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STEELINOX · 10 November 2009, 07:58 AM

Especially the ones with "ROLEX" on em !

My SUB will be bouncing around in a box for a week or so til it returns to Sunny San Diego !

Omega_Precision · 10 November 2009, 08:00 AM

Hey!...how do they fit a watch in that envelope....

STEELINOX · 10 November 2009, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Omega_Precision

Hey!...how do they fit a watch in that envelope....

Its the ROLEX Concierge Service that sends these notifications out prior to shipment of your fine timepiece ya silly !

I dont think even ROLEX USA does this

datejust1 · 10 November 2009, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by STEELINOX

Its the ROLEX Concierge Service that sends these notifications out prior to shipment of your fine timepiece ya silly !

I dont think even ROLEX USA does this

Lol!! What is your Subby in for? normal service?

JohnEaton · 10 November 2009, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by datejust1

Lol!! What is your Subby in for? normal service?

I'd say, judging from the note, it is in for a "whitening," or possibly wax removal.

STEELINOX · 10 November 2009, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by datejust1

Lol!! What is your Subby in for? normal service?

There was some discoloration on the casing that produced a blemish almost unnoticeable except to the scruitinizing eye of a "seasoned aficionado" !

I sent it to ROLEX GENEVA for chemical analysis and I was correct as there was an impurity present in the 904L of the "mid casing". The techs were quite surprised and are replacing the case at no charge...

Thanks,
Randy

shandy · 21 November 2009, 08:43 AM

Now, you sir are my kind or person, thank God there are others out there as odsessed as me

That really is a major flaw!

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Originally Posted by STEELINOX

There was some discoloration on the casing that produced a blemish almost unnoticeable except to the scruitinizing eye of a "seasoned aficionado" !

I sent it to ROLEX GENEVA for chemical analysis and I was correct as there was an impurity present in the 904L of the "mid casing". The techs were quite surprised and are replacing the case at no charge...

Thanks,
Randy

deserted · 10 November 2009, 08:07 AM

Congrats my friend...it's on it's way!

STEELINOX · 10 November 2009, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by deserted

Congrats my friend...it's on it's way!

Thanks, I cant wait !

Idle Swede · 10 November 2009, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by STEELINOX

Thanks, I cant wait !

Great news my sinky friend.

How about scanning and showing us the letter?

swatty · 10 November 2009, 08:49 AM

Just curious, couldn't Rolex USA have fixed this ?

STEELINOX · 10 November 2009, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by swatty

Just curious, couldn't Rolex USA have fixed this ?

i dont know, dont even want to go there. Plus its recently fallen out of Warranty as it was recently Overhauled by ROLEX GENEVE (again).
I have learned long ago that RUSA is a machine that doesnt exactly function to manys a likin, so I dont even bother with them, even for warranty work...

STEELINOX · 10 November 2009, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Idle Swede

Great news my sinky friend.

How about scanning and showing us the letter?

ok, hold on, the wifes got it tied up...

1000ftSub · 10 November 2009, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by deserted

Congrats my friend...it's on it's way!

indeed

Speed · 10 November 2009, 08:24 AM

Well, I have yet to have the pleasure!

Nice to know what I have to look forward to.

Omega_Precision · 10 November 2009, 08:54 AM

I have never seen or heard of that before. I am glad Rolex is taking care of it for you.

Very interesting story.

JohnEaton · 10 November 2009, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Omega_Precision

I have never seen or heard of that before. I am glad Rolex is taking care of it for you.

Very interesting story.

I read about something similar with the raw 904L but not actually making it to the finished product in a Rolex book, maybe the WatchTime Rolex special edition, not sure... Something similar to:

"When its technicians discovered a microscopic trace of titanium in a shipment of [904L] steel, Rolex returned the entire shipment – 10 tons of steel – to the supplier."

Omega_Precision · 10 November 2009, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnEaton

I read about something similar with the raw 904L but not actually making it to the finished product in a Rolex book, maybe the WatchTime Rolex special edition, not sure... Something similar to:

"When its technicians discovered a microscopic trace of titanium in a shipment of [904L] steel, Rolex returned the entire shipment – 10 tons of steel – to the supplier."

Yea John, I have that issue as well.

I did remember them reporting that Rolex does this. This is firsthand account of blemishes occurring.

STEELINOX · 10 November 2009, 09:07 AM

removed

dalip · 10 November 2009, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by STEELINOX

excellent news Sink....

ahhh..I see the letter now!!!!
what a lovely reassuring letter.....

STEELINOX · 10 November 2009, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by dalip

excellent news Sink....

ahhh..I see the letter now!!!!
what a lovely reassuring letter.....

Yup, I would not think that RUSA would have even taken it to test...

