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mikeyatc · 30 April 2009, 04:44 AM

I just sent my GMT II to Bob Ridley via UPS overnight insured and I'm very nervous.

Jocke · 30 April 2009, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by mikeyatc

I just sent my GMT II to Bob Ridley via UPS overnight insured and I'm very nervous.

Nervous about what?

You will be more than happy when you get it back.

Jocke

mattdrye · 30 April 2009, 04:47 AM

I think he is nervous just about the shipping of the watch. I was always a little worried at first but you get used to it after a few times.

JIM- · 30 April 2009, 04:46 AM

About what? You don't trust UPS or what?

mikeyatc · 30 April 2009, 04:51 AM

Nervous about it not getting there. No I don't trust any shipper. Eventhough it's insured, theres nothing preventing a UPS employee from removing watch from box and Mr Ridley getting an empty box. maybe I'm just paranoid.

JIM- · 30 April 2009, 04:53 AM

Well theres really no way for some guy to know whats in there they couldn't care less, anyways its insured so don't worry your cool.

Bebot · 30 April 2009, 04:56 AM

I just saw a movie preview about some delivery people got some nice watches. Can't remember the movie title.

Defiancekofb · 30 April 2009, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Bebot

I just saw a movie preview about some delivery people got some nice watches. Can't remember the movie title.

Next Day Air

mikeyatc · 30 April 2009, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Bebot

I just saw a movie preview about some delivery people got some nice watches. Can't remember the movie title.

lol

mikeyatc · 30 April 2009, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by JIM

Well theres really no way for some guy to know whats in there they couldn't care less, anyways its insured so don't worry your cool.

they wouldn't insure it unless I declared the contents. so they know what it is. (at least at this end)

karmatp · 30 April 2009, 04:59 AM

Great thread.

JIM- · 30 April 2009, 05:00 AM

Yes but the guys in the warehouse and driving the truck have no idea whats inside the box and don't really care. Your cool don't worry.

RegularGuy · 30 April 2009, 05:11 AM

Years ago I was an IT manager for a major company. We had an agreement with a parcel company to pick up broken laptops from our business travelers and overnight them to a repair site for repair and next-day return. It was very interesting that none got lost going to the repair shop. The only ones ever lost were on the return trip. Humm.....

Welshwatchman · 30 April 2009, 05:11 AM

At least you'll not be nervous tomorrow.

rkot07 · 30 April 2009, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by mikeyatc

I just sent my GMT II to Bob Ridley via UPS overnight insured and I'm very nervous.

If you meant USPS then yes worry!! But UPS uhhh chill out it will be ok.

mikeyatc · 30 April 2009, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by rkot07

If you meant USPS then yes worry!! But UPS uhhh chill out it will be ok.

UPS. thanks

flyback · 30 April 2009, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by rkot07

If you meant USPS then yes worry!! But UPS uhhh chill out it will be ok.

UPS loses/damages packages all the time. I've had numerous items destroyed by UPS, and filed several claims. Their claims agents, incidentally, will never give out their phone number. They call you - you can't call them.

Both Rolex and Patek Phillipe specifically recommend USPS Registered Mail when shipping watches to their service centers.

LocoNBroko · 30 April 2009, 05:15 AM

Just dont ship them via Fedex.... Even if you declare the contents and pay for the insurance they will not pay a claim for watches or jewelry.

thomlee814 · 30 April 2009, 05:51 AM

new to this site. sorry to be ignorant but who is bob ridley?

Bebot · 30 April 2009, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by thomlee814

new to this site. sorry to be ignorant but who is bob ridley?

I think he is the UPS guy.

Alcan · 30 April 2009, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by thomlee814

new to this site. sorry to be ignorant but who is bob ridley?

Bob is a master watchmaker in Arlington Texas. He's done some superb work on watches for members here and elsewhere in the vintage watch collecting community.

He's currently doing a complete restoration on a 1908 Wilsdorf & Davis (pre-Rolex) for me.

fusebuddy · 30 April 2009, 06:30 AM

Registered mail is the recommended method by the Rolex service centers. Probably because no one knows what's in the box. You just declare the value and get insured accordingly. Mine was sent to the Dallas RSC and no problems. I believe they return the watch same way.

pmsar35 · 30 April 2009, 07:46 AM

I sent my Explorer II to the Dallas RSC yesterday via UPS Overnight. Tracked the package and it was delivered this morning.

Bob Ridley is a recommended watchmaker who can service Rolexes (as well as other watches, obviously).

scottschoe · 30 April 2009, 05:27 PM

In the future, don't use UPS or Fedex for shipping watches. Not really sure why people like to do so....good luck if you ever need to file a claim on a watch.

mailman · 30 April 2009, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by rkot07

If you meant USPS then yes worry!! But UPS uhhh chill out it will be ok.

Your statement should have read the other way around

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Originally Posted by scottschoe

In the future, don't use UPS or Fedex for shipping watches. Not really sure why people like to do so....good luck if you ever need to file a claim on a watch.

