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swils8610 · 19 March 2014, 04:52 AM

Just sent my 116713 and 16610 to Rikki. I was on vacation and dropped my 116713 on a tile floor and gouged the case. I figured as long as I'm sending the GMT might as well send my Sub. It's been 4 years since a service and I figured it was due for a pressure test. Will post an after pic when I get it back.

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SWISSAHOLICS · 19 March 2014, 04:55 AM

Wow, that's a deep gouge....luckily nothing happened to your ceramic bezel....that would have been painful. Looking fwd to your after pics.

Urosfan · 19 March 2014, 04:58 AM

Ouch cant wait to see the after photo

swils8610 · 19 March 2014, 05:01 AM

It ruined a couple days of my vacation. I only take my watch off over carpet at home. It was still keeping perfect time. I'm hoping Rikki can make it look new.

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Wesley Crusher · 19 March 2014, 05:01 AM

Ouch

swils8610 · 19 March 2014, 05:02 AM

What makes it worse is that it's only 30 days old!

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coralfarmer84 · 19 March 2014, 05:07 AM

ouch.

mjclark32 · 19 March 2014, 05:08 AM

Thats a chunk for sure, hope Rikki is able to fix it up for ya

bayerische · 19 March 2014, 05:11 AM

Yikes!

That's quite the lash! I guess nothing that a little laser-welding can't heal.

Tridor · 19 March 2014, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by swils8610

What makes it worse is that it's only 30 days old!

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I think I'm gonna be sick, and it's not even my watch . Sheesh! Hope it gets resolved for you quickly and correctly.

Cc1966 · 19 March 2014, 05:17 AM

Laser welding to the rescue! She should turn out fine as the work is going to be performed by some skilled folks...

cop414 · 19 March 2014, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Urosfan

Ouch cant wait to see the after photo

Ouch, yep, I'm very interested too. I assume there will be a bit of laser welding done...

Hooper · 19 March 2014, 05:21 AM

That would certainly sting

jjnd08 · 19 March 2014, 05:22 AM

From my brief time on TRF, I have learned that tile floors are the biggest enemy to a Rolex.

Post the after shots. I hope you have another watch to keep you company while the two are away!

RolexPete · 19 March 2014, 05:28 AM

Just got this back from him today. Needed quite a bit of parts, an overhaul and this 1966 1603 looks brand new. As soon as I opened the box from him I popped another 1603 from 1968 in and sent that in for service also.

Love his work, and a great guy to boot!!

swils8610 · 19 March 2014, 05:37 AM

Looks fantastic. I have my 216570 to hold me over.

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swils8610 · 19 March 2014, 02:16 PM

His work seems to be top notch.

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Hairdude1 · 19 March 2014, 02:19 PM

Oh boy, that's gotta hurt! Hang in there. Can't wait to see it after the trip to RIKKI

joshuaray · 19 March 2014, 02:22 PM

I cant wait for the after picture.

sea-dweller · 19 March 2014, 02:53 PM

Can't wait for the "after" photo!

AlBacon!974 · 19 March 2014, 03:10 PM

What does Rikki charge for routine service versus Rolex Service Center? What's the turn around time and whats the warranty like?

RolexPete · 19 March 2014, 07:56 PM

Prices are $350 for a sapphire model, $400 for acrylic model, plus any needed parts. One year warranty and turnaround anywhere from a week to a month.

travisb · 19 March 2014, 08:15 PM

It's in good hands.
Looking forward to the return pic.

mrhy · 19 March 2014, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by RolexPete

Prices are $350 for a sapphire model, $400 for acrylic model, plus any needed parts. One year warranty and turnaround anywhere from a week to a month.

Approx. how much is shipping back and forth?Thanks

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RolexPete · 20 March 2014, 01:54 AM

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Approx. how much is shipping back and forth?Thanks

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Between 33-50$ uSPS overnight depending on the insurance value you use.

The cost of return shipping from Rik is included in the cost.

swils8610 · 20 March 2014, 02:26 AM

Spoke to Rikki today. Says he can make it like new! Little laser welding and should be good!

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RolexPete · 4 April 2014, 10:02 PM

Any follow-up on this?

JP Chestnut · 5 April 2014, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by swils8610

Spoke to Rikki today. Says he can make it like new! Little laser welding and should be good!

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Does Rikki us a lapping machine in addition to the laser welder? I'd like to see some examples of his after service chamfers (obviously doesn't apply to your watch).

ec51 · 5 April 2014, 02:06 AM

Can't wait to see the end result! Rik does great work. Will be sending him my sub soon...

Nycturbovr6 · 5 April 2014, 02:29 AM

I'm sure it'll be fine

19 March 2014, 04:52 AM	#1
swils8610 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 9,283	Off to Rikki...... Just sent my 116713 and 16610 to Rikki. I was on vacation and dropped my 116713 on a tile floor and gouged the case. I figured as long as I'm sending the GMT might as well send my Sub. It's been 4 years since a service and I figured it was due for a pressure test. Will post an after pic when I get it back. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

19 March 2014, 04:55 AM	#2
SWISSAHOLICS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Here! Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,366	Wow, that's a deep gouge....luckily nothing happened to your ceramic bezel....that would have been painful. Looking fwd to your after pics. __________________ 16610LN \| 16613LB \| 16710 Pepsi \| 118238 \| 116500 (White) \| 116500 (Black) \| 116710BLNR \| 116610LV "The one thing I fear most is time; time waits for no one and leaves no options."

