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vitix · 17 February 2010, 02:25 AM

Guys, my datona is dead, the movement.

how much can a Movement cost? i'm broke and i want to know how much could it cost to fix it... i cant even dream about takin it to a AD

GerardoG · 17 February 2010, 02:26 AM

Broken movement? Sorry Victor, but how do you break a movement? On the tech side, I would say that all (ok most) movements can be repaired with the roght parts, so if your Dayt is not working ok; sending it to RSC might be the best thing to do.

vitix · 17 February 2010, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by GerardoG

Broken movement?

realmente no se, pero el relojero me dijo que tendria que esperar muuuucho y es muy caro la reparación, tiene unos gears dañados...

i dont really know, but the watchmaker told me i would have to wati a loooottt and its gonna be a little expensive to fix it, it has some gears broken...

GerardoG · 17 February 2010, 02:31 AM

That does not sound right Victor. Sorry but IMHO I would pick that baby up and ship it to RSC right away. I have done that with 40 yr old watches and new ones; worth every single penny.

Numismatist · 17 February 2010, 02:32 AM

How did it break?

vitix · 17 February 2010, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by GerardoG

That does not sound right Victor. Sorry but IMHO I would pick that baby up and ship it to RSC right away. I have done that with 40 yr old watches and new ones; worth every single penny.

i know... but i dont have the penny for the RSC

GerardoG · 17 February 2010, 02:32 AM

Here's what I do when not in the US: go to the AD in your city; leave the watch and they take care of everything (shipping to RSC, sending you updates, and bringing your baby back); it is a very simple procedure.

GerardoG · 17 February 2010, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by vitix

i know... but i dont have the penny for the RSC

...trust me, it might not even be 500us. Let's put it this way: would you rather have that beauty in a drawer wondering what if or knowing how much it takes to fix it by 'mother-ship'

?

vitix · 17 February 2010, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by GerardoG

Here's what I do when not in the US: go to the AD in your city; leave the watch and they take care of everything (shipping to RSC, sending you updates, and bringing your baby back); it is a very simple procedure.

it would cost the money i dont have...

GerardoG · 17 February 2010, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by vitix

it would cost the money i dont have...

...not right away. Just leaving it and having them ship it and get you an estimate costs you ZERO down

TheVTCGuy · 17 February 2010, 02:35 AM

Victor, is this the White Gold that you talked about before? The incredible priced one?

mb hawaii · 17 February 2010, 02:38 AM

Sorry to hear about that Victor. How did the gears break? Was it dropped?

vitix · 17 February 2010, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

Victor, is this the White Gold that you talked about before? The incredible priced one?

yes, he gave me a final price... 9500
wich i beleive is a good one

vitix · 17 February 2010, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by mb hawaii

Sorry to hear about that Victor. How did the gears break? Was it dropped?

i'm not sure
i think the maid dropped while whe was cleaning the room, i asked her and she did not "remember" dropping it...

clarencek · 17 February 2010, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by GerardoG

...not right away. Just leaving it and having them ship it and get you an estimate costs you ZERO down

+1 send it to RSC, and they'll send you an estimate. You can just tell them not to do anything and have them ship it back. No money is exchanged except for what you pay for postage.

Given your past thread, you should do this at a minimum to make sure the watch you purchased is authentic. If the seller won't give you the watch to send to RSC, you should be very concerned about it's authenticity.

Rich2putt · 17 February 2010, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by vitix

Guys, my datona is dead, the movement.

how much can a Movement cost? i'm broke and i want to know how much could it cost to fix it... i cant even dream about takin it to a AD

Not trying to be wise here.........

When I owned a Corvette my friends would ask "what mileage do you get". If you can afford a Corvette you can afford the gas. Same with a Rolex, If you purchased a Rolex, one should have the $$$ to have it fixed.

Evan614 · 17 February 2010, 02:45 AM

Maybe the battery needs to be replaced

good luck getting it fixed. I feel your pain.

vitix · 17 February 2010, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Rich2putt

Not trying to be wise here.........

When I owned a Corvette my friends would ask "what mileage do you get". If you can afford a Corvette you can afford the gas. Same with a Rolex, If you purchased a Rolex, one should have the $$$ to have it fixed.

i know that rich, but i have never told that a movement was broken...

and i rarely use a AD to service a Subdate i own, just the day i got it for authentication

GerardoG · 17 February 2010, 02:48 AM

Victor: That trip to your AD just to make sure the watch is authentic will give you peace of mind; and that is priceless

tkc324 · 17 February 2010, 02:49 AM

Just send it to the RSC... they will give you an estimate for free!
then decide from there what to do...
worse comes worse... you pay the service fees with 0% apr credit card and pay that off in a few month. Just mho...

R1@160@alltimes · 17 February 2010, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Rich2putt

Not trying to be wise here.........

When I owned a Corvette my friends would ask "what mileage do you get". If you can afford a Corvette you can afford the gas. Same with a Rolex, If you purchased a Rolex, one should have the $$$ to have it fixed.

Harsh but I have to agree

hennabav · 17 February 2010, 05:27 AM

It's simple here. There's not much choice. If you want it moving again, you need to get it fixed one way or the other. If you don't have the money, then just leave it in your drawers until you do. Or else, you could wear a Rolex that doesn't move. I would say just send it in as well to just get an estimate. You would never know the real cost until you have someone do an estimate.

GerardoG · 17 February 2010, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by hennabav

It's simple here. There's not much choice. If you want it moving again, you need to get it fixed one way or the other. If you don't have the money, then just leave it in your drawers until you do. Or else, you could wear a Rolex that doesn't move. I would say just send it in as well to just get an estimate. You would never know the real cost until you have someone do an estimate.

