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the1maestro · 30 April 2019, 11:11 AM

Hi All,

I'm drooling over a 1977 vintage 1680 see here:https://shop.analogshift.com/collect...ubmariner-date

My question is - If I buy it, and eventually will need service, will a RSC insist on changing the dial and hands? I recently took my old Seamaster into an Omega boutique for service and they insisted on changing the dial (which had patinated nicely). I'm just wondering if RSCs will insist on the same treatment...

Thanks In advance!

kzm40 · 30 April 2019, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by the1maestro

Hi All,

I'm drooling over a 1977 vintage 1680 see here:https://shop.analogshift.com/collect...ubmariner-date

My question is - If I buy it, and eventually will need service, will a RSC insist on changing the dial and hands? I recently took my old Seamaster into an Omega boutique for service and they insisted on changing the dial (which had patinated nicely). I'm just wondering if RSCs will insist on the same treatment...

Thanks In advance!

In the UK they don't but if you take it to a RSC make sure you put that in writing, or use a trusted independent repairer.

the1maestro · 30 April 2019, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by kzm40

In the UK they don't but if you take it to a RSC make sure you put that in writing, or use a trusted independent repairer.

Thanks! Would love the watch in all its patina, but just scared that the servicing would ruin it!

Tools · 30 April 2019, 11:59 AM

If you are concerned, don't take it to the RSC.

They won't change dial and hands unless you give them the go-ahead and pay for it.

Cold904L · 30 April 2019, 01:39 PM

RSC now has a specialized vintage department. They won’t throw out parts but pricing starts in the mid $2k’s (about 2.5x regular service fees).

Styles Bitchley · 30 April 2019, 02:15 PM

Not my experience with RSC. They will only change what you agree to. Nice watch. Those dark hands might bug me though.

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HarryLime · 30 April 2019, 03:42 PM

I'd never take a vintage watch to RSC. Send it to an independent like Phillip Ridley. There are plenty of great independent watchmakers around.

ILuvSubs · 30 April 2019, 04:07 PM

RSCs seem to differ between cities and some RSCs are more sensitive to retaining the vintage and originality of the watch, than others. There are plenty of threads on TRF about the different RSCs around the world and people's experience with them.

Sometimes there can be advantages to going to the RSC, for example, getting the service papers (which can be useful if you ever want to sell it down the track because it can prove the watch's authenticity and that it has been serviced).

When I've taken my vintage pieces to the RSC, I've generally requested a movement service only and no polishing of the case. The RSC won't generally replace a part unless you consent to it and they believe it needs to be replaced because it is damaged or it affects the working order of the watch.

An RSC service is usually more expensive than a service by one of the independents.

30 April 2019, 11:11 AM	#1
the1maestro "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Michigan Posts: 128	Vintage Rolex - Servicing Hi All, I'm drooling over a 1977 vintage 1680 see here:https://shop.analogshift.com/collect...ubmariner-date My question is - If I buy it, and eventually will need service, will a RSC insist on changing the dial and hands? I recently took my old Seamaster into an Omega boutique for service and they insisted on changing the dial (which had patinated nicely). I'm just wondering if RSCs will insist on the same treatment... Thanks In advance!

30 April 2019, 11:59 AM	#4
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,494	If you are concerned, don't take it to the RSC. They won't change dial and hands unless you give them the go-ahead and pay for it. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

30 April 2019, 01:39 PM	#5
Cold904L Banned Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Los Angeles, USA Posts: 524	RSC now has a specialized vintage department. They won’t throw out parts but pricing starts in the mid $2k’s (about 2.5x regular service fees).

30 April 2019, 02:15 PM	#6
Styles Bitchley "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Canada Watch: 1680 Posts: 1,398	Not my experience with RSC. They will only change what you agree to. Nice watch. Those dark hands might bug me though. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

30 April 2019, 03:42 PM	#7
HarryLime "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: NY Posts: 676	I'd never take a vintage watch to RSC. Send it to an independent like Phillip Ridley. There are plenty of great independent watchmakers around.

30 April 2019, 04:07 PM	#8
ILuvSubs 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 1,009	RSCs seem to differ between cities and some RSCs are more sensitive to retaining the vintage and originality of the watch, than others. There are plenty of threads on TRF about the different RSCs around the world and people's experience with them. Sometimes there can be advantages to going to the RSC, for example, getting the service papers (which can be useful if you ever want to sell it down the track because it can prove the watch's authenticity and that it has been serviced). When I've taken my vintage pieces to the RSC, I've generally requested a movement service only and no polishing of the case. The RSC won't generally replace a part unless you consent to it and they believe it needs to be replaced because it is damaged or it affects the working order of the watch. An RSC service is usually more expensive than a service by one of the independents.

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