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swatty · 6 November 2009, 08:35 AM

Looks great

JBat · 6 November 2009, 08:57 AM

Congrats, Wayne, it looks fabulous!

Big Nutty · 12 November 2009, 02:45 PM

Denver Dick - fantastico! nice before and after pics. the 16013 is a true classic. I'm sure enjoying mine. cheers! (and thanks for the info)

kjb · 12 November 2009, 02:48 PM

Wow! Looks great!

erwin · 12 November 2009, 03:17 PM

worth every penny spent IMO after reading your other thread! congrats on a beautiful DJ!

Omega_Precision · 12 November 2009, 03:28 PM

Very nice!

Rolex did a great job on your watch.

Rolex cares and there isn't anybody else cares.

Speed · 12 November 2009, 03:29 PM

Wonderful...at any cost, you got what you wanted.

Question though...what was wrong with the original dial & hands, they looked ok in the photos, but were they damaged?

Denver Dick · 12 November 2009, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by masugu

Question though...what was wrong with the original dial & hands, they looked ok in the photos, but were they damaged?

The hands were scratched and badly discolored (but hard to get that to show up in photo). In fact, the discoloration of the hands is what got me to finally get off my dead a** to send it in for servicing. It looked like moisture had gotten in the case and migrated to the hands, but the RSC did not mention anything about moisture, and believe me they provided a very detailed written estimate noting every scratch and dent on the watch.

I originally requested that they quote me on a new dial to match the new Super Luminova hands I knew it would be getting. However, their detailed inspection revealed the dial to be scratched and discolored. This makes sense given that back in 1990 the firist sapphire crystal I had put on the watch shattered when I dropped in on a tile floor. The AD had the crystal replaced for me, the dial and hands looked okay to me, but I never really put a loupe on them. I would bet that's how the dial (and the probably the hands, too) got scratched.

TSW · 12 November 2009, 05:33 PM

Wow they did a fantastic job!!

Adman01 · 13 November 2009, 02:44 AM

Outstanding

tkc324 · 13 November 2009, 02:52 AM

Great pics everyone~

Maxtor · 13 November 2009, 03:00 AM

Beautiful looking watch. I had not seen a before and after set of pictures before and the improvement is dramatic. Truly looks like new. Enjoy it.

rkboyer911 · 13 November 2009, 03:18 AM

Yes very nice!! $$ but what the heck it means allot to you! You know there is 1 thing I dont agree with. Rolex charges you to replace the band and then keeps your old GOLD one......there making out like a bandit!!

BarkMaster · 13 November 2009, 03:23 AM

Stunning!!!

Denver Dick · 13 November 2009, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by rkboyer911

Rolex charges you to replace the band and then keeps your old GOLD one......there making out like a bandit!!

Yeah, they made some $$ on me, no doubt. However, my AD showed me his Rolex price book and if the bracelet was ordered through him without trade-in, the cost was a little over $2,600+. So, by having the RSC do it as part of the service and letting them keep the old worn bracelet, the cost was $1,950. The list price without trade-in for the new style TT Jubilee with solid center links was $3,600+.

diversified · 13 November 2009, 03:41 AM

I'm taking for granted at that price they replaced the bracelet, however, it does looks great!

Denver Dick · 13 November 2009, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by diversified

I'm taking for granted at that price they replaced the bracelet, however, it does looks great!

Yep, they replaced the crystal, crown & tube, dial, hands and Jubilee bracelet. I asked about a new bezel and the RSC told my AD, "Yeah, we can do it and it will cost $600+. However, we think the bezel on it will polish up nicely." So, based on price (that seemed more over priced than the bracelet) and the fact they said it would polish up nicely, I nixed the new bezel.

1000ftSub · 13 November 2009, 05:47 AM

whoa! its like new!

Speed · 13 November 2009, 06:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Denver Dick

The hands were scratched and badly discolored (but hard to get that to show up in photo). In fact, the discoloration of the hands is what got me to finally get off my dead a** to send it in for servicing. It looked like moisture had gotten in the case and migrated to the hands, but the RSC did not mention anything about moisture, and believe me they provided a very detailed written estimate noting every scratch and dent on the watch.

I originally requested that they quote me on a new dial to match the new Super Luminova hands I knew it would be getting. However, their detailed inspection revealed the dial to be scratched and discolored. This makes sense given that back in 1990 the firist sapphire crystal I had put on the watch shattered when I dropped in on a tile floor. The AD had the crystal replaced for me, the dial and hands looked okay to me, but I never really put a loupe on them. I would bet that's how the dial (and the probably the hands, too) got scratched.

Got it.

