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cozy2009 · 11 May 2009, 11:40 PM

I just bought a new Rolex from an AD and they left the warranty card blank (no name or date). Should I just leave it blank or is that a bad idea? Thanks

Imtiaz · 12 May 2009, 12:34 AM

Its best to leave it blank, but at some stage you need to put in a date.

Keeping the name blank is good security. When you sell the watch, people wont know who you are etc.

Specially if you trade it in and the dealer then on-sells the watch, its best to keep your privacy.

Bebot · 12 May 2009, 03:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Imtiaz

Its best to leave it blank, but at some stage you need to put in a date.

Keeping the name blank is good security. When you sell the watch, people wont know who you are etc.

Specially if you trade it in and the dealer then on-sells the watch, its best to keep your privacy.

But I thought AD have to send a copy of that card with name and date to Rolex for warranty?

wuzzzer · 12 May 2009, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Bebot

But I thought AD have to send a copy of that card with name and date to Rolex for warranty?

Nope. They keep it on file for their own records but nothing is ever submitted to Rolex.

bodybump · 12 May 2009, 02:26 PM

keep it open..trust me it will be worth more later...

mck22 · 12 May 2009, 03:39 PM

Everyone has answered and I agree leave it open.

Bebot · 13 May 2009, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by wuzzzer

Nope. They keep it on file for their own records but nothing is ever submitted to Rolex.

Are you sure? If this is true, then how long can you keep it blank?

C. Davidson · 13 May 2009, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Bebot

Are you sure? If this is true, then how long can you keep it blank?

Just before you send it in for your first service.

Bebot · 13 May 2009, 03:11 AM

KOOL!!!

Thanks

Tools · 13 May 2009, 03:14 AM

This is a bit like playing Russian Roulette.

the Warranty, as stated on it, must be filled out at the time of purchase by the Dealer or it is not valid..

Carrying around a blank card is worthless.........filling it out at a later date, after inventory has shown a different sales date, and no invoice to back up any question that may come up concerning the discrepancy, may, or may not, work for you..

Bebot · 13 May 2009, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

This is a bit like playing Russian Roulette.

the Warranty, as stated on it, must be filled out at the time of purchase by the Dealer or it is not valid..

Carrying around a blank card is worthless.........filling it out at a later date, after inventory has shown a different sales date, and no invoice to back up any question that may come up concerning the discrepancy, may, or may not, work for you..

Okay, now this is not so cool.

mcneguy · 13 May 2009, 06:27 AM

Interesting you should mention security. I bought a TT GMT II that, according to the warranty sheet was sold 6 months ago from an AD in my area. My wife looked up the name on the warranty sheet to see if there was a reason someone would sell such a nice watch so soon after purchasing it and she found several OWI's, arrests for domestic abuse and multiple civil suits pending.

If it's blank, I would leave it blank if only for this reason. I would claim that it wasn't my fault the AD didn't do their job.

Bebot · 13 May 2009, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by mcneguy

Interesting you should mention security. I bought a TT GMT II that, according to the warranty sheet was sold 6 months ago from an AD in my area. My wife looked up the name on the warranty sheet to see if there was a reason someone would sell such a nice watch so soon after purchasing it and she found several OWI's, arrests for domestic abuse and multiple civil suits pending.

If it's blank, I would leave it blank if only for this reason. I would claim that it wasn't my fault the AD didn't do their job.

Now this is KOOL!!!

scottjal · 13 May 2009, 06:54 AM

From what I can tell you only ever need the card if you need warranty work on the watch, sometimes you don't even need it for that. If you never need warranty work you never need the card.

Mr Sandman · 13 May 2009, 07:48 AM

Just fill it in and be done with it.Better to be safe than sorry.

train-time · 13 May 2009, 07:51 AM

IMO leave it blank.

SDDS · 13 May 2009, 07:57 AM

i have the same too.. when i bought my deepsea my warranty card is blank except for the date..and the name of the AD...but no name

Airoyster · 13 May 2009, 08:02 AM

I've seen blank warranty cards sell on ebay for upwards of $2000. Leave it blank for as long as you possibly can.

wuzzzer · 13 May 2009, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Bebot

Are you sure? If this is true, then how long can you keep it blank?

100% positive.

Like other have said, its a gamble. Rolex won't honor a warranty that hasn't been filled out.
As far as the gamble part, Rolex might question a watch with a 15 year old serial # that is submitted for warranty service. It might help resale value later down the road but that's about it.

newsboy · 14 May 2009, 03:27 AM

Fill it in Man be a devil

Balboa · 14 May 2009, 03:44 AM

I assume you have a sales receipt showing the date, purchase price and dealers name. That is important as proof of purchase and for insurance.

