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cmcm3 · 25 July 2008, 04:33 AM

Ok so I took my broken LV to the dealer today to send off to Rolex, and despite my massively negative feelings towards it for the past week or so, I put it on my wrist on the way there and it makes all my other watches feel like poor immitations/toys/girl watches.

Im pretty keen for a Sea Dweller as well though, so don't know whether to trade in the LV when it comes back, or keep it and pay up for an SD. Hmmm.

6-8 weeks... C

TS!!!!

toph · 25 July 2008, 04:40 AM

that is so unlucky!
Your new watch is away for 6-8 weeks that is a disaster!!
im sur eit will be fine in the end

Wolfgang427 · 25 July 2008, 04:42 AM

Wouldn't it be nice if Rolex gave out loaners while your watch is away getting serviced?

Tareg · 25 July 2008, 04:55 AM

what happened to the LV?

marshallr47 · 25 July 2008, 05:12 AM

Hate to hear that but it should come back looking and working new. Keep us posted.

toph · 25 July 2008, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Tareg

what happened to the LV?

it just stopped and would not start again, if i remember correctly

Baptistman · 25 July 2008, 05:54 AM

As Ron said, it will come back like new

Tools · 25 July 2008, 06:00 AM

I just hate it when new stuff breaks........

Goodwatch · 25 July 2008, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by wolfgang427

Wouldn't it be nice if Rolex gave out loaners while your watch is away getting serviced?

Actually, that would be a very nice gesture. It would set Rolex SA apart from the other riff-raff!

Goodwatch · 25 July 2008, 06:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

I just hate it when new stuff breaks........

Pff, I could write a book about that

gmt 16750 · 25 July 2008, 06:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wolfgang427

Wouldn't it be nice if Rolex gave out loaners while your watch is away getting serviced?

what if it was a leopard daytona?

Art161 · 25 July 2008, 06:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wolfgang427

Wouldn't it be nice if Rolex gave out loaners while your watch is away getting serviced?

Dunhill used to do that with its lighters. I don't know what the deal is now.

Dan Pierce · 25 July 2008, 06:45 AM

Sorry to hear that.

Hope the time goes fast. And you're right, it seems all others pale in comparison.

dP

mickeydainish · 25 July 2008, 07:50 AM

Good luck... for the 6-8 weeks I mean, I hope all goes well!! :-)

Andad · 25 July 2008, 08:01 AM

If I were your Rolex - I wouldn't run either.
Until your attitude improved.

Andad · 25 July 2008, 08:03 AM

And what do you mean by POS?

dkpw · 25 July 2008, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmcm3

Im pretty keen for a Sea Dweller as well though, so don't know whether to trade in the LV when it comes back, or keep it and pay up for an SD. Hmmm.

Good luck with the LV. I assume that if it's new this will be a warranty repair?

Anyway while waiting, why not nip over to WoS on Princes Street, they have a lovely, shiny, glossy, TEMPTING, new SD in the window. You know it makes sense!

mike · 25 July 2008, 09:26 AM

Man I'm sorry.

I had one that wasn't right from jump street. It happens, but it sucks when it happens to you.

It will come back the way it should have been from the start. Hang in there.

Art161 · 25 July 2008, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by directioneng

And what do you mean by POS?

I could tell you, but then a mod would have to ban me. Go to http://www.urbandictionary.com. Look up P.O.S.

Tombstone · 25 July 2008, 10:14 AM

On the brite side of things it is only 6 to 8 weeks time does move quickly. It will be back before you know it. If you have the funds or can get 0 percent interest now may be the time to buy the SD before they go away.

SSD · 25 July 2008, 10:15 AM

Allow me to reiterate: it happened to me, too. My new Z-serial 16610 spit out its balance wheel at 6 weeks. It was a quick, straightforward fix at the AD, who has a Rolex certified watchmaker in house.

The reason all the other watches feel poorly in comparison is because the Sub is in fact, the real deal, after all.

If possible, get the SD as well. In addition to being incredible watches, they'll end up being collector's dreams one day, a la the 5513.

Andad · 25 July 2008, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Art161

I could tell you, but then a mod would have to ban me. Go to http://www.urbandictionary.com. Look up P.O.S.

Oh.

JJ Irani · 26 July 2008, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by directioneng

And what do you mean by POS?

Why didn't you ask me that silly question when we had met up in Auckland a month ago, Eddie?

f16570 · 26 July 2008, 06:05 AM

Cause he didn't know there was a saying POS?

Perdu · 26 July 2008, 06:51 AM

It happens. I had my Sub stop on me a few years back, but I asked my local AD to fix it, which he did in 7 days (but it was not in warranty).

cmcm3 · 26 July 2008, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dkpw

Good luck with the LV. I assume that if it's new this will be a warranty repair?

Anyway while waiting, why not nip over to WoS on Princes Street, they have a lovely, shiny, glossy, TEMPTING, new SD in the window. You know it makes sense!

I saw that SD a couple of days before I took the LV in - when I went in with it, the SD was gone. I probably would have bought it - having felt the wrench of sending the LV away I needed something to replace it! Now if thats not a frivolous purchase....

Andad · 26 July 2008, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Why didn't you ask me that silly question when we had met up in Auckland a month ago, Eddie?

