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Lee66 · 28 April 2016, 04:33 PM

Just got my GMT Master II Coke 16710 back from service that Roles Service Centre. Watch looks like brand new and all bevels are as sharp as they were when the left the factory.

I had a chink across one of the lugs, but that's now totally disappeared. Just amazing.

Cost was AUD $1011.82 including taxes. That was a full service plus a new bezel insert at $121.00

I'm very happy with the service and would recommend RSC Sydney. They quoted 8-10 weeks, but it came back in 6 weeks. Just awesome

Rogdogg · 28 April 2016, 05:00 PM

If you are 100% happy then they have done good!

Brisman · 28 April 2016, 05:03 PM

Excellent, any pics?

japenney · 28 April 2016, 05:06 PM

Pics or you work for RSC Sydney.

zama · 28 April 2016, 06:42 PM

Must be light on at the moment I was quoted 12 weeks a few years back and they got it back in 8 weeks. it was my Tudor Chromo and it came back like new as well.

By the way why did you have it done in Sydney if you live in Melbourne that is where the main service centre is as far as I was aware.

Cru Jones · 28 April 2016, 06:52 PM

is that the usual price? or did they do something particular? seems pricey....?

Lee66 · 28 April 2016, 06:58 PM

Pictures this time...

Lee66 · 28 April 2016, 07:00 PM

Another picture....

Gaijin · 28 April 2016, 07:03 PM

Beautiful! Classic.

Lee66 · 28 April 2016, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

is that the usual price? or did they do something particular? seems pricey....?

Basic service is $990 and then add in the bezel insert plus taxes.

In Australia we don't have too much choice other than go to a RSC or LK Boutique (Sydney). The independent master Swiss watch makers can longer get parts from Rolex. So apart from a general lube, case and bracelet polishing, there's not much those little guys can do for you.

Cru Jones · 28 April 2016, 07:08 PM

^ thanks for the feedback. amazing that the service cost can be 30-50% of the purchase price of watches that aren't that old. but, as long as you're happy, that's what counts.

EDIT: watch looks great!

Lee66 · 28 April 2016, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zama

Must be light on at the moment I was quoted 12 weeks a few years back and they got it back in 8 weeks. it was my Tudor Chromo and it came back like new as well.

By the way why did you have it done in Sydney if you live in Melbourne that is where the main service centre is as far as I was aware.

I live in Sydney now. The Sydney RSC has 5 watchmakers and the Melbourne RSC has 8 watch makers. Also, Ken at the LK Boutique (Martin Place) is authorised by Rolex to do repairs.

fskywalker · 28 April 2016, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Lee66

Another picture....

Nicely done, congrats!

Brisman · 28 April 2016, 07:56 PM

Very nice, congratulations.

swatty · 28 April 2016, 08:00 PM

Looks great,

I've had similar experiences with Sydney RSC, they do a great job.

toneafficianado · 28 April 2016, 08:17 PM

I really appreciate knowing this as i am also a Sydneysider and will need a Rolex service one of these days. I was planning to go to max Schweitzer os Swiss watch Service in Geroge St as he has done great work on non Rolex watches for me but if he is in the list of repairers who csn no longer get Rolex parts then I guess RSC is the go to place.
Great to hear a happy result with your beautiful Coke.

travisb · 28 April 2016, 08:17 PM

Looks and sounds like great service.

busytimmy · 28 April 2016, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

is that the usual price? or did they do something particular? seems pricey....?

Because. Stralia

Lee66 · 28 April 2016, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toneafficianado

I really appreciate knowing this as i am also a Sydneysider and will need a Rolex service one of these days. I was planning to go to max Schweitzer os Swiss watch Service in Geroge St as he has done great work on non Rolex watches for me but if he is in the list of repairers who csn no longer get Rolex parts then I guess RSC is the go to place.
Great to hear a happy result with your beautiful Coke.

I went to see Max Schweitzer and he told me he now has very limited capability to service Rolex. I think he might have a few parts left in his draw.

Nicholas Hacko, the other master Swiss watchmaker in Sydney no longer accepts Rolex for service. Reading from his blog, he has burnt all bridges with Rolex.

Ken Buckley is a Rolex trained specialist watchmaker based at the LK Botique in Martin Place. He is authorised by Rolex. I doubt he would be any cheaper than the RSC.

spd707 · 28 April 2016, 09:46 PM

Looks great!

zama · 28 April 2016, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by busytimmy

Because. Stralia

We love to be ripped off, I-tunes here are 3 times the price of the USA, its what happens when you re a long way from anything else.

