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adman7 · 29 March 2013, 10:40 PM

I know at times there is some discussion as to what Rolex will service in the US and particularly Rolex NY. Clearly there are some great watchmakers here as well as around the country. But I was dropping off a modern piece for some in warranty service so I decided to have them service my birth year red 1680 as well. I've owned it for several years but don't know the service history on it prior to me, and while it seemed to be running alright, the "official" service and piece of mind was important enough to give it a shot. They ask for a $150 fee for the service review on vintage pieces, and then if you elect to proceed with the service it's applied to the cost. I have the original bezel insert and top hat crystal safely in a box so when I gave it to them for service it had a service crystal installed . . .service replaced with service essentially. They wanted to replace my faded insert and I declined which was not an issue. The dial and hands are faded to a mellow cream color but with no issues so there was no problem. They do say if the dial/hands require replacement while they're servicing they will contact you (before doing anything and you will have the opportunity to decline and tell them to stop), but I think this is something most of us would know before submitting . . a flaking or decaying dial I would send to one of our aftermarket watchmakers to stabilize. In any case they serviced the movement, tightened the clasp (folded link bracelet is safely in a box as well so this is a later version for daily wear), crystal, crown and a light light touch up on case and bracelet It's not cheap, but overall I'm glad it was done . . .and just thought I'd share the story and a few quick iphone shots. HAGWE all! :)

HL65 · 29 March 2013, 10:43 PM

Very nice!

Vincent65 · 29 March 2013, 10:44 PM

looks great - love that insert!

Renoir · 29 March 2013, 10:46 PM

Beautiful!

Diego Hidalgo · 29 March 2013, 10:48 PM

is perfect,

greetings,
Diego

swish77 · 29 March 2013, 11:44 PM

Stunning! And good to know you can still get a movement-only service at RSC-NYC. Love that top-hat crystal, and it's great to have the RSC paperwork, too. It's slightly annoying they charge $150 for a "review," because if they determine, for example, that the dial/hands MUST be replaced because of slightly flaking tritium, you're gonna be out of pocket, assuming that most of us would refuse to proceed. Still, I guess that would mean it's time to get the tritium stabilized anyway. Thanks for sharing.

Clay · 29 March 2013, 11:56 PM

Has Rolex of NYC changed their tune regarding vintage pieces???

Amazing!!!

BaltimoreBrian · 30 March 2013, 01:38 AM

A beautiful 1680!

vintagewaferthin · 30 March 2013, 01:55 AM

Very nice!

nsumner · 30 March 2013, 01:57 AM

Very nice!! Looks like it's ready for another 30+ years.

alexandermcking · 30 March 2013, 02:37 AM

Wow that watch looks brand new. I also sent in my DJ to be serviced on the 5th of this month in NYC. I cannot wait to get it back. I'll be sure to post some pics up. In terms of the markers, they gave me a separate invoice and asked if i wanted to change it, which i declined. The only issue is that the markers did not illuminate as much.

onkyo · 30 March 2013, 10:16 AM

A beauty indeed!

03cobraa · 1 April 2013, 02:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clay

Has Rolex of NYC changed their tune regarding vintage pieces???

Amazing!!!

Clay,
They serviced my 5512 last year and is currently servicing my 16750! Not sure what they cant service.

swish77 · 2 April 2013, 01:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clay

Has Rolex of NYC changed their tune regarding vintage pieces???

Amazing!!!

I think the only change is that they now charge $150 to give an estimate on vintage pieces. I ran into this issue last year when I took in my GMT 1675. I took it elsewhere for service.

luvsub · 2 April 2013, 02:35 AM

a beautiful red sub!

cop414 · 2 April 2013, 02:59 AM

Wow, that looks fantastic! I'm happy that you decided to keep the faded bezel insert, it is stunning. Only doing a "light" polish was a great decision also. Wear it with pride my friend!

Oh, BTW, any before pictures?

BaltimoreBrian · 22 June 2013, 01:20 PM

Love the red and that insert!

Dave_T26 · 22 June 2013, 01:47 PM

Looks great! I've heard a few stories of RSC NY replacing open 6 date wheels without notice or warning, but this obviously wasn't an issue for you.

Quote:

Originally Posted by adman7

They ask for a $150 fee for the service review on vintage pieces, and then if you elect to proceed with the service it's applied to the cost.

What determines what RSC considers "vintage?" Rolex owners consider this term in a number of different ways (i.e. 4-digit references, matte dials, etc), but where does RSC draw the line?

luvsub · 22 June 2013, 02:54 PM

This is a nice looking sub, ready for another 30, 40 years.

Lamone · 23 June 2013, 01:56 AM

Stunning example!
Personally, I don't bother with RSC. I go to my trusted watchmaker.

theautoinsider · 3 July 2013, 02:31 AM

That's a very beautiful piece. Nicely done!

If you don't mind, I have a couple questions for you about your experience...

I too live in NYC and have an unserviced 6239 that needs some attention, but have been apprehensive about taking it for service at Rolex until I learn a bit more.

Did you have to leave your watch while they determined the servicing needed or was it done while you waited? What was the process after you decided to proceed? Would you be able to PM the charges for your vintage service?

