How much would a RSC charge for a new case for a new steel Daytona?

[928ktgold]

I nicked mine while trying straps on the inside of the lugs. Only perceptible with a loop. I wouldn’t do it now but I want my 116500LN white dial to be perfect down the line maybe. At its first service, how much would it cost if I asked to have a new case installed during its complete service?

[nGage7962]

Just buy another one if you broke that one... j/k

New case seems a little extreme, show us a photo of the ding and you will get some more relevant feedback. I have read many a post about laser welding and re-polishing.

[928ktgold]

Originally Posted by nGage7962

Just buy another one if you broke that one... j/k

New case seems a little extreme, show us a photo of the ding and you will get some more relevant feedback. I have read many a post about laser welding and re-polishing.

It’s a little bigger than that in real life but not much. Yeah no big deal just asking. At least this let me worry much much less about the pcl’s and am now wearing it more as a daily!

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[Deepseadoug]

Put the loupe down and breathe. Now count backwards from 10 to 1 slowly and by the time you get to 1, you should be back to reality and not wanna re case your watch because of an inner lug scratch.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Deepseadoug

Put the loupe down and breathe. Now count backwards from 10 to 1 and by the time you get to 1, you should be back to reality and not wanna re case your watch because of an inner lug scratch.

Have to agree and wanting a new case every time you see a tiny ding would prove very very expensive. Plus take the value if you are in to all the value investment stuff off the original watch.If any case needs replacement cases will have different serials started with 4,4xxxxx until finished, they are now on 4,7xxxxx serials for new cases.Plus a new case ring would be $3000 PLUS,and stop changing straps problem gone..

[928ktgold]

Originally Posted by padi56

Have to agree and wanting a new case every time you see a tiny ding would prove very very expensive. Plus take the value if you are in to all the value investment stuff off the original watch.If any case needs replacement cases will have different serials started with 4,4xxxxx until finished, they are now on 4,7xxxxx serials for new cases.Plus a new case ring would be $3000 PLUS,and stop changing straps problem gone..

Oh yeah not worthy it. I don’t want to mess with the serial numbers. I read on here of someone getting there old sub a new case when RSC over polished his case lugs thin. It is a tiny ding that is only barely seen at the right light and the right angle. I can’t even see it sometimes even when I’m looking for it. I tried the strap thing thinking I’d protect the pcl’s on the bracelet but I didn’t like it and now that I’m wearing it daily am not worried about them anymore. Thanks for informing me guys. Totally not worth it my my case. Just asking


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[AJMarcus]

Originally Posted by Deepseadoug

Put the loupe down and breathe. Now count backwards from 10 to 1 slowly and by the time you get to 1, you should be back to reality and not wanna re case your watch because of an inner lug scratch.

[TswaneNguni]

Originally Posted by jtorrebl

...while trying straps on the inside of the lugs.

There is your problem .

Rolex makes it difficult ,because owners are not supposed to fool around with the bracelet .

That's why Cartier and Jaeger have quick release systems and Panerai two simple screws .

[Master_Grogu]

Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

There is your problem .

Rolex makes it difficult ,because owners are not supposed to fool around with the bracelet .

That's why Cartier and Jaeger have quick release systems and Panerai two simple screws .

Fully agree. If one enjoys changing bands, I suggest the Apple Watch. Thousand of choices, first and third party options, and a near zero risk of scratching something.

[1William]

Leave it alone and enjoy your watch.

[Danny83]

You can get it fixed at Rolliworks

[IamJacky]

Don't sweat it, I beat the hell out of my Datejust II for like 9 years. It had a very big ding on the bezel at 11 o'clock which is unfortunately not shown here. It was gone after I picked it up from a service from RSC, looks practically like a brand new watch, I couldn't believe the huge ding was gone.



AFTER:



The complete overhaul/polishing costs about US$600. Was quoted for 8 weeks time but picked it up at 6th week.

[garyk]

Originally Posted by IamJacky

Don't sweat it, I beat the hell out of my Datejust II for like 9 years. It had a very big ding on the bezel at 11 o'clock which is unfortunately not shown here. It was gone after I picked it up from a service from RSC, looks practically like a brand new watch, I couldn't believe the huge ding was gone.



AFTER:



The complete overhaul/polishing costs about US$600. Was quoted for 8 weeks time but picked it up at 6th week.

Wow, that is simply amazing. Thanks for posting!!

[dejj]

Originally Posted by garyk

Wow, that is simply amazing. Thanks for posting!!

Am I the only one missing that sweet leather RSC pouch you got there. Where did you service it and how long ago

[IamJacky]

Originally Posted by dejj

Am I the only one missing that sweet leather RSC pouch you got there. Where did you service it and how long ago

Hi there, yep the watch came back with a real nice leather Rolex pouch and cloth.

It was serviced in Rolex Service Center, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia. I was quoted for 8 weeks wait time but picked it up in 6 weeks. (Dropped it off for service on June 12 2020 and picked it up on July 22 2020).

