Does servicing a rolex make it loose its value?

[ALD3396]

Hey guy,

Does servicing your Rolex mean you will loose some resale value? i am not planning on servicing since my watch is fairly new, i just want to know how it works. and what it will do to in the market if one would like to resell the watch.


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[Tools]

No, a basic COA, never

[Nav01L]

I would guess the opposite. If I bought a used watch knowing I‘d have to send it in for an expensive service briefly after receiving it, I‘d factor that into the price I’d be paying.

[dnslater]

Not a simple question. If the watch is a vintage piece and Rolex swaps out patina'd hands or dial, it could detract from the dial. Also if the watch case is heavily scratched, and a heavy handed polish thins the lugs or changes the lines of the case, value could be impacted.

[Knappo 1307]

No guy

[Calatrava r]

A watch serviced during the warranty period for an issue might scare some buyers off. A routine service after several years should enhance the value. Most people look to service around 10 years, anyway.

[GGGMT]

Nope


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[brandrea]

There are a lot of variables but the basic answer is if it’s a regular service by RSC it shouldn’t affect the value.

Vintage is a whole other kettle of fish

[Chewbacca]

Anything made after 2005ish, no. Won’t matter. Even first year LV’s are coming back to earth as many were worn regularly and hard when they came out.

Prior to that like TBone said, it’s a different ballgame.

And I’d always prefer a working rsc polished and serviced watch over a broken never polished one in my collection.

[enjoythemusic]

It ADDS value as it also ensures a fresh service, plus it includes a two-year warranty :)

i ALWAYS get them serviced before sale to get top dollar, plus with warranty, there's no worries to the next owner.

[FTX I]

No

[Soondooboo]

If you service a vintage rolex and they polish it, that's an absolute yes on losing value. In your case it's a new watch so no.

[WatchEater666]

I like to buy freshly serviced watches personally.

[Bigblu10]

Originally Posted by ALD3396

Hey guy,

Does servicing your Rolex mean you will loose some resale value? i am not planning on servicing since my watch is fairly new, i just want to know how it works. and what it will do to in the market if one would like to resell the watch.


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HULK 116610 LV

"Loose"; something not secured, a loose lug nut.

"Lose"; to misplace or no longer have an item in one's possession.

[Dirt]

Originally Posted by ALD3396

Hey guy,

Does servicing your Rolex mean you will loose some resale value? i am not planning on servicing since my watch is fairly new, i just want to know how it works. and what it will do to in the market if one would like to resell the watch.


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HULK 116610 LV

Assuming it's a sought after SS Rolex that's all original(not molested).

The key consideration is whether one is likely to recoup the entire cost of the service at the time of sale.
To answer your question, on the balance of probability the answer would be "no".

However, it will depend upon the overall condition of the watch and the price point one is selling the watch at and what the watch(reference) desirability factor is at the time.
Also the purchaser needs to be somewhat sympathetic and not a hard nosed SOB.

For an older watch that is demonstrably well maintained the task of selling is obviously going to be easier.
The state of the economy helps an awful lot too

[Michael T]

The one thing I may add is liquidity. I have serviced a number of watches pre sale. They tend to transact quickly due to a transferable warranty and the implicit guaranty of authenticity.

On a Patek Calatrava I sold recently I asked no polish given its condition.

I would agree on the older items to be careful on polish and replacement.

[bp1000]

Not sure about others but if I’m looking to buy anything pre 1985 then im probably going to skip anything with replacement hands, service dials, new bezel inserts. Generally you see that reflected in the prices, especially on something like a 5513 or 1675

All this can be replaced in a service and it stands out. Doesn’t mean you shouldn’t service your watches, you absolutely should on all ages. Just in the vintage era, I personally prefer the character to stay with the watch and that may mean a specialist service.

[Wck88]

Definitely not

[Ntoz]

No

[mmaggi]

No

[georgekart]

If it's just the movement/gasket service with no refinishing, then definitely no. If you do a refinishing as well, since your watch is a 6 digit Hulk, if the refinishing is done well, most likely no although it might. If the refinishing will be screwed up (messing up case shape, polishing parts that should be brushed, brushing parts that should be polished, making edges not crisp, etc.) then definitely. If you want to be safe when you service it, just do a movement service and maybe replace gaskets if necessary by then. If you want your watch to look like new after service don't let value loss stop you though. Just pick someone who will not mess it up.