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roadcarver · 23 March 2007, 02:44 PM

Photos after the 5 day RSC treatment... removed the engraving from the caseback and polished the case and bracelet.

rolexfan21 · 23 March 2007, 02:51 PM

stunning

mike · 23 March 2007, 06:32 PM

Looks brand new!

Big congrats Vernon and great lume shots.

padi56 · 23 March 2007, 06:36 PM

Well cannot fault that in any way Vernon,the RSC are the best when it comes to case bracelet refurbish.

JJ Irani · 23 March 2007, 07:37 PM

As good as new, Vernon.....what a superb job!!

Enjoy!!!

Tombstone · 23 March 2007, 08:11 PM

Now that is a work of art.

nko51 · 23 March 2007, 09:31 PM

Nice work and nice pic's!

jac67 · 23 March 2007, 09:49 PM

Nobody beats Rolex when it comes to case re-finishing. Great job!

BTW Vern, are you sure Rolex polished out the case-back or replaced it? I would have thought it would be easier to replace it, not to mention the watches integrity (strength) when removing so much metal from the case-back.

John.

Ragu · 23 March 2007, 09:57 PM

Looks like brand new again!
Congrats

Dan Pierce · 23 March 2007, 10:19 PM

Looks great. Got any before pics?
dP

roadcarver · 23 March 2007, 10:35 PM

Hi John,

When I spoke to RSC, they did mention that if the engraving was too deep that it took out too much steel, they would replace the caseback.

The watchmaker assessed it that it was not deep that a buff will suffice without affecting the integrity of the case.

Replacing the caseback was $200.

In my experience, RSC in Toronto are more cautious than anything else

Regards,

Vernon

Quote:

Originally Posted by jac67

Nobody beats Rolex when it comes to case re-finishing. Great job!

BTW Vern, are you sure Rolex polished out the case-back or replaced it? I would have thought it would be easier to replace it, not to mention the watches integrity (strength) when removing so much metal from the case-back.

John.

ppeddy · 23 March 2007, 10:41 PM

Looks brand new. The wait is finally over!

roadcarver · 23 March 2007, 10:47 PM

Hi Dan,

I don't have any good before shots.. but here's a cropped version.

After..

Quote:

Originally Posted by dpierce84@insightbb.

Looks great. Got any before pics?
dP

roadcarver · 23 March 2007, 10:48 PM

Lume shots were done with the help of our good friend Chip / Comatox. He provide some great tips on lume shots and how to get it done

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike

Looks brand new!

Big congrats Vernon and great lume shots.

colemanitis · 23 March 2007, 10:49 PM

Your SD looks great! I'm sure you're glad to have it back on your wrist!

roadcarver · 23 March 2007, 10:50 PM

Oh yeah! I missed the SD while it was being pampered. Now the watch family is complete, safe and sound.

Quote:

Originally Posted by colemanitis

Your SD looks great! I'm sure you're glad to have it back on your wrist!

Kris · 23 March 2007, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roadcarver

In my experience, RSC in Toronto are more cautious than anything else

Regards,

Vernon

Who are you trying to kid? RSC Toronto let me walk out their front door with a defective braclet (verified by my AD). They gave me some bogus story about a break-in period on the braclet. Cautious my a$$.

Mr. K · 23 March 2007, 11:53 PM

Very nice, they did a nice job on the SD, looks brand new.

roadcarver · 24 March 2007, 12:40 AM

So what's the scoop about your bracelet?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kris

Who are you trying to kid? RSC Toronto let me walk out their front door with a defective braclet (verified by my AD). They gave me some bogus story about a break-in period on the braclet. Cautious my a$$.

miner · 24 March 2007, 12:47 AM

[QUOTE=roadcarver;197203]

It's the only Rolex you'll ever want to own. I love mine.
Got to Love the SD.

PS send it back to RSC, the crown is upside down.....

Kris · 24 March 2007, 01:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roadcarver

So what's the scoop about your bracelet?

F%@ked if I know. The AD told me they'd give me some kind of update on this thing. Heard nothing and it's the end of the week.

I did hear back from RSC this past Monday morning when I asked last week for a signed statement from the tech that the braclet wasn't defective. They said they would give me one......................"upon completion of another review on the issue I had with the watch by a technician!

This tells me that they couldn't have given a f#$k about my concerns when I walked in the first time and NOW all of a sudden they've taken interest? What could have possibly happened to the watch in 72 hours that they just couldn't have sent me that signed work-order in the first place the afternoon after I was there and called???????????????

My opinion of the Rolex brand is totally shot with the run around I've been given the past week on this thing.

