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TwinCities · 28 March 2010, 11:49 AM

So I took my 16710 R series s/n U9... in for its first RSC service today and I'm feeling empty. I've worn that watch every day, through hell and high water, since purchasing it on Feb 21 1999. It keeps great time still, but I wanted to send it in for new gaskets, bezel touch up and general refurb.

It's been less than 6 hours since I dropped it off at the place I bought it from and I think I need to get another Rolex to make it through this period - the world doesn't feel right at present.

I tried on a black faced SS Daytona Cosmograph (I think I like the white face better and they didn't have one). I also saw an 18K Daytona that was very nice, but didn't want to spend that much today, and left without buying anything. Ugh

Anyway, I'm new here, reading lots of threads and learning so much.

spuds · 2 April 2010, 08:14 AM

Hello & Welcome!!.... & yep.... you/we sure miss 'em when they're gone!!

rfknauss · 2 April 2010, 11:14 AM

Welcome to TRF!

TwinCities · 2 April 2010, 01:41 PM

Thanks for the welcome.

I'm going to a few local ADs in the next couple of days to look around and get my fix. I can't believe how much being without a certain watch has impacted me.

I've been wearing my 30+ y.o.Seiko Sports 100 (7546-6049) that I bought back when I was putting myself through school doing engraving and jewelry repair at a local jeweler. Nice as it is, this watch just doesn't have the same feel as a Rolex.

sakuraba · 2 April 2010, 02:10 PM

Console yourself in the thought that your baby is getting its just reward after years of faithful service.

chrislkb · 2 April 2010, 07:53 PM

Welcome aboard. Just find a advert or play a Youtube about it to cheers up yeah. Cheers!

JMIND · 5 April 2010, 08:40 AM

Welcome to TRF!

TwinCities · 24 May 2010, 11:40 PM

So, finally after 8 weeks, my AD calls me - my watch is completely OAD'd and cleaned, plus I had them put a new crystal in it. I drive on over and see the watch looks exceptional except that it's got the wrong dial.

WTF, doesn't anybody validate repair orders? Rolex installed the all black dial, I had a black and red dial. The AD didn't even validate the repair prior to calling me. The work order and the "appraisal" of my watch all state black with red insert dial.

Watch goes back to Rolex to make it right. So, with any luck it'll only be 3 months I'm without this watch.

Such attention to detail. pffft. Neither the Rolex repair depot or my AD get any points for this effort.

Lol-x · 24 May 2010, 11:48 PM

I think you mean black/red bezel insert.
That should be a 5 minute job.

I agree, it is amazing that these basic things are unbelievable to get wrong

TwinCities · 25 May 2010, 12:27 AM

oops, my bad, you are correct Lol-x.

dalip · 25 May 2010, 12:58 AM

That sucks mate...it is a quick job though....! The main question here is what are you getting to go alongside your gmt?????!

And welcome!

28 March 2010, 11:49 AM	#1
TwinCities "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: 2500 miles S Watch: GMTMII s/n U9... Posts: 7	Feeling empty without my GMT MII So I took my 16710 R series s/n U9... in for its first RSC service today and I'm feeling empty. I've worn that watch every day, through hell and high water, since purchasing it on Feb 21 1999. It keeps great time still, but I wanted to send it in for new gaskets, bezel touch up and general refurb. It's been less than 6 hours since I dropped it off at the place I bought it from and I think I need to get another Rolex to make it through this period - the world doesn't feel right at present. I tried on a black faced SS Daytona Cosmograph (I think I like the white face better and they didn't have one). I also saw an 18K Daytona that was very nice, but didn't want to spend that much today, and left without buying anything. Ugh Anyway, I'm new here, reading lots of threads and learning so much.

2 April 2010, 08:14 AM	#2
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2 April 2010, 01:41 PM	#4
TwinCities "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: 2500 miles S Watch: GMTMII s/n U9... Posts: 7	Thanks Thanks for the welcome. I'm going to a few local ADs in the next couple of days to look around and get my fix. I can't believe how much being without a certain watch has impacted me. I've been wearing my 30+ y.o.Seiko Sports 100 (7546-6049) that I bought back when I was putting myself through school doing engraving and jewelry repair at a local jeweler. Nice as it is, this watch just doesn't have the same feel as a Rolex.

2 April 2010, 02:10 PM	#5
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24 May 2010, 11:40 PM	#8
TwinCities "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: 2500 miles S Watch: GMTMII s/n U9... Posts: 7	So, finally after 8 weeks, my AD calls me - my watch is completely OAD'd and cleaned, plus I had them put a new crystal in it. I drive on over and see the watch looks exceptional except that it's got the wrong dial. WTF, doesn't anybody validate repair orders? Rolex installed the all black dial, I had a black and red dial. The AD didn't even validate the repair prior to calling me. The work order and the "appraisal" of my watch all state black with red insert dial. Watch goes back to Rolex to make it right. So, with any luck it'll only be 3 months I'm without this watch. Such attention to detail. pffft. Neither the Rolex repair depot or my AD get any points for this effort.

24 May 2010, 11:48 PM	#9
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,556	I think you mean black/red bezel insert. That should be a 5 minute job. I agree, it is amazing that these basic things are unbelievable to get wrong __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

25 May 2010, 12:27 AM	#10
TwinCities "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: 2500 miles S Watch: GMTMII s/n U9... Posts: 7	oops, my bad, you are correct Lol-x.

25 May 2010, 12:58 AM	#11
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	That sucks mate...it is a quick job though....! The main question here is what are you getting to go alongside your gmt?????! And welcome! __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

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