Rolex Submariner with blank warranty card?

[mike71]

Hey guys i have been looking at a 2012 sub from an individual and the warranty card is Blank with nothing on the front or back.Has anyone ever seen this ? Thanks!

[SLS]

Is the AD's name stamped on the Card? If not it is a double open card, if so, it is just a open warranty card.
Scott

[Racerdj]

Hopefully the AD is on it, Then it's good to go for you.

[mike71]

yes the AD is on the back. so what will i need to do in order to warranty the watch if needed? Thanks

[mike71]

Is double open good or bad ? i'm new sorry.

[SLS]

Originally Posted by mike71

yes the AD is on the back. so what will i need to do in order to warranty the watch if needed? Thanks

If the seller is offering it to you blank, by all means take it blank. I have often seen that many sellers state the card is blank, but once you get it, it has your name on it. This ensures that you get the full two year warranty. I would clarify this before purchase.

The only watch I have with open papers, was old & worn enough for Rolex to know that it was year past the 2 year warranty. I would suspect, that if you filled out the card that the warranty would be honored....if it was within reason.
Scott

[SLS]

Originally Posted by mike71

Is double open good or bad ? i'm new sorry.

Realistically, Rolex offers a 2 year warranty knowing full well that their watch will perform flawlessly for the next 6-8 years. If it were a vintage watch, it could affect value, but a current model, not really. If the card comes to you blank, leave it blank IMO, if it comes to you filled out, again, not a big deal.
Scott

[mike71]

The card is definitely blank so I'll leave it alone .I just thought if I ever sold the watch someone might question its authenticity. what do you guys think? Thanks!

[Tools]

Originally Posted by mike71

yes the AD is on the back. so what will i need to do in order to warranty the watch if needed? Thanks

The only valid warranty is one given to the buyer at the time of purchase and with the card filled out at that time by an Authorized Dealer, as specified in the Warranty Terms of Agreement.

You cannot "warranty" the watch at a later date..

[mike71]

So do the warranty cards come from Rolex Blank? Thanks for your help guys!

[SLS]

Originally Posted by Tools

The only valid warranty is one given to the buyer at the time of purchase and with the card filled out at that time by an Authorized Dealer, as specified in the Warranty Terms of Agreement.

You cannot "warranty" the watch at a later date..

Larry, I've often wondered how Rolex would check this if the card comes blank to the owner with an AD stamp. I've never sent a watch in for service, one would think if the owner presented the card to an RSC for service that Rolex would honor it...again, within reason. If they require a receipt, what is the point of the warranty card.

Originally Posted by mike71

So do the warranty cards come from Rolex Blank? Thanks for your help guys!

My cards have the AD's name printed on the card and the AD fills your name in by hand.
Scott

[padi56]

Originally Posted by SLS

Larry, I've often wondered how Rolex would check this if the card comes blank to the owner with an AD stamp. I've never sent a watch in for service, one would think if the owner presented the card to an RSC for service that Rolex would honor it...again, within reason. If they require a receipt, what is the point of the warranty card.

When any new watch is sold there is a bar code that the AD swipes and that registers with Rolex when that watch was sold and the AD that sold it.

[kmleffler]

Originally Posted by Tools

The only valid warranty is one given to the buyer at the time of purchase and with the card filled out at that time by an Authorized Dealer, as specified in the Warranty Terms of Agreement.

You cannot "warranty" the watch at a later date..

According to what you are saying I should not buy a BNIB watch from sellers on the forum, since they are not authorized dealers and cannot fill out the warranty card.

[SLS]

Originally Posted by padi56

When any new watch is sold there is a bar code that the AD swipes and that registers with Rolex when that watch was sold and the AD that sold it.

Interesting, I did not know that...Thanks.
Scott

[SLS]

Originally Posted by kmleffler

According to what you are saying I should not buy a BNIB watch from sellers on the forum, since they are not authorized dealers and cannot fill out the warranty card.

I have bought BNIB from GMD's on this forum and my name was filled out on the card.

[Rolexitis]

I don't think it matters whose name is on the card if it needs servicing within the warranty period. People buy and sell watches everyday and don't get a new card with the current owners name on it. That's just silly.

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[Tools]

Originally Posted by kmleffler

According to what you are saying I should not buy a BNIB watch from sellers on the forum, since they are not authorized dealers and cannot fill out the warranty card.

No, I am not telling you where you should or should not buy your watch from - that is up to you.. I am telling you what is "legally" defensible and valid.

Originally Posted by SLS

Larry, I've often wondered how Rolex would check this if the card comes blank to the owner with an AD stamp. I've never sent a watch in for service, one would think if the owner presented the card to an RSC for service that Rolex would honor it...again, within reason. If they require a receipt, what is the point of the warranty card.

My cards have the AD's name printed on the card and the AD fills your name in by hand.
Scott

Rolex does know Gray Market codes and their Dealer system. Bringing in a dodgy card may trigger a request..

In any event, here at TRF we cannot and do not condone illegal activities or how to "game the system" to screw Rolex (or customs or whomever) for our own gains.

People just have to know that buying used or from a non-Authorized Dealer simply does not provide them with a valid warranty and attempting to get free work done under warranty (without a proper AD purchase) is going to be a risk.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by kmleffler

According to what you are saying I should not buy a BNIB watch from sellers on the forum, since they are not authorized dealers and cannot fill out the warranty card.

As long as the card/paper has a official AD stamp any other name is of secondary importance or even left blank. As Rolex will know when the watch was sold and what AD sold it. The owners name is not all that important as the watch could be bought by a third party as a gift for someone else.

[Rolexitis]

Originally Posted by padi56

As long as the card/paper has a official AD stamp any other name is of secondary importance or even left blank. As Rolex will know when the watch was sold and what AD sold it. The owners name is not all that important as the watch could be bought by a third party as a gift for someone else.

Exactly.

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[gsgarbear2]

Originally Posted by padi56

As long as the card/paper has a official AD stamp any other name is of secondary importance or even left blank. As Rolex will know when the watch was sold and what AD sold it. The owners name is not all that important as the watch could be bought by a third party as a gift for someone else.

That sums it up. Thanks Padi for that clarification.

[polarinda]

if the card has no AD Stamp, red flag?