Originally Posted by pamountainbiker

Regarding the huge ding, did they laser weld it? Certainly, it couldn't have been polished down.

I honestly don't know, but I was certain that even after the polishing the dent should be visible, but it's not. I don't know how they did it; the whole watch looked brand new when I got it back.

Of course, if I use a loupe I could still see the old marks particularly on the PCL part of the bracelet. But overall I couldn't be happier with the result. I will gladly service all my watches at RSC in the future.

[pamountainbiker]

Regarding the huge ding, did they laser weld it? Certainly, it couldn't have been polished down.

Originally Posted by IamJacky

Don't sweat it, I beat the hell out of my Datejust II for like 9 years. It had a very big ding on the bezel at 11 o'clock which is unfortunately not shown here. It was gone after I picked it up from a service from RSC, looks practically like a brand new watch, I couldn't believe the huge ding was gone.



AFTER:



The complete overhaul/polishing costs about US$600. Was quoted for 8 weeks time but picked it up at 6th week.

[JodyHighroller]

Originally Posted by jtorrebl

It’s a little bigger than that in real life but not much. Yeah no big deal just asking. At least this let me worry much much less about the pcl’s and am now wearing it more as a daily!

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OP - How many dings are on that lower left lug? I see what looks to be a small pin size one near the bottom on that inner edge next to the bracelet. I can't tell if there is one above it? If not, that pin size one will easily polish out during your major surface.

Just for general reference, it is very easy to cause a leading/sharp edge to lose its shape if the ding is too large trying to polish it out. Depending on your eye sight and attention to detail, it is very noticeable to see a single lug polished. If you ever polish a lug, it's best to do the entire case at the same time for things to be uniform. Take a look in the Patek subforum on here where a member brought his new gray purchased 5164 to an AD and they dinged a lug during a strap sizing. The PP service center polished out that single lug and it was very noticeable afterwards.

I'd suggest calling NYC or Dallas RSC and inquire regarding a case replacement quote. They will give you accurate info vs numbers floating around on here. Just FYI, a new case will have a different serial number. There is exceptions to this where a replacement case can be engraved with the original serial number, but in these cases it is due to accidental damage caused by the RSC. (Don't ask me how I know. ) Very hard to push for a serial numbers matching replacement case without significant reason.

It doesn't hurt to ask the RSC for costs, but I suggest drawing a line for post case replacement ownership. What happens if you get another ding or scratch? Don't want to continue a rabbit hole, you know?

Originally Posted by IamJacky

Don't sweat it, I beat the hell out of my Datejust II for like 9 years. It had a very big ding on the bezel at 11 o'clock which is unfortunately not shown here. It was gone after I picked it up from a service from RSC, looks practically like a brand new watch, I couldn't believe the huge ding was gone.

AFTER:

The complete overhaul/polishing costs about US$600. Was quoted for 8 weeks time but picked it up at 6th week.

Did they replace the bezel? That dent was very significant. I can't easily make out the refinished surface in your after photo as your hand is reflecting between the 5-6 marker. Either way, it looks fantastic after the polishing! Thank you for sharing.

Originally Posted by pamountainbiker

Regarding the huge ding, did they laser weld it? Certainly, it couldn't have been polished down.

My thoughts too. I wonder if they simply replaced the SS bezel as they are fairly cheap, all things considered.

[SearChart]

Originally Posted by pamountainbiker

Regarding the huge ding, did they laser weld it? Certainly, it couldn't have been polished down.

That can definitely be polished out without any significant rounding of edges or laser welding.

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by SearChart

That can definitely be polished out without any significant rounding of edges or laser welding.

How can it be polished out without removing metal? Oh, I see, "significant."

[Muzikman]

Originally Posted by IamJacky

Don't sweat it, I beat the hell out of my Datejust II for like 9 years. It had a very big ding on the bezel at 11 o'clock which is unfortunately not shown here. It was gone after I picked it up from a service from RSC, looks practically like a brand new watch, I couldn't believe the huge ding was gone.



AFTER:



The complete overhaul/polishing costs about US$600. Was quoted for 8 weeks time but picked it up at 6th week.

Rolex does amazing job at polishing! This looks like a brand new watch! Wonder how many such complete and thorough polish works can be done on a Steel rolex as well as the TT/PM rolex before it loses some visible mass or shows signs of over polishing.


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[padi56]

Originally Posted by Muzikman

Rolex does amazing job at polishing! This looks like a brand new watch! Wonder how many such complete and thorough polish works can be done on a Steel rolex as well as the TT/PM rolex before it loses some visible mass or shows signs of over polishing.


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Could not agree more, just cannot understand the anti-polish syndrome with many of todays Rolex owners. In the real world the cases are designed to be routinely polished. And with todays mainly pampered watches, plus service times now around 8-10 years depending on use. It would take around 5 services before you would perhaps notice any difference around 40 plus years of wearing.