Right on Scott

WatchSmith · 30 April 2009, 08:45 PM

Registered Mail is the safest and most-used method for shipping expensive items in the jewelry industry.

mikeyatc · 1 May 2009, 08:21 AM

update. watch arrived in one piece.
thanks for all the replies.
mike

springer · 1 May 2009, 08:30 AM

I second the opinion about UPS - they are the last shipping service I would use for a watch. Also, they are terrible about paying on insurance claims. USPS (US Postal Service) is the best way to ship stateside - use the registered, insured shipping service. It is a little slow, but very secure.

SDDS · 1 May 2009, 09:10 AM

dont worry everything will be fine

Z-Sub · 1 May 2009, 10:54 AM

Completely agree.

But I know many people wants the watch they bought today to arrive yesterday

so express shipping is preferred by many.
The big down side of USPS is its tracking system which deserves

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Your statement should have read the other way around

Right on Scott

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Registered Mail is the safest and most-used method for shipping expensive items in the jewelry industry.

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Originally Posted by springer

I second the opinion about UPS - they are the last shipping service I would use for a watch. Also, they are terrible about paying on insurance claims. USPS (US Postal Service) is the best way to ship stateside - use the registered, insured shipping service. It is a little slow, but very secure.

30 April 2009, 04:44 AM	#1
mikeyatc "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: conus Watch: 16610 Posts: 222	shipping watch I just sent my GMT II to Bob Ridley via UPS overnight insured and I'm very nervous.

30 April 2009, 04:59 AM	#11
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Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	At least you'll not be nervous tomorrow. __________________ ..33

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1 May 2009, 08:30 AM	#28
springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,319	I second the opinion about UPS - they are the last shipping service I would use for a watch. Also, they are terrible about paying on insurance claims. USPS (US Postal Service) is the best way to ship stateside - use the registered, insured shipping service. It is a little slow, but very secure. __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

30 April 2009, 04:47 AM	#3
mattdrye Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Matt Location: Concord, NC Watch: 16570 Exp II White Posts: 109	I think he is nervous just about the shipping of the watch. I was always a little worried at first but you get used to it after a few times.

30 April 2009, 04:46 AM	#4
JIM- Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 599	About what? You don't trust UPS or what?

30 April 2009, 04:51 AM	#5
mikeyatc "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: conus Watch: 16610 Posts: 222	Nervous about it not getting there. No I don't trust any shipper. Eventhough it's insured, theres nothing preventing a UPS employee from removing watch from box and Mr Ridley getting an empty box. maybe I'm just paranoid.

30 April 2009, 04:53 AM	#6
JIM- Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 599	Well theres really no way for some guy to know whats in there they couldn't care less, anyways its insured so don't worry your cool.

30 April 2009, 04:56 AM	#7
Bebot "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Emil Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: U macallit Posts: 2,645	I just saw a movie preview about some delivery people got some nice watches. Can't remember the movie title.

30 April 2009, 05:00 AM	#12
JIM- Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 599	Yes but the guys in the warehouse and driving the truck have no idea whats inside the box and don't really care. Your cool don't worry.

30 April 2009, 05:11 AM	#13
RegularGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: US - Georgia Watch: TT GMT IIc Posts: 10	Years ago I was an IT manager for a major company. We had an agreement with a parcel company to pick up broken laptops from our business travelers and overnight them to a repair site for repair and next-day return. It was very interesting that none got lost going to the repair shop. The only ones ever lost were on the return trip. Humm.....

30 April 2009, 05:15 AM	#18
LocoNBroko Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: California Watch: GMTIIcSUBUBFDSDDS Posts: 334	Just dont ship them via Fedex.... Even if you declare the contents and pay for the insurance they will not pay a claim for watches or jewelry.

30 April 2009, 05:51 AM	#19
thomlee814 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: nj Posts: 21	new to this site. sorry to be ignorant but who is bob ridley?

30 April 2009, 06:30 AM	#22
fusebuddy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Steve Location: Illinois, USA Watch: 16710 GMTII Posts: 387	Registered mail is the recommended method by the Rolex service centers. Probably because no one knows what's in the box. You just declare the value and get insured accordingly. Mine was sent to the Dallas RSC and no problems. I believe they return the watch same way.

30 April 2009, 07:46 AM	#23
pmsar35 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: S.F. Bay Area Posts: 22	I sent my Explorer II to the Dallas RSC yesterday via UPS Overnight. Tracked the package and it was delivered this morning. Bob Ridley is a recommended watchmaker who can service Rolexes (as well as other watches, obviously).

30 April 2009, 08:45 PM	#26
WatchSmith 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: USA Posts: 702	Registered Mail is the safest and most-used method for shipping expensive items in the jewelry industry.

1 May 2009, 08:21 AM	#27
mikeyatc "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: conus Watch: 16610 Posts: 222	update. watch arrived in one piece. thanks for all the replies. mike

1 May 2009, 09:10 AM	#29
SDDS "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Yazan Location: Canada Posts: 4,782	dont worry everything will be fine __________________ Patek Philippe 5167 Patek Philippe 5905P black dial Rolex Deepsea 116660 M series Rolex Oysterquartz 17000 N series Rolex OP 41MM 124300 Green Dial

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