RichM · 29 April 2016, 01:34 AM

Looks great Lee.

Enjoy that baby.

Danny83 · 29 April 2016, 01:42 AM

Nice looks new!!

slorollin · 29 April 2016, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Lee66

Another picture....

Were you aware that you have the rare "rectangle ll" dial? BTW, it's beautiful.

samshah · 29 April 2016, 05:41 AM

Wow! It looks amazing!

Another one on the want list!

brucewayne1959 · 29 April 2016, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by japenney

Pics or you work for RSC Sydney.

Hahahahaha!

cop414 · 29 April 2016, 08:49 AM

Looks fantastic Lee!

Rebel · 29 April 2016, 09:08 AM

Nice.

sickened1 · 29 April 2016, 09:19 AM

Like new! Congrats.

Lee66 · 29 April 2016, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slorollin

Were you aware that you have the rare "rectangle ll" dial? BTW, it's beautiful.

Unfortunately it doesn't have the 3186 movement, so I'm not sure the rectangle II dial on its own is going to make any difference.

28 April 2016, 04:33 PM	#1
Lee66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sydney Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 88	Rolex just back from RSC Sydney Just got my GMT Master II Coke 16710 back from service that Roles Service Centre. Watch looks like brand new and all bevels are as sharp as they were when the left the factory. I had a chink across one of the lugs, but that's now totally disappeared. Just amazing. Cost was AUD $1011.82 including taxes. That was a full service plus a new bezel insert at $121.00 I'm very happy with the service and would recommend RSC Sydney. They quoted 8-10 weeks, but it came back in 6 weeks. Just awesome

28 April 2016, 05:00 PM	#2
Rogdogg 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 6,124	If you are 100% happy then they have done good! __________________ Nil Satis Nisi Optimum

28 April 2016, 06:42 PM	#5
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,807	Must be light on at the moment I was quoted 12 weeks a few years back and they got it back in 8 weeks. it was my Tudor Chromo and it came back like new as well. By the way why did you have it done in Sydney if you live in Melbourne that is where the main service centre is as far as I was aware. __________________ Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze

29 April 2016, 01:34 AM	#22
RichM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 29,578	Looks great Lee. Enjoy that baby. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

29 April 2016, 08:49 AM	#27
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,115	Looks fantastic Lee! __________________ 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

28 April 2016, 05:03 PM	#3
Brisman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Donald Location: Australia Posts: 973	Excellent, any pics?

28 April 2016, 05:06 PM	#4
japenney "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Josh Location: Canada Watch: undecided Posts: 4,777	Pics or you work for RSC Sydney.

28 April 2016, 06:52 PM	#6
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,243	is that the usual price? or did they do something particular? seems pricey....?

28 April 2016, 07:03 PM	#9
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Beautiful! Classic.

28 April 2016, 07:08 PM	#11
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,243	^ thanks for the feedback. amazing that the service cost can be 30-50% of the purchase price of watches that aren't that old. but, as long as you're happy, that's what counts. EDIT: watch looks great!

28 April 2016, 07:56 PM	#14
Brisman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Donald Location: Australia Posts: 973	Very nice, congratulations.

28 April 2016, 08:00 PM	#15
swatty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,414	Looks great, I've had similar experiences with Sydney RSC, they do a great job.

28 April 2016, 08:17 PM	#16
toneafficianado 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Alan Location: Australia Posts: 2,204	I really appreciate knowing this as i am also a Sydneysider and will need a Rolex service one of these days. I was planning to go to max Schweitzer os Swiss watch Service in Geroge St as he has done great work on non Rolex watches for me but if he is in the list of repairers who csn no longer get Rolex parts then I guess RSC is the go to place. Great to hear a happy result with your beautiful Coke.

28 April 2016, 08:17 PM	#17
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,402	Looks and sounds like great service.

28 April 2016, 09:46 PM	#20
spd707 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ohio Watch: BLNR Posts: 266	Looks great!

29 April 2016, 01:42 AM	#23
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,301	Nice looks new!!

29 April 2016, 05:41 AM	#25
samshah "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: NYC Posts: 138	Wow! It looks amazing! Another one on the want list!

29 April 2016, 09:08 AM	#28
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,239	Nice. __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

29 April 2016, 09:19 AM	#29
sickened1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: SoCal Watch: ugiveiswatchuget Posts: 9,048	Like new! Congrats.

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