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CPTL · 23 February 2010, 06:11 AM

And the AD tells him the following:

1. Rolex will not allow them to perform regulation and pressure testing. They have a Rolex trained watch tech, but if he opens the case he has to perform a full service.

2. 16610 is discontinued, and he has been TOLD by Rolex (assuming rep that visits the dealer) that the following things are certain:

--New SS Sub to be released at Basel (not shocking)
--Also that Explorer II is to be discontinued, and a new Explorer II will be released in March.

Of course, he said he expected to see any new releases in the store by October.

I expect that none of the above is absolutely true, and I expect that any claimed knowledge of releases at Basel is speculation. Thought I would pop it up here anyway.

In the case: 16610; 16610LV; 116710; 2 x 16613--one blue and one black, as well as a 116613 blue; and an assortment of YMs, DJs, and a Prez.

Fun day.

CoopJr · 23 February 2010, 06:18 AM

Would you be that man?

Great report!

esm · 23 February 2010, 06:31 AM

j/k

CPTL · 23 February 2010, 09:18 AM

Yeah, Allan. Went in looking to get a pressure test and regulation for mine and the wife's. I don't know if their store policy is "full service only," or if he was just trying to upsell. I'm not paying $500 for a pressure test and regulation, though. I'd never been into that AD before.

I was also looking to try on an Explorer 114270, but he had none were in stock.

Rscmaine · 23 February 2010, 09:24 AM

You were getting hosed - A pressure test does NOT require opening the case...unless the watch fails.

And even then, it does not require a full dismantle of the movement to replace a freaking gasket.

Another AD trying to steal from the uninformed...

I swear I'm going to wear a hidden camera every time I speak with an AD from now on.

RolexPete · 23 February 2010, 10:09 PM

Go in and tell them you want an appraisal for insurance reasons. They SHOULD open the caseback and have to reseal/pressure test to do it properly. No more than $50 I would guess.

Jackxv · 23 February 2010, 10:44 PM

My AD will do the testing for you.

On the other hand, they'll change al gaskets, front/back/crown, for 45 euro.
A normal AD even advises you to check it every year, you can't relie on a 4,5 year old watch (prior to service) to be waterresistant.

Regulation can be done together with the pressure test, saves work.

The SS steel Sub is seen around here (Europe, Netherlands and Germany) with new serial numbers. Also the word is out that LV's were shipped from US AD's to European AD's because of drop in sales.

I believe both will be discontinued soon but the rep is also guessing, I don't believe they know something before BASEL.

AD my

Jack

TempoKing · 23 February 2010, 11:00 PM

Ha ha ha ha ha ..do you all see why I love this Forum
You learn so much from Authorised Dealers...

DDG · 24 February 2010, 12:37 AM

I wonder how they would treat Chris Matthews from NBC's "Dateline" ("Hi I'm Chris Matthews, Please have a seat right over here")..........Hey! Somebody get out here right now and test Chris's watch....for free"

bradg · 24 February 2010, 11:32 AM

Sounds like a AD BS Story...Stay Away! That's a shame.

wgs · 25 February 2010, 01:50 AM

Thanks for the info...anxiously anticipating the redesigned Explorer II.

jnmarshall · 25 February 2010, 02:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CPTL

And the AD tells him the following:
1. Rolex will not allow them to perform regulation and pressure testing. They have a Rolex trained watch tech, but if he opens the case he has to perform a full service.

I have heard this on more then one occasion. They are also suppose to follow the same pricing schedule for that service and parts.

