wholesale and sell at retail. Same as a new car dealer with a used car. Money to be made.

Some ADs don’t have an estate watch case to separate their pre-owned inventory so they don’t have a way to retail them.

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1791 · 19 February 2020, 07:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DonRickles

Like a 40 yr old Explorer?

You said trade. What are you hoping to receive in said trade?

Yes, a Explorer 1016 ser #57xxxx. I was considering a new sports model, Explorer or Submariner. The AD's in my area all had the same story. I'm not getting on a wait list. So I sent it in for service. Now it looks/runs great. I'm in no rush. I'll check back now and then.

GMT Aviator · 19 February 2020, 08:19 AM

My AD is part of a larger group. Whilst the group have a policy on pricing a watch you wish to trade (usually a low ball figure), he helps his clients by marketing the watch through various dealers he is in contact with to get you thr best price, even though this is not his companies policy.
As an individual he helps out the customer in this regard even if it means he is going against his 'AD chains' policy. Can't say fairer than that.

Uga2007 · 19 February 2020, 08:44 AM

I had an AD recently offer me full purchase value for my DSSD D-blue if I picked up the full Everose CHNR.

TempoKing · 19 February 2020, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by denmanproject

Some will but expect to take a big hit

If they take trades, it all depends how popular is the watch you are trading
Price for the trade ? ...You can see what are selling here
Or ask

Nikrnic · 19 February 2020, 11:48 AM

Ive traded 3 Rolex in with 2 ADs and it was more than just fair for me on the differece price, thats when they were discounting more easily on the retail side up until 2019. However I've never seen them selling any used on there displays. When I inquired with my main AD for a 16710 he came up with one that was also a trade in that they originally sold new 15 yrs. ago. I've also seen my AD Mgr. appraise walk ins trying to sell their Rolex. I'd say yes, they take trades and make out right purchases, it's there business and that sounds like it would be a perk for them.

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19 February 2020, 12:43 AM	#1
1791 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: USA Posts: 62	Do Rolex authorizes dealers take Rolex watch in trade? Just wondering if Rolex trade ins were possible.

19 February 2020, 12:44 AM	#2
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19 February 2020, 12:44 AM	#4
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19 February 2020, 01:37 AM	#8
adawil2002 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Andrew Wilson Location: Brunswick, Maine Watch: 16550 Explorer II Posts: 1,773	Mine did, traded a TT ladies diamond & Jubilee face for a Milgauss Z-Blue & a pre-owned midsize SS for my wife, plus cash. Attached Images __________________ 6284 SS, 16014 SS Jubilee silver stick, 16253 TT Blue Thunderbird, 16550 SS Exp II Cream, bought in 1986, 116400GV Z-blue Milgauss, 79260 Tudor, 116660 DSSD-Blue, 116500LV Daytona White, 116710 BLNR, 326934 Blue Skydweller

19 February 2020, 03:52 AM	#18
Batmannr1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Real Name: Martijn Location: AmsRio Watch: On the left wrist Posts: 733	Do Rolex authorizes dealers take Rolex watch in trade? Yes, even if they do not sell pre-owned watches in their shop. Other channels to unload them. ADs often have an interest in or familly members at grey dealers. As long as they make a few $$, they will do trade-ins

19 February 2020, 12:44 AM	#3
MattyL147 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: USA Posts: 1,207	Depends on the AD, but yes.

19 February 2020, 12:50 AM	#5
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,693	Some even guarantee a buy back at sold cost on up grades. Check your local AD's policy. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

19 February 2020, 12:52 AM	#6
denmanproject "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Wayne Location: Canada Posts: 4,407	Some will but expect to take a big hit

19 February 2020, 01:09 AM	#7
Woody "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Africa Posts: 1,127	Many do but in my experience it is not a good option, particularly if you are looking to trade a current production model. The trade-in prices offered are often very low.....but as others have said your AD may have a special buy-back policy, although personally I have only ever seen such arrangements offered by pre-owned sellers. At the end of the day there is no harm in asking .

19 February 2020, 01:45 AM	#9
schoolboy Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Jesus Location: Texas Watch: 116234 Posts: 8,721	The one in my town does They will lowball you though, so be careful!

19 February 2020, 01:52 AM	#11
samson66 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Downy Ocean Hon Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 13,792	Some AD's sell secondhand watches as well as new stock. They will take trades. AD's that don't sell used watches generally will not.