[Muzikman]

Originally Posted by padi56

Could not agree more, just cannot understand the anti-polish syndrome with many of todays Rolex owners. In the real world the cases are designed to be routinely polished. And with todays mainly pampered watches, plus service times now around 8-10 years depending on use. It would take around 5 services before you would perhaps notice any difference around 40 plus years of wearing.

Exactly. well polished vintage pieces are beauties! Even the most common champagne dial TT DateJust of vintage looks classy.. but they should be cleaned and polished before the new owner gets his hands on it. And I think everyone nowadays are over careful about their Rolexes so maybe a service and polish in ten years is fine enough. But we are too skeptical about over polishing our watches. I doubt RSC guys would mess it up so badly that it’ll be visibly over polished. After all it’s metal. A normal polish wouldn’t be even seen. People polish their jewellery all the time without thinking too much. So we can easily wear a watch regularly and polish it after every 8-10 years and wear a nicely maintained watch throughout our life for good 40-50 years and it’ll hardly loose any actual metal mass still.


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[Token74]

Originally Posted by padi56

Could not agree more, just cannot understand the anti-polish syndrome with many of todays Rolex owners. In the real world the cases are designed to be routinely polished. And with todays mainly pampered watches, plus service times now around 8-10 years depending on use. It would take around 5 services before you would perhaps notice any difference around 40 plus years of wearing.

Interesting perspective. I’m only 8 years into this hobby so still a relative newbie, and if I’d believed most of what I’ve read over that time, i would never have a watch polished.

The fact is, that unless you are obsessed with future resale value, then getting a watch professionally polished isn’t going to do any harm. So many people suggest otherwise, but I’ve seen pictures you’ve posted of your Sea Dweller and it looks fantastic, and i know it’s been polished based on your previous posts.

And if people are obsessed with future resale value, then don’t wear the watch at all, which of course is just silly.

I don’t imagine i will ever get my Sea Dweller polished, i genuinely like the patina, and when it eventually gets handed to my son, i want it to reflect the years of service it will have given me. Whilst a polished Sea Dweller looks great, i think an aged Sea Dweller looks just as good. However, my white gold Daytona will absolutely get polished, as the lustre from the gold is s big part of the charm.

My wife’s Rolex has just been serviced and polished, and she’s thrilled with it. I can’t imagine her reaction if i suggested she shouldn’t get her engagement or wedding rings polished due to future resale value!!


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[SonnyAK]

Originally Posted by IamJacky

Don't sweat it, I beat the hell out of my Datejust II for like 9 years. It had a very big ding on the bezel at 11 o'clock which is unfortunately not shown here. It was gone after I picked it up from a service from RSC, looks practically like a brand new watch, I couldn't believe the huge ding was gone.



AFTER:



The complete overhaul/polishing costs about US$600. Was quoted for 8 weeks time but picked it up at 6th week.

That's magic right there!!

[dejj]

Originally Posted by IamJacky

Don't sweat it, I beat the hell out of my Datejust II for like 9 years. It had a very big ding on the bezel at 11 o'clock which is unfortunately not shown here. It was gone after I picked it up from a service from RSC, looks practically like a brand new watch, I couldn't believe the huge ding was gone.



AFTER:



The complete overhaul/polishing costs about US$600. Was quoted for 8 weeks time but picked it up at 6th week.

I clearly tagged the wrong person but yeah. As above lol

[Bladeshot]

You’ll do more damage to the value of your watch replacing the case, when a little laser weld will fix it up. Listen to Padi. You serial numbers change. That’s very bad.

There are better alternatives. Unless run over, bent, deformed or mis-sharpen, I would never replace a case, when laser welding is so easy and inexpensive. Look up some threads on laser welding.

LAWW did a great job on a 1968 GMT ref 1675, for me. That’s the title of the thread and there are many more discussing laser welding.

[Nairn1980]

Originally Posted by jtorrebl

I nicked mine while trying straps on the inside of the lugs. Only perceptible with a loop. I wouldn’t do it now but I want my 116500LN white dial to be perfect down the line maybe. At its first service, how much would it cost if I asked to have a new case installed during its complete service?

HUGE amounts. Take it on the chin and as a lesson not to mess around with straps

[214270Explorer]

If you cannot learn to live with a scratch or ding on watches, you will soon move on to another interest.
(A loupe is also a watch enthusiast's worst enemy.)

Please try to adjust to the fact that "watches get wear." I had to do that myself and now it is no big deal.

[Macnavara]

Originally Posted by jtorrebl

I nicked mine while trying straps on the inside of the lugs. Only perceptible with a loop. I wouldn’t do it now but I want my 116500LN white dial to be perfect down the line maybe. At its first service, how much would it cost if I asked to have a new case installed during its complete service?

Omg

[samuel019]

Yikes. New case for a scratch? That’s gotta be a first on TRF.

Just wait till service time as others have said.