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Yesterday, 01:55 AM | #1 |
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Service only at AD?
Hey guys my Batman is due for servicing. Does using an authorized AD the ONLY way to go? What are your thoughts? Anyone used another shop besides an AD with great results? Any info would be greatly appreciated.
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Yesterday, 02:31 AM | #2 |
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I would send it in to Rolex Service Center directly. Call them for instructions. (833) 765-3900
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Yesterday, 02:40 AM | #3 |
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Some AD have Rolex trained watchmakers so that might be an option for you.
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Yesterday, 02:56 AM | #4 | |
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The work the watchmaker did was alright, but I think RSC could've done a bit better job polishing the watch. The thing about the RSC is that they have it almost like an assembly line approach. The person who does polishing, for example, does that all day every day, whereas the AD probably has one guy/gal doing the entire watch. The assembly line approach allows more expertise. Most importantly, if something goes wrong with the service, you don't have to worry about souring your relationship with the AD. |
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Yesterday, 03:02 AM | #5 |
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I always ship directly to Rolex via Registered Mail.
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Yesterday, 03:10 AM | #6 |
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Anecdotal but my experience with a Rolex AD was very poor. Since than I use only official Rolex owned RSC’s.
There should be no difference but at least with a RSC you are sure procedures etc. are in place. Their only business is to service Rolex watches. If your BLNR runs fine you may not need a service at all and save you the hassle for another few years
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Yesterday, 03:40 AM | #7 |
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Never thought comics like the batman need service,but if you mean your Rolex 116710BLNR then use any authorised RSC.
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Yesterday, 11:34 PM | #8 |
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My AD can service most Rolex watches through an authorized Tech they have on staff. Same as sending it to RSC. They will only do this for watches that are out of warranty though. I have utilized the RSC both in NY and Dallas and have consistently had good results. My only grip is how long it takes but I don't know if it was ready tomorrow I would still want it sooner. I have sent watches directly to the RSC before but now I just let my AD handle it. Takes longer to get the watch out to the RSC and back but everything else falls on the AD.
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