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#151 |
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: UK
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How much would it cost to re polish a SS bracelet? No major damage but I have a £300 variance from two authorised dealers
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#152 |
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Real Name: Honitel
Location: USA
Watch: Rolex
Posts: 148
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Nice one Vanessa. I learned something new.
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#153 |
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: cubao
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I just had my datejust serviced by the Rolex Service Center (Manila) for a complete overhaul and replacement of tube and gasket/s. Service took about 10 days and cost $265. When I picked up the watch a couple of days ago, it was like new.
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#154 |
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Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: New mexico
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Vanessa where do you work I have a 2004 GMT that will not stay wound RCS cleaned it under warranty in 2006 did not improve. It runs down even when I wear it at night. I wind it once a week. Thanks
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Join Date: May 2012
Real Name: Brian
Location: Tasmania
Watch: Rolex Submariner
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#156 |
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: new york
Watch: Pepsi GMT
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Just got my 13 year old explorerll back from the rsc here in new york.The cost was 600 and wow feel like I have a brand new watch
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#157 |
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Hong Kong
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Thank you Vanessa. You are so great!
The RSC here in Hong Kong charges HK$2,500+ for such a check up. Hope they do it your way... |
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#158 |
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: South FL
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What a great post.
My dad insists it's not necessary and keeps telling me his '79 Rolex still works fine and so does datejust from '98. I wish he would just send it in. Lol... Is it still $400? Sent from my SGH-I747 using Tapatalk 2 |
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#159 |
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Spain
Watch: PAM 343
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Thanks for the good and well expose post.I think the Rolex service is not too much expensive and in waranty i would go always to Rolex house,but out of it,there is anothers watchmakers that makes the same revision service cheaper with the same quality.
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#160 |
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Real Name: Matthew
Location: Marbella
Watch: Exp 216570 Polar
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Very nicely put indeed, puts those to shame that even dare say "its expensive" for a service. I had a client the other day say "I cant understand why its more expensive to get a service on my Submariner than on my Mercedes Benz"... I knew there were many justified reasons for this as Ive been into watches for years, but didnt know all the steps and accurate info. Next time someone says that Ill be ready on the triggers! lol
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Los Angeles
Watch: Milgauss GV
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Interesting and thanks for the post
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#162 |
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: CA
Watch: Skydweller
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Thanks Vanessa.
It's a very interesting post |
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#163 |
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Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Singapore
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thank you Vanessa for the very informative and "behind-the-scene" sharings :)
Very enlightening !! |
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#164 |
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Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Oregon
Watch: own 18 watches
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Picture of disassembled Submariner
I thought I might add a photo to go along with Vanessa's written explanation. We are an authorized Rolex Jeweler with a Rolex trained watchmaker on staff. I asked him to lay out a watch for me to photograph a disassembled watch, in for service. Customers are usually surprised how much work is actually done. Note the dime for scale.
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#165 |
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Join Date: Sep 2013
Real Name: Mike W
Location: USA CA
Watch: Planet Orient
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Thanks for sharing this useful info Vanessa which I didn't know.
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#166 |
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Thanks for the Great information.
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#167 |
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Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: India
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Congrats and Thanks to Vanessa for sharing excellent information about Rolex.
I am 100 % agree with "Tools" Statement "Everything depend upon usage." So use according to your requirement. Regards Tom |
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#169 |
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Join Date: Nov 2013
Real Name: Jorge Dopazo
Location: New York
Watch: 1952 Rolex
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Hi Vanessa, Could you recommend a top-notch technician in New York? I am new here at the forum and I posted m first post on the Vintage Rolex Discussion thread. The title of my post is "My Rolex Dilemma." I have not yet received any replies, but if you have a moment to read it, I would appreciate it.
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Real Name: Dan
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Not sure if you still visit TRF or not, but thanks for sharing Vanessa.
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I will read your post in a moment. My pleasure!
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#172 |
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Real Name: Jay
Location: Boston Ma.
Watch: Rolex Sub, Blue,TT
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Thanks for all your hard work...I have always believed that craftsman should be paid for quality work. Experience and dedication take time and effort and people should be paid for it..well done.
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#173 |
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#174 |
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Yes, Rolex now gives 2 years as well.
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#175 |
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Awesome info here, good work and skills aren't cheap.
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#176 |
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Louisiana
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Vanessa, how much longer does a watch with more moving parts, like a GMT or Daytona, take to service? What's the usual difference in price on these compared to a watch with only a date feature?
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#177 |
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GMT doesn't take very much longer. A Daytona takes probably twice the time. Price is about double.
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#178 |
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Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: spokane, wa
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thanks for the detailed review
BTW, how often is the rotor pivot a problem?? i.e, does it wear prematurely in many watches?? thanks, mdk |
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#179 |
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Tyne and Wear
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Where would you advise taking a rolex to be serviced in the UK . I know rolex UK London will service my watch but where else would you advise , if any .
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#180 |
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Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Oregon
Watch: own 18 watches
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With any watch repair, it's only as good as the technician doing the work. We are an authorized Rolex Jeweler and have a watchmaker trained by Rolex and we are inspected by Rolex to make sure we have the correct equipment (costly) and to make sure we are up to date on training. I have asked myself, what would I do if I didn't have our watchmaker or when he retires? I would always recommend that you send to the Rolex service centers. The thing I would miss is the interaction with the watchmaker, the personal discussion about what was specifically wrong with MY watch. If I wanted to find a watchmaker, I would look for two credentials, the Rolex trained certificate and the ability to buy parts from Rolex directly, and the American Watchmakers Clockmakers Institute (AWCI) "CMW21" Master Watchmaker credentials. The last is a relatively new test (2005) to check the competency of the watchmaker. This will give you a capable watchmaker. The Rolex parts availability directly from Rolex are a must, and they have specialized tools that are superior to the others on the market.
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