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Old 5 February 2020, 07:45 AM   #1
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The problem...

...an Oysterquartz with a dead battery.

The solutions:

A - a jewellery store in Niagara Falls will send it to "our Rolex guy" for a battery. Turnaround about 3 weeks and a fee (undisclosed amount)

B - the jeweller and former Rolex retailer here in Hamilton will send it to the watchmaker they use (he's good, I've used him) $50 for a battery and gasket, $65 extra for a pressure test afterwards, about 3 weeks turnaround.

C - Drive an hour to Rolex Canada in Toronto, no charge battery replacement and pressure test, about 30 minute turnaround and oh, would you like a complimentary 2020 Rolex calendar, some chocolates, a current hard cover 234 page catalogue, and an additional Rolex pouch for your ref 1630?


Decisions, decisions....
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Old 5 February 2020, 07:47 AM   #2
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No brainer.
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Old 5 February 2020, 07:54 AM   #3
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Option C!
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Old 5 February 2020, 07:55 AM   #4
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mmmm, let me think about that
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Old 5 February 2020, 08:24 AM   #5
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Great to hear that RSC will change the battery for free. I may have to go out and get myself an oyster quartz.
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Old 5 February 2020, 08:24 AM   #6
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Beauty Al

Was just there last Thursday myself. Love those Ferrero Rochers
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Old 5 February 2020, 08:45 AM   #7
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Nice!

I would’ve made the same choice
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Old 5 February 2020, 08:46 AM   #8
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Old 5 February 2020, 08:55 AM   #9
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Old 5 February 2020, 09:04 AM   #10
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Can't you just go the mall for a battery?
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Old 5 February 2020, 10:46 AM   #11
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Wow!! Looks great Al
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Old 5 February 2020, 10:54 AM   #12
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I think you made a wise choice Al...
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Always nice to visit the mothership.
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Looks like you chose wisely
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Old 5 February 2020, 11:42 AM   #15
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I think you made a wise choice Al...

Hey Tim and Chuck, you guys still kicking around here?
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Can't you just go the mall for a battery?
I had to do this.

My nearest RSC is 800km away.
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Old 5 February 2020, 12:03 PM   #17
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Very nice. Wish there was an RSC nearby or at least within an hour driving distance
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Old 5 February 2020, 12:03 PM   #18
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I had to do this.

My nearest RSC is 800km away.

Hi Eddie, how you doing?
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We are all good here Al.

Hope you are keeping well?

Nice to see you posting.

You have good taste.
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Nice!

How come it was free?
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Old 5 February 2020, 12:24 PM   #21
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Rolex offered free battery changes for the life of this model.
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Old 5 February 2020, 12:27 PM   #22
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Looks great!!

Definite no-brainer.
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Old 5 February 2020, 12:30 PM   #23
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Excellent choice!
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Old 5 February 2020, 12:32 PM   #24
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I like that the sign says "Watch for Pedestrians". That made me smile.
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Old 5 February 2020, 02:09 PM   #25
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Al,

A pix of the engine with the new battery installed.

Everything looked good internally for an '88 model.
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Old 5 February 2020, 10:52 PM   #26
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A pix of the engine with the new battery installed.

Everything looked good internally for an '88 model.

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Old 6 February 2020, 06:57 AM   #27
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OK. Now we're talking proper after sales service.

Nice one.
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Awesome watch. Great day! Thanks for posting the pictures.
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Old 6 February 2020, 07:41 AM   #30
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