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jwjbaek · 13 March 2012, 12:30 PM

I'm considering getting a Milgauss Black. The price difference between a BNIB and a 6-month old near mint is $700.00. It's going to be my everyday watch and probably keep for a long time. Is it worth spending extra $700 to get my name on the warranty card? I don't really care about the hairline scratches on the older watch since I'll be getting those on my new one as well... Let me know what you guys think!

snaggle · 13 March 2012, 12:32 PM

Are you comparing the used price to Brand new from an AD? or comparing it to BNIB from TRF?

jwjbaek · 13 March 2012, 12:33 PM

BNIB from TRF :-)

Smoke · 13 March 2012, 12:34 PM

As long as the seller of the used watch is reputable, I'd much rather save the $700.

snaggle · 13 March 2012, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by jwjbaek

BNIB from TRF :-)

Well, that seems like a good amount of saving if its mint. Its up to you though really, depends on what you prefer.

jwjbaek · 13 March 2012, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by snaggle

Well, that seems like a good amount of saving if its mint. Its up to you though really, depends on what you prefer.

Does the name on the warranty card make any difference when I have to get it serviced? That's the only thing I'm worried about... (and sorry $525 difference and NEAR MINT - 90/100).

snaggle · 13 March 2012, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by jwjbaek

Does the name on the warranty card make any difference when I have to get it serviced? That's the only thing I'm worried about... (and sorry $525 difference).

That is very debatable - I don't have experience with that, I hear it go's both ways.

However, I can tell you this - If the person you are buying from has his own name on the warranty card - if he writes you a receipt saying you are the new owner and signs it, it more than definitely should be valid.

Paperwork is always key. You will also need paperwork regardless to prove it is actually yours and you bought it for X amount of dollars.

with $525, I would try and go BNIB + peace of mind.

GradyPhilpott · 13 March 2012, 12:51 PM

The only thing I've needed my Rolex warranties for, so far, is for regulation.

$525 would pay for a full service or very close to it.

jwjbaek · 13 March 2012, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

The only thing I've needed my Rolex warranties for, so far, is for regulation.

$525 would pay for a full service or very close to it.

Sorry for being a Rolex newbie, but what's regulation? How often do you need to do it? Thanks

ltdsands · 13 March 2012, 01:35 PM

Simple explanation: Regulation involves hooking the watch up to a timing machine to assess the watch's accuracy in a number of positions. It can be adjusted + or - seconds, that is, to run faster or slower.

ltdsands · 13 March 2012, 01:36 PM

Oh yeah, for the price of a fancy dinner, I would BNIB

MortgageGuy · 13 March 2012, 02:01 PM

$500 bucks... New for me every time... Your name on the warranty card just in case you do need it... I for one have and with someone else name on the card RSC USA may or may not honor the warranty

jwjbaek · 13 March 2012, 02:05 PM

Thanks guys! I'll go with a BNIB.

Htab · 13 March 2012, 02:08 PM

I would save the money and get the preowned.

Barvo · 13 March 2012, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Htab

I would save the money and get the preowned.

x2

gwalker · 13 March 2012, 03:50 PM

I'd establish a relationship with an AD and have the best of both worlds.

horseco · 13 March 2012, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Htab

I would save the money and get the preowned.

x3

YoyoGift8 · 13 March 2012, 03:59 PM

I'll also go for BNIB.

ManUtd · 13 March 2012, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by gwalker

I'd establish a relationship with an AD and have the best of both worlds.

This is exactly what I did. When I got my SubC recently, the price was actually lower than what most TRF sellers were selling a BNIB for.

sub2004 · 13 March 2012, 05:25 PM

Brand new from Rolex AD always.

Never know when a watch may stop or little things (scratches, losing time, movement issues etc)

I want to go to bed at night in peace, and thats worth $500 bucks.

Brand new. The only piece i would not buy brand new is a watch that can not be bought brand new. i.e. vintage. But vintage is for the experts so i stick to brand new.

jwjbaek · 14 March 2012, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by gwalker

I'd establish a relationship with an AD and have the best of both worlds.

The price difference between an AD and gray market BNIB is almost $1,500.00. AD's in my area were not willing to do any discounts...

nauticajoe · 14 March 2012, 01:08 AM

I'd go with the BNIB.

Oldwilsonian · 14 March 2012, 01:24 AM

Personally, for $500 I would opt for BNIB,

ManUtd · 14 March 2012, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by jwjbaek

The price difference between an AD and gray market BNIB is almost $1,500.00. AD's in my area were not willing to do any discounts...

If you really want to go the AD route you gotta expand your search. I read on here that there are ADs within an hour or so from you that gives you the prices you're looking for.

