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19 September 2016, 11:18 AM | #1 |
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Service before Trading/Selling ?
I have a DeepSea that I'm thinking about trading towards another, more costly, Rolex. I was just about to send it in for 5 year service but wondered if a dealer would prefer I not, prior to trading.
In other words, If I was purchasing a preowned watch, I'd prefer that it be freshly serviced but didn't know if dealers felt the same way regarding trade-ins. Thanks, Phillip :) |
19 September 2016, 11:28 AM | #2 |
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I received no better quote on a recently serviced Sub with all boxes/papers vs one that had not been serviced when I shopped around earlier this year. That being said, I was speaking only with well known sellers here and not anyone at a Rolex authorized dealer. I've not ever seen where you get some (or any) of your money out of a very recent service when trying to trade.
Side note-how do you like the deep sea? Just curious if you were u happy with it or were just looking to switch to something different...
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19 September 2016, 11:31 AM | #3 | |
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19 September 2016, 11:32 AM | #4 |
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If you are trading into an AD, they will likely service the watch and polish it before putting it back into the case, so skip it.
If you are trading with a trusted seller, they will polish the watch before putting it up for sale. Whether they prefer having it serviced beforehand I imagine is up to the individual. If you are selling or trading it privately, then servicing the watch would probably be a good idea because it would be polished and given a new warranty. That and it would certify the authenticity of the watch. |
19 September 2016, 11:48 AM | #5 | |
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I've really enjoyed the DeepSea,,really like the larger size. It's a comfortable wear, although a little difficult with long shirt sleeves. I've worn it in rotation with several other watches and now I think I'd like to try a YM II. Phillip :) |
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19 September 2016, 12:45 PM | #6 |
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19 September 2016, 12:51 PM | #7 | |
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19 September 2016, 12:52 PM | #8 |
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Don't service it if you know there is nothing wrong with it!!!
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20 September 2016, 04:55 AM | #9 |
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I wouldn't send a watch in for service unless it needed it.
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