23 February 2010, 06:11 AM	#1
CPTL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Texas on my mind Watch: Sub Date; SS/WG DJ Posts: 2,445	So, a man walks into an AD And the AD tells him the following: 1. Rolex will not allow them to perform regulation and pressure testing. They have a Rolex trained watch tech, but if he opens the case he has to perform a full service. 2. 16610 is discontinued, and he has been TOLD by Rolex (assuming rep that visits the dealer) that the following things are certain: --New SS Sub to be released at Basel (not shocking) --Also that Explorer II is to be discontinued, and a new Explorer II will be released in March. Of course, he said he expected to see any new releases in the store by October. I expect that none of the above is absolutely true, and I expect that any claimed knowledge of releases at Basel is speculation. Thought I would pop it up here anyway. In the case: 16610; 16610LV; 116710; 2 x 16613--one blue and one black, as well as a 116613 blue; and an assortment of YMs, DJs, and a Prez. Fun day. __________________ 16610 Submariner Date; D Serial 16234 DateJust SS with WG Fluted Bezel & Jubillee, White Roman Dial; F Serial 16570 Explorer II White Dial; M Serial And Hers: 78240 Mid-Size DateJust SS with Domed Bezel & Oyster, White Roman; D Serial

23 February 2010, 09:18 AM	#4
CPTL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Texas on my mind Watch: Sub Date; SS/WG DJ Posts: 2,445	Yeah, Allan. Went in looking to get a pressure test and regulation for mine and the wife's. I don't know if their store policy is "full service only," or if he was just trying to upsell. I'm not paying $500 for a pressure test and regulation, though. I'd never been into that AD before. I was also looking to try on an Explorer 114270, but he had none were in stock. __________________ 16610 Submariner Date; D Serial 16234 DateJust SS with WG Fluted Bezel & Jubillee, White Roman Dial; F Serial 16570 Explorer II White Dial; M Serial And Hers: 78240 Mid-Size DateJust SS with Domed Bezel & Oyster, White Roman; D Serial

23 February 2010, 09:24 AM	#5
Rscmaine "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Nat Parkinson Location: Maine, USA Watch: me pull a rabbit.. Posts: 1,196	You were getting hosed - A pressure test does NOT require opening the case...unless the watch fails. And even then, it does not require a full dismantle of the movement to replace a freaking gasket. Another AD trying to steal from the uninformed... I swear I'm going to wear a hidden camera every time I speak with an AD from now on. __________________ When the alien spaceships actually landed, to everyone's surprise, it turned out that the world's governments had not been hiding anything. They were just as clueless as the rest of us!

23 February 2010, 10:09 PM	#6
RolexPete "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Peter Location: Massachusetts Watch: 214270 Mk2 Posts: 1,963	Go in and tell them you want an appraisal for insurance reasons. They SHOULD open the caseback and have to reseal/pressure test to do it properly. No more than $50 I would guess. __________________ 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

23 February 2010, 10:44 PM	#7
Jackxv "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 969	Bullsh#t My AD will do the testing for you. On the other hand, they'll change al gaskets, front/back/crown, for 45 euro. A normal AD even advises you to check it every year, you can't relie on a 4,5 year old watch (prior to service) to be waterresistant. Regulation can be done together with the pressure test, saves work. The SS steel Sub is seen around here (Europe, Netherlands and Germany) with new serial numbers. Also the word is out that LV's were shipped from US AD's to European AD's because of drop in sales. I believe both will be discontinued soon but the rep is also guessing, I don't believe they know something before BASEL. AD my Jack

23 February 2010, 06:18 AM	#2
CoopJr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Coop Location: U.S.A. Watch: Subs Posts: 6,455	Would you be that man? Great report!

23 February 2010, 06:31 AM	#3
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	j/k

23 February 2010, 11:00 PM	#8
TempoKing Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Anastasios Location: Athens Greece Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 8,497	Ha ha ha ha ha ..do you all see why I love this Forum You learn so much from Authorised Dealers...

24 February 2010, 12:37 AM	#9
DDG Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Dennis Garrett Location: Land of Oz Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 405	I wonder how they would treat Chris Matthews from NBC's "Dateline" ("Hi I'm Chris Matthews, Please have a seat right over here")..........Hey! Somebody get out here right now and test Chris's watch....for free"

24 February 2010, 11:32 AM	#10
bradg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Brad Location: Pittsburgh Pa Watch: 14060M,GMT1675, Posts: 650	Sounds like a AD BS Story...Stay Away! That's a shame.

25 February 2010, 01:50 AM	#11
wgs "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Watch: Panerai 000 Posts: 394	Thanks for the info...anxiously anticipating the redesigned Explorer II.

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