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SSLove · 28 June 2016, 02:50 AM

Hi All,

I have the opportunity to pick up a DaytonaC in black (my favorite) from and AD at msrp.
However there is a but: The warranty card has the name of the customer that returned for what appears to be financial mishaps.

I'm told the stickers are still on.

What do you think? Is there a risk associated to this transaction?
Will I have issues with Rolex not providing warranty work because it's not in my name?

I have to make a decision ASAP.
I'm not a big spender at all and never bought from this AD, I'm being hooked up via a friend so this is the opportunity of a life time (in Rolex terms :-))

sholzer · 28 June 2016, 02:52 AM

Warranty follows the watch, not the original purchaser from what I've seen. I'd snatch it up if like new condition with stickers etc

ernie2 · 28 June 2016, 02:53 AM

Buy that sucker. Your sales receipt from AD will be your back up if you ever need service

jschmidtdmd · 28 June 2016, 02:53 AM

Do it!

Luap1976 · 28 June 2016, 02:54 AM

Buy it

slillestrand · 28 June 2016, 02:55 AM

I would buy it if I were you. If you decide it is not in your comfort zone, I'm sure there are more than a few on these boards that would buy it in your place.

Is it white or black dial?

Scott

Vaxe · 28 June 2016, 02:55 AM

Tell the AD you will buy today, but have them request a new warranty card from Rolex. The cost is around $50, just offer to pay if they're not willing.

armen34 · 28 June 2016, 02:56 AM

Nothing to worry about

richamby · 28 June 2016, 02:56 AM

Buy it. if it's the Daytona C that you want.

slillestrand · 28 June 2016, 03:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vaxe

Tell the AD you will buy today, but have them request a new warranty card from Rolex. The cost is around $50, just offer to pay if they're not willing.

This is a very good suggestion. I'd run with this as well.

Scott

KBM · 28 June 2016, 03:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vaxe

Tell the AD you will buy today, but have them request a new warranty card from Rolex. The cost is around $50, just offer to pay if they're not willing.

Didn't know this was possible. If it is, sounds like the perfect solution.

Al1969 · 28 June 2016, 03:26 AM

Buy it! Depends how quickly they want to unload it, I may even ask for a discount.

GB-man · 28 June 2016, 03:27 AM

Buy buy buy

Meme-Dweller · 28 June 2016, 03:28 AM

Take advantage of the name and the fact that it is technically pre-owned. Don't pay above MSRP!

WAK4 · 28 June 2016, 03:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vaxe

Tell the AD you will buy today, but have them request a new warranty card from Rolex. The cost is around $50, just offer to pay if they're not willing.

This

Didn't realize there was a cost involved, but considering you'd be spending $12.4k (and tax?) an extra $50 to give you peace of mind I wouldn't think to be a big deal.

japenney · 28 June 2016, 03:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WAK4

This

Didn't realize there was a cost involved, but considering you'd be spending $12.4k (and tax?) an extra $50 to give you peace of mind I wouldn't think to be a big deal.

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Vaxe · 28 June 2016, 03:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kauebm

Didn't know this was possible. If it is, sounds like the perfect solution.

ADs do it all the time when a buyer flakes on the purchase or the card is filled out incorrectly. Technically, they can't once the watch leaves the store, so perhaps in OP's case, they will let you take it home now, or have you come back when the new card is ready. Takes a few weeks. Cheers on a sweet buy!

modee · 28 June 2016, 03:48 AM

The first 118206 Day Date platinum I bought had the name of a famous actor on the warranty card. It was legitimate he had been the buyer but had not kept it. It appeared unworn to me.

sensui · 28 June 2016, 04:05 AM

Yeah.... Usually they would issue a new card as Ad. But no problem either way... Unless you look at the card more than the watch? Great opportunity.

jrs146 · 28 June 2016, 04:07 AM

Would not bother me at all!

m1911a1 · 28 June 2016, 04:14 AM

I wouldn't take it....get another one unless they deal heavy.

joli160 · 28 June 2016, 04:20 AM

Normally I want the card on my name, but in this case would accept it ...
If any regrets you can easily sell it for more, even if you've worn it. Nothing to worry.

ap1 · 28 June 2016, 04:30 AM

A no brainer purchase

1995akcoop · 28 June 2016, 04:42 AM

do it

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psv · 28 June 2016, 04:49 AM

Buy but demand a discount. It is technically a used watch, or have them re-issue the warranty card. It is very doable for them, but of course they would like to avoid the extra work. Simply demand it from them, it might take a few weeks but they can surely get it done.

DeeTee · 28 June 2016, 04:50 AM

Buy and keep sales receipt

WAK4 · 28 June 2016, 05:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psv

Buy but demand a discount. It is technically a used watch,

Don't think you are going to get anywhere with this model. You balk at list price and there is a long line behind you willing to pay list price or more.

bdex75 · 28 June 2016, 05:03 AM

If you are in the market, snag it ASAP. Even at msrp it is a great spot.