The line that "When your buy a Rolex, you're buying the service" is a load of crap. This isn't a used watch. It's brand new. With the way they treated me, my watch should have been given FIRST priority over anything else they were doing.

From here on out, whenever someone approaches me when spotting this watch on my wrist and asks me about how do I like the watch, the first thing out of my mouth will be the poor quality and shotty service I got from RSC.

I'll be writting a letter to Geneva after I get this thing back.

colemanitis · 24 March 2007, 04:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kris

F%@ked if I know. The AD told me they'd give me some kind of update on this thing. Heard nothing and it's the end of the week.

I did hear back from RSC this past Monday morning when I asked last week for a signed statement from the tech that the braclet wasn't defective. They said they would give me one......................"upon completion of another review on the issue I had with the watch by a technician!

This tells me that they couldn't have given a f#$k about my concerns when I walked in the first time and NOW all of a sudden they've taken interest? What could have possibly happened to the watch in 72 hours that they just couldn't have sent me that signed work-order in the first place the afternoon after I was there and called???????????????

My opinion of the Rolex brand is totally shot with the run around I've been given the past week on this thing.

The line that "When your buy a Rolex, you're buying the service" is a load of crap. This isn't a used watch. It's brand new. With the way they treated me, my watch should have been given FIRST priority over anything else they were doing.

From here on out, whenever someone approaches me when spotting this watch on my wrist and asks me about how do I like the watch, the first thing out of my mouth will be the poor quality and shotty service I got from RSC.

I'll be writting a letter to Geneva after I get this thing back.

Wow! All of this over 1 watch link?

How do you react when a real life crisis occurs?

I think I'll stay out of your way.

JJ Irani · 24 March 2007, 04:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by colemanitis

Wow! All of this over 1 watch link?

How do you react when a real life crisis occurs?

I think I'll stay out of your way.

Well, Jeff, in all fairness to Kris, he did pay full value for a brand new SD. I've been following his story all along and have been completely taken aback and appalled by the treatment meted out to him.

Man, you guys should seriously come to Auckland to see how well customers are treated here by the ADs. Just ask Mike (Sevoguy) who was here last month and visited Mansor's Jewellers for an additional link for his Blue Sub. He was very happy with the service and treatment he received there.

JJ

Kris · 24 March 2007, 04:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Well, Jeff, in all fairness to Kris, he did pay full value for a brand new SD. I've been following his story all along and have been completely taken aback and appalled by the treatment meted out to him.

Man, you guys should seriously come to Auckland to see how well customers are treated here by the ADs. Just ask Mike (Sevoguy) who was here last month and visited Mansor's Jewellers for an additional link for his Blue Sub. He was very happy with the service and treatment he received there.

JJ

Thanks for the back up. I appreciate it a lot.

Seems everyone on this board is influenced by the Rolex brand and don't want to recognize their organization has problems they shouldn't be having. Especially for what they are charging on these things.

With regards to any AD, the problem doesn't lay in the "sales" department. They'll be more than happy to sell you a watch.

The problem lays with after sales service.

It abhorent to say the least.

Since I handed that thing in, I went back to wearing my 8 year old, beat-up, SS Swatch. This thing is all scarred up, stretched links, raked up acrylic face and red dial. 3 years ago it developed a leak so on cold days the face would cloud up. It still works and keeps excellent time. Everything on the watch is symetrical.

I've got people noticing that I switched back and coming up to me asking me where's the Rolex. So I tell them the story. They laugh. Now it's a running joke in the office.

Oh yeah, and this is in the Bay St. Financial District by the way.

colemanitis · 24 March 2007, 05:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Well, Jeff, in all fairness to Kris, he did pay full value for a brand new SD. I've been following his story all along and have been completely taken aback and appalled by the treatment meted out to him.

I don't agree. I don't think he was mistreated at all. RSC looked at the bracelet and gave Kris their assessment. Kris chose not to agree with the RSC and brought the matter to his AD. His AD is now in the process of rectifying the situation. All this time Chris is here on TRF smearing the name of Rolex because his watch can't be shaped into a pretzel. Kris, I'm truely sorry you're having this problem with your new Rolex, but come on already, let Rolex sort it out and give it a rest.

veilstylez · 24 March 2007, 05:33 AM

NICE..how much did it cost?

roadcarver · 24 March 2007, 09:37 AM

It cost me $40 bucks for removing the engraving.

Quote:

Originally Posted by veilstylez

NICE..how much did it cost?

roadcarver · 24 March 2007, 09:39 AM

Kris,

Most people have no issues with RSC. Now that your AD is helping you with the issue, let's wait for the final verdict.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kris

Thanks for the back up. I appreciate it a lot.

