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jnmarshall · 9 February 2010, 05:18 AM

Last year I got an estimate from the local Rolex service center for a standard movement service. I was quoted the typical $550. I decided to wait a few months till after the holidays and the bills. I went back last week. I was now quoted $750!! I was told the prices increased this year due to the weak value of the $$ to the EUR. Not sure why US labor is affected by Euro markets?!? Sadly they could not honor my original estimate as it was written more then 60 days ago

ParisDakarBmw · 9 February 2010, 05:20 AM

That's a huge increase!

R1@160@alltimes · 9 February 2010, 05:21 AM

Can anyone else confirm? If true, this is really a substantial increase

CaveDiver · 9 February 2010, 05:26 AM

"I was told the prices increased this year due to the weak value of the $$ to the EUR." BS ... Was it the exact same qoute and parts?

TheBluePrince · 9 February 2010, 05:28 AM

Near 50% increase?!? Very disappointing. Hardly encouraging people to send their watches to RSC.

xxthe_remedyxx · 9 February 2010, 05:37 AM

I'm going to RSC in New York (665 Madison) tomorrow to get an estimate for my Sub 14060. I'll post back with the price.

walds11 · 9 February 2010, 05:38 AM

Wow! Was it an official RSC, ie, NY or Dallas? Find yourself a reputable local watchmaker. You'll save a bundle.

erock · 9 February 2010, 05:38 AM

This is the reason I will go with a local independent watchmaker when mine needs a servicing. I know everyone says that the RSC is the most trusted and best place to service your rolex, but seriously I just cant justify spending the amount of money they are charging anymore.

caeden · 9 February 2010, 05:41 AM

RSC Singapore just increased prices too....maybe it's worldwide?

jnmarshall · 9 February 2010, 05:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaveDiver

"I was told the prices increased this year due to the weak value of the $$ to the EUR." BS ... Was it the exact same qoute and parts?

I can't speak for parts. It was the exact same quote. It's what appears on the estimate as a "movement service".

jnmarshall · 9 February 2010, 05:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by walds11

Wow! Was it an official RSC, ie, NY or Dallas? Find yourself a reputable local watchmaker. You'll save a bundle.

Dallas location. I've called previously to local dealers and because the center is local they all just send the watch there instead of having the expense of keeping a watchmaker on staff.

Please, if anyone knows of a watchmaker local to DFW, please drop me their contact information via PM. As I also understand, they must be with an authorized dealer to be able to order parts as needed. I know of a watchmaker in Lousiana that works for an authorized dealer there but he follows the same pricing schedule as the service center. He also charges extra for parts that may typically be included in a standard service as he has to pay for them.

CaveDiver · 9 February 2010, 05:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by erock

I know everyone says that the RSC is the most trusted and best place to service your rolex, but seriously I just cant justify spending the amount of money they are charging anymore.

After the way the handled my watch, not sure I would say they are the most trusted. Actually, I’m concerned about what they did that I can not see.

xxthe_remedyxx · 9 February 2010, 06:00 AM

Anyone know any good watchmakers in NYC where I can get my Sub serviced? $750 is pretty crazy.

chester1 · 9 February 2010, 06:04 AM

Just got my 16750 back last week. The Standard Service part of the bill was $790.00 Canadian, which also included replacement of the acrylic crystal for that model.

CaveDiver · 9 February 2010, 06:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jnmarshall

Dallas location. I've called previously to local dealers and because the center is local they all just send the watch there instead of having the expense of keeping a watchmaker on staff.

Please, if anyone knows of a watchmaker local to DFW, please drop me their contact information via PM. As I also understand, they must be with an authorized dealer to be able to order parts as needed. I know of a watchmaker in Lousiana that works for an authorized dealer there but he follows the same pricing schedule as the service center. He also charges extra for parts that may typically be included in a standard service as he has to pay for them.

PM Sent

ParisDakarBmw · 9 February 2010, 06:05 AM

Can anyone confirm? Two servicings could buy a cheap Rolex. That's crazy.

jnmarshall · 9 February 2010, 06:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ParisDakarBmw

Can anyone confirm? Two servicings could buy a cheap Rolex. That's crazy.

