Would you buy a watch that is from Venezuela?

[R G]

Your concerns about it coming from Venezuela, are based on your own perception, not others.

[glamorama]

I have never understood why people buying a second hand watch cares from which country it was sold, it has ALWAYS been manufactured in Switzerland and it was NEVER sold to you (ie name on card) in the first instance even if NOS.

I’m not sure if I was told a story just for dealer to negotiate on the price of my watch or it’s actually true, but in Germany they prefer to buy a German registered watch much more than a ‘Chinese’ (meaning anything with Asian language characters). I find that strange, how much more in that case, €500 or €1000?

What about a watch where the previous owner is dead? I was looking at a watch that belonged to a guy semi-famous in his line of work but now deceased. Personally I thought it’s a cool story but others might be creeped out.

I think people that do care where the watch was registered or such things don’t buy used, or shouldn’t, since they get easily stressed which is opposite of the good feeling you should have with a luxury purchase.

[glamorama]

Originally Posted by georgekart

If it is real and sold by a reputable seller, why should you care about initial sale country. Only one I would think about is US one, provided it still had warranty, as in all other countries warranty is provided by Rolex SA themselves, whereas US watches have warranty provided by Rolex USA and even though I haven't heard of anyone having issues repairing a Rolex watch initially sold in USA in other countries, there are precedents of a vice versa issues happening in USA, so that would enter my consideration. Or if I lived in USA, I would consider whether it had a US warranty card. Apart from that, since you live in UK, it doesn't matter. Buy Venezuelan market watches, German market watches, Chinese market watches, whatever.

What you are saying about US warranty is an interesting point since it might translate to an actual difference, if the watch is less than 5yo.

[Andad]

Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

I like the Rolex made in Switzerland .

I only buy Rolex watches made in Scotland.

[cdmorenot]

Lol. This guy.


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[rootbeer7]

A Rolex is a Rolex. Some vintage have different bracelets based on country, but modern references are identical. Made in Switzerland, shipped worldwide.
In this market probably worth more as it’s exotic!!!

[georgekart]

Originally Posted by glamorama

What you are saying about US warranty is an interesting point since it might translate to an actual difference, if the watch is less than 5yo.

Search about Rolex USA vs international warranty card. There was a thread discussing that on the forum. Also people both in that thread and here (see below) stated that sometimes to service a non USA watch in the USA you'd need original bill of sale.

I haven't heard of the opposite happening in Europe/Asia/etc., but just in case I would take US card into consideration if I was buying a watch still under warranty. That's the only distinction I am making. Netherlands, Germany, Russia, Japan, Turkey, Hong Kong, Canada, Australia, Venezuela - couldn't care less. USA - would have to think about it.

Or if I was living in USA, I would then take that into consideration and prefer USA watches. If OP lived in USA, it would make sense for him to want a local watch to avoid potential hassles with warranty repairs if the watch still has warranty.

Originally Posted by swish77

If a Rolex is still under warranty and needs work, the RSCs in the U.S. ask for a sales receipt if the watch was purchased outside the country. I ran into this issue several years ago at the NYC RSC.

It's a silly, unfair policy, of course, but that's the only time that the country of the AD would be relevant to me.

[glamorama]

Originally Posted by georgekart

Search about Rolex USA vs international warranty card. There was a thread discussing that on the forum. Also people both in that thread and here (see below) stated that sometimes to service a non USA watch in the USA you'd need original bill of sale.

I haven't heard of the opposite happening in Europe/Asia/etc., but just in case I would take US card into consideration if I was buying a watch still under warranty. That's the only distinction I am making. Netherlands, Germany, Russia, Japan, Turkey, Hong Kong, Canada, Australia, Venezuela - couldn't care less. USA - would have to think about it.

Or if I was living in USA, I would then take that into consideration and prefer USA watches. If OP lived in USA, it would make sense for him to want a local watch to avoid potential hassles with warranty repairs if the watch still has warranty.

[FloridaSam]

You can always toss the papers and tell people it was originally sold to Charlie Sheen. I see no issue.

[jimcameron]

If you don't speak Spanish, can you still tell what time it is from a Rolex in Venezuela?

[jaySL350]

No problem,
Venezuela was once quite a wealthy country ,,,
I imagine a lot of people over there are having to liquidise there assets now,,

[Chadridv]

The only time I could see it possibly affecting value is while the watch is still in warranty. But even then it wouldn’t be an exclusive issue to South America, it would be an issue for any foreign AD relative to where you live.

RSC (NY) has turned down warranty service because of the AD origination. They’ve said they require original receipts and bill of sale to properly transfer the warranty. In my eyes that decreases the value of a watch that’s supposed to be under warranty simply cause of the head ache that comes with it.

Aside from all that, no, if the watch is authentic and originally sold from an AD there’s absolutely no difference in value.

[joli160]

Originally Posted by glamorama

I have never understood why people buying a second hand watch cares from which country it was sold, it has ALWAYS been manufactured in Switzerland and it was NEVER sold to you (ie name on card) in the first instance even if NOS.

I’m not sure if I was told a story just for dealer to negotiate on the price of my watch or it’s actually true, but in Germany they prefer to buy a German registered watch much more than a ‘Chinese’ (meaning anything with Asian language characters). I find that strange, how much more in that case, €500 or €1000?

What about a watch where the previous owner is dead? I was looking at a watch that belonged to a guy semi-famous in his line of work but now deceased. Personally I thought it’s a cool story but others might be creeped out.

I think people that do care where the watch was registered or such things don’t buy used, or shouldn’t, since they get easily stressed which is opposite of the good feeling you should have with a luxury purchase.

Yes, funny to see how my beloved neighbours insist on landercode 100. Never understood that. The VAT argument makes no sense since the country code proves nothing

[Thuilln]

Originally Posted by John DSSD

Thanks for reply. The DJ is real and its sold by reputable grey. She's worried when she comes to sell it later and buyer sees it's from South America and they will be put off by it or try knock her price down even more as it's not from desired countries.
Could someone find out how much the retail price was before it got discontinued please.
Thanks

LOL. That’s a first! Congrats OP.

[ALF61]

If it is legit and it has all the papers and whistles from an AD, WHY NOT ? The world is a big place it is irrelevant where it came from. What you care about if it was born at Rolex geneva and if that can be substantiated.

You run far greater risk in other aspects from other origins where they can turn it into a frankenwatch more readily.

[faimag]

The country of origin as a factor for buying (or not) a Rolex is new to me

[fskywalker]

No problem at all, still made in Switzerland


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