Rolex Movement Service

[theycallmeboomer]

Is there a difference between getting a movement serviced by a competent watch-smith and RSC other than the 2 year extended warranty ?

Also not to mention the price difference.

[Jmbarrack]

Time is certainly a difference. A local certified watchmaker can probably service the watch in half the time and for half the price than sending to RSC.

Just make sure they use genuine Rolex parts and you can find some good feedback from others who have used them that can vouch.

[fsprow]

Originally Posted by Jmbarrack

Time is certainly a difference. A local certified watchmaker can probably service the watch in half the time and for half the price than sending to RSC.

Just make sure they use genuine Rolex parts and you can find some good feedback from others who have used them that can vouch.

100%. Just make sure that the watchmaker has a Rolex parts account and recognize that some models (SkyDweller and I believe SD43/Deepsea, not sure) can only be serviced by an RSC.

[Jmbarrack]

Originally Posted by fsprow

100%. Just make sure that the watchmaker has a Rolex parts account and recognize that some models (SkyDweller and I believe SD43/Deepsea, not sure) can only be serviced by an RSC.

Good point I forgot to mention about the type of watch / movement.

I’d probably also only send my Daytona to RSC. But that’s just me.

Standard movements in a Sub, sub date, Datejust, etc should all be fairly easy to service.


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[theycallmeboomer]

Originally Posted by Jmbarrack

Good point I forgot to mention about the type of watch / movement.

I’d probably also only send my Daytona to RSC. But that’s just me.

Standard movements in a Sub, sub date, Datejust, etc should all be fairly easy to service.


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Thanks going to stick with RSC on this one the 2 year extended warranty is appealing plus it would make up for my lack of original warranty card which is a plus

[TswaneNguni]

Depends where you live .Where I live RSC is the only option .
On TRF there are some very competent watchmakers ,which I would consider .

[APPRF]

Originally Posted by fsprow

100%. Just make sure that the watchmaker has a Rolex parts account and recognize that some models (SkyDweller and I believe SD43/Deepsea, not sure) can only be serviced by an RSC.

The SD43 has the same movement as the DJ41. I'ts the new 3235, does that mean the DJ41, and all Rolex with same movement can only be serviced at RSC.

[SearChart]

Originally Posted by APPRF

The SD43 has the same movement as the DJ41. I'ts the new 3235, does that mean the DJ41, and all Rolex with same movement can only be serviced at RSC.

Some parts in that movement have to be replaced every single service, if you can't get parts then you can't service or do a shoddy job. I'd bring those to RSC for sure.

[Robf52]

Originally Posted by searchart

some parts in that movement have to be replaced every single service, if you can't get parts then you can't service or do a shoddy job. I'd bring those to rsc for sure.

+1.

[eijiboy]

Problem with indi watchmaker is that they might have lost their rolex parts account already so beware.


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[iTreelex]

yea i would just stick with RSC. if you can afford a rolex you should be able to afford a standard service.

[tike71]

Affordability doesn't equal value for the money.
I would consider an indi if the reputation and value is there.
My question is does RSC use special lubricants?

[SearChart]

Originally Posted by tike71

Affordability doesn't equal value for the money.
I would consider an indi if the reputation and value is there.
My question is does RSC use special lubricants?

Rolex has their own lubricants and moved away from using moebius branded oils over the years and developed their own.

I don't know if Indies without parts account can get this, but that is not necessarily a bad thing. Standard lubricants from moebius are readily available and have been used in the industry for decades.

[Speedbird-1]

Originally Posted by SearChart

Rolex has their own lubricants and moved away from using moebius branded oils over the years and developed their own.

I don't know if Indies without parts account can get this, but that is not necessarily a bad thing. Standard lubricants from moebius are readily available and have been used in the industry for decades.

Is it true, that Geneva recommends Castrol R for the Daytona?

[fsprow]

I also believe testing the SD43 depth rating and the functioning of the helium release valve require some equipment typically only at RSC’s.


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Originally Posted by theycallmeboomer

Is there a difference between getting a movement serviced by a competent watch-smith and RSC other than the 2 year extended warranty ?

Also not to mention the price difference.

There are plenty of good watchmakers who can do an excellent job.

However, like everything, there are watchmakers who barely passed their proficiency too, or like to cut corners to make an extra dollar. It's best to use one with good references.