I would leave the warranty card blank for now. If you need warranty service and need the card, just return to your AD and have them fill it out at that time. You really should not be penalized in any way for the AD being sloppy and not doing what they should do as part of any Rolex sale.

Mark

Numismatist · 24 July 2009, 06:16 AM

OK, don't know, but how many people have had to use their warranty in the first two years anyway?

Other than sending it in to have it polished and adjusted for fun?

What's the real breakage percentage?

michael69 · 24 July 2009, 06:37 AM

The AD I bought mine from (less than a month ago) filled in my name and address....
By the book, isn't that how Rolex require it to be?
I'm quite happy with that.....

on a side note, wouldn't leaving it blank in order to keep "it's value" imply that it could be sold on to less scrupulous individuals for nefarious reasons!!?

why would we do that?

EDIT:

whoops! just thought, without the actual watch with matching serial, the card would be pointless anyway I guess...
my bad sorry!

looking to buy · 24 July 2009, 08:29 AM

Fill it in

weizhen77 · 24 July 2009, 09:10 AM

I don't know how to fill in mine, it is not in English

snow_rocks · 24 July 2009, 09:30 AM

Evidently ADs have their own rules. I received my card 35 days later, because of a 30 day return policy, from the AD filled out. The AD stated that the cost of replacing the card was 50.00USD.

Art 1 · 24 July 2009, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

This is a bit like playing Russian Roulette.

the Warranty, as stated on it, must be filled out at the time of purchase by the Dealer or it is not valid..

Carrying around a blank card is worthless.........filling it out at a later date, after inventory has shown a different sales date, and no invoice to back up any question that may come up concerning the discrepancy, may, or may not, work for you..

That is the correct answer.

Harvey58 · 25 July 2009, 12:28 PM

I just bought my Rolex and after 10 days I called the AD and asked when I would get the Warranty card, and they said they fill it in and send it on day 35 which is after the 30 return policy. They said it costs them to change the cards after they are printed and if I were to return it or exchange it before the 30 days were up, it would cause a problem. So I guess in about 25 more days I will get my card printed with all my info.

Tortoise · 25 July 2009, 08:12 PM

The AD dated my warranty card but left the name blank. A few weeks later I sent the watch and warranty card (still unnamed) to RSC London for realignment of the hour hand, and they never said a word about the name not being completed. I guess as long as you're the original purchaser and can prove it with a receipt (although I didn't need to in this case), you're never going to have any problems whether you complete the name or not. So if you're buying new I would leave the name blank, just in case you decide to sell later.

11 May 2009, 11:40 PM	#1
cozy2009 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NYC Watch: 5070 Posts: 154	Warranty Card from an AD I just bought a new Rolex from an AD and they left the warranty card blank (no name or date). Should I just leave it blank or is that a bad idea? Thanks

12 May 2009, 02:26 PM	#5
bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,233	keep it open..trust me it will be worth more later... __________________

12 May 2009, 03:39 PM	#6
mck22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Brent Location: St Louis Watch: Rolex Sub Date Posts: 1,516	Everyone has answered and I agree leave it open. __________________ 16610 Submariner GMT Master II 16710 1675

13 May 2009, 03:14 AM	#10
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,515	This is a bit like playing Russian Roulette. the Warranty, as stated on it, must be filled out at the time of purchase by the Dealer or it is not valid.. Carrying around a blank card is worthless.........filling it out at a later date, after inventory has shown a different sales date, and no invoice to back up any question that may come up concerning the discrepancy, may, or may not, work for you.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

13 May 2009, 06:54 AM	#14
scottjal "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Scott Location: SC Watch: GMT II Posts: 464	From what I can tell you only ever need the card if you need warranty work on the watch, sometimes you don't even need it for that. If you never need warranty work you never need the card. __________________ sj

12 May 2009, 12:34 AM	#2
Imtiaz Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: De Location: Tokyo Watch: Daytona, Sub, DS, Posts: 1,046	Its best to leave it blank, but at some stage you need to put in a date. Keeping the name blank is good security. When you sell the watch, people wont know who you are etc. Specially if you trade it in and the dealer then on-sells the watch, its best to keep your privacy.

13 May 2009, 03:11 AM	#9
Bebot "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Emil Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: U macallit Posts: 2,645	KOOL!!! Thanks

13 May 2009, 06:27 AM	#12
mcneguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Mark Location: Florida Watch: GMT (2)/SUB/DJ Posts: 218	Interesting you should mention security. I bought a TT GMT II that, according to the warranty sheet was sold 6 months ago from an AD in my area. My wife looked up the name on the warranty sheet to see if there was a reason someone would sell such a nice watch so soon after purchasing it and she found several OWI's, arrests for domestic abuse and multiple civil suits pending. If it's blank, I would leave it blank if only for this reason. I would claim that it wasn't my fault the AD didn't do their job.

