New Rolex prices are one thing. But the cost to service is getting more nuts to me

[Chewbacca]

Seriously, I’m rich but I fight for the little guy!

I recall a full overhaul on a DJ from 2012 and it was $600 at RSC.

Today for the overhaul it would be close to $1100

Is this not another Rolex outrage!!!!!


What say you all!!!???!!!!!??

[Turpentine]

Cost of ownership, NBD.

[Me4u2night]

That was 11yes ago. Inflation is a kick in the arse

[Calatrava r]

Not bad for a full service. Check out some other luxury brands. Rolex is on the cheaper end.

[Chewbacca]

Originally Posted by Calatrava r

Not bad for a full service. Check out some other luxury brands. Rolex is on the cheaper end.

This is for a basic DJ.

The Daytona, Sky, GMT, etc are closer to $1500 now for a full overhaul. Daytona might have even exceeded $2k

[ingoodtime]

Originally Posted by Chewbacca

This is for a basic DJ.

The Daytona, Sky, GMT, etc are closer to $1500 now for a full overhaul. Daytona might have even exceeded $2k

Just had my 166710ln ceramic bezel gmt serviced by my local watchmaker for 632.00 tax included. Full service and light polish. Im a happy camper.

[Chewbacca]

Originally Posted by ingoodtime

Just had my 166710ln ceramic bezel gmt serviced by my local watchmaker for 632.00 tax included. Full service and light polish. Im a happy camper.

Based on the at large comments above I can speak for all the members and say you paid too little. This will change soon!!!

[Stan Cooper]

Originally Posted by ingoodtime

Just had my 166710ln ceramic bezel gmt serviced by my local watchmaker for 632.00 tax included. Full service and light polish. Im a happy camper.

166710LN? That's a new one on me. Did you mean 116710LN?

[SlashRothstein]

I agree, cost of service is pretty steep. Then again, based on the turn around times, demand seems pretty high. Then you add in the CPO thing.

[Chewbacca]

Also think not wanting a polish should knock off $150 to $200 if you like battered looking Rolexeses.

[Joearch]

I had my 16710 into the service center at one of the Geary Boutiques in the last 6 months and it was $750.

[Joearch]

Originally Posted by Joearch

I had my 16710 into the service center at one of the Geary Boutiques in the last 6 months and it was $750.

I also have my Panerai 233 in for a full services and was quoted $1200 and 8 weeks. That seemed a bit high to me and no real other service options. 10 years old, was starting to run a bit slow and had taken a few hits as it was a daily sort of beater. Can’t wait to get it back.

[PBJ1925]

If it makes you feel better this was my ALS service. No hands, dials, et.al were replaced either


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[Soulo]

Originally Posted by Chewbacca

Seriously, I’m rich but I fight for the little guy!

Lol...

[brandrea]

Another reason to thin down the collection

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[codecow]

Service charge excludes the poors.

[daveo5]

I dropped my Sub off at my Boutique for its first service. I bought it new around 2009. This was 6-8 months ago. Full routine service and polish was $850.00. Had a full routine service on a Cartier Tank Francaise through their boutique, cost $450.00, 6-8 months ago.


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[Dirt]

To put it simply.
Purchase price is the cost of admission to the club.
Servicing is the cost of membership renewal.
Multiple watches(more than one) is a luxury.

To expand further.
How does one account for the fact that servicing through an independent is not all that much more cost effective.
Is there an inference that there is widespread price collusion or gouging taking place when it comes to servicing.

At least Rolex(among other brands) are somewhat upfront about their aims and objectives to strictly control who is able to service their watches if one is involved in this game on any level.
As it currently stands the Rolex equation is a far better proposition for my money.
At least the resale value is somewhat covering the periodical service cost with servicing being performed every 5-5.5 years in my case, so the Rolex watches are more or less holding their own for now and I anticipate I won't be all that worse off by the time I've left this earth. Plus I've had the pleasure of owning and wearing a great timepiece.

Many years ago I bought a great Seiko that cost me 2.5 times more to service than it's original purchase price before it finally died. The last time they serviced it the Back case seal had picked up while they were buttoning it up and there was a little tit of seal poking out from under the Back case.
It was a 100m water resistat watch and for the life of me I can't work out how Jesus Christ could've had it pass a 100m pressure test upon completion of the job.
I was done with them at that point and was galvanised toward the integrity of the Rolex brand.
Now I'm old school and a strictly 31xx movement era Rolex fan with 2 of them.
I'm not complaining when one fully factors in what other "high end brands" are offering.

What are the viable alternatives????

[Duey]

I just had a full overhaul of my 16610 at RSC Dallas last year, 2022, and it was $750. I was pretty happy with that price. If it's now $1100 that's one hell of a price increase in 1 year.

[aayates]

If you get old enough (like I am), and have 10 year service interval like my two new subs, then I'm thinking no service will ever be required...Kind of a benefit, in a way.

[jchabalk]

There's a well known independent watch maker i use local to the SF Bay area and a 16610 and 16710 are both $900 for a full service.

[vliberman]

Originally Posted by Chewbacca

Seriously, I’m rich but I fight for the little guy!

I recall a full overhaul on a DJ from 2012 and it was $600 at RSC.

Today for the overhaul it would be close to $1100

Is this not another Rolex outrage!!!!!


What say you all!!!???!!!!!??

I never laughed so hard at the opening sentence. Sir, I have terrible news for u, you ain’t rich!!! Not even close….

[Soulo]

Originally Posted by vliberman

I never laughed so hard at the opening sentence. Sir, I have terrible news for u, you ain’t rich!!! Not even close….

Same, some of the things that people say on here make me question how old or shallow they are. Lol

[TheWatchmen]

Originally Posted by Soulo

Same, some of the things that people say on here make me question how old or shallow they are. Lol

Are you seriously unaware he is joking??

[vliberman]

Originally Posted by TheWatchmen

Are you seriously unaware he is joking??

If he is, probably should not quit his day job…also, please note that humor section is under PP enthusiasts, all of it..,

[Njkdog]

Originally Posted by vliberman

If he is, probably should not quit his day job…also, please note that humor section is under PP enthusiasts, all of it..,

Just look at the quotes in his signature. You’ve lost this one, MoveOn and try to learn from your mistakes.

[HorologyK]

Originally Posted by Soulo

Same, some of the things that people say on here make me question how old or shallow they are. Lol

Agree on both points

[Kenny G]

I agree but ya..many other brands are even more ridiculous if that makes us feel any better.

Factoring in for inflation, a basic DJ service should more like $800. The thing is, is that a lot of companies (probably most) that sell or service anything have found a way to profit from inflation.

[ingoodtime]

My local jeweler recently charged me 632.00 tax included for a complete overhaul and polish on my ceramic gmt. I recently found another jeweler by accident that charges even less. Neither is and AD but both reputable placed of business.

[Roddypeepa]

I normally agree with most of what Chewie
says but I don’t here. I think it’s MSRP that’s too high (objectively) and service is fine. Bear in mind the whole watch movement gets stripped and rebuilt and the 4130 is a proper chrono for example. It’s fair.


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