Seems everyone on this board is influenced by the Rolex brand and don't want to recognize their organization has problems they shouldn't be having. Especially for what they are charging on these things.

With regards to any AD, the problem doesn't lay in the "sales" department. They'll be more than happy to sell you a watch.

The problem lays with after sales service.

It abhorent to say the least.

Since I handed that thing in, I went back to wearing my 8 year old, beat-up, SS Swatch. This thing is all scarred up, stretched links, raked up acrylic face and red dial. 3 years ago it developed a leak so on cold days the face would cloud up. It still works and keeps excellent time. Everything on the watch is symetrical.

I've got people noticing that I switched back and coming up to me asking me where's the Rolex. So I tell them the story. They laugh. Now it's a running joke in the office.

Oh yeah, and this is in the Bay St. Financial District by the way.

veilstylez · 24 March 2007, 11:05 AM

wow $40 total including refinishing the watch? that nice!!!

ofelas · 24 March 2007, 02:12 PM

roadcarver - outstanding results! Wear it well!

As far as warranty service/admitting to a defective product goes - I'm with Kris here.
Anyone prepared to buy Kris a new bracelet so poor old RSC doesn't have to endure Kris "wanting to shape his bracelet into a pretzel"?
Thought not.

23 March 2007, 02:44 PM	#1
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	SD! SD! SD! Hooorrraaa! Photos after the 5 day RSC treatment... removed the engraving from the caseback and polished the case and bracelet. __________________ I'm just a cook...

23 March 2007, 06:36 PM	#4
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,605	Well cannot fault that in any way Vernon,the RSC are the best when it comes to case bracelet refurbish. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

23 March 2007, 07:37 PM	#5
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	As good as new, Vernon.....what a superb job!! Enjoy!!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

23 March 2007, 09:31 PM	#7
nko51 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Alex Location: USA Watch: TT Blue Sub Posts: 2,542	Nice work and nice pic's! __________________

23 March 2007, 09:57 PM	#9
Ragu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Ragu Sauce Location: Southern, FL Watch: the Sauce ;) Posts: 781	Looks like brand new again! Congrats __________________ "Waiting is so time consuming" -- Unknown Proud Member #2391

23 March 2007, 02:51 PM	#2
rolexfan21 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toronto Watch: 16610 Posts: 379	stunning

23 March 2007, 06:32 PM	#3
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Looks brand new! Big congrats Vernon and great lume shots.

23 March 2007, 08:11 PM	#6
Tombstone "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Richard Location: LV, NV Watch: LV Sub and others Posts: 2,689	Now that is a work of art.

23 March 2007, 09:49 PM	#8
jac67 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Me Posts: 1,950	Nobody beats Rolex when it comes to case re-finishing. Great job! BTW Vern, are you sure Rolex polished out the case-back or replaced it? I would have thought it would be easier to replace it, not to mention the watches integrity (strength) when removing so much metal from the case-back. John.

23 March 2007, 10:19 PM	#10
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 35,903	Looks great. Got any before pics? 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

23 March 2007, 10:41 PM	#12
ppeddy Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Watch: me do my thang! Posts: 22	Looks brand new. The wait is finally over!

23 March 2007, 10:49 PM	#15
colemanitis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Florida Watch: PAM 1090 Posts: 3,723	Your SD looks great! I'm sure you're glad to have it back on your wrist! __________________ Member #471

23 March 2007, 11:53 PM	#18
Mr. K "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Mark Location: Seattle-ish Posts: 6,042	Very nice, they did a nice job on the SD, looks brand new.

24 March 2007, 12:47 AM	#20
miner "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 1,294	[QUOTE=roadcarver;197203] It's the only Rolex you'll ever want to own. I love mine. Got to Love the SD. PS send it back to RSC, the crown is upside down.....

24 March 2007, 05:33 AM	#26
veilstylez "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: so cali Posts: 1,253	NICE..how much did it cost?

24 March 2007, 11:05 AM	#29
veilstylez "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: so cali Posts: 1,253	wow $40 total including refinishing the watch? that nice!!!

24 March 2007, 02:12 PM	#30
ofelas "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: On the Edge Watch: Dinged & Gouged Posts: 204	roadcarver - outstanding results! Wear it well! As far as warranty service/admitting to a defective product goes - I'm with Kris here. Anyone prepared to buy Kris a new bracelet so poor old RSC doesn't have to endure Kris "wanting to shape his bracelet into a pretzel"? Thought not.

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