Thank you, I really appreciate it!

29 March 2013, 10:40 PM	#1
adman7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: ny Posts: 43	RSC - NYC . . . .Happy to have one home I know at times there is some discussion as to what Rolex will service in the US and particularly Rolex NY. Clearly there are some great watchmakers here as well as around the country. But I was dropping off a modern piece for some in warranty service so I decided to have them service my birth year red 1680 as well. I've owned it for several years but don't know the service history on it prior to me, and while it seemed to be running alright, the "official" service and piece of mind was important enough to give it a shot. They ask for a $150 fee for the service review on vintage pieces, and then if you elect to proceed with the service it's applied to the cost. I have the original bezel insert and top hat crystal safely in a box so when I gave it to them for service it had a service crystal installed . . .service replaced with service essentially. They wanted to replace my faded insert and I declined which was not an issue. The dial and hands are faded to a mellow cream color but with no issues so there was no problem. They do say if the dial/hands require replacement while they're servicing they will contact you (before doing anything and you will have the opportunity to decline and tell them to stop), but I think this is something most of us would know before submitting . . a flaking or decaying dial I would send to one of our aftermarket watchmakers to stabilize. In any case they serviced the movement, tightened the clasp (folded link bracelet is safely in a box as well so this is a later version for daily wear), crystal, crown and a light light touch up on case and bracelet It's not cheap, but overall I'm glad it was done . . .and just thought I'd share the story and a few quick iphone shots. HAGWE all! :)

29 March 2013, 10:43 PM	#2
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,989	Very nice! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

2 April 2013, 02:59 AM	#16
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,135	Wow, that looks fantastic! I'm happy that you decided to keep the faded bezel insert, it is stunning. Only doing a "light" polish was a great decision also. Wear it with pride my friend! Oh, BTW, any before pictures? __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

29 March 2013, 10:44 PM	#3
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	looks great - love that insert!

29 March 2013, 10:46 PM	#4
Renoir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Renato Location: New York Posts: 2,396	Beautiful!

29 March 2013, 10:48 PM	#5
Diego Hidalgo "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: España Posts: 58	is perfect, greetings, Diego

29 March 2013, 11:44 PM	#6
swish77 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: CT/NYC Watch: ing the time! Posts: 6,984	Stunning! And good to know you can still get a movement-only service at RSC-NYC. Love that top-hat crystal, and it's great to have the RSC paperwork, too. It's slightly annoying they charge $150 for a "review," because if they determine, for example, that the dial/hands MUST be replaced because of slightly flaking tritium, you're gonna be out of pocket, assuming that most of us would refuse to proceed. Still, I guess that would mean it's time to get the tritium stabilized anyway. Thanks for sharing.

29 March 2013, 11:56 PM	#7
Clay Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Up a tree Posts: 4,001	Has Rolex of NYC changed their tune regarding vintage pieces??? Amazing!!!

30 March 2013, 01:38 AM	#8
BaltimoreBrian "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Brian Location: Towson, MD Watch: iZ Posts: 2,224	A beautiful 1680!

30 March 2013, 01:55 AM	#9
vintagewaferthin "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Earth Watch: Air-King 5500 Posts: 2,620	Very nice!

30 March 2013, 01:57 AM	#10
nsumner "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Nathaniel Location: Wisconsin Watch: 5513 Posts: 1,991	Very nice!! Looks like it's ready for another 30+ years.

30 March 2013, 02:37 AM	#11
alexandermcking Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: nyc Posts: 26	Wow that watch looks brand new. I also sent in my DJ to be serviced on the 5th of this month in NYC. I cannot wait to get it back. I'll be sure to post some pics up. In terms of the markers, they gave me a separate invoice and asked if i wanted to change it, which i declined. The only issue is that the markers did not illuminate as much.

30 March 2013, 10:16 AM	#12
onkyo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Pav Location: Manhattan Posts: 11,495	A beauty indeed!

2 April 2013, 02:35 AM	#15
luvsub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SF, south bay Posts: 5,221	a beautiful red sub!

22 June 2013, 01:20 PM	#17
BaltimoreBrian "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Brian Location: Towson, MD Watch: iZ Posts: 2,224	Love the red and that insert!

22 June 2013, 02:54 PM	#19
luvsub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SF, south bay Posts: 5,221	This is a nice looking sub, ready for another 30, 40 years.

23 June 2013, 01:56 AM	#20
Lamone Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC Watch: ya mawt! Posts: 3,448	Stunning example! Personally, I don't bother with RSC. I go to my trusted watchmaker.

3 July 2013, 02:31 AM	#21
theautoinsider "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Ryan Location: NYC Watch: Rolex 6239 Posts: 5	That's a very beautiful piece. Nicely done! If you don't mind, I have a couple questions for you about your experience... I too live in NYC and have an unserviced 6239 that needs some attention, but have been apprehensive about taking it for service at Rolex until I learn a bit more. Did you have to leave your watch while they determined the servicing needed or was it done while you waited? What was the process after you decided to proceed? Would you be able to PM the charges for your vintage service? Thank you, I really appreciate it!

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