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DCportraits · 27 August 2012, 02:01 AM

Good morning TRF'ers,

So I just returned from a trip to NY last night and I decided to stop by the new Wempe Rolex store, which was beautiful by the way! I decided to have my explorer II serviced having bought it on the forums a few months ago.

To my amazement the watchmaker quoted me at a $800 overhaul?! From what I've been reading about all over the forum $500 should be the price, am I correct to assume that?? All I wanted besides having the overhaul was a replacement crystal which I've seen is $90.

Can someone advice me on what it should be so I don't get ripped off. I haven't received the actual email quote yet, which I should get in about 2 weeks he said. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Elementa · 27 August 2012, 02:02 AM

Contact Rik at Time Care Inc. He'll sort you out.

handsfull · 27 August 2012, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Elementa

Contact Rik at Time Care Inc. He'll sort you out.

+1 x 10.

Megalobyte · 27 August 2012, 02:38 AM

Although I recommend Rik too, it seems like lately $800 isn't out of line for an RSC overhaul, especially with a new crystal. I'd bet Rik would do it a lot cheaper.

Watch Professor · 27 August 2012, 03:08 AM

That's about what it will cost at the NY RSC (including a new crystal).

Like To Watch · 27 August 2012, 03:11 AM

I paid Au$900.00 at the RSC in Sydney.
It did not include a new Crystal.

NYMike · 27 August 2012, 03:32 AM

Wempe does not do service. The overhaul they so goes right upstairs to the rsc. The price you for is from rolex themselves.

DCportraits · 27 August 2012, 03:55 AM

I already dropped the watch off but maybe next time I'll have to contact Rik.

NYMIke, I know Wempe doesn't do the service, the rest of your sentence was incoherent.

kkwn98 · 27 August 2012, 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by DCportraits

I already dropped the watch off but maybe next time I'll have to contact Rik.

NYMIke, I know Wempe doesn't do the service, the rest of your sentence was incoherent.

Yes, but the meaning is pretty clear and I had no difficulty understanding it. I'd thank him instead.

DCportraits · 27 August 2012, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by kkwn98

Yes, but the meaning is pretty clear and I had no difficulty understanding it. I'd thank him instead.

Thank him instead for what?

kkwn98 · 27 August 2012, 04:33 AM

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Originally Posted by DCportraits

Thank him instead for what?

OK, let me say it another way: I'd just thank him for his time answering your query.

DCportraits · 27 August 2012, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by kkwn98

OK, let me say it another way: I'd just thank him for his time answering your query.

That makes sense.

threemonkeys · 27 August 2012, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by kkwn98

Yes, but the meaning is pretty clear and I had no difficulty understanding it. I'd thank him instead.

I second this as it's basic courtesy 101.

NYMike · 27 August 2012, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by threemonkeys

I second this as it's basic courtesy 101.

It's ok - I should have checked my poor phone's grammar predictions before pressing the send button. We all deserve legibility and clarity.

NYMike · 27 August 2012, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by DCportraits

I already dropped the watch off but maybe next time I'll have to contact Rik.

NYMIke, I know Wempe doesn't do the service, the rest of your sentence was incoherent.

Stupid predictive text on my phone. Sorry for the incoherence.

Tools · 27 August 2012, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by DCportraits

I already dropped the watch off but maybe next time I'll have to contact Rik.
. . .

Basic service is 650, a new Sapphire crystal is 150.

It is just an estimate. Rolex will come back with the exact quote that must be approved before starting the work..

Dr. Robert · 27 August 2012, 09:51 AM

I'm glad I have a most excellent indie watchmaker who can get Rolex parts.

landroverking · 27 August 2012, 06:13 AM

Last year I only paid $930 for a TT Zenith Daytona and that included shipping and a new crown. 800 seems high to me.

gwalker · 27 August 2012, 06:15 AM

One of my best friends just had his SD services at rsc NYC. It was $913 for service and a new crystal and new insert. Not sure if anything else was done but $800 is about right.

submariner66 · 27 August 2012, 07:13 AM

Next time go right to the RSC 5th Floor Rolex Building, entrance on 53rd Street they are a one minute walk around the corner, same building as The Wempe Rolex boutique I believe. I just paid $700 plus tax for a vintage 57' overhaul so I would imagine you are in the ballpark. The service prices have increased a lot over a relatively short period of time.

ShortyB · 27 August 2012, 09:10 AM

I dropped my Sub at the Beverly Hills RSC last week. They inspected the watch while I waited and gave me a quote of $600.00. They said the basic service was needed but no parts such as crown and tube. Also quoted a 3-4 week turn around time.

threemonkeys · 27 August 2012, 09:26 AM

I had my Air King serviced last year. With a new crystal and tax, it was about $900.

BNA/LION · 27 August 2012, 09:55 AM

In the future send it to TOM http://www.dstimeservice.com/index.html Great work and great prices. Dropped off a watch yesterday!

