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Colin10101 · 14 January 2016, 04:16 AM

A while back I made a thread asking about getting my new (used) GMT 16710 serviced. I listened to your advice and sent it in for servicing at Rolex Canada. At the end of the day, knowing that my watch was being serviced by the best and most trusted location was worth the extra cost and turn around time.

Unfortunately now I have to say goodbye to this beautiful for 8 weeks

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But I am going to use this time off from it to fall back in love again with my Datejust 116200. I've been wearing it for the last few days and I can honestly say this is the most comfortable watch I've ever worn.
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So thanks again for the advice TRF. We really are a great and helpful community.

Who else has a watch currently at the spa!? How are you holding up without it?

sickened1 · 14 January 2016, 04:24 AM

Well, at least you have another watch to tide you over. Some on here only have 1 Rolex and they ended up buying another while waiting.

Can't wait to see some pics once you get it back.

nick c · 14 January 2016, 04:27 AM

Going to be like new again cheers

bkertzer89 · 14 January 2016, 04:29 AM

The gmt looks mint

whats the accuracy

Colin10101 · 14 January 2016, 04:33 AM

GMT was in great shape save for some scuffs on the bracelet and a few ticks on the case. Was keeping +6 seconds. Honestly, it was running fine mechanically, but it was almost 10 years old - a service was probably due.

Plus, I wanted to peace of mind knowing that I have the watch registered under my name, that it had never been lost or stolen before and that great 2 year warranty. All in all im happy with my decision!

ralpie · 14 January 2016, 04:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Colin10101

Plus, I wanted to peace of mind knowing that I have the watch registered under my name, that it had never been lost or stolen before and that great 2 year warranty. All in all im happy with my decision!

I think this is worth it sometimes. I do the same thing on some watches.

Alcan · 14 January 2016, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Colin10101

Who else has a watch currently at the spa!?

How are you holding up without it?

My 2 month old Explorer II is at Toronto RSC for a crystal replacement due to low cyclops magnification.

I'm holding up ok, I have backups:

Colin10101 · 14 January 2016, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by ralpie

I think this is worth it sometimes. I do the same thing on some watches.

Agreed. I mean, I didn't want to spend my life hiding it from Rolex, worrying about parts etc. I was prepared to deal with the consequences if it came back registered lost or stolen. Lucky for me, it didn't

. I'm sure that the likely hood of that happening is very slim.

Colin10101 · 14 January 2016, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Alcan

My 2 month old Explorer II is at Toronto RSC for a crystal replacement due to low cyclops magnification.

I'm holding up ok, I have backups:

Looking good! You've got no problems with that collection! Out of curiosity what did they say about the low mag when you brought it in?

cop414 · 14 January 2016, 04:43 AM

Great looking GMT, I'm sure that it'll be well worth the wait!

Alcan · 14 January 2016, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Colin10101

Looking good! You've got no problems with that collection! Out of curiosity what did they say about the low mag when you brought it in?

Thanks!

Actually I took it in to Ashley Jewellers here in Hamilton where we bought it for them to forward it to Rolex for me. They compared it to a couple in the display case and agreed the mag was low. We'll see what the Mothership has to say.....

ltmgeller · 14 January 2016, 04:49 AM

It's good to have a backup when one is in for service. It goes by quick and comes back like brand new.

Sam Crow · 14 January 2016, 04:54 AM

Good call! When I sent out my 1675 for service, I simultaneously sent my jubilee to Michael Young in HK for a 'tightening'. It was a bit of a race which would get back first (the watch won) - but like your Datejust, I had a alternate (or two). Enjoy your DJ!

Yuri.Popov · 14 January 2016, 05:15 AM

Nice replacement!

TimeRookie · 14 January 2016, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Alcan

Thanks!

Actually I took it in to Ashley Jewellers here in Hamilton where we bought it for them to forward it to Rolex for me. They compared it to a couple in the display case and agreed the mag was low. We'll see what the Mothership has to say.....

Ashley Jewellers are very nice. I've bought lots of watches and jewellery there. I'm sure they'll look after you.

14 January 2016, 04:16 AM	#1
Colin10101 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Colin Location: Toronto Watch: 16710 Posts: 1,336	Thank you TRF! A while back I made a thread asking about getting my new (used) GMT 16710 serviced. I listened to your advice and sent it in for servicing at Rolex Canada. At the end of the day, knowing that my watch was being serviced by the best and most trusted location was worth the extra cost and turn around time. Unfortunately now I have to say goodbye to this beautiful for 8 weeks IMG_20151229_152449.jpg But I am going to use this time off from it to fall back in love again with my Datejust 116200. I've been wearing it for the last few days and I can honestly say this is the most comfortable watch I've ever worn. IMG_20151118_090603.jpg So thanks again for the advice TRF. We really are a great and helpful community. Who else has a watch currently at the spa!? How are you holding up without it? __________________ Rolex GMT-Master II 16710 "Z" Serial COKE Montblanc 1858 Iced Sea *BLACK*

14 January 2016, 04:33 AM	#5
Colin10101 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Colin Location: Toronto Watch: 16710 Posts: 1,336	GMT was in great shape save for some scuffs on the bracelet and a few ticks on the case. Was keeping +6 seconds. Honestly, it was running fine mechanically, but it was almost 10 years old - a service was probably due. Plus, I wanted to peace of mind knowing that I have the watch registered under my name, that it had never been lost or stolen before and that great 2 year warranty. All in all im happy with my decision! __________________ Rolex GMT-Master II 16710 "Z" Serial COKE Montblanc 1858 Iced Sea *BLACK*

14 January 2016, 04:43 AM	#10
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,120	Great looking GMT, I'm sure that it'll be well worth the wait! __________________ 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

14 January 2016, 04:54 AM	#13
Sam Crow "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Rob Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 1,233	Good call! When I sent out my 1675 for service, I simultaneously sent my jubilee to Michael Young in HK for a 'tightening'. It was a bit of a race which would get back first (the watch won) - but like your Datejust, I had a alternate (or two). Enjoy your DJ! __________________ Photostream on Instagram @samcrow.ca: https://instagram.com/samcrow.ca/

14 January 2016, 04:24 AM	#2
sickened1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: SoCal Watch: ugiveiswatchuget Posts: 9,048	Well, at least you have another watch to tide you over. Some on here only have 1 Rolex and they ended up buying another while waiting. Can't wait to see some pics once you get it back.

14 January 2016, 04:27 AM	#3
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Going to be like new again cheers

14 January 2016, 04:29 AM	#4
bkertzer89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: montreal Watch: 5512 Posts: 520	The gmt looks mint whats the accuracy

14 January 2016, 04:49 AM	#12
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,477	It's good to have a backup when one is in for service. It goes by quick and comes back like brand new.

14 January 2016, 05:15 AM	#14
Yuri.Popov "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Yuri Location: New York Watch: Rolex Submariner C Posts: 1,224	Nice replacement!

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