STEELINOX · 10 November 2009, 09:20 AM

Not bad for "40 something year old optics" !

dalip · 10 November 2009, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by STEELINOX

Not bad for "40 something year old optics" !

too right

greekbum · 10 November 2009, 09:21 AM

Good job Randy

RSC USA IMHO would not do anything for free on a watch out of warranty. Are they going to stamp your serial in a fresh case or is it going to be a replacement serial #? I have herd that in Geneve anythings possible.

JohnEaton · 10 November 2009, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by greekbum

Good job Randy

RSC USA IMHO would not do anything for free on a watch out of warranty. Are they going to stamp your serial in a fresh case or is it going to be a replacement serial #? I have herd that in Geneve anythings possible.

Good question, I was wondering that also.

Also Randy, whatever happened with Brian Williams? Is he really a fellow WIS?

STEELINOX · 10 November 2009, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnEaton

Good question, I was wondering that also.

Also Randy, whatever happened with Brian Williams? Is he really a fellow WIS?

He's been seen in New York ADs, but he wont give me the time of day !

Jocke · 10 November 2009, 09:29 AM

So will you get a new case with correct serial or a 44XXXXXX service case?

STEELINOX · 21 November 2009, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

So will you get a new case with correct serial or a 44XXXXXX service case?

Well, it has returned and you were right Jocke, itsa series 4,700,000 'service case'...

Free mid case; at least the lug holes are there, as it woulda been a tragedy if they sent me a clean case !

Happy happy !

Drinks r on me fellas !

Idle Swede · 21 November 2009, 07:52 AM

Congrats Sink, about time you got it.

Now read that little green sticker to find out if you have to swirl it or not before winding.

STEELINOX · 21 November 2009, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Idle Swede

Congrats Sink, about time you got it.

Now read that little green sticker to find out if you have to swirl it or not before winding.

10 November 2009, 07:58 AM	#1
STEELINOX 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Sink-O! Location: a praire in AZ Watch: ROLEX-less atm... Posts: 14,021	I Love Mint Green envelopes from GENEVE' Especially the ones with "ROLEX" on em ! My SUB will be bouncing around in a box for a week or so til it returns to Sunny San Diego ! __________________ *Positive Waves Baby* Lug Hole Loyalist / Chamfer Line Inspector INFORTHE WIN SUB-MAH-REEEN-ER ~ !

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STEELINOX 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Sink-O! Location: a praire in AZ Watch: ROLEX-less atm... Posts: 14,021	removed __________________ *Positive Waves Baby* Lug Hole Loyalist / Chamfer Line Inspector INFORTHE WIN SUB-MAH-REEEN-ER ~ !

10 November 2009, 09:20 AM	#22
STEELINOX 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Sink-O! Location: a praire in AZ Watch: ROLEX-less atm... Posts: 14,021	Not bad for "40 something year old optics" ! __________________ *Positive Waves Baby* Lug Hole Loyalist / Chamfer Line Inspector INFORTHE WIN SUB-MAH-REEEN-ER ~ !

10 November 2009, 09:21 AM	#24
greekbum "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Nikos Location: Florida Watch: Rolex GMT 16750 Posts: 8,418	Good job Randy RSC USA IMHO would not do anything for free on a watch out of warranty. Are they going to stamp your serial in a fresh case or is it going to be a replacement serial #? I have herd that in Geneve anythings possible. __________________ Follow Me On Instagram @nickgogas Original Owner ROLEX 16750 GMT Daily Wearer For Over 13,000 Days And Counting

10 November 2009, 09:29 AM	#27
Jocke 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,541	So will you get a new case with correct serial or a 44XXXXXX service case? __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

10 November 2009, 08:00 AM	#2
Omega_Precision Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Henry Location: CA, US Watch: ing basketball Posts: 2,977	Hey!...how do they fit a watch in that envelope....

10 November 2009, 08:07 AM	#8
deserted Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: fort wayne IN Watch: Patek 1909003 Posts: 2,176	Congrats my friend...it's on it's way!

10 November 2009, 08:49 AM	#11
swatty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,415	Just curious, couldn't Rolex USA have fixed this ?

10 November 2009, 08:24 AM	#15
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Well, I have yet to have the pleasure! Nice to know what I have to look forward to.

10 November 2009, 08:54 AM	#16
Omega_Precision Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Henry Location: CA, US Watch: ing basketball Posts: 2,977	I have never seen or heard of that before. I am glad Rolex is taking care of it for you. Very interesting story.

21 November 2009, 07:52 AM	#29
Idle Swede Suspended Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Leo Location: Boca Raton Posts: 13,820	Congrats Sink, about time you got it. Now read that little green sticker to find out if you have to swirl it or not before winding.

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