Thanks

I have a 1960 Oyster Perpetual with some sort of blemishes / H2o damage on the dial. I took it to a non-RSC place for work some time ago - before I knew of RSC. They did not replace the dial. may do that on my own.

diversified · 13 November 2009, 06:54 AM

Wayne, I have the exact same watch. When you got it back, did the sticks and hands have any Lume on them, because there is no Lume whatsoever on mine and that would be nice to have back?

Wolfgang427 · 13 November 2009, 08:19 AM

Wow that takes me to the good old days,

it looks brand spankin new, congrats.

Denver Dick · 13 November 2009, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diversified

. . . did the sticks and hands have any Lume on them, because there is no Lume whatsoever on mine and that would be nice to have back?

The dial on it originally was a T Swiss T with tritium dots above the sticks. The new dial is Swiss Made with little Super Luminova dots right above the sticks, between the sticks and the little Roman numerals. By the way, it's a lovely dial, better than I ever expected. Honestly, I like it better than the original. The minute track with Roman numerals is really neat.

nyyankees · 13 November 2009, 04:19 PM

Now I sort of regret selling mine!

slcbbrown · 14 November 2009, 03:48 AM

Great watch. They do nice work-- not cheap, but nice. I used to have the same version but gave it to a son. It's still one of the best looking packages.

12 November 2009, 03:17 PM	#35
erwin - Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Erwin Location: Hollywood, Ca Watch: SD Posts: 1,032	worth every penny spent IMO after reading your other thread! congrats on a beautiful DJ! __________________ Your watch silently speaks about your character! sd/datejust/tudor/a couple of vintage omegas/tissotMB Meisterstuck Bordeaux pen/MB Noblesse Oblige/Starwalker/MB Classique Fountain pen/MB no 149

12 November 2009, 05:33 PM	#39
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Wow they did a fantastic job!! __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

13 November 2009, 03:23 AM	#44
BarkMaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Watch: 18078 YG DD Posts: 7,962	Stunning!!! __________________ BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK

13 November 2009, 04:19 PM	#53
nyyankees "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southeastern PA Watch: 1216610 Posts: 2,131	Looks great! Now I sort of regret selling mine!

6 November 2009, 08:35 AM	#31
swatty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,415	Looks great

6 November 2009, 08:57 AM	#32
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	Congrats, Wayne, it looks fabulous!

12 November 2009, 02:45 PM	#33
Big Nutty Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: U.S.A. Watch: TT Datejust Posts: 46	Denver Dick - fantastico! nice before and after pics. the 16013 is a true classic. I'm sure enjoying mine. cheers! (and thanks for the info)

12 November 2009, 02:48 PM	#34
kjb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Keith Location: FL Watch: PP 5712 Posts: 434	Wow! Looks great!

12 November 2009, 03:28 PM	#36
Omega_Precision Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Henry Location: CA, US Watch: ing basketball Posts: 2,977	Very nice! Rolex did a great job on your watch. Rolex cares and there isn't anybody else cares.

12 November 2009, 03:29 PM	#37
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Wonderful...at any cost, you got what you wanted. Question though...what was wrong with the original dial & hands, they looked ok in the photos, but were they damaged?

13 November 2009, 02:44 AM	#40
Adman01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Matthew Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 74	Outstanding

13 November 2009, 02:52 AM	#41
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	Great pics everyone~

13 November 2009, 03:00 AM	#42
Maxtor 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Max Location: Toronto Watch: Exp 1, DJ Tuxedo Posts: 2,469	Beautiful looking watch. I had not seen a before and after set of pictures before and the improvement is dramatic. Truly looks like new. Enjoy it.

13 November 2009, 03:18 AM	#43
rkboyer911 Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Roy Location: Kansas City Mo Watch: Sea Dweller "M" Posts: 181	Yes very nice!! $$ but what the heck it means allot to you! You know there is 1 thing I dont agree with. Rolex charges you to replace the band and then keeps your old GOLD one......there making out like a bandit!!

13 November 2009, 03:41 AM	#46
diversified "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Jim Location: State College PA Posts: 1,694	I'm taking for granted at that price they replaced the bracelet, however, it does looks great!

13 November 2009, 05:47 AM	#48
1000ftSub "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Mike Location: Orlando Posts: 2,471	whoa! its like new!

13 November 2009, 06:54 AM	#50
diversified "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Jim Location: State College PA Posts: 1,694	Wayne, I have the exact same watch. When you got it back, did the sticks and hands have any Lume on them, because there is no Lume whatsoever on mine and that would be nice to have back?

13 November 2009, 08:19 AM	#51
Wolfgang427 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Wolfgang Location: New Jersey. Watch: Rolex Tudor Omega Posts: 5,592	Wow that takes me to the good old days, it looks brand spankin new, congrats.

14 November 2009, 03:48 AM	#54
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,689	Great watch. They do nice work-- not cheap, but nice. I used to have the same version but gave it to a son. It's still one of the best looking packages.

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