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jimisaint · 23 December 2011, 03:31 PM

I recently bought a preowned GMT ll, 16710TLN, F series. Needless to say I am very happy with it. I took it go the RSC in Manhattan to get the band adjusted and they did an estimate for servicing, seeing how it runs a little fast. They told me there is some impact damage (seems it may have been dropped sometime in the 8 years before I got it. Can you imagine?), Bezel is scratched and dented, Monobloc crown is dented, smudge and debris on dial, Bezel insert scratched, some dents (not visible to the naked eye), scratches and nicks on the case . . . To have everything fixed, regulated and serviced will cost me around $800. I can send it back to where I bought it and they'll regulate it because it does come with a one year warranty, but I don't know if they will service it as thoroughly as Rolex will. And Rolex will give me a two year warranty. I'm kind of leaning towards having it completely overhauled at the RSC. Sure, it's $800, but it will bring it back to "like new" specs.
Does anyone have any thoughts on this?
Thank you . . .

FremStar · 23 December 2011, 03:35 PM

If I were in your shoes I would let RUSA do the work

Grissom · 23 December 2011, 03:39 PM

I tend to agree......RUSA.........

George Ab · 23 December 2011, 03:42 PM

RSC is the safe bet.

That said, I am a strong believer in developing a relationship with a watchmaker. There are many qualified and competent watchmakers. No shipping, less waiting, and you can tell them exactly what you want done or not done. Here is a thread of independents by TRF members. In http://rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=32666

Chris B · 23 December 2011, 06:06 PM

As above

Cru Jones · 23 December 2011, 07:09 PM

Send it in and get it back new.

rangoon · 23 December 2011, 07:34 PM

I tend to agree too......RSC is your best bet.
having it completely overhauled at the RSC.
using $800 and it will bring it back to life "like new" again.

dysondiver · 23 December 2011, 08:24 PM

decide if the dings bother you , or add charm , decide from there ,,,, but remember you will pich up more '' charm'' along lifes way.

johnbeth · 23 December 2011, 08:27 PM

RSC i agree as well.. Good to have a few years warranty on the watch!

Bangel · 23 December 2011, 08:33 PM

RSC if it was me too.

impalass · 23 December 2011, 09:14 PM

RSC

23 December 2011, 03:31 PM	#1
jimisaint "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Jimi Location: New York Watch: 16710, PAM 50, IWC Posts: 223	Any thoughts? I recently bought a preowned GMT ll, 16710TLN, F series. Needless to say I am very happy with it. I took it go the RSC in Manhattan to get the band adjusted and they did an estimate for servicing, seeing how it runs a little fast. They told me there is some impact damage (seems it may have been dropped sometime in the 8 years before I got it. Can you imagine?), Bezel is scratched and dented, Monobloc crown is dented, smudge and debris on dial, Bezel insert scratched, some dents (not visible to the naked eye), scratches and nicks on the case . . . To have everything fixed, regulated and serviced will cost me around $800. I can send it back to where I bought it and they'll regulate it because it does come with a one year warranty, but I don't know if they will service it as thoroughly as Rolex will. And Rolex will give me a two year warranty. I'm kind of leaning towards having it completely overhauled at the RSC. Sure, it's $800, but it will bring it back to "like new" specs. Does anyone have any thoughts on this? Thank you . . .

23 December 2011, 03:35 PM	#2
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	If I were in your shoes I would let RUSA do the work __________________ "Wealth is of the heart and mind, not of the pocket!" "A Watch Is An Emotional Object, And So, It Is The Responsibility Of The Brand To Create Emotion Through It's Products" - Georges Kern "In the 1950s and 60s, they made the Ref 8171, which is a cult collectible—now that’s the ultimate Rolex you could own with a calendar and a moon phase.” - John Reardon "Heh, heh, heh..." - Michael Kilyung

23 December 2011, 03:39 PM	#3
Grissom "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Nathan Location: US, Latin America Watch: GMT IIc 18K/SS Posts: 3,349	I tend to agree......RUSA......... __________________ *(Member NAWCC since 1976)* 116713LN GMT-IIc 18k/SS (Z) + 116520 SS Daytona (M) + 16700 GMT Master (A) + 16610LV Submariner (V) + 16600 Sea Dweller (Z) + 116400 Milgauss White Dial (V) + 70330N Tudor Heritage Chronograph Grey w/Black Sub Dials (J) + 5513 Submariner Serif Dial (5.2 Mil) Who else needs an Intervention? (109 297) (137 237) (73 115) (221) (23) (56) (229) P-Club Member #5 RIP JJ Irani - TRF Legend

23 December 2011, 03:42 PM	#4
George Ab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: George Location: Seattle Watch: One of Them Posts: 6,924	RSC is the safe bet. That said, I am a strong believer in developing a relationship with a watchmaker. There are many qualified and competent watchmakers. No shipping, less waiting, and you can tell them exactly what you want done or not done. Here is a thread of independents by TRF members. In http://rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=32666 __________________

23 December 2011, 06:06 PM	#5
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	As above

23 December 2011, 07:09 PM	#6
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,243	Send it in and get it back new.

23 December 2011, 07:34 PM	#7
rangoon "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Watch: Rolex/Ω/Seiko Posts: 90	I tend to agree too......RSC is your best bet. having it completely overhauled at the RSC. using $800 and it will bring it back to life "like new" again.

23 December 2011, 08:24 PM	#8
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	decide if the dings bother you , or add charm , decide from there ,,,, but remember you will pich up more '' charm'' along lifes way.

23 December 2011, 08:27 PM	#9
johnbeth "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Depends on mood. Posts: 9,536	RSC i agree as well.. Good to have a few years warranty on the watch!

23 December 2011, 08:33 PM	#10
Bangel "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Watch: 116610LN Posts: 15,802	RSC if it was me too.

23 December 2011, 09:14 PM	#11
impalass "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: Toronto, Canada. Watch: SD / LV / Daytona Posts: 2,089	RSC

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