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jpcwon · 8 June 2018, 08:26 PM

Was out in L.A. on business, and decided to head over to Beverly Hills/Rodeo Drive and walk around. While there, I stopped into a bunch of stores and tried on some amazing watches. IWC, Patek, Jaeger LeCoultre (Saw a Gyrotourbillon in action), Breguet, Vacheron Constantin, etc. Was a fun day of fantasizing about owning some of these superb pieces, and the sales people were more than happy to talk to me and show me whatever I wanted to see.

I arrived at the Rolex AD on Rodeo, and was chatting with the lovely sales lady there for a while. I was showing her the deep scratch I acquired on the bezel of my 126300

.....I was walking up stairs at the airport with luggage in my hands, and I heard a loud "CLANK" on the railing. I knew immediately what it was, and I got a pit in my stomach almost instantly. In retrospect I should be thankful that it wasn't worse (cracked crystal, damaged movement)!!

Anyway I digress. I asked the sales lady (who I now have a crush on lol) what would be involved in polishing it or fixing it. She recommended taking a walk to the RSC on Wilshire Blvd, right around the corner from the AD. So I went there, and was talking to the watchmaker for a bit. (I didn't realize RSC's had walk-in service). He said the scratch is "fairly aggressive", and that it would not polish out. He said if I want to leave the watch with him, he could swap the bezel for a brand new one for $400 all in. That's a lot cheaper than I was expecting!! As tempting as it was, I decided to take the next piece of advice he gave me, which was to just live with it. He said "these things happen all the time, and it will not be the last scratch you get on the DJ41. Now it's part of your Rolex story, and I'd bet money that no one but you will notice it."

So that's precisely what I'll do. All in all it was a fun day of kicking tires and chatting with some very knowledgeable horology experts. I ate lunch at a small cafe on Rodeo, then headed back to the hotel. Just thought I'd share. Have a great day everyone!!

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THC · 8 June 2018, 09:04 PM

That replacement price sounds almost too good to be true...

siempreko · 8 June 2018, 09:41 PM

Sounds like a fun day!

You received solid advice regarding your war wounds!

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watchmework · 8 June 2018, 10:44 PM

From the picture the bezel doesn’t appear to be that badly damaged. At least now you know how much it’s cost to be replaced if you wanted to do that down the line.

HERITAGE82 · 8 June 2018, 10:49 PM

I would use a Cape Cod polishing cloth on that scratch and I bet you wouldn't even notice it anymore.

EagleBear · 9 June 2018, 12:20 AM

Love that story, that RSC has taken care on me more than once they’re great. Oh and if you’re speaking of Geary’s omg I think some of the associates there are so hot we go in just to see them more than the watches lol

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lawatchdude · 9 June 2018, 12:31 AM

I didn't realize the RSC had walk ins here either. So do they not need to send stuff to Dallas?

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MonsterSS · 9 June 2018, 12:40 AM

sounds like a good day - now go back and ask out the AD sales lady :)

EagleBear · 9 June 2018, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by lawatchdude

I didn't realize the RSC had walk ins here either. So do they not need to send stuff to Dallas?

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No they are a facility just like Dallas except that they are much smaller so I believe they are just a walk in facility.

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Justinmg · 9 June 2018, 01:36 AM

That’s a great story and sounds like my kinda day! Enjoy the DJ

jps3b · 9 June 2018, 03:18 AM

Great day! I absolutely love Beverly Hills. I’ve bought many watches from Geary’s Rolex AD. They have three stores and I buy all my pieces from Joanne from the Century City location. I also have one walking distance from my condo in Santa Monica, but I’m loyal to Joanne. Have always been treated very very well and the GM “John” is a real gentleman!! So glad you had a great visit!

