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27 September 2022, 11:43 AM | #1 |
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Hi. I am new to the forum. I have owned a Rolex Air King for about 20 years. Love it. However, it recently stopped working. I am afraid something broke internally. It is genuine. However, the band and diamond bezel are aftermarket. I am told by the local AD that Rolex will not work on it because of the aftermarket band. (I have the original bezel and could put that back on to send for repair.)
Any recommendations for a qualified and reputable repair shop that I can trust to repair my watch? There is no one local. Also, I would like to buy a used Rolex Date/DateJust. (Self winding only). I have read good information about Bob's watches. However, they do not have what I am looking for. I have read some good review about Chrono24. Also, some warnings. I have found a watch that I really like on C24. I keep seeing to do deep research on the actual seller. I am trying. The seller is Signature Watches, 47 W 47th, NYC. I can't find much about them. Nothing bad. Very little of anything. Is anyone familiar with them at all? Would truly appreciate advise. |
27 September 2022, 12:01 PM | #2 |
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I wouldn’t buy from any of the places you mentioned. Look at the reputable sellers here. There’s a number of guys that will be a very smooth deal
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27 September 2022, 12:05 PM | #3 |
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Any of these dealers are very well known here and will have what you need.
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27 September 2022, 03:26 PM | #4 |
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Your local AD is correct - RSC will not work on it with after market parts. I have a 16570 that didn't have an OEM bracelet and they wouldn't service it with the aftermarket leather strap. Quote:
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28 September 2022, 09:09 AM | #8 |
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5 October 2022, 01:57 AM | #10 |
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27 September 2022, 01:44 PM | #11 |
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27 September 2022, 03:05 PM | #12 |
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27 September 2022, 02:03 PM | #13 |
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If you have the original bezel and you can refit it I think a RSC might work on it with the bracelet removed?
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Why don’t you try an AD? The watches you mentioned should not be hard to get
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Welcome to the forum!! Don’t have experience with service or sales for the resellers you mentioned so I’ll leave that to those who can give you first hand insight.
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28 September 2022, 04:03 AM | #16 |
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I've bought three watches from Bob's. Every single one of them got sent back due to condition being way worse than described/pictured.
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28 September 2022, 04:33 AM | #18 |
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For buying another watch, it's better to buy it brand new from ADs near you.
You might need to wait a little while but it shouldn't be that long for a Datejust.
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28 September 2022, 12:51 PM | #20 |
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Let's see some wrist pics of that diamond bezel!!
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28 September 2022, 01:40 PM | #21 |
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Don't ever pay over retail.
Go in to a Rolex AD, pick out what you want, get your name on the waitlist, then wait for your turn in line to buy |
28 September 2022, 02:44 PM | #22 |
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Your AD is not exactly correct,
The bezel~ in the past many AD “upgraded” clients watches with AM jewels on bezel etc, it’s a known thing, The bracelet, will need to be replaced, a costly trick, As for where to buy, use the advice given and the list showed here… Good luck |
28 September 2022, 10:11 PM | #23 |
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29 September 2022, 12:35 AM | #24 |
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For repair, LAWW is top of the line and not constrained by the rules which RSC must follow. It's not too far from you either.
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1 October 2022, 07:42 AM | #25 |
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Good experience with JUSTROLEXES!
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1 October 2022, 08:41 AM | #26 |
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I have had good luck with jewelers on time in Newport Beach.
They serviced my 6562 and my 18038. Also they have a good selection of authentic used Rolexes. Honest and excellent knowledge. . |
1 October 2022, 03:14 PM | #27 |
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I'd avoid all those like the plague.
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5 October 2022, 01:54 AM | #28 |
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Thank you for the feedback!!
Thank you for all of the input and feedback. I am in the Southeast right now and found an amazing jeweler called Geiss Jewelers that services and sells Rolexes. Long history and very reputable. I replaced my diamond bezel with the original and they took my Air King in for service without the bracelet. They had a DateJust that was perfect. I am very pleased so far.
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