Servicing Rolex in Australia/Perth?

[Demosthene]

So every 4-6 years I need to get my Rolex serviced.
Obviously the best place to do this would at the official serving centre at Rosendorffs in Perth city.
The Problem is that I was quoted around $1500 AUD (more in USD) for a service which at 0.25 of the worth of a Submariner is pretty ridiculous.
So what alternatives do I have get an official Rolex service for cheaper?

I’ve also got a Jaeger Lecoultre and a Ball that will need to be serviced at some point in similar circumstances.

[Paul2B]

Hello Demosthene,
Did you find a cheaper Rolex service in Perth?
I am in the same situation and researching options.
Cheers Paul

[kryten2001]

Originally Posted by Paul2B

Hello Demosthene,
Did you find a cheaper Rolex service in Perth?
I am in the same situation and researching options.
Cheers Paul

Send it to the RSC in Syd/Melb, or even better - to Singapore.

There's a few independant watchmakers here, but most do not have access to genuine Rolex parts....

$1500 service is pretty hefty.. Must require some repairs I'm guessing?

[Time2time]

Whoaaa!
How much?
Think they're adding on a few bob for themselves.

Normal service no broken parts should be nowhere near that.

That's about £400 more than in UK.

[johnbeth]

Rosendorffs in Perth city not an AD anymore and do not have a service centre.

You can find Glen in Perth City, performing the work as an independant.

[Dirt]

$1500 is getting pretty steep.
You must need parts.
A service on the head only(no bracelet) of my EXP II last year at RSC Melbourne was about $750.
No parts, no polishing.
With a 2 year Rolex world wide warranty.

[Demosthene]

Only just saw this thread had more replies in it.

To clarify a few things, the service quote was just a standard service with no replacement parts and some polishing of a small scratch on the clasp.
The watch at the time of posting had been purchased new and was a year old.
I had just written off the high price as normal Perth profiteering.

Sending it to Singapore at this time seems like the best option for servicing.
I may have a quick talk to Watches of Switzerland (who now stock Rolex) and see what their response is (I’m not hopeful of a low price though )

[Porsche]

Originally Posted by Demosthene

Only just saw this thread had more replies in it.

To clarify a few things, the service quote was just a standard service with no replacement parts and some polishing of a small scratch on the clasp.
The watch at the time of posting had been purchased new and was a year old.
I had just written off the high price as normal Perth profiteering.

Sending it to Singapore at this time seems like the best option for servicing.
I may have a quick talk to Watches of Switzerland (who now stock Rolex) and see what their response is (I’m not hopeful of a low price though )

Hi Demosthene

just curious why a 1 year old watch (bought new) needs servicing if no parts are needed? Maybe I misunderstood? The accepted length is 7 years, and many owners stretch that out to 10 years, or even more!

[Demosthene]

It didn't need servicing, rather I was just curious as to how much the servicing costs would be so inquired at the local AD to get a general idea of how much the watches maintenance would cost.

Probably planning ahead a bit excessively I admit

[caryyee]

Ring the RSC in Melbourne for an approximate cost for a standard service. No doubt they will say around $750'ish. Then go back to your AD ask them if the RSC charge $750, why are you charging $1500? Love to here there response ... :)