He has customers all over the world!

TimeToGo · 27 August 2012, 09:59 AM

Welcome to the Forum!

$800 with new crystal is about right, + shipping. Watch will come out looking like new. There are other alternatives as others have suggested.

You make the decision if you like the RSC to do the job or not..

kilyung · 27 August 2012, 10:00 AM

About right.

jolimont · 27 August 2012, 10:24 AM

lucky you don't live in Australia

27 August 2012, 02:01 AM	#1
DCportraits "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Will Location: Washington DC Watch: me closely Posts: 49	High priced overhaul quote from NY AD Good morning TRF'ers, So I just returned from a trip to NY last night and I decided to stop by the new Wempe Rolex store, which was beautiful by the way! I decided to have my explorer II serviced having bought it on the forums a few months ago. To my amazement the watchmaker quoted me at a $800 overhaul?! From what I've been reading about all over the forum $500 should be the price, am I correct to assume that?? All I wanted besides having the overhaul was a replacement crystal which I've seen is $90. Can someone advice me on what it should be so I don't get ripped off. I haven't received the actual email quote yet, which I should get in about 2 weeks he said. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

27 August 2012, 03:08 AM	#5
Watch Professor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Myron Location: New York Watch: GMT IIC; Sub Date Posts: 3,166	That's about what it will cost at the NY RSC (including a new crystal). __________________

27 August 2012, 09:51 AM	#17
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,056	I'm glad I have a most excellent indie watchmaker who can get Rolex parts. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

27 August 2012, 09:55 AM	#23
BNA/LION 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,620	In the future send it to TOM http://www.dstimeservice.com/index.html Great work and great prices. Dropped off a watch yesterday! He has customers all over the world! __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

27 August 2012, 02:02 AM	#2
Elementa "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Here and there Watch: Panerai, Rolex Posts: 289	Contact Rik at Time Care Inc. He'll sort you out.

27 August 2012, 02:38 AM	#4
Megalobyte "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Ari Location: Florida Watch: ...me go broke Posts: 2,428	Although I recommend Rik too, it seems like lately $800 isn't out of line for an RSC overhaul, especially with a new crystal. I'd bet Rik would do it a lot cheaper.

27 August 2012, 03:11 AM	#6
Like To Watch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 1,196	I paid Au$900.00 at the RSC in Sydney. It did not include a new Crystal.

27 August 2012, 03:32 AM	#7
NYMike "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Michael Location: NYC Watch: 16610,1675, 116518 Posts: 363	Wempe does not do service. The overhaul they so goes right upstairs to the rsc. The price you for is from rolex themselves.

27 August 2012, 03:55 AM	#8
DCportraits "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Will Location: Washington DC Watch: me closely Posts: 49	I already dropped the watch off but maybe next time I'll have to contact Rik. NYMIke, I know Wempe doesn't do the service, the rest of your sentence was incoherent.

27 August 2012, 06:13 AM	#18
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Last year I only paid $930 for a TT Zenith Daytona and that included shipping and a new crown. 800 seems high to me.

27 August 2012, 06:15 AM	#19
gwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Gunter Location: AL/NJ Watch: DSSD; 116610LN Posts: 5,509	One of my best friends just had his SD services at rsc NYC. It was $913 for service and a new crystal and new insert. Not sure if anything else was done but $800 is about right.

27 August 2012, 07:13 AM	#20
submariner66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: John Location: New Jersey Watch: 114060 Posts: 1,139	Next time go right to the RSC 5th Floor Rolex Building, entrance on 53rd Street they are a one minute walk around the corner, same building as The Wempe Rolex boutique I believe. I just paid $700 plus tax for a vintage 57' overhaul so I would imagine you are in the ballpark. The service prices have increased a lot over a relatively short period of time.

27 August 2012, 09:10 AM	#21
ShortyB "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: SoCal Watch: 116600 Posts: 74	I dropped my Sub at the Beverly Hills RSC last week. They inspected the watch while I waited and gave me a quote of $600.00. They said the basic service was needed but no parts such as crown and tube. Also quoted a 3-4 week turn around time.

27 August 2012, 09:26 AM	#22
threemonkeys "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Craig Location: Seattle-ish, USA Watch: GMTIIc, AK, LVc Posts: 7,022	I had my Air King serviced last year. With a new crystal and tax, it was about $900.

27 August 2012, 09:59 AM	#24
TimeToGo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 16,715	Welcome to the Forum! $800 with new crystal is about right, + shipping. Watch will come out looking like new. There are other alternatives as others have suggested. You make the decision if you like the RSC to do the job or not..

27 August 2012, 10:00 AM	#25
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	About right.

27 August 2012, 10:24 AM	#26
jolimont "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Will Location: land of oz Watch: sundial Posts: 2,219	lucky you don't live in Australia

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