Dallas RSC

[SublimeZ06]

Impressive turnaround by Dallas RSC!

They received my 16570 for service on 8/7. I approved the estimate on 8/8. Today, 8/16, service is complete and watch is ready to return to me.

Love this efficiency from them. By far, the fastest turnaround I've experienced from Dallas RSC.

[the_Hunter]

I've always had good luck with Dallas. They have serviced both my sub and my wife's DJ (after a fall on to the tile) and did great work with both.

glad to hear you had a similar experience

[SublimeZ06]

Yeah, I've had a great experience with Dallas RSC since I started sending them stuff in 1999. Always really good customer service.

[Recaro18]

Originally Posted by SublimeZ06

Impressive turnaround by Dallas RSC!

They received my 16570 for service on 8/7. I approved the estimate on 8/8. Today, 8/16, service is complete and watch is ready to return to me.

Love this efficiency from them. By far, the fastest turnaround I've experienced from Dallas RSC.

WOW! A week for a full service? That's good to know. Thanks for the info!

[SublimeZ06]

Originally Posted by Recaro18

WOW! A week for a full service? That's good to know. Thanks for the info!

I know! It's crazy. They quoted me 3 weeks on the estimate and I was surprised with that as I remember the days of 6-8 weeks or more. I was shocked (in a good way) to get their completion email today.

[Oystersteel92]

Originally Posted by SublimeZ06

I know! It's crazy. They quoted me 3 weeks on the estimate and I was surprised with that as I remember the days of 6-8 weeks or more. I was shocked (in a good way) to get their completion email today.

Dallas RSC was a 4 weeks turnaround prior to Covid so you should indeed be impressed.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Recaro18

WOW! A week for a full service? That's good to know. Thanks for the info!

Like all RSC it depends on how busy they are when sending in for service had my SD serviced in Singapore many years ago took 4 days for full service.

[SublimeZ06]

Originally Posted by padi56

Like all RSC it depends on how busy they are when sending in for service had my SD serviced in Singapore many years ago took 4 days for full service.

Nice!

[brandrea]

That’s pretty darn impressive… was this for a full service?

[SublimeZ06]

Originally Posted by brandrea

That’s pretty darn impressive… was this for a full service?

Complete overhaul (minus case/bracelet refinishing which I did not want)

[Barbara_C]

I was going to send in my sub for service.....is there a list of cost? I was going to compare vs using a local guy....

[SublimeZ06]

Originally Posted by Barbara_C

I was going to send in my sub for service.....is there a list of cost? I was going to compare vs using a local guy....

Complete overhaul will run about $850 as long as no replacement parts are needed.

[Burg1]

We had a great experience with Dallas recently. Sent my Explorer II and wife's OP 36. Both needed new crystals. Mine "no polish" request surprisingly resulted in a -$150 adjustment on my invoice. Hers looks like new. It was originally purchased from an estate jeweler at a discount because it was not in the best shape and uses it as a travel watch. It has seen a lot of rough use. Dallas also replaced all her bracelet screw on my request because a few were mangled at no charge! Will likely only use Dallas going forward.

[SublimeZ06]

Originally Posted by Burg1

We had a great experience with Dallas recently. Sent my Explorer II and wife's OP 36. Both needed new crystals. Mine "no polish" request surprisingly resulted in a -$150 adjustment on my invoice. Hers looks like new. It was originally purchased from an estate jeweler at a discount because it was not in the best shape and uses it as a travel watch. It has seen a lot of rough use. Dallas also replaced all her bracelet screw on my request because a few were mangled at no charge! Will likely only use Dallas going forward.

Me too. Quote was $850 and then adjusted -$150 since I declined the case/bracelet refinish. Really happy with their service.

[No SUBctitute]

Originally Posted by SublimeZ06

Complete overhaul will run about $850 as long as no replacement parts are needed.

If I drop it off at Dallas RSC, will they mail it back to me for free?

[ZOOK]

Originally Posted by No SUBctitute

If I drop it off at Dallas RSC, will they mail it back to me for free?

It's been reported that Dallas and New York RSC no longer accept a watch for drop off to be serviced. I expect you will have to pay for shipment to and from Dallas.


Dallas RSC (214) 871-0500

[NAUI1982]

Thats awesome. I opted to use my local AD and still don’t have my watch back after two MONTHS! They claimed it would be about three weeks. ARGH! I called them last Tuesday for an update and never got a call back. Now that’s service…

[jeffgo888]

Originally Posted by SublimeZ06

Impressive turnaround by Dallas RSC!

They received my 16570 for service on 8/7. I approved the estimate on 8/8. Today, 8/16, service is complete and watch is ready to return to me.

