The Watch Thread - Part 11

[cichlid]

Any new purchase?!

No watches, bought Xbox 1 instead, lol.

 

[Henabi]

Spoiler

Not sure if this is old news to you guys. I cannot verify the authenticity of this article though. A Google search on the matter didn't turn up any clear reault

BREAKING – Rolex warranty policy has been updated!
November 27, 2016 by toolwatchblog 4 Comments
The news has not been publicly announced yet but Rolex warranty policy has been updated and this will impact a lot of existing and future Rolex customers. Let’s find out everything there is to know in this article.1


A lot changes in the Rolex warranty policy

A few months ago, Rolex came with some great news. The Rolex warranty policy for all new watches and including watches bought in the last two years would have a total warranty of 5 years starting from the purchase date. And as if this wasn’t an exciting announcement already, Rolex announced a new standard for accuracy tolerance : all their watches should run between -2 and +2 seconds per day (while still being COSC certified)! For us watch enthusiasts and accuracy freaks this was both an extraordinary news and a shock. This was also interesting to witness while considering the competition Rolex versus Omega.

Now, we have been confirmed by Rolex headquarters that the Rolex warranty policy has been updated and the big news is that Rolex warranties are now totally untransferable. You are probably now wondering what are the impact of this announcement. Here’s the thing : when you buy a watch from an authorized dealer, you also get a little green card with your information and the Authorized Dealer’s stamp. This warranty card is just not transferable anymore since the Rolex warranty policy update.

Rolex warranty policy
That little card is now 100% non transferable
As a consequence, when you buy a Rolex from the grey market, you do not have any more a warranty coming with your watch. Even if you have that Rolex warranty green card, even if this card wasn’t filled out and that you can enter your name. But that’s not it yet, if you buy a Rolex preowned, the warranty is void as well and even if it is still theoretically under warranty as you weren’t the original owner in the first place.

Rolex knows everything!

Rolex checks it this way : when you buy a Rolex watch at an AD, they photocopy the filled in green warranty card and send it to Rolex. Whenever a watch is sent under warranty, Rolex checks for that photocopy and it has to match your name. If they don’t have your card in their records and you can’t provide the original bill of sale from the AD, then you bill charged for a service (see here our ultimate watch servicing guide). As a matter of fact, Rolex warranties are now totally untransferable and Rolex is willing to check.

This doesn’t concern Tudor yet, but we do not see any reason why this shouldn’t be the case in the near future. This is a way for Rolex to control gray market sales and their overall distribution, and even if this hurts many genuine Rolex customers, how can they be blamed for that? Our recommandation would be for you to carefully consider where you purchase your Rolex watch knowing the consequences it might have on your warranty. Find out now if your Rolex should be serviced by measuring the accuracy of your watch!



Source: https://blog.toolwatch.io/watch-tips/rolex-warranty-policy-updated/

probably the only rolex watches which won't be affected at all would be those rare vintage watches and rare rolex LE

 

[slow_mo]

Terrific Tuesday. Have a great week ahead!!

 

[confusedboi]

so its confirmed warranty void unless bought under your name?

Hm I'm not sure, seems like it. Don't know if this policy applies in Singapore .

 

[confusedboi]

going ape in a good or bad way?

Er in a bad way lol.

 

[gaoxing84]

probably the only rolex watches which won't be affected at all would be those rare vintage watches and rare rolex LE

Rolex got limited edition?

 

[Henabi]

Such as
-The rare Ferrari Red Daytona
-Steve Mc' Queen's 1967*Rolex Submariner*ref.5513
-1973 James Bond Rolex 5513
-Submariner watch from Rolex for Cartier
-Rolex "TENAXO" yellow gold Oyster quartz
-one-piece-only Rolex watches for every US president

But of course my knowledge of LE Rolex is rather "Pte Ltd" unlike GX who is an acquainted watch flipper

 

[Donten]

Such as
-The rare Ferrari Red Daytona
-Steve Mc' Queen's 1967*Rolex Submariner*ref.5513
-1973 James Bond Rolex 5513
-Submariner watch from Rolex for Cartier
-Rolex "TENAXO" yellow gold Oyster quartz
-one-piece-only Rolex watches for every US president

But of course my knowledge of LE Rolex is rather "Pte Ltd" unlike GX who is an acquainted watch flipper

??????????? am i high?

 

[edchys]

To the library

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[mpcdude]

I bought a BLNR from HK in June from an AD but my warranty card doesn't have my name. Can I write my name on the card?

 

[Henabi]

I bought a BLNR from HK in June from an AD but my warranty card doesn't have my name. Can I write my name on the card?

maybe try calling RSC for further checks?

 

[cichlid]

ur IG i noticed ur cam strap has ur name de ah? can share where u did it ma?

It's a gift I received yesterday, gotta ask my colleague later.

My colleague said it he bought it in Thailand.

 

[uniboy]

For a guy, I have very puny 6" wrists. It depends a lot on the lugs actually. I was actually rocking one 44mm with rounded lugs as a daily beater for a good number of years with no issue.

K at least now I know I'm not the only one. But wad watch u wearing at 44mm

 

[Paladium]

??????????? am i high?

Are you?

 

[Henabi]

Are you?

maybe he's referring to our previous mini gtg with yatto, crapman, Andy0601A, JT2901, and not getting enough japanese whiskey

 

[Henabi]

K at least now I know I'm not the only one. But wad watch u wearing at 44mm

we fellows with puny wrist have our headaches when it comes to choosing watches

for me... i feel uncomfortable wearing Submariner due to the bubble back casing. Whenever I try watches, I will bring my wife along

 

[gaoxing84]

Such as
-The rare Ferrari Red Daytona
-Steve Mc' Queen's 1967*Rolex Submariner*ref.5513
-1973 James Bond Rolex 5513
-Submariner watch from Rolex for Cartier
-Rolex "TENAXO" yellow gold Oyster quartz
-one-piece-only Rolex watches for every US president

But of course my knowledge of LE Rolex is rather "Pte Ltd" unlike GX who is an acquainted watch flipper

oh, thats your definition of LE.
haha is issuing to military limited edition as well?
say 5517?

man i really need to up my game, my rolex LE game is weak af

*add on

every president got free LE watch from rolex?
Obama like never get free rolex leh? got photos of him wearing one?
but but but, if rolex give free rolex, is it considered as corruption?
are they allowed to receive gifts from companies?

is tiffany signed rolex or comex sub limited edition as well?
is it available to general public or given out to employees?

pls educate me

 

[gaoxing84]

maybe he's referring to our previous mini gtg with yatto, crapman, Andy0601A, JT2901, and not getting enough japanese whiskey

ai seh, with all the ballers.

man!

wish i was invited but nah, don't think y'all drink with peasants.

 

[gaoxing84]

I bought a BLNR from HK in June from an AD but my warranty card doesn't have my name. Can I write my name on the card?

can. haha but you have invoice most important la.

invoice / proof of purchase > everything

 

[Kyo_kusanagi86]

Day-Date Tuesday. Cheap cheap quartz

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