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pc12 · 4 February 2022, 05:03 PM

Does anyone know of AD’s with parts accounts? I’m looking to purchase a caseback for a 116500. I called RSC in Beverly Hills and was told that they could sell one but they’d have to take my original as parts are on an exchange basis.

I’ve read mixed rumors a while back that Rolex pulled parts accounts from independent watchmakers w/o CW21 certifications and that most ADs don’t have parts accounts now. So, I am curious to know if anyone knows an AD (California) that might still have a parts account and can order a caseback without having to exchange my original.

George58 · 4 February 2022, 07:43 PM

rolex AD that has a rolex cert watchmaker on site is what you need

s7horton · 4 February 2022, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by George58

rolex AD that has a rolex cert watchmaker on site is what you need

Agreed, but that doesn’t mean they will sell you one without keeping yours.

HogwldFLTR · 4 February 2022, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by s7horton

Agreed, but that doesn’t mean they will sell you one without keeping yours.

Nor does it mean they'll allow you to do the work.

paxjedi · 5 February 2022, 12:49 AM

Send it to Rolli...

Tools · 5 February 2022, 02:51 AM

In order to keep a parts account, shops have to adhere to the Motherships rules about selling those parts.

CarlOver · 5 February 2022, 06:53 AM

So would it be possible to buy a spare case back if you wanting so personal engraving and wanted to keep the original it original condition as a back up?

pc12 · 5 February 2022, 04:42 PM

Right that was what I wanted to do. Called a few ADs with parts accounts and they all seemed to say that the watch would need to come in for a full service/ they would have to keep my original caseback.

Jocke · 5 February 2022, 05:44 PM

Some parts have to be sent to Rolex first for exchange, so this era are history when you keep your old part. Only possible if the AD have
the parts in stock since the time when Rolex don't ask for the old parts.

4 February 2022, 05:03 PM	#1
pc12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: CA Posts: 14	ADs with Parts Accounts? Does anyone know of AD’s with parts accounts? I’m looking to purchase a caseback for a 116500. I called RSC in Beverly Hills and was told that they could sell one but they’d have to take my original as parts are on an exchange basis. I’ve read mixed rumors a while back that Rolex pulled parts accounts from independent watchmakers w/o CW21 certifications and that most ADs don’t have parts accounts now. So, I am curious to know if anyone knows an AD (California) that might still have a parts account and can order a caseback without having to exchange my original.

5 February 2022, 12:49 AM	#5
paxjedi "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Real Name: Montemayor Location: Madrid Posts: 425	Send it to Rolli... __________________ You never actually own a Rolex. Eventually your son inherits your place on the waiting list.

5 February 2022, 02:51 AM	#6
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	In order to keep a parts account, shops have to adhere to the Motherships rules about selling those parts. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

5 February 2022, 05:44 PM	#9
Jocke 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,541	Some parts have to be sent to Rolex first for exchange, so this era are history when you keep your old part. Only possible if the AD have the parts in stock since the time when Rolex don't ask for the old parts. __________________ 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.

4 February 2022, 07:43 PM	#2
George58 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Home Watch: Patek Aquanaut Posts: 837	rolex AD that has a rolex cert watchmaker on site is what you need

5 February 2022, 06:53 AM	#7
CarlOver "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: US Posts: 2,219	So would it be possible to buy a spare case back if you wanting so personal engraving and wanted to keep the original it original condition as a back up?

5 February 2022, 04:42 PM	#8
pc12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: CA Posts: 14	Right that was what I wanted to do. Called a few ADs with parts accounts and they all seemed to say that the watch would need to come in for a full service/ they would have to keep my original caseback.

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