Love this efficiency from them. By far, the fastest turnaround I've experienced from Dallas RSC.

Wow no wayyyy
Less than 10 days is amazing


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[mdozier]

So forgive the dumb question but this is only my second experience sending in for service. I thought it was “safer” to have my AD send it in and deal with the RSC.

I take it you guys contact the RSC directly and send it in yourself? It seems the RSC is happy to deal directly with john-q-public?

I’m assuming you ship it insured and it’s return shipped insured?

As I said, sorry for the stupid question but I guess being inexperienced it just didn’t occur to me to bypass my dealer. I guess I’m going to be charged something extra using this route but I just assumed it would be safer to have them deal with the delivery and communication issues.

[SublimeZ06]

Originally Posted by mdozier

So forgive the dumb question but this is only my second experience sending in for service. I thought it was “safer” to have my AD send it in and deal with the RSC.

I take it you guys contact the RSC directly and send it in yourself? It seems the RSC is happy to deal directly with john-q-public?

I’m assuming you ship it insured and it’s return shipped insured?

As I said, sorry for the stupid question but I guess being inexperienced it just didn’t occur to me to bypass my dealer. I guess I’m going to be charged something extra using this route but I just assumed it would be safer to have them deal with the delivery and communication issues.

Absolutely best to send it to RSC yourself and cut out any AD nonsense. Email the RSC and ask them to send you a "mailing kit". They will ship you a box (at no cost to you) with literally everything that you need to package your watch and ship it to them. They include precise instructions in the mailing kit. You use USPS registered mail to send it to them and they will return it to you FedEx overnight.

[mdozier]

Originally Posted by SublimeZ06

Absolutely best to send it to RSC yourself and cut out any AD nonsense. Email the RSC and ask them to send you a "mailing kit". They will ship you a box (at no cost to you) with literally everything that you need to package your watch and ship it to them. They include precise instructions in the mailing kit. You use USPS registered mail to send it to them and they will return it to you FedEx overnight.

Wow. I had no idea it could be that simple.
Sure didn't mean to derail the thread but thanks heaps for the info/education.

[SublimeZ06]

Originally Posted by mdozier

Wow. I had no idea it could be that simple.
Sure didn't mean to derail the thread but thanks heaps for the info/education.

Yeah, they have streamlined the process and provide really good service.

[VictorGMT]

Originally Posted by SublimeZ06

Absolutely best to send it to RSC yourself and cut out any AD nonsense. Email the RSC and ask them to send you a "mailing kit". They will ship you a box (at no cost to you) with literally everything that you need to package your watch and ship it to them. They include precise instructions in the mailing kit. You use USPS registered mail to send it to them and they will return it to you FedEx overnight.

I was told last month that they no longer send boxes, they send a form.

"Per your request, please find our Mailing Instructions attached. Please ship your timepiece to our Dallas Service Center at the following address. We strongly recommend that you address the package using the abbreviation noted below and send it via USPS Registered Mail or your preferred overnight carrier method. Be sure to declare the proper insurance value. Do not use the original presentation box, simply wrap the watch securely in a small, strong, cardboard box or use a “self-sealing” mailing box. "

I used FedEx as it was convenient.

I requested and received written confirmation that my watch insurer would cover the watch in transit if I used FedEx overnight.

I think it was three weeks door to door.

[mdozier]

Originally Posted by VictorGMT

I was told last month that they no longer send boxes, they send a form.

"Per your request, please find our Mailing Instructions attached. Please ship your timepiece to our Dallas Service Center at the following address. We strongly recommend that you address the package using the abbreviation noted below and send it via USPS Registered Mail or your preferred overnight carrier method. Be sure to declare the proper insurance value. Do not use the original presentation box, simply wrap the watch securely in a small, strong, cardboard box or use a “self-sealing” mailing box. "

I used FedEx as it was convenient.

I requested and received written confirmation that my watch insurer would cover the watch in transit if I used FedEx overnight.

I think it was three weeks door to door.

Thanks again for the info.

[hl0m4n]

is it possible to just send the case (no bracelet) in for warranty work?

do you get the original warranty card in addition to the service card upon return?

[911cz]

Wow that’s very impressive. My AD told me 3 months yesterday.


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[SublimeZ06]

Originally Posted by 911cz

Wow that’s very impressive. My AD told me 3 months yesterday.


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That's what you get by having the AD "help" you in the process. Involving an AD can only hurt you. No thank you. So much easier and efficient to just send it in yourself.

[scotttampa]

If it's not too intrusive, what was the cost?

[yessir69]

Originally Posted by scotttampa

If it's not too intrusive, what was the cost?

I just got mine back last week from the Dallas service center. Full service, and they adjusted my clasp blades. No polishing. $850.