If it's holding a wind and keeping time it may be more economical to just repair it when it breaks instead of trying to be preventative.

R1@160@alltimes · 9 February 2010, 06:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ParisDakarBmw

Can anyone confirm? Two servicings could buy a cheap Rolex. That's crazy.

Almost hard to believe

1000ftSub · 9 February 2010, 06:14 AM

walds11 · 9 February 2010, 06:44 AM

Just for the heck of it I called both the Dallas and NY RSCs. Dallas price starts at $555 and NY starts out at $600 for a basic service, plus parts. Screw that. I will stick with my local watchmaker.

jnmarshall · 9 February 2010, 07:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by walds11

Just for the heck of it I called both the Dallas and NY RSCs. Dallas price starts at $555 and NY starts out at $600 for a basic service, plus parts. Screw that. I will stick with my local watchmaker.

What did you pay previously and when?

Dr. Robert · 9 February 2010, 07:25 AM

I had my 1963 DJ serviced last year at an independent, an AD that has a staff of 3 watchmakers....reason I had it serviced was it was not running well...it needed it...this shop did a complete service...$350. They did a great job & watch is running like new!
Since Rolex closed their RSC here in L.A., I'm not wild about sending my Rolexes to Dallas.

walds11 · 9 February 2010, 07:33 AM

I haven't had one serviced recently. My 16610 Y serial is currently being serviced by a local watchmaker. Base service price is $175 plus parts. He has a Rolex parts account.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jnmarshall

What did you pay previously and when?

brkanand · 9 February 2010, 07:34 AM

Now I need to save not only to buy my next Rolex but to have them serviced too. This is not good news.

imono · 9 February 2010, 09:30 AM

I wanted to get my 2005 DD serviced.
My local dealer quoted $650.00
"Just drop it off here and expect 6 to 8 weeks."
I could not do it for that long.

STEELINOX · 9 February 2010, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jnmarshall

Last year I got an estimate from the local Rolex service center for a standard movement service. I was quoted the typical $550. I decided to wait a few months till after the holidays and the bills. I went back last week. I was now quoted $750!! I was told the prices increased this year due to the weak value of the $$ to the EUR. Not sure why US labor is affected by Euro markets?!? Sadly they could not honor my original estimate as it was written more then 60 days ago

I send mine straight to GENEVA if I need ROLEX service specifically and always save at least a third or what RUSA charges.

Other than that any ROLEX trained tech on the continental USA with a parts account can underbid RUSA any day of the week !

kyle L · 9 February 2010, 09:35 AM

Just another reason to use independent watchmakers....

Randy16V · 9 February 2010, 11:58 AM

Well, after years of collecting, wearing and having Rolex watches serviced- also working in the gray market- I can attest- there are independents that can do the job just as effective; HOWEVER, if you want the paperwork, the goodies and the RSC re-finishing know-how, you cannot go wrong with the RSC- at any price.

I guess it depends on the person, the watch, and the job at hand.

Just my humble opinion, of course.

sakuraba · 9 February 2010, 01:29 PM

RSC SFO quoted me $650 early this year.

bluemartinifan · 9 February 2010, 01:43 PM

I just walked out of RSC today with my wifes watch and paid the $555 service price I was quoted 4 weeks ago when I dropped it off. Service, new crystal, case and bracelet cleanup and tax came to $714.

9 February 2010, 05:18 AM	#1
jnmarshall "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: DFW Posts: 364	New service prices!! OUCH! Last year I got an estimate from the local Rolex service center for a standard movement service. I was quoted the typical $550. I decided to wait a few months till after the holidays and the bills. I went back last week. I was now quoted $750!! I was told the prices increased this year due to the weak value of the $$ to the EUR. Not sure why US labor is affected by Euro markets?!? Sadly they could not honor my original estimate as it was written more then 60 days ago

9 February 2010, 05:21 AM	#3
R1@160@alltimes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: ♛ Posts: 4,408	Can anyone else confirm? If true, this is really a substantial increase __________________

9 February 2010, 05:38 AM	#7
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,672	Wow! Was it an official RSC, ie, NY or Dallas? Find yourself a reputable local watchmaker. You'll save a bundle. __________________ Adam

9 February 2010, 06:44 AM	#20
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,672	Just for the heck of it I called both the Dallas and NY RSCs. Dallas price starts at $555 and NY starts out at $600 for a basic service, plus parts. Screw that. I will stick with my local watchmaker. __________________ Adam

9 February 2010, 05:20 AM	#2
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	That's a huge increase!

9 February 2010, 05:26 AM	#4
CaveDiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 1,075	"I was told the prices increased this year due to the weak value of the $$ to the EUR." BS ... Was it the exact same qoute and parts?