19 February 2020, 02:23 AM	#12
DtownRRS 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: SE PA USA Watch: GMT/SUB/Daytona Posts: 869	Yes, mine did. My wife had an older 26mm she never wore and told me on my next watch just take it in as a trade in. Worked out fine.

19 February 2020, 02:26 AM	#14
Jona Banned Join Date: May 2019 Location: USA Watch: 116618LN Posts: 1,399	My AD used to take trades but not resell them. Not sure where they unloaded them. Offers very low. Lately, probably due to the low supply, they started reselling the trades. Offers are better now. They "clean up" the trades and price them high. Business...they offer $6k for a 16600 and price it for $9k.

19 February 2020, 02:28 AM	#15
Calatrava r 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 11,417	Most do but my experience has been very bad. Gives lowballing a new name. You are always better selling your watch to a reliable used watch dealer who makes a market in the watches to get the best price. Many of the ADs are actually reselling their trade ins to used watch dealers and making a profit for doing so.

19 February 2020, 02:45 AM	#16
scottwmitch "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: USA Posts: 649	My AD does. They told me they will buy it at about 30% less than market value.

19 February 2020, 03:05 AM	#17
Yess "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Good Hope Watch: 124060 Posts: 1,596	Best to equate Rolex with Car - and think about trading your old car in on a new car. You're never going to win, break even, or even feel like it was a fair deal when you compare the deal to selling your car (Rolex) privately.

19 February 2020, 03:55 AM	#19
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 10,669	Mine does. I believe most do.

19 February 2020, 03:59 AM	#20
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Ben Bridge and a few other big names do take in trades. They send them to their Service Center in the Seattle area, then send them around in their Time-and-Time Again tours/sales campaign. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

19 February 2020, 04:19 AM	#21
1791 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: USA Posts: 62	Ok, thanks for the info. I didn't think they did. So I'll keep that in mind.

19 February 2020, 04:42 AM	#22
DonRickles Banned Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: Don Location: Vegas Nite Club Watch: Your mouth Posts: 2,315	Like a 40 yr old Explorer? You said trade. What are you hoping to receive in said trade?

19 February 2020, 04:49 AM	#23
Oldwoods "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Scotland Watch: Rolex Hulk Posts: 495	My AD does but they have to be at least 1 year old (same for Tudor apparently) for them to do a deal. __________________ Enjoying: Daytona, Submariner Hulk, Bluesy, Seadweller, Explorer, White Milgauss, DJ41 fluted and mint green. Oyster Perpetual 41 green dial, Oyster Perpetual 39 grape dial, Oyster Perpetual 41 Celebration dial, Tudor BB Harrods edition, Tudor BB 41 Burgundy (metas edition).

19 February 2020, 05:19 AM	#24
173rdabn 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: George Location: Cape Cod Watch: 216570 Explorer II Posts: 2,421	They're nuts if they don't. they buy at wholesale and sell at retail. Same as a new car dealer with a used car. Money to be made.

19 February 2020, 08:19 AM	#27
GMT Aviator 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: London Posts: 3,318	My AD is part of a larger group. Whilst the group have a policy on pricing a watch you wish to trade (usually a low ball figure), he helps his clients by marketing the watch through various dealers he is in contact with to get you thr best price, even though this is not his companies policy. As an individual he helps out the customer in this regard even if it means he is going against his 'AD chains' policy. Can't say fairer than that.

19 February 2020, 08:44 AM	#28
Uga2007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Evan Location: Atlanta Watch: DSSD D-BLUE Posts: 203	I had an AD recently offer me full purchase value for my DSSD D-blue if I picked up the full Everose CHNR. __________________ Calibre de Cartier Diver Explorer II Polar 216570 Datejust 41 Blue 126300 Deepsea Sea-Dweller D-BLUE 126660

19 February 2020, 11:48 AM	#30
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,172	Ive traded 3 Rolex in with 2 ADs and it was more than just fair for me on the differece price, thats when they were discounting more easily on the retail side up until 2019. However I've never seen them selling any used on there displays. When I inquired with my main AD for a 16710 he came up with one that was also a trade in that they originally sold new 15 yrs. ago. I've also seen my AD Mgr. appraise walk ins trying to sell their Rolex. I'd say yes, they take trades and make out right purchases, it's there business and that sounds like it would be a perk for them. Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

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