Cost of RSC service for a Daytona 116520

[m j b]

I'm thinking of buying an 116520, and many of them for sale are approaching 10 years old with no service history.

Assuming no issues (having to replace bezel, crystal, etc.) what does a typical service cost for one of these? I know it's more expensive, but I'm thinking of using the RSC so that I'd get a warranty card, which would help in future resale (when my ceramic comes in the next decade).

Thanks for replying with actual experience rather than a guess.

[landroverking]

Best guess $1k

[MonBK]

+ $200

[Investr]

$1200ish

[77T]

The cost is as said above - but a big risk is that something costly may need to be replaced inside. Such an eventuality could add hundreds or more.
For that reason, focus on the ones that have had an RSC service done recently - you'll have less risk.

[m j b]

Originally Posted by 77T

For that reason, focus on the ones that have had an RSC service done recently - you'll have less risk.

The ones that I've seen for sale (and are currently for sale here) don't have any RSC service. It's kind of a bummer.

I could (for example) buy a very nice one from a particular "David" guy that we all know and love, for $11+K, or I could buy a nice one with no service history for mid-9s. I'm leaning that way, as not even David's has service history (or he's not listing it as such).

I just want to know what I'm potentially getting myself in for.

Thanks!

[Tools]

The base for a Daytona is 750, then you would add in the cost of bezel and crystal if you choose to change those, plus anything unforeseen like a new crown and tube.

[seventiesracing]

Originally Posted by m j b

The ones that I've seen for sale (and are currently for sale here) don't have any RSC service. It's kind of a bummer.

I could (for example) buy a very nice one from a particular "David" guy that we all know and love, for $11+K, or I could buy a nice one with no service history for mid-9s. I'm leaning that way, as not even David's has service history (or he's not listing it as such).

I just want to know what I'm potentially getting myself in for.

Thanks!

just bought his stainless one

[Goin2drt]

$1000. Just got a quote for mine last week at BH RSC.

[Desibaba]

Originally Posted by Goin2drt

$1000. Just got a quote for mine last week at BH RSC.

What did that entail other than basic service (lube, polish, etc) only?

[Goin2drt]

Originally Posted by Desibaba

What did that entail other than basic service (lube, polish, etc) only?

Basic service. I have a very small scratch on the bezel and that would have been an additional $210 to replace.

[m j b]

Originally Posted by Goin2drt

$1000. Just got a quote for mine last week at BH RSC.

THAT'S what I was looking for, thanks!

GTK on the price of the bezel too, since many used ones seem to be rather hammered.

[handsfull]

Send it to Rik D - thats a bread n' butter movement, he will be far better in terms of price and quality of work.

[Goin2drt]

Originally Posted by handsfull

Send it to Rik D - thats a bread n' butter movement, he will be far better in terms of price and quality of work.

Rik can and will no longer do Daytona and GMT's. Rolex cut indy's off from buying OEM parts from them for these two and he will not use aftermarket parts. Already tried that.

[77T]

That's odd to hear about Rick getting cut off for movement parts on anything. I just had a conversation with my guy and that's not the case for him - but it is true certain parts (like ceramic bezels) are being declined for obvious reasons.

[Goin2drt]

Originally Posted by 77T

That's odd to hear about Rick getting cut off for movement parts on anything. I just had a conversation with my guy and that's not the case for him - but it is true certain parts (like ceramic bezels) are being declined for obvious reasons.

He was very detailed and I did not understand it all but I listened. His take on it. It has something to do with a potential faulty part called a bridge. Rolex knows they are faulty and this is the way they can replace them on the down low when you take it to a RSC for service. He said of the hundreds he has service like 2 were bad.

Anyone wants to know more he is very knowledgeable and he will tell you the whole story. Three Rolex's he will no longer service; Daytona, GMT and I think he said OP.

I tried going this route after I fell out of my chair when I got the quote on the Daytona. My 13 yr old Sub was $600 with a replacement bezel about 2 yrs ago. I was shocked at $1K. I called him on a recommendation from here.

[77T]

There are some plates that Rolex does not want watchmakers to refinish if they find one that isn't perfectly flat. But that's been going on a while and did not affect Daytona's. What Rolex was doing at the time was selling the part though.
I'm sure he knows what's what and don't question his interaction with them.

[GolfGuy]

I talked to my watch guy (Haris Durakovic at USA Watch Service). My family and I have used him for all our Rolex watches since he is based in the same town we live in. He stated that Rolex no longer supplies parts for the 4130 movement. That being said, i have found his prices way more reasonable than Rolex for service. I have been to his shop a few times, great guy, highly recommend!

[kilyung]

Try Vanessa.

[rozyd]

I've been told for the longest time that Rolex was restricting parts on the 4130. I guess that's still the case?