9 February 2010, 05:28 AM	#5
TheBluePrince "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: London Posts: 2,081	Near 50% increase?!? Very disappointing. Hardly encouraging people to send their watches to RSC.

9 February 2010, 05:37 AM	#6
xxthe_remedyxx "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: George Location: NYC Watch: 114060 Posts: 1,105	I'm going to RSC in New York (665 Madison) tomorrow to get an estimate for my Sub 14060. I'll post back with the price.

9 February 2010, 05:38 AM	#8
erock Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Erick Location: US Watch: 16220 DJ Posts: 109	This is the reason I will go with a local independent watchmaker when mine needs a servicing. I know everyone says that the RSC is the most trusted and best place to service your rolex, but seriously I just cant justify spending the amount of money they are charging anymore.

9 February 2010, 05:41 AM	#9
caeden Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Ben Location: Singapore Watch: 1680 Posts: 98	RSC Singapore just increased prices too....maybe it's worldwide?

9 February 2010, 06:00 AM	#13
xxthe_remedyxx "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: George Location: NYC Watch: 114060 Posts: 1,105	Anyone know any good watchmakers in NYC where I can get my Sub serviced? $750 is pretty crazy.

9 February 2010, 06:04 AM	#14
chester1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: John Location: Mississauga, ON Watch: 16750, 16610 Posts: 89	Just got my 16750 back last week. The Standard Service part of the bill was $790.00 Canadian, which also included replacement of the acrylic crystal for that model.

9 February 2010, 06:05 AM	#16
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	Can anyone confirm? Two servicings could buy a cheap Rolex. That's crazy.

9 February 2010, 06:14 AM	#19
1000ftSub "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Mike Location: Orlando Posts: 2,471

9 February 2010, 07:25 AM	#22
Dr. Robert "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 65,394	I had my 1963 DJ serviced last year at an independent, an AD that has a staff of 3 watchmakers....reason I had it serviced was it was not running well...it needed it...this shop did a complete service...$350. They did a great job & watch is running like new! Since Rolex closed their RSC here in L.A., I'm not wild about sending my Rolexes to Dallas.

9 February 2010, 07:34 AM	#24
brkanand 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: DrK Location: India Watch: 4=YMDaytonaGMTHulk Posts: 7,065	Now I need to save not only to buy my next Rolex but to have them serviced too. This is not good news.

9 February 2010, 09:30 AM	#25
imono "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: USA Posts: 3,241	I wanted to get my 2005 DD serviced. My local dealer quoted $650.00 "Just drop it off here and expect 6 to 8 weeks." I could not do it for that long.

9 February 2010, 09:35 AM	#27
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	Just another reason to use independent watchmakers....

9 February 2010, 11:58 AM	#28
Randy16V Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Randy Location: New Jersey Watch: Rolex Posts: 117	Well, after years of collecting, wearing and having Rolex watches serviced- also working in the gray market- I can attest- there are independents that can do the job just as effective; HOWEVER, if you want the paperwork, the goodies and the RSC re-finishing know-how, you cannot go wrong with the RSC- at any price. I guess it depends on the person, the watch, and the job at hand. Just my humble opinion, of course.

9 February 2010, 01:29 PM	#29
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	RSC SFO quoted me $650 early this year.

9 February 2010, 01:43 PM	#30
bluemartinifan 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Russ Location: Dallas Texas Watch: 5513 Posts: 2,124	I just walked out of RSC today with my wifes watch and paid the $555 service price I was quoted 4 weeks ago when I dropped it off. Service, new crystal, case and bracelet cleanup and tax came to $714.

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