Preowned Rolex with no warranty?

[exxondus]

I noticed that Rolex is still fetching high premiums in the garange section. this is even so for the earlier series like Y series (e.g.SD asking for 6.1k, etc).

I have always pondered. Repairing, servicing of such luxury pieces are extremely costly. Hence, why is it that even without any warranty left, people are still willing to pay that kinda premium for a rolex?

What happens if let's say u get it at a bargain price, use a few months, it spoils, and u have to pay hundreds to fix it?

I did read that Rolex movement is very durable. But 7-10 years already? isn't it time for at least 1 servicing and hence, that should already be factored into the preowned price?

e.g. servicing = $400, I see a rolex preowned 8 years gg for 10k. Hence, the price I am should be prepared to pay should be $10400?

[Darkangel]

I noticed that Rolex is still fetching high premiums in the garange section. this is even so for the earlier series like Y series (e.g.SD asking for 6.1k, etc).

I have always pondered. Repairing, servicing of such luxury pieces are extremely costly. Hence, why is it that even without any warranty left, people are still willing to pay that kinda premium for a rolex?

What happens if let's say u get it at a bargain price, use a few months, it spoils, and u have to pay hundreds to fix it?

I did read that Rolex movement is very durable. But 7-10 years already? isn't it time for at least 1 servicing and hence, that should already be factored into the preowned price?

e.g. servicing = $400, I see a rolex preowned 8 years gg for 10k. Hence, the price I am should be prepared to pay should be $10400?

Because there is demand...

And no...that's not a premium so to speak. It's cheaper than brand new wad...unless u are talking about the rare models that is.

Yeah Rolex movement is very durable...mine is 40 years old and serviced only 2 or 3 times...

Last servicing is not that impt for me that is...

it works that way ONLY if you were to service after buying

[feilong108]

well..why service when the watch is working well????if it aint broken why fix it????anyway rolex always command a premium...if you wana value for money go for omega...hahaha

[Oceanklassik]

well..why service when the watch is working well????if it aint broken why fix it????anyway rolex always command a premium...if you wana value for money go for omega...hahaha

And why Omega? Can explain?

[feilong108]

vlue for money...hehehe....rolex is all about the branding....

[exxondus]

Because there is demand...

And no...that's not a premium so to speak. It's cheaper than brand new wad...unless u are talking about the rare models that is.

Yeah Rolex movement is very durable...mine is 40 years old and serviced only 2 or 3 times...

Last servicing is not that impt for me that is...

it works that way ONLY if you were to service after buying

wow 40 yrs? cool which model is that?

btw, after buying, how much to pay for 1 time servicing? I very worried they tell you this have to change, that ave to change then add up a few thousand....then might as well buy brand new?

[Darkangel]

wow 40 yrs? cool which model is that?

btw, after buying, how much to pay for 1 time servicing? I very worried they tell you this have to change, that ave to change then add up a few thousand....then might as well buy brand new?

1601-4 Datejust

I serviced outside...about 1 yr ago...Nothing much so just cleaning up and stuff cost me $150...

From RSC is about $400

[exxondus]

hmm so meaning that if i purchase a SD U series at say 6k, i need to be prepared the whole thing will cost me 6.4k correct?

[Darkangel]

hmm so meaning that if i purchase a SD U series at say 6k, i need to be prepared the whole thing will cost me 6.4k correct?

Not neccessary...coz you dun hav to service it wad...u pay $6k for the watch...that's it!

[exxondus]

oh ok thanks for the info.

got a few of those SD for sale without box but with paper.

Can we actually purchase the box? like abit sian when no nice rolex box

[feilong108]

i tink boxes can be bought online..sometimes got ppl in here selling...check it out at the sales forum..paper more impt...hehehe

[Darkangel]

oh ok thanks for the info.

got a few of those SD for sale without box but with paper.

Can we actually purchase the box? like abit sian when no nice rolex box

Can purchase the box...not a problem

[feilong108]

ask D.A to sell you his box lor..hehehe...

[Darkangel]

ask D.A to sell you his box lor..hehehe...

I got 1 spare box my dealer gave me hehehe...

[feilong108]

hehehe..can take referral fee from you if the sale go thru?hahahahaha