...it would be accurate twice a day!

the KING · 17 February 2010, 06:09 AM

Send to RSC and lets see what they say......

rad87gn · 17 February 2010, 06:34 AM

Your entire project with this watch sounds like a total disaster. I'd get your money back ASAP! Go buy a nice 100% intact Rolex from a reliable source instead.

kcmo · 17 February 2010, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by rad87gn

Your entire project with this watch sounds like a total disaster. I'd get your money back ASAP! Go buy a nice 100% intact Rolex from a reliable source instead.

Have to agree here....I hope you can get out of this deal ASAP

mtrunner · 17 February 2010, 06:43 AM

I have read both threads and none of it makes sense to me. Really sounds like a bad situation.

Welshwatchman · 17 February 2010, 06:47 AM

Was the watch authenticated in the first instance?

It's implied but not confirmed.

$9500 is rather cheap, even for a watch that needs service/repair.

mtrunner · 17 February 2010, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

Was the watch authenticated in the first instance?

It's implied but not confirmed.

$9500 is rather cheap, even for a watch that needs service/repair.

I wish someone would sell me a WG Daytona for $9500.

Jackxv · 17 February 2010, 06:51 AM

Is your watch guy out of his mind ?

You can't break a Daytona movement without hurting the case or dial, look at Gaby's watch (DJ).
Then the first that would happen would be at the balance (to make it stop).
4030 and 4130 are rugged machines.
Have you seen the movement ?

You can not break gears that easy , my

Maybe a little rotor (axle, bearings etc,) but no way more than that.

Let the seller have it fixed or returned no hussle.

Jack

17 February 2010, 02:25 AM	#1
vitix Banned Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: magneeleVE Location: Usa Watch: magneeleVE Posts: 2,030	Help Needed with my Daytona Guys, my datona is dead, the movement. how much can a Movement cost? i'm broke and i want to know how much could it cost to fix it... i cant even dream about takin it to a AD

17 February 2010, 02:32 AM	#5
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	How did it break? __________________ Rolex 116600 Sea-dweller Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White Legrand FP Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White RB Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond Mozart BP Montblanc Meisterstück Mozart BP

17 February 2010, 02:45 AM	#17
Evan614 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Buckeye Nation Watch: out 4 Panerai bug Posts: 414	Maybe the battery needs to be replaced good luck getting it fixed. I feel your pain. Last edited by Evan614; 17 February 2010 at 02:46 AM.. Reason: add on

17 February 2010, 06:34 AM	#25
rad87gn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chad Location: Des Moines, Iowa Watch: Rolex, PAM, Omega Posts: 1,607	Your entire project with this watch sounds like a total disaster. I'd get your money back ASAP! Go buy a nice 100% intact Rolex from a reliable source instead. __________________ Rolex P-Series SS GMT II Black, Rolex Y-Series Sea-Dweller, Rolex F-Series TT Blue Sub, Rolex F-Series Sub LV, Rolex D-Series Ladies SS/WG DJ for wife, Panerai K-Series PAM 112, Omega Speedmaster Pro 3570.50, Omega Seamaster 300M Chrono 2594.52

17 February 2010, 06:47 AM	#28
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	Was the watch authenticated in the first instance? It's implied but not confirmed. $9500 is rather cheap, even for a watch that needs service/repair. __________________ ..33

17 February 2010, 02:26 AM	#2
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Broken movement? Sorry Victor, but how do you break a movement? On the tech side, I would say that all (ok most) movements can be repaired with the roght parts, so if your Dayt is not working ok; sending it to RSC might be the best thing to do.

17 February 2010, 02:31 AM	#4
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	That does not sound right Victor. Sorry but IMHO I would pick that baby up and ship it to RSC right away. I have done that with 40 yr old watches and new ones; worth every single penny.

17 February 2010, 02:35 AM	#11
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	Victor, is this the White Gold that you talked about before? The incredible priced one?

17 February 2010, 02:38 AM	#12
mb hawaii "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Sunny Hawaii Watch: 116528 /126715CHNR Posts: 451	Sorry to hear about that Victor. How did the gears break? Was it dropped?

17 February 2010, 02:48 AM	#19
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Victor: That trip to your AD just to make sure the watch is authentic will give you peace of mind; and that is priceless

17 February 2010, 02:49 AM	#20
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	Just send it to the RSC... they will give you an estimate for free! then decide from there what to do... worse comes worse... you pay the service fees with 0% apr credit card and pay that off in a few month. Just mho...

17 February 2010, 05:27 AM	#22
hennabav Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jon Location: New England Watch: --Rolex-- Posts: 2,391	It's simple here. There's not much choice. If you want it moving again, you need to get it fixed one way or the other. If you don't have the money, then just leave it in your drawers until you do. Or else, you could wear a Rolex that doesn't move. I would say just send it in as well to just get an estimate. You would never know the real cost until you have someone do an estimate.

17 February 2010, 06:09 AM	#24
the KING "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Paris Posts: 218	Send to RSC and lets see what they say......

17 February 2010, 06:43 AM	#27
mtrunner 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Gary Location: Bozeman, MT Watch: 126508 Paul Newman Posts: 7,827	I have read both threads and none of it makes sense to me. Really sounds like a bad situation.

17 February 2010, 06:51 AM	#30
Jackxv "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 969	No way Is your watch guy out of his mind ? You can't break a Daytona movement without hurting the case or dial, look at Gaby's watch (DJ). Then the first that would happen would be at the balance (to make it stop). 4030 and 4130 are rugged machines. Have you seen the movement ? You can not break gears that easy , my Maybe a little rotor (axle, bearings etc,) but no way more than that. Let the seller have it fixed or returned no hussle. Jack

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