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jldc · 11 April 2015, 12:56 PM

My Explorer needs service. It is running way slow. It's about 3 and a half years old and was purchased through a trusted seller on TRF.

Should I send it to an RSC or some other watchmaker/repair place?
I have used ABC Watchwerks with good results on an older, non-Rolex watch.

If an RSC does it matte which one? I live 100 miles from Dallas, but would likely have to ship it in any case.

I am leaning toward just shipping it to the RSC in Dallas unless anybody has a strong recommendation otherwise.

L

Jason71 · 11 April 2015, 12:58 PM

Send it to ABC.......IMHO

joe100 · 11 April 2015, 02:05 PM

Strong recommendation, no, but an Indy will charge less

kilyung · 11 April 2015, 02:13 PM

Depends on what you want. An indy will do just as good a job (Vanessa, Rik, ABC, etc) and a little cheaper but the warranty will be with them. RSC will be a little more expensive but will include a world wide warranty.

roklee · 11 April 2015, 07:16 PM

Rsc

Jannal · 11 April 2015, 07:37 PM

Rsc

Exhausted · 11 April 2015, 11:39 PM

I would lean to rsc but again my local one in Toronto seems to have a good reputation.

ec51 · 12 April 2015, 12:43 AM

With an indy like Rik, you know who will be working on your watch and can call and speak with him anytime. With the RSC you have no idea who that might be. With NYC it could be the resident intern.

watchwatcher · 12 April 2015, 01:24 AM

At only 3 1/2 years, are you sure it needs a full service. I would get it looked at by a good independent first and go from there.

FTX I · 12 April 2015, 01:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

At only 3 1/2 years, are you sure it needs a full service. I would get it looked at by a good independent first and go from there.

^This.

Chewbacca · 12 April 2015, 03:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jldc

My Explorer needs service. It is running way slow. It's about 3 and a half years old and was purchased through a trusted seller on TRF.

Should I send it to an RSC or some other watchmaker/repair place?
I have used ABC Watchwerks with good results on an older, non-Rolex watch.

If an RSC does it matte which one? I live 100 miles from Dallas, but would likely have to ship it in any case.

I am leaning toward just shipping it to the RSC in Dallas unless anybody has a strong recommendation otherwise.

L

was it new from a TS or a used purchase from a TS? The watch was officially released in 2010 so it could be right in on the 5yr service requirement. I'd go RSC and take the 2yr INTL warranty in that case.

Quote:

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

At only 3 1/2 years, are you sure it needs a full service. I would get it looked at by a good independent first and go from there.

depends on the original sale date.

jldc · 12 April 2015, 04:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ec51

With an indy like Rik, you know who will be working on your watch and can call and speak with him anytime. With the RSC you have no idea who that might be. With NYC it could be the resident intern.

Even though I live in Texas, I would likely have to ship to Dallas. However, in just over two weeks I will be in NYC for several days. It sounds like dropping it by the RSC on 5th avenue isn't such a good idea?

L

11 April 2015, 12:56 PM	#1
jldc "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: USA Watch: SeaDweller Posts: 464	39mm Explorer I needs service My Explorer needs service. It is running way slow. It's about 3 and a half years old and was purchased through a trusted seller on TRF. Should I send it to an RSC or some other watchmaker/repair place? I have used ABC Watchwerks with good results on an older, non-Rolex watch. If an RSC does it matte which one? I live 100 miles from Dallas, but would likely have to ship it in any case. I am leaning toward just shipping it to the RSC in Dallas unless anybody has a strong recommendation otherwise. L

11 April 2015, 12:58 PM	#2
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	Send it to ABC.......IMHO __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

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11 April 2015, 02:13 PM	#4
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Depends on what you want. An indy will do just as good a job (Vanessa, Rik, ABC, etc) and a little cheaper but the warranty will be with them. RSC will be a little more expensive but will include a world wide warranty.

11 April 2015, 07:16 PM	#5
roklee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: canada Watch: rolex explorer ii Posts: 493	Rsc

11 April 2015, 11:39 PM	#7
Exhausted "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toronto Posts: 189	I would lean to rsc but again my local one in Toronto seems to have a good reputation.

12 April 2015, 12:43 AM	#8
ec51 Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: NY Watch: 14060M Posts: 1,642	With an indy like Rik, you know who will be working on your watch and can call and speak with him anytime. With the RSC you have no idea who that might be. With NYC it could be the resident intern.

12 April 2015, 01:24 AM	#9
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,002	At only 3 1/2 years, are you sure it needs a full service. I would get it looked at by a good independent first and go from there.

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