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nyyankees · 15 November 2010, 12:31 AM

Wondering if anyone knows? I am thinking about a service for my 1601 next year and trying to decide if I shoud go RSC or independent.

Thanks

Jim

HL65 · 15 November 2010, 12:42 AM

RSC services all Rolex movements as long as the watch is original and real.

Clay · 15 November 2010, 01:10 AM

Not according to what I was told......

HL65 · 15 November 2010, 01:19 AM

Well--All I can say is that there have been many examples of vintage models with old movements serviced by RSC's. I guess it depends on which center and if they have a tech certified to work on them perhaps--not sure. I was under impression that they do work on all Rolex movements as long as original and that they had technician to do so. I know they serviced my 1575 movement in 2008.

Clay · 15 November 2010, 01:41 AM

It's odd....Depending on who you talk to you get a different answer......
Years ago they would....Then they wouldn't.....Now some people are telling me they will????
I can't make heads or tails of it????
To be quite honest, when my 1665 finally is in need of a service, I don't think I would send it to Rolex anywhere in the USA.....
I have found them to be FAR to independent for my taste......

HL65 · 15 November 2010, 01:48 AM

Mine was serviced by Rolex of London RSC in 08. I would not just want anyone to work on them. I know Bob Ridley in Texas is supposed to be one of the best in the business if someone was looking outside of an RSC.

Clay · 15 November 2010, 03:09 AM

Yes, I've heard good thing about BR as well......

Dr. Robert · 15 November 2010, 03:13 AM

The independent, but licensed through Rolex service ctr. San Francisco will work on older Rolexes.
I had them service & renovate my two 1655's & they do great work.

HL65 · 20 November 2010, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

The independent, but licensed through Rolex service ctr. San Francisco will work on older Rolexes.
I had them service & renovate my two 1655's & they do great work.

He is supposed to be one of the better ones out there and I have seen his work--awesome. There is also Four Crowns in Los Angeles. I would rather bring a vintage watch to one of them or another strong independent that you can talk to so they do not replace anything you want kept vintage!! Would hate to wake up with a polished watch with new hands!!!

eddie-rolex/tudor · 20 November 2010, 02:41 PM

I have just got my 1601 service done at RSC but cost about USD350.

15 November 2010, 12:31 AM	#1
nyyankees "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southeastern PA Watch: 1216610 Posts: 2,131	Does Rolex RSC Still Service 1570 Movements? Wondering if anyone knows? I am thinking about a service for my 1601 next year and trying to decide if I shoud go RSC or independent. Thanks Jim

15 November 2010, 12:42 AM	#2
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,987	RSC services all Rolex movements as long as the watch is original and real. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

15 November 2010, 01:19 AM	#4
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,987	Well--All I can say is that there have been many examples of vintage models with old movements serviced by RSC's. I guess it depends on which center and if they have a tech certified to work on them perhaps--not sure. I was under impression that they do work on all Rolex movements as long as original and that they had technician to do so. I know they serviced my 1575 movement in 2008. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

15 November 2010, 01:48 AM	#6
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,987	Mine was serviced by Rolex of London RSC in 08. I would not just want anyone to work on them. I know Bob Ridley in Texas is supposed to be one of the best in the business if someone was looking outside of an RSC. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

15 November 2010, 03:13 AM	#8
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 63,985	The independent, but licensed through Rolex service ctr. San Francisco will work on older Rolexes. I had them service & renovate my two 1655's & they do great work. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

15 November 2010, 01:10 AM	#3
Clay Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Up a tree Posts: 4,001	Not according to what I was told......

15 November 2010, 01:41 AM	#5
Clay Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Up a tree Posts: 4,001	It's odd....Depending on who you talk to you get a different answer...... Years ago they would....Then they wouldn't.....Now some people are telling me they will???? I can't make heads or tails of it???? To be quite honest, when my 1665 finally is in need of a service, I don't think I would send it to Rolex anywhere in the USA..... I have found them to be FAR to independent for my taste......

15 November 2010, 03:09 AM	#7
Clay Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Up a tree Posts: 4,001	Yes, I've heard good thing about BR as well......

20 November 2010, 02:41 PM	#10
eddie-rolex/tudor "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 9	1601 service I have just got my 1601 service done at RSC but cost about USD350.

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