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HL65 · 28 June 2016, 05:30 AM

Buy it without a doubt!

hallidc · 28 June 2016, 05:32 AM

I'd be running to that AD to pick it up. Go grab it.

28 June 2016, 02:50 AM	#1
SSLove "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Bay area Posts: 105	URGENT HELP needed from experienced members Hi All, I have the opportunity to pick up a DaytonaC in black (my favorite) from and AD at msrp. However there is a but: The warranty card has the name of the customer that returned for what appears to be financial mishaps. I'm told the stickers are still on. What do you think? Is there a risk associated to this transaction? Will I have issues with Rolex not providing warranty work because it's not in my name? I have to make a decision ASAP. I'm not a big spender at all and never bought from this AD, I'm being hooked up via a friend so this is the opportunity of a life time (in Rolex terms :-)) Last edited by SSLove; 28 June 2016 at 03:25 AM.. Reason: clearing some of the questions

28 June 2016, 02:53 AM	#4
jschmidtdmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: John Location: Denver Posts: 2,294	Do it! __________________ Watches!

28 June 2016, 03:26 AM	#12
Al1969 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,640	Buy it! Depends how quickly they want to unload it, I may even ask for a discount. __________________ WG SUB-116719 GMT MASTER II 126719

28 June 2016, 03:27 AM	#13
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	Buy buy buy __________________

28 June 2016, 04:07 AM	#20
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,823	Would not bother me at all! __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

28 June 2016, 02:52 AM	#2
sholzer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Stephen Location: Stafford, VA Posts: 158	Warranty follows the watch, not the original purchaser from what I've seen. I'd snatch it up if like new condition with stickers etc

28 June 2016, 02:53 AM	#3
ernie2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Arnold Location: New York Watch: SD4K+BLNR Posts: 849	Buy that sucker. Your sales receipt from AD will be your back up if you ever need service

28 June 2016, 02:54 AM	#5
Luap1976 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: London Uk Watch: 116610lnBBetaBBhar Posts: 1,005	Buy it

28 June 2016, 02:55 AM	#6
slillestrand 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: USA Watch: Daytona 116509 Posts: 329	I would buy it if I were you. If you decide it is not in your comfort zone, I'm sure there are more than a few on these boards that would buy it in your place. Is it white or black dial? Scott

28 June 2016, 02:55 AM	#7
Vaxe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Austin TX Posts: 2,122	Tell the AD you will buy today, but have them request a new warranty card from Rolex. The cost is around $50, just offer to pay if they're not willing.

28 June 2016, 02:56 AM	#8
armen34 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: OC Posts: 1,466	Nothing to worry about

28 June 2016, 02:56 AM	#9
richamby "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Ric Location: USA Posts: 179	Buy it. if it's the Daytona C that you want.

28 June 2016, 03:28 AM	#14
Meme-Dweller Banned Join Date: May 2015 Location: TX Watch: Meme-Dweller Posts: 498	Take advantage of the name and the fact that it is technically pre-owned. Don't pay above MSRP!

28 June 2016, 03:48 AM	#18
modee Banned Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Modee Location: California Watch: Rolex 228206 Posts: 224	The first 118206 Day Date platinum I bought had the name of a famous actor on the warranty card. It was legitimate he had been the buyer but had not kept it. It appeared unworn to me.

28 June 2016, 04:05 AM	#19
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,443	Yeah.... Usually they would issue a new card as Ad. But no problem either way... Unless you look at the card more than the watch? Great opportunity.

28 June 2016, 04:14 AM	#21
m1911a1 Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: Maine, USA Watch: 42mm Explorer-II's Posts: 489	I wouldn't take it....get another one unless they deal heavy.

28 June 2016, 04:20 AM	#22
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,759	Normally I want the card on my name, but in this case would accept it ... If any regrets you can easily sell it for more, even if you've worn it. Nothing to worry. __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

28 June 2016, 04:30 AM	#23
ap1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,537	A no brainer purchase

28 June 2016, 04:42 AM	#24
1995akcoop "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,162	do it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

28 June 2016, 04:49 AM	#25
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	Buy but demand a discount. It is technically a used watch, or have them re-issue the warranty card. It is very doable for them, but of course they would like to avoid the extra work. Simply demand it from them, it might take a few weeks but they can surely get it done.

28 June 2016, 04:50 AM	#26
DeeTee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Netflix Posts: 3,978	Buy and keep sales receipt

28 June 2016, 05:03 AM	#28
bdex75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indianapolis Watch: my money vanish Posts: 8,506	If you are in the market, snag it ASAP. Even at msrp it is a great spot. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

28 June 2016, 05:30 AM	#29
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	Buy it without a doubt! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

28 June 2016, 05:32 AM	#30
hallidc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Canada Watch: GMTII / DaytonaC Posts: 252	I'd be running to that AD to pick it up. Go grab it.

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