Estimate needed

[Butchh]

Hi all...I’m wondering what I can expect to pay to have my old 1601 regulated? Ever since it had a complete service, it consistently loses 19-20 seconds a day, and it was keeping more accurate time before the service! I don’t want to take it back to the Rolex dealer who serviced it, so I’d be taking it to a certified watchmaker whom I know and trust. I can’t get a price from him as he’s currently cruising in the Caribbean. What say ye, my faithful, and trustworthy Rolex gurus? Always appreciate your knowledge and input. You folks are awesome! Cheers!!!

[Dan S]

I don't think anyone can guess what your watchmaker will charge you to regulate a watch that was serviced by someone else.

However, if it was actually serviced in-house by a watchmaker at a Rolex AD, I imagine that they would regulate it for you free-of-charge, and you really don't have much to lose.

[Butchh]

Originally Posted by Dan S

I don't think anyone can guess what your watchmaker will charge you to regulate a watch that was serviced by someone else.

However, if it was actually serviced in-house by a watchmaker at a Rolex AD, I imagine that they would regulate it for you free-of-charge, and you really don't have much to lose.

Makes perfect sense! Thank you for your help!

[Robtayham]

It should still be under the Rolex service warranty.

Have you thought about taking it to another Rolex AD and having it fixed for free?

[77T]

My guess is it will take an hour if there’s nothing wrong in the balance wheel or hairspring.

Now here is my best 2¢...
Take it back to the AD that serviced it. Because s/he may have damaged either of those two parts thereby causing the inaccuracy. They should stand behind their work and no charge.

If you go to a 3rd party and something costly needs replacing, the AD may say the warranty is void due to that 3rd party working on it.


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