Rolex CPO Meters First 5513: 40k Submariner Madness

The prices are silly, and the quality is all over the place. You need to keep in mind that this whole program is designed to be a gift from Rolex to the ADs.

I will add that Rolex plays semantic games with the history of these watches as well. The do come with a warranty (2 years, IIRC), and are "certified" by Rolex (whatever that means), but they do not explicitly indicate that each watch is serviced by Rolex. And I have firsthand knowledge that they are a mix of watches certified and serviced by an RSC and others that are serviced and inspected locally by an AD's service department. As a result, I have actually seen RCPO watches advertised online with aftermarket parts. In one case, I saw a bezel insert that was one of the well-known fakes.

So not only is the price ridiculous, but the whole premise that you are paying for world-class authentication and service is deeply flawed.

I agree, but many buyers are not really collectors, we just don't see them on the forum so much.