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Frunkinator

·Mar 5, 2016

So I'm looking to pick up a Rolex Milgauss. I found a non AD watch dealer who bought one from an AD. The watch is new, but old stock dating to 2007.
Question is, What happens to warranty coverage... When do I need servicing.
The watch is being sold at around 25%off, is it worth the money or do I spend another 15% for new from AD?
Thanks all

Edited: Mar 7, 2016

 

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oddboy

·Mar 5, 2016

Yes.

...now I'm going back to read your post.

 

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CanberraOmega

·Mar 5, 2016

oddboy

Yes.

...now I'm going back to read your post.

Exactly what I was thinking!

Sorry, no idea on the specifics!

 

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STANDY

·Mar 5, 2016·schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collector

Ask Rolex 😗

 

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Archer

·Mar 6, 2016·Omega Qualified Watchmaker

Whatever the outcome of all the warranty related questions (ask Rolex about those) if the watch is a 2007 model, it needs to be serviced. If they provide you with full warranty, wear it for a while and then send it in. If the AD or Rolex tells you there's no warranty for some reason, then get them to service it before you take delivery, or walk away and get a "fresh" one.

Cheers, Al

 

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Kobus

·Mar 10, 2016

Got a feeling that fresh is the way to go.

 

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Foo2rama

·Mar 10, 2016·Nowhere near as grumpy as he used to be...

I would assume that the warranty starts from the inservice date aka the sales date just like a car. But as others have noted ask Rolex, If you get a discount and a service out of it I see no issue at all. If its unworn and not in action then no wear on mechanism and a service will refresh all gaskets and oil. Win win to me, esp since 2007 was the first year of the reissue.

 

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Perseus

·Mar 10, 2016

Is the warranty card dated?

 

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Fernando

·Mar 10, 2016

Go for it

 

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speedy57

·Mar 11, 2016

Love my Milgauss. Bought it pre owned and have had no issues. Good luck.

 

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Fernando

·Mar 11, 2016

I'm happy for you

 

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wx_073

·Mar 12, 2016

Archer

Whatever the outcome of all the warranty related questions (ask Rolex about those) if the watch is a 2007 model, it needs to be serviced. If they provide you with full warranty, wear it for a while and then send it in. If the AD or Rolex tells you there's no warranty for some reason, then get them to service it before you take delivery, or walk away and get a "fresh" one.

Cheers, Al

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