8 June 2018, 08:26 PM	#1
jpcwon "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: John Location: North Easton, MA Watch: 114060, Lg Reverso Posts: 199	Rolex AD & RSC - Beverly Hills Was out in L.A. on business, and decided to head over to Beverly Hills/Rodeo Drive and walk around. While there, I stopped into a bunch of stores and tried on some amazing watches. IWC, Patek, Jaeger LeCoultre (Saw a Gyrotourbillon in action), Breguet, Vacheron Constantin, etc. Was a fun day of fantasizing about owning some of these superb pieces, and the sales people were more than happy to talk to me and show me whatever I wanted to see. I arrived at the Rolex AD on Rodeo, and was chatting with the lovely sales lady there for a while. I was showing her the deep scratch I acquired on the bezel of my 126300 .....I was walking up stairs at the airport with luggage in my hands, and I heard a loud "CLANK" on the railing. I knew immediately what it was, and I got a pit in my stomach almost instantly. In retrospect I should be thankful that it wasn't worse (cracked crystal, damaged movement)!! Anyway I digress. I asked the sales lady (who I now have a crush on lol) what would be involved in polishing it or fixing it. She recommended taking a walk to the RSC on Wilshire Blvd, right around the corner from the AD. So I went there, and was talking to the watchmaker for a bit. (I didn't realize RSC's had walk-in service). He said the scratch is "fairly aggressive", and that it would not polish out. He said if I want to leave the watch with him, he could swap the bezel for a brand new one for $400 all in. That's a lot cheaper than I was expecting!! As tempting as it was, I decided to take the next piece of advice he gave me, which was to just live with it. He said "these things happen all the time, and it will not be the last scratch you get on the DJ41. Now it's part of your Rolex story, and I'd bet money that no one but you will notice it." So that's precisely what I'll do. All in all it was a fun day of kicking tires and chatting with some very knowledgeable horology experts. I ate lunch at a small cafe on Rodeo, then headed back to the hotel. Just thought I'd share. Have a great day everyone!! Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk __________________ Rolex Submariner No Date 114060 Jaeger-LeCoultre Large Reverso

8 June 2018, 10:49 PM	#5
HERITAGE82 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,443	I would use a Cape Cod polishing cloth on that scratch and I bet you wouldn't even notice it anymore. __________________ - Rolex Explorer - 214270 - Tudor Black Bay - 79230B - Tudor Chronograph - 79270P - Breitling Chronomat - 10th Anniv. - Huguenin Freres Speedmaster Prototype

9 June 2018, 01:36 AM	#10
Justinmg "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Justin Location: FL Watch: PO/EXPL Posts: 3,371	That’s a great story and sounds like my kinda day! Enjoy the DJ __________________ //////////////////////////////// Member of The Nylon Nation Does it do anything? It tells the time.

8 June 2018, 09:04 PM	#2
THC 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 126333 Posts: 10,697	That replacement price sounds almost too good to be true...

8 June 2018, 09:41 PM	#3
siempreko "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Maryland, USA Watch: Sometimes Posts: 1,197	Sounds like a fun day! You received solid advice regarding your war wounds! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

8 June 2018, 10:44 PM	#4
watchmework "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: DC Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600 Posts: 7,869	From the picture the bezel doesn’t appear to be that badly damaged. At least now you know how much it’s cost to be replaced if you wanted to do that down the line.

9 June 2018, 12:20 AM	#6
EagleBear 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: So Cal Posts: 1,871	Love that story, that RSC has taken care on me more than once they’re great. Oh and if you’re speaking of Geary’s omg I think some of the associates there are so hot we go in just to see them more than the watches lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

9 June 2018, 12:31 AM	#7
lawatchdude "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: LA Posts: 21	I didn't realize the RSC had walk ins here either. So do they not need to send stuff to Dallas? Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk

9 June 2018, 12:40 AM	#8
MonsterSS 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Denny Location: Texas Watch: 126613LB Posts: 1,192	sounds like a good day - now go back and ask out the AD sales lady :)

9 June 2018, 03:18 AM	#11
jps3b "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Santa Monica, Ca Watch: 116619 Posts: 1,334	Great day! I absolutely love Beverly Hills. I’ve bought many watches from Geary’s Rolex AD. They have three stores and I buy all my pieces from Joanne from the Century City location. I also have one walking distance from my condo in Santa Monica, but I’m loyal to Joanne. Have always been treated very very well and the GM “John” is a real gentleman!! So glad you had a great visit!

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