77T · 14 March 2012, 01:33 AM

Just wondering...if you made a decision to go BNIB based on 1.5 hrs. of input here, did you already lean that way?

paltak · 14 March 2012, 02:34 AM

I'd pay the extra and get BNIB.

gwalker · 14 March 2012, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ManUtd

This is exactly what I did. When I got my SubC recently, the price was actually lower than what most TRF sellers were selling a BNIB for.

I know. Only way to go.

Rags · 14 March 2012, 03:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Htab

I would save the money and get the preowned.

Preowned for me..

VAWATCHGUY · 14 March 2012, 03:23 AM

BNIB for me

wantonebad · 14 March 2012, 03:28 AM

BNIB - Gray Dealer, If I was buying used I'd want a lot more then $700 off

13 March 2012, 12:30 PM	#1
jwjbaek Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: JW Location: Philadelphia Watch: Me Posts: 48	BNIB or Used - differences? I'm considering getting a Milgauss Black. The price difference between a BNIB and a 6-month old near mint is $700.00. It's going to be my everyday watch and probably keep for a long time. Is it worth spending extra $700 to get my name on the warranty card? I don't really care about the hairline scratches on the older watch since I'll be getting those on my new one as well... Let me know what you guys think!

13 March 2012, 12:51 PM	#8
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,460	The only thing I've needed my Rolex warranties for, so far, is for regulation. $525 would pay for a full service or very close to it. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

13 March 2012, 02:01 PM	#12
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	$500 bucks... New for me every time... Your name on the warranty card just in case you do need it... I for one have and with someone else name on the card RSC USA may or may not honor the warranty __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

14 March 2012, 01:33 AM	#25
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,015	Just wondering...if you made a decision to go BNIB based on 1.5 hrs. of input here, did you already lean that way? __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

14 March 2012, 03:28 AM	#30
wantonebad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Watch: 126600, 116500LN Posts: 12,849	BNIB - Gray Dealer, If I was buying used I'd want a lot more then $700 off __________________ "I'm kind of a big deal... on a fairly irrelevant social media site that falsely inflates my fragile ego"

13 March 2012, 12:32 PM	#2
snaggle Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Paul Location: Florida Watch: SubC, DJII, Omegas Posts: 768	Are you comparing the used price to Brand new from an AD? or comparing it to BNIB from TRF?

13 March 2012, 12:33 PM	#3
jwjbaek Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: JW Location: Philadelphia Watch: Me Posts: 48	BNIB from TRF :-)

13 March 2012, 12:34 PM	#4
Smoke "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Northeast Watch: 16610 Posts: 32	As long as the seller of the used watch is reputable, I'd much rather save the $700.

13 March 2012, 01:35 PM	#10
ltdsands Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Explorer Posts: 57	Simple explanation: Regulation involves hooking the watch up to a timing machine to assess the watch's accuracy in a number of positions. It can be adjusted + or - seconds, that is, to run faster or slower.

13 March 2012, 01:36 PM	#11
ltdsands Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Explorer Posts: 57	Oh yeah, for the price of a fancy dinner, I would BNIB

13 March 2012, 02:05 PM	#13
jwjbaek Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: JW Location: Philadelphia Watch: Me Posts: 48	Thanks guys! I'll go with a BNIB.

13 March 2012, 02:08 PM	#14
Htab 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Dad Location: USA Watch: To many Posts: 1,389	I would save the money and get the preowned.

13 March 2012, 03:50 PM	#16
gwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Gunter Location: AL/NJ Watch: DSSD; 116610LN Posts: 5,509	I'd establish a relationship with an AD and have the best of both worlds.

13 March 2012, 03:59 PM	#18
YoyoGift8 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: MNL/Henderson NV Watch: Rolex Posts: 976	I'll also go for BNIB.

13 March 2012, 05:25 PM	#20
sub2004 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: South Pacific Watch: SS Daytona Posts: 643	Brand new from Rolex AD always. Never know when a watch may stop or little things (scratches, losing time, movement issues etc) I want to go to bed at night in peace, and thats worth $500 bucks. Brand new. The only piece i would not buy brand new is a watch that can not be bought brand new. i.e. vintage. But vintage is for the experts so i stick to brand new.

14 March 2012, 01:08 AM	#22
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	I'd go with the BNIB.

14 March 2012, 01:24 AM	#23
Oldwilsonian "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: USA Posts: 277	Personally, for $500 I would opt for BNIB,

14 March 2012, 02:34 AM	#26
paltak "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Bob Location: IL Posts: 825	I'd pay the extra and get BNIB.

14 March 2012, 03:23 AM	#29
VAWATCHGUY "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: Philadelphia Watch: DSSD Posts: 188	BNIB for me

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