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Old 8 June 2015, 06:01 AM   #1
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Build a Rolex

If a watchmaker has a Rolex parts account, he/she could build himself/herself a watch by ordering all necessary parts, right? Would that be cost effective since labor cost is saved?
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Old 8 June 2015, 06:03 AM   #2
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I would guess not since I am sure parts are marked up such as on a car.


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Old 8 June 2015, 06:04 AM   #3
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To my knowledge, some parts cannot be had without a trade-in.

Rolex has that scenario covered.
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Old 8 June 2015, 06:20 AM   #4
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A Johnny Cash song comes to mind...
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Old 10 June 2015, 02:28 AM   #5
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A Johnny Cash song comes to mind...
It sure does.
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Old 8 June 2015, 06:37 AM   #6
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To my knowledge, some parts cannot be had without a trade-in.

Rolex has that scenario covered.
Hey Rolex ,..send me a case and movement...with the matching numbers.
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Old 8 June 2015, 06:58 AM   #7
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Case is exchange only.
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Old 8 June 2015, 07:10 AM   #8
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i dread to think of the cost.
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Old 10 June 2015, 01:52 AM   #9
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Sounds like an expensive way to go.

Building a cheap car from parts would probably cost you ten times more than buying one at the dealer.

Rolex is also very restrictive on parts
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