13 May 2009, 07:48 AM	#15
Mr Sandman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Jim Location: Devon U.K Posts: 527	Just fill it in and be done with it.Better to be safe than sorry.

13 May 2009, 07:51 AM	#16
train-time 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Plankton Location: US Watch: less Posts: 4,161	IMO leave it blank.

13 May 2009, 07:57 AM	#17
SDDS "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Yazan Location: Canada Posts: 4,782	i have the same too.. when i bought my deepsea my warranty card is blank except for the date..and the name of the AD...but no name __________________ Patek Philippe 5167 Patek Philippe 5905P black dial Rolex Deepsea 116660 M series Rolex Oysterquartz 17000 N series Rolex OP 41MM 124300 Green Dial

13 May 2009, 08:02 AM	#18
Airoyster "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Ian Location: Ottawa Canada Watch: Air-King-Date Posts: 43	I've seen blank warranty cards sell on ebay for upwards of $2000. Leave it blank for as long as you possibly can.

14 May 2009, 03:27 AM	#20
newsboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: UK Watch: SS White Daytona Posts: 1,060	Fill it in Man be a devil

14 May 2009, 03:44 AM	#21
Balboa Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SoCal OC U.S.A. Posts: 342	I assume you have a sales receipt showing the date, purchase price and dealers name. That is important as proof of purchase and for insurance. I would leave the warranty card blank for now. If you need warranty service and need the card, just return to your AD and have them fill it out at that time. You really should not be penalized in any way for the AD being sloppy and not doing what they should do as part of any Rolex sale. Mark

24 July 2009, 06:16 AM	#22
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	OK, don't know, but how many people have had to use their warranty in the first two years anyway? Other than sending it in to have it polished and adjusted for fun? What's the real breakage percentage? __________________ Rolex 116600 Sea-dweller Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White Legrand FP Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White RB Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond Mozart BP Montblanc Meisterstück Mozart BP

24 July 2009, 06:37 AM	#23
michael69 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: London Posts: 93	The AD I bought mine from (less than a month ago) filled in my name and address.... By the book, isn't that how Rolex require it to be? I'm quite happy with that..... on a side note, wouldn't leaving it blank in order to keep "it's value" imply that it could be sold on to less scrupulous individuals for nefarious reasons!!? why would we do that? EDIT: whoops! just thought, without the actual watch with matching serial, the card would be pointless anyway I guess... my bad sorry! Last edited by michael69; 24 July 2009 at 06:42 AM.. Reason: mistake

24 July 2009, 08:29 AM	#24
looking to buy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Bob Location: Paradise CA Posts: 920	Fill it in __________________ 16610 Submariner - 116710 GMT II C - 16570 Explorer II - 126710BLRO GMT II (Pepsi) - 116300 Datejust II

24 July 2009, 09:10 AM	#25
weizhen77 Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Weizhen Location: Singapore Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 162	I don't know how to fill in mine, it is not in English

24 July 2009, 09:30 AM	#26
snow_rocks Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Rick Location: At what TIME?!!! Watch: the SKY tonite! Posts: 3,225	Evidently ADs have their own rules. I received my card 35 days later, because of a 30 day return policy, from the AD filled out. The AD stated that the cost of replacing the card was 50.00USD.

25 July 2009, 12:28 PM	#28
Harvey58 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Harvey Location: Clermont, Florida Watch: TT Sub Champ Serti Posts: 338	I just bought my Rolex and after 10 days I called the AD and asked when I would get the Warranty card, and they said they fill it in and send it on day 35 which is after the 30 return policy. They said it costs them to change the cards after they are printed and if I were to return it or exchange it before the 30 days were up, it would cause a problem. So I guess in about 25 more days I will get my card printed with all my info. __________________ TT Sub Champ. Serti Dial "M" SS Sub-C "G"

25 July 2009, 08:12 PM	#29
Tortoise "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: uk Posts: 18	The AD dated my warranty card but left the name blank. A few weeks later I sent the watch and warranty card (still unnamed) to RSC London for realignment of the hour hand, and they never said a word about the name not being completed. I guess as long as you're the original purchaser and can prove it with a receipt (although I didn't need to in this case), you're never going to have any problems whether you complete the name or not. So if you're buying new I would leave the name blank, just in case you decide to sell later.

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