My point was, why would he call a rolex that.

cmcm3 · 26 July 2008, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

My point was, why would he call a rolex that.

£3,280
Bust after 3 months
Delighted...

kudosguy · 26 July 2008, 10:46 PM

6-8 weeks. I had a screw go in my watch a couple of years ago, and it took a week. I ended up getting rid of the watch though as it was never right again after that. The watch in question was a SD. I did however end up getting another SD a year later.

My advice to you would be to question the length of time; any watch under warranty takes priority - 6-8 weeks is too long!

I know what you mean about the LV though, it is a great watch - I love mine!

Z-Sub · 27 July 2008, 06:02 PM

and buy the SD. You'll never run into same situation when either one is due for overhaul and you'll always have a Rollie on your wrist.

25 July 2008, 04:33 AM	#1
cmcm3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,112	Sent the P.O.S. off today... Ok so I took my broken LV to the dealer today to send off to Rolex, and despite my massively negative feelings towards it for the past week or so, I put it on my wrist on the way there and it makes all my other watches feel like poor immitations/toys/girl watches. Im pretty keen for a Sea Dweller as well though, so don't know whether to trade in the LV when it comes back, or keep it and pay up for an SD. Hmmm. 6-8 weeks... CTS!!!! __________________ Platona with stickers off club.

25 July 2008, 04:40 AM	#2
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	that is so unlucky! Your new watch is away for 6-8 weeks that is a disaster!! im sur eit will be fine in the end __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

25 July 2008, 05:12 AM	#5
marshallr47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Ron Location: Alabama Watch: Daytona,TT Sub,GMT Posts: 4,673	Hate to hear that but it should come back looking and working new. Keep us posted. __________________ Ron

25 July 2008, 05:54 AM	#7
Baptistman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Jon Location: UK Posts: 2,405	As Ron said, it will come back like new __________________ Whatever the watch, it's your wrist, it speaks to you, enjoy it

25 July 2008, 06:00 AM	#8
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,453	I just hate it when new stuff breaks........ __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

25 July 2008, 04:42 AM	#3
Wolfgang427 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Wolfgang Location: New Jersey. Watch: Rolex Tudor Omega Posts: 5,592	Wouldn't it be nice if Rolex gave out loaners while your watch is away getting serviced?

25 July 2008, 04:55 AM	#4
Tareg "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LNDN/Turks&Caicos Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 212	what happened to the LV?

25 July 2008, 06:45 AM	#13
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,093	Sorry to hear that. Hope the time goes fast. And you're right, it seems all others pale in comparison. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

25 July 2008, 07:50 AM	#14
mickeydainish Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Michael Location: LaLa Land Watch: Sub Date 16610 Posts: 1,757	Good luck... for the 6-8 weeks I mean, I hope all goes well!! :-)

25 July 2008, 08:01 AM	#15
Andad 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,413	If I were your Rolex - I wouldn't run either. Until your attitude improved. __________________ E

25 July 2008, 08:03 AM	#16
Andad 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,413	And what do you mean by POS? __________________ E

25 July 2008, 09:26 AM	#18
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Man I'm sorry. I had one that wasn't right from jump street. It happens, but it sucks when it happens to you. It will come back the way it should have been from the start. Hang in there.

25 July 2008, 10:14 AM	#20
Tombstone "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Richard Location: LV, NV Watch: LV Sub and others Posts: 2,689	On the brite side of things it is only 6 to 8 weeks time does move quickly. It will be back before you know it. If you have the funds or can get 0 percent interest now may be the time to buy the SD before they go away. __________________ Always working...by choice

25 July 2008, 10:15 AM	#21
SSD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jamie Location: Georgia Watch: Stainless Sub Date Posts: 3,023	Allow me to reiterate: it happened to me, too. My new Z-serial 16610 spit out its balance wheel at 6 weeks. It was a quick, straightforward fix at the AD, who has a Rolex certified watchmaker in house. The reason all the other watches feel poorly in comparison is because the Sub is in fact, the real deal, after all. If possible, get the SD as well. In addition to being incredible watches, they'll end up being collector's dreams one day, a la the 5513. __________________ SUBMARINER OWNERS' CLUB ESTABLISHED 1953 TRF Member # 5464

26 July 2008, 06:05 AM	#24
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	Cause he didn't know there was a saying POS? __________________ Why have what's new when you have what's best. f

26 July 2008, 06:51 AM	#25
Perdu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Gary Location: GMT-6 Watch: GMT Posts: 3,350	It happens. I had my Sub stop on me a few years back, but I asked my local AD to fix it, which he did in 7 days (but it was not in warranty). __________________ Omega Seamaster 300M GMT Noire Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 8500 Benson 1937 Sterling Silver Hunter

26 July 2008, 10:46 PM	#29
kudosguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: London Watch: DeepSea Posts: 323	6-8 weeks. I had a screw go in my watch a couple of years ago, and it took a week. I ended up getting rid of the watch though as it was never right again after that. The watch in question was a SD. I did however end up getting another SD a year later. My advice to you would be to question the length of time; any watch under warranty takes priority - 6-8 weeks is too long! I know what you mean about the LV though, it is a great watch - I love mine!

27 July 2008, 06:02 PM	#30
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	Keep the LV and buy the SD. You'll never run into same situation when either one is due for overhaul and you'll always have a Rollie on your wrist. __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

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