New ROLEX with movement defect more valuable?

[apache0909]

Hi guys. I came across a post on fb regarding a new rolex with movement defect. Some of the comments are saying it could be more valueable. I know watches with aesthetic defects are quite collectible, but how about movement defects? Looking forward to learning from fellow sifus.

[samuelk]

What kind of movement defect? I am curious too..

[apache0909]

Not too sure myself. But from the info given, apparently everytime after adjusting the time, the movement stops and will resume after a few hours.

[c4all]

It will just be fixed during a service. A watch with movement defects like a car with an engine problem is not more collectible. I am thinking more along the lines of the Tudor Black Bay GMT and its movement issues.

[samuelk]

Are there issues with the Tudor black bay GMT movement?

[G.MAC]

The Tudor black bay GMT's movement had issues with the date wheel which has been covered in most fora on watches. I was fortunate to have one without any issues.

[IamJacky]

Having aesthetic defect can be a collectable thing for Rolexes maybe in the vintage pieces but for modern pieces I just don't see how a defect in the movement can attribute to its value at all. If I see a defect in my Rolex movements (accuracy/date function/etc) the first thing I'll do is bring it to the RSC, and very disappointed at Rolex.

[apache0909]

Having aesthetic defect can be a collectable thing for Rolexes maybe in the vintage pieces but for modern pieces I just don't see how a defect in the movement can attribute to its value at all. If I see a defect in my Rolex movements (accuracy/date function/etc) the first thing I'll do is bring it to the RSC, and very disappointed at Rolex.

I am totally agreeing with you on this which makes me wonder why do people on fb commenting that a movement defect might be valuable. And when I mention aesthetic defects, its not like a literal defect. For example, the daytona 16520 with the inverted 6 on the sub dial, its more like a aesthetic design imperfection whereas a watch with a non working movement is like a car without a working engine! 

[dpkong]

Nowadays too many "collectors" out there and will now try inflating prices for anything or reason they can think of..

which reminds me of when human cannot buy lottery numbers or go to casino, they will even gamble on frog or snail race..


The true question is do you want to get sucked into that hole?

[Cocas]

Unless the new movement defect is beautifully unique, eg. The hands are turning anti-clockwise!?! 

If not, these people are pure price manipulator to reap profit from Rolex frenzy.

[apache0909]

Nowadays too many "collectors" out there and will now try inflating prices for anything or reason they can think of..

which reminds me of when human cannot buy lottery numbers or go to casino, they will even gamble on frog or snail race..


The true question is do you want to get sucked into that hole?

Need to verify if its a hole first  Still much to learn from you sifus.

[chrisyen]

Defect actually mean - scratched, cracked, chipped, non screw properly... etc

Ppl simply creating reason to inflate price


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[c4all]

Defect actually mean - scratched, cracked, chipped, non screw properly... etc

Ppl simply creating reason to inflate price


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All these sound like problems that require rectification. If anything, it should be re-classified as damage.