19 March 2014, 05:08 AM	#8
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Thats a chunk for sure, hope Rikki is able to fix it up for ya __________________

19 March 2014, 05:11 AM	#9
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Yikes! That's quite the lash! I guess nothing that a little laser-welding can't heal. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

19 March 2014, 05:17 AM	#11
Cc1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Christopher Location: Georgia, USA Watch: ing the Sea... Posts: 6,713	Laser welding to the rescue! She should turn out fine as the work is going to be performed by some skilled folks... __________________ "I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way." Captain John Paul Jones, 16 November 1778 "*Curmudgeons* " Favorites: 1665 SD, Sub Date, DSSD, Exp II, Sub LV, GMTIIc

19 March 2014, 04:58 AM	#3
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,439	Ouch cant wait to see the after photo

19 March 2014, 05:01 AM	#4
swils8610 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 9,283	It ruined a couple days of my vacation. I only take my watch off over carpet at home. It was still keeping perfect time. I'm hoping Rikki can make it look new. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

19 March 2014, 05:01 AM	#5
Wesley Crusher "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Wes Location: Holosuite Posts: 6,345	Ouch

19 March 2014, 05:02 AM	#6
swils8610 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 9,283	What makes it worse is that it's only 30 days old! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

19 March 2014, 05:07 AM	#7
coralfarmer84 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: United States Watch: Rolex, PP Posts: 1,198	ouch.

19 March 2014, 05:21 AM	#13
Hooper "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Tony Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: 16610 Posts: 3,290	That would certainly sting __________________ “LIfe’s Journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting “Holy shit, what a ride!” – Hunter S Thompson

19 March 2014, 05:22 AM	#14
jjnd08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 8,615	From my brief time on TRF, I have learned that tile floors are the biggest enemy to a Rolex. Post the after shots. I hope you have another watch to keep you company while the two are away!

19 March 2014, 05:28 AM	#15
RolexPete "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Peter Location: Massachusetts Watch: 214270 Mk2 Posts: 1,963	Just got this back from him today. Needed quite a bit of parts, an overhaul and this 1966 1603 looks brand new. As soon as I opened the box from him I popped another 1603 from 1968 in and sent that in for service also. Love his work, and a great guy to boot!! __________________ 2016 Explorer 214270 Mk2 - 1996 Submariner 14060* - 1972 Datejust 1601 1972 Oyster Perpetual 1002 - 1978 Oysterquartz 17000 Omega Seamaster 2265.80 - Omega Seamaster 300 166.0324 *RIP PAL 1942-2015

19 March 2014, 05:37 AM	#16
swils8610 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 9,283	Looks fantastic. I have my 216570 to hold me over. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

19 March 2014, 02:16 PM	#17
swils8610 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 9,283	His work seems to be top notch. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

19 March 2014, 02:19 PM	#18
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Oh boy, that's gotta hurt! Hang in there. Can't wait to see it after the trip to RIKKI

19 March 2014, 02:22 PM	#19
joshuaray "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Josh Location: Corpus Christi,TX Watch: Sub / Planet Ocean Posts: 184	I cant wait for the after picture. __________________ Lightning from the Sky, Thunder from the Sea!

19 March 2014, 02:53 PM	#20
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Can't wait for the "after" photo!

19 March 2014, 03:10 PM	#21
AlBacon!974 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Nunyo Location: Texas Watch: 1803 Day-Date Posts: 427	What does Rikki charge for routine service versus Rolex Service Center? What's the turn around time and whats the warranty like?

19 March 2014, 07:56 PM	#22
RolexPete "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Peter Location: Massachusetts Watch: 214270 Mk2 Posts: 1,963	Prices are $350 for a sapphire model, $400 for acrylic model, plus any needed parts. One year warranty and turnaround anywhere from a week to a month. __________________ 2016 Explorer 214270 Mk2 - 1996 Submariner 14060* - 1972 Datejust 1601 1972 Oyster Perpetual 1002 - 1978 Oysterquartz 17000 Omega Seamaster 2265.80 - Omega Seamaster 300 166.0324 *RIP PAL 1942-2015

19 March 2014, 08:15 PM	#23
travisb "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,873	It's in good hands. Looking forward to the return pic.

20 March 2014, 02:26 AM	#26
swils8610 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 9,283	Spoke to Rikki today. Says he can make it like new! Little laser welding and should be good! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

4 April 2014, 10:02 PM	#27
RolexPete "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Peter Location: Massachusetts Watch: 214270 Mk2 Posts: 1,963	Any follow-up on this? __________________ 2016 Explorer 214270 Mk2 - 1996 Submariner 14060* - 1972 Datejust 1601 1972 Oyster Perpetual 1002 - 1978 Oysterquartz 17000 Omega Seamaster 2265.80 - Omega Seamaster 300 166.0324 *RIP PAL 1942-2015

5 April 2014, 02:06 AM	#29
ec51 Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: NY Watch: 14060M Posts: 1,642	Can't wait to see the end result! Rik does great work. Will be sending him my sub soon...

5 April 2014, 02:29 AM	#30
Nycturbovr6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New York Posts: 7,630	I'm sure it'll be fine

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