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Old 20 July 2010, 06:57 AM   #1
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Icon5 whats the best RSC??????

I have to replace a bezel and crystal on my expy 2 polar and i want it all rolex with the the etched coronet. is one of the RSD's better with quality and turnaround time? How long does something like this usually take?
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Old 20 July 2010, 07:03 AM   #2
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Dallas tends to get better reviews than NYC.
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Old 20 July 2010, 07:20 AM   #3
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i like the one in sf because it's close to where i am. plus the service and the work they've done for me has always been excellent!
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Old 20 July 2010, 07:28 AM   #4
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I thought the SF one closed?

It's not on the site anymore:

http://www.rolex.com/en#/store-locat...ex-affiliates/
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Old 20 July 2010, 07:33 AM   #5
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i am pretty sure the sf rsc is still there. (415) 982-9830, 7th floor in the shreve & co building off post and grant.
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Old 20 July 2010, 08:14 AM   #6
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If you are close by can you hand deliver your watch to the RSC and then pick it up when it's ready? I'm not too far from NYC and frankly enjoy taking a train into the city and walking around a bit from time to time. I tend to think I'd feel better hand delivering my watch when it needs service if that's possible.
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Old 20 July 2010, 08:20 AM   #7
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From what I understand the one in SF is not an RSC as it's not owned by Rolex, however it's authorized by Rolex and has Rolex parts and training and can provide warranty service.
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Old 20 July 2010, 08:21 AM   #8
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From what I understand the one in SF is not an RSC as it's not owned by Rolex, however it's authorized by Rolex and has Rolex parts and training and can provide warranty service.
Correct. Independently owned but authorized by Rolex.

The Beverly Hills RSC is the one that closed.
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Old 20 July 2010, 08:44 AM   #9
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[QUOTE=boa2;1945602]Correct. Independently owned but authorized by Rolex.]

Thanks for the confirmation on the SF center. I haven't used it but have heard good feedback on that center.
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Old 20 July 2010, 09:42 AM   #10
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I trust and love Dallas. Period.
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Old 20 July 2010, 09:43 AM   #11
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I've had great luck with Dallas, but here nothing but rave reviews about SF.
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Old 20 July 2010, 10:25 AM   #12
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Old 20 July 2010, 10:51 AM   #13
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I had a great experience with Dallas
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Old 20 July 2010, 11:02 AM   #14
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SFO RSC owner is top notch. Nice folks / great work . Have not had a service yet, but plenty of minor things. When the time comes...that's where I will go.

Their philosophy is that one watchmaker does the complete service - save for polishing - on any particular watch. This helps ensure some ownership and accountability.
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Old 20 July 2010, 11:05 AM   #15
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for Dallas, for NY.

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Old 20 July 2010, 08:00 PM   #16
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Agreed Leo.

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for Dallas, for NY.

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Old 20 July 2010, 11:28 AM   #17
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I only have experience with SF and they do great work.
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Old 20 July 2010, 08:53 PM   #18
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You will have the LEC on the new crystal, but it will have an 's' on it to denote a service replacement.
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Old 21 July 2010, 01:13 AM   #19
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My choice is the independent, but licensed through Rolex, San Francisco service ctr.
Main reason is they work on older Rolexes.
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Old 21 July 2010, 06:23 AM   #20
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San Francisco is the best one. Giovanni is great and he understands our obsession. I am of coursed biased only because I see him every day with watch work and he has always exceeded my expectations.
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Old 21 July 2010, 06:38 AM   #21
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San Francisco is the best one. Giovanni is great and he understands our obsession. I am of coursed biased only because I see him every day with watch work and he has always exceeded my expectations.
I love to support local/small business so my next service and/or repair goes to SFO or to Jack at http://internationalwatchworks.com
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Old 21 July 2010, 12:41 PM   #22
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San Francisco is the best one. Giovanni is great and he understands our obsession. I am of coursed biased only because I see him every day with watch work and he has always exceeded my expectations.
You can't get a better endorsement from a more serious collector than that!
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Old 21 July 2010, 02:41 PM   #23
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I had my Yachtmaster serviced with the (now closed) BH RSC twice and with Dallas once. I was reluctant to use Dallas, because I had walked my watch into the BH store, and was not looking forward to mailing my watch for a service.

I was very pleased with Dallas' service. The service technician assigned to my watch was very helpful, called me often with feedback, etc. I would use Dallas again.
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Old 21 July 2010, 06:30 AM   #24
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my next one goes to Dallas...NYC grade = "C"

i give NY a "C" at best after sending 2 watches to them. next round goes to Dallas.
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Old 21 July 2010, 08:23 AM   #25
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I've sent mine several times to Dallas and once to NY. Good results in both places.
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Old 21 July 2010, 09:20 AM   #26
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I was very pleased with Dallas RSC.
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Old 22 July 2010, 07:14 PM   #27
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Old 22 July 2010, 09:36 PM   #28
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beverly hills was my favorite but sadly it's closed now. dallas is good if you have a late model watch but if you have a vintage send it to new york. they are much more willing to work on exotic/rare watches than the others.
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Old 26 July 2010, 05:17 AM   #29
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San Francisco. Telephone Giovanni and get an estimate of turnaround time. (415) 982-9830.
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Old 26 July 2010, 06:13 AM   #30
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