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6 September 2011, 11:15 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Real Name: John
Location: Austin, TX
Watch: Rolex
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New member - outside Wash DC
Hi all,
Longtime lurker and figured it's time join as I'm addicted. :D I have a 14k Rolex Date model that I inherited from my grandfather, according to the papers it's from Jun 1989. Overall it seems in ok shape, but the gold is tarnished and the crystal needs replacing. I brought it to a local AD on recommendation, and initial quote was $680 for servicing and cleaning. I was kind of in a rush, but the gentleman seemed knowledgeable and I don't have any doubts about their capability. Does this seem high, should I expect additional costs? Now that I have the bug, looking to add a nice Air King or maybe an Explorer and slowly grow the collection. So many choices! Looking forward to contributing and learning here. 
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6 September 2011, 11:39 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Florida, Canada
Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega
Posts: 30,244
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Welcome.
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6 September 2011, 11:47 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Real Name: Daniel Leeds
Location: Suburbs of DC
Watch: Rolex,AP,PAM,etc..
Posts: 306
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Welcome aboard! I just moved from South Riding, VA up to MD, I really enjoyed Loudoun. Make sure you make it out to the next DC area GTG.
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6 September 2011, 11:55 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Real Name: Dennis
Location: Bay Area - 925
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6 September 2011, 12:28 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Real Name: Howard
Location: Chicago
Posts: 3,588
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Welcome to TRF.
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6 September 2011, 01:16 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: PNW
Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2
Posts: 8,123
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Welcome aboard JT3!
The charge seems right in the neighborhood of what the RSC charges. Prices have gone up and your watch may have needed additional work. Was the AD doing the work itself, outsourcing the work, or were they sending it to an RSC? Just curious, which AD did you take it to? You can PM me if you'd rather not mention it here. /JD |
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6 September 2011, 01:38 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Real Name: DrK
Location: India
Watch: 4=YMDaytonaGMTHulk
Posts: 7,051
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Welcome to TRF.
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6 September 2011, 02:57 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Real Name: TSW
Location: Le Brassus
Watch: Rolex & AP's
Posts: 27,449
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Welcome!
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7 September 2011, 12:47 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Real Name: Eric
Location: Calgary
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Welcome to TRF!
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7 September 2011, 04:33 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Real Name: Ken
Location: SW Florida
Watch: One on my wrist.
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7 September 2011, 07:39 AM
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Real Name: Paul
Location: Wales, UK
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Welcome to the forums.
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7 September 2011, 01:07 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Real Name: John
Location: Austin, TX
Watch: Rolex
Posts: 26
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Thanks all! I just bought my second watch, an Air King. I have always wanted this model.
I'll have to make it to the next G2G. :) |
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7 September 2011, 06:34 PM
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Join Date: May 2010
Real Name: Dan
Location: USA
Watch: This N That
Posts: 34,251
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Welcome to TRF.
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8 September 2011, 04:54 AM
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Real Name: Chuck
Location: SW Florida
Watch: 16233,16610,214270
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Welcome to the forum.
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8 September 2011, 09:01 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Real Name: Ed
Location: FL Keys
Watch: my avatar move...
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Welcome
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8 September 2011, 09:04 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Real Name: MJC
Location: PHL USA
Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP
Posts: 29,232
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Welcome and congrats
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8 September 2011, 11:24 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: USA
Watch: 16610LV
Posts: 841
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Welcome!!!
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10 September 2011, 06:13 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2011
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Welcome.
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10 September 2011, 10:14 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Northern NJ
Watch: 16613T
Posts: 92
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Welcome to TRF!!
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