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27 June 2017, 05:15 AM | #31 |
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OP,
- You don't have to go to RSC to fix your watch. Many trusted watch repair shops are around that you can use. You might want to ask TRF on one near you, or talk to shops in US and see if you can ship to them. - You don't have to take any harsh decisions now. Your Rolex won't lose any value sitting in your safe in its current condition until you have the funds or time to fix it and enjoy it or sell it. Meanwhile, order a $200 Seiko dive watch from Amazon to get you by.
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28 June 2017, 10:33 AM | #32 |
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Thanks for the replies. I apologize for the tone of my last post, I was very tired & stressed.
I just told my wife about the watch & she is some seriously ticked off! She wonders why a Rolex is so flimsy, especially at its price point? Talks about her brother owning a Rado at far less than a quarter of the price & he never has any problems... then again the most physical thing he does is shuffle papers. I, on the other hand, am very active. She doesn't trust Rolex & just wants me to get the watch back & put it in storage as a "momento". She's in a mood I've learned to not argue with. Later... when she's calmed down. In the meantime I'll just get my watch back & get it repaired when I can. Thanks all. I guess it's my Timex for the foreseeable future. |
28 June 2017, 10:34 AM | #33 |
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Does anyone know somebody in the Edmonton area who can service a Rolex? Authorized or not?
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28 June 2017, 10:52 AM | #34 | |
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28 June 2017, 07:42 PM | #35 | |
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30 June 2017, 02:27 AM | #36 |
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Well friends, I likely won't be posting on here for a while: at least until my Rolex is fixed. My wife absolutely forbids me from repairing it: too flimsy & too expensive. So it goes into storage for the next few years until I can get it fixed or sell it.
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30 June 2017, 03:46 AM | #37 | |
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30 June 2017, 06:40 AM | #38 |
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Wow. I really feel for you, buddy. Lots of things come to mind here, but I will hold my tongue. Best of luck to you....seems you may need it.
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30 June 2017, 07:03 AM | #39 |
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Kind of speechless over the wife post. She forbids you from repairing the watch? If that is the case, the watch may be less of a problem....
Seen many times where an AD inspected a watch and suggested sending it to RSC for a service. Also seems the quick forum response is to send it to RSC. If under warranty, sure why not. But if it is not under warranty, just because there is an issue does not necessarily mean the watch needs a full service. In many cases a good independent watch smith can fix the issue quickly and cheaply. A friend recently took his Rolex that was having issues to the AD in Bellevue as it was keeping time erratically. They of course suggested a full service. I had him take it to my guy for a second opinion and it was fixed in 10 minutes for $50.
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30 June 2017, 07:12 AM | #40 |
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My two cents. I agree that there are way too many good independents out there and some can do a complete overhaul for $275(dependent on parts and availability). That's too nice a watch to weather away in a damn drawer. Always easier to ask for forgiveness instead of permission.
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30 June 2017, 08:17 AM | #41 |
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30 June 2017, 08:32 AM | #42 | |
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As others have mentioned, Rolexes are far from flimsy. Trust me, my bluesy has been loved and used in the last 10 years and only got its first service a few months ago. Look for and find a local shop, or even a U.S. shop to ship the watch to for repairs and back. Don't rush it, let your wife calm down and gradually work towards getting the watch fixed.
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30 June 2017, 09:00 AM | #43 |
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Not flimsy as mentioned, but quite a lot of precision parts which can break.
I never thought I was rough with my Rolex but I had a problem after wearing mine for a few years a quarter of a century ago, and had it repaired along with a new crystal, about $400 I think. I only wear that one occasionally yet it runs fast after 20 years of sitting in the safe. Now at Rolex service, cost is $800+. I can't (won't) sell it, it's from my Mom who died last year. So I have bought a new SubC to tide me over. If I were in your shoes I'd let it rest and save the money up from my "fun/hobby" fund and fix it. Whether you opt to sell it, well that's a tough one. Expensive maintenance is the price of owning & wearing a luxury watch. |
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Sell watch now and move on. These types of watches require a certain tolerance for mechanical issues.. It's a great time to make your exit... |
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30 June 2017, 02:00 PM | #45 |
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