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3 June 2017, 11:57 AM | #1 |
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Got estimate back from RSC
So long story short I bought my watch preowned without papers about 7 months ago. Great watch and love it. I made a good choice. After buying I started to notice little from the naked eye and under a loop (went looking for the etched crown on the crystal one day lol) some imperfections. Things like scratched hands, dent in crown pusher, etched crown was sitting at 2 o'clock etc. Yes I know some that bought from a AD say theirs is not sitting at six. So I had taken the watch into an AD shortly after buying and he gave me the "if the watch is lost or stolen you won't get it back" disclosure. I've actually gotten to know my AD rep better and he's a good guy. Anyways got back the estimate today....$1,300 (RSC Dallas).
So here is my question. They didn't recommend a bezel replacement but the markers and numbers were worn. Not bad but worn. Does the RSC have a way of bringing the numbers back to life without replacing the bezel? Thanks |
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3 June 2017, 12:22 PM | #3 |
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I actually meant the etched crown on the crystal. It's was sitting at the 2 o'clock mark instead of 6. No big deal but makes me think the watchmaker who serviced it (non RSC) didn't think put it back at the 6 position (or maybe didn't know it had an etched crystal). Don't know if the watchmaker who serviced had a way of ensuring the watch was water tight once he put the crystal back. Two of the hands were scratched. Visable with the naked eye. How does that happen? So since he wasn't careful enough with the hands I figure he didn't really test it for it's water resistant capabilities lol. Yes the pusher crown was not straight up. Like you said they rarely are. But mine will now be per my request Of course now the watch is registered under my name with Rolex and it will be as close to new as possible. All this because I plan to sell it. My AD offered me a new 116500 and I had to pass because I am not a two Rolex type of guy. Not a question of money but owning over 20k in watches is not my thing. Now cars is a different story...
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[QUOTE=padi56;7656988]On non date watches the LEC is not always at the 6 o'clock position,Rolex will not refurbish bezel numbers .And take my advice a loupe can be a new Rolex watch owners worst enemy.[/QUOTE]
It is certainly a printers worst enemy, what looks fine to the naked eye looks a mess once magnified. I have seen good men lose their marbles after picking up a loupe. |
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It would help if you told us the model of the watch
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If it's running fine it does not need service for only this small cosmetic imperfections, since it has just a service done.
Does not matter where the etched crown sits for watertightness. Also does not matter how the winding crown sits. To adjust this upright only works the first few times after service and depends on how tight you screw it down compressing the seals more or less. The Skydweller is designed to have it upright. Other references not. Faded bezel numbers ? The vintage crowd loves it. Throw away the loupe and wear it. No Rolex is perfect, try not to be OCD, but just enjoy it. I assume you bought preowned for a better price, now spending 1200 on a service which is not needed imho does not make sense.
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Sorry. It's a 116520 Daytona V serial (2011). Quote:
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Ah right. Without the cyclops the crown can be anywhere on the crystal
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If you have only the service estimate on paper than that in itself is already proof that the watch is real and not stolen. An RSC will never give you an estimate on anything but.
You might retrieve the 1200 when selling, but there are lots of buyers who prefer an untouched watch. Just trying to help avoid you spending $$$
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While buying with papers is certainly preferred it is by no means an assurance that the watch is not stolen.
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I would not spend the money on the service unless I was going to keep the watch. Any AD or Trusted Seller will adjust accordingly on the price for the issues you described. If an AD had a Daytona-C I would do a trade and adjust accordingly with money out of pocket. Problem solved for box and papers and things being right.
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Everything you mentioned as imperfections I would have not thought twice about. $1300 is a huge waste of money for a watch that is running properly.
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Humm... You're going to buy a preowned watch. You have two identical ones in front you. One has just rencently been service from Rolex and one has not. Which one do you buy?
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But as a seller...how much over $1300 will you recoup - in relation to whatever selling price you may eventually ask. If you are going to keep / enjoy the watch...get the bezel replaced if it will make you enjoy looking at the watch even more. |
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I think I can make up the difference or at least get close. I'm selling it as a private owner not a dealer. So as a buyer, why buy from individual and not a "trusted site"? That's where I think getting the recent service and paperwork from Rolex helps me if I decide to sell. At least in my mind. As far the bezel that's why I kind of started the thread. I wonder if the will even attempt to bring it up a little. They are suppose to bring it up to Rolex's standard. At least that what my AD said. |
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Sure, I would end up picking yours but not at that difference. I think what people are trying to share is that you won't get back the whole $1300. But if it makes you happy to have it serviced while you own it then it all works out :-)
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Ok. Good luck on the sale. It's tough selling as a regular Joe as you say. Re the bezel...replacement is your best bet. I've never heard of a RSC reworking the numbers etc. |
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I also don't think service will get you an extra $1300 in resale price. But it could make the difference in making a sale vs not making a sale at all. Unless of course you offer the watch at a very low price. Once you know the watch needs service it's incumbent upon you to disclose that fact to a potential buyer.
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