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22 September 2024, 01:55 AM | #1 |
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Service only at AD?
Hey guys my Batman is due for servicing. Does using an authorized AD the ONLY way to go? What are your thoughts? Anyone used another shop besides an AD with great results? Any info would be greatly appreciated.
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22 September 2024, 02:31 AM | #2 |
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I would send it in to Rolex Service Center directly. Call them for instructions. (833) 765-3900
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22 September 2024, 02:40 AM | #3 |
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Some AD have Rolex trained watchmakers so that might be an option for you.
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22 September 2024, 02:56 AM | #4 | |
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The work the watchmaker did was alright, but I think RSC could've done a bit better job polishing the watch. The thing about the RSC is that they have it almost like an assembly line approach. The person who does polishing, for example, does that all day every day, whereas the AD probably has one guy/gal doing the entire watch. The assembly line approach allows more expertise. Most importantly, if something goes wrong with the service, you don't have to worry about souring your relationship with the AD. |
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22 September 2024, 03:02 AM | #5 |
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I always ship directly to Rolex via Registered Mail.
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22 September 2024, 03:10 AM | #6 |
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Anecdotal but my experience with a Rolex AD was very poor. Since than I use only official Rolex owned RSC’s.
There should be no difference but at least with a RSC you are sure procedures etc. are in place. Their only business is to service Rolex watches. If your BLNR runs fine you may not need a service at all and save you the hassle for another few years
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22 September 2024, 03:40 AM | #7 |
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Never thought comics like the batman need service,but if you mean your Rolex 116710BLNR then use any authorised RSC.
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22 September 2024, 11:34 PM | #8 |
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My AD can service most Rolex watches through an authorized Tech they have on staff. Same as sending it to RSC. They will only do this for watches that are out of warranty though. I have utilized the RSC both in NY and Dallas and have consistently had good results. My only grip is how long it takes but I don't know if it was ready tomorrow I would still want it sooner. I have sent watches directly to the RSC before but now I just let my AD handle it. Takes longer to get the watch out to the RSC and back but everything else falls on the AD.
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23 September 2024, 12:36 AM | #9 |
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I’d have them send it to Dallas via your AD
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23 September 2024, 01:04 AM | #10 |
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There are plenty of excellent watchmakers in the world, a Rolex does not have to go to a Dealer or the RSC for service, it's just a choice.
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23 September 2024, 01:12 AM | #11 |
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23 September 2024, 02:41 AM | #12 |
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One of the benefits of owing a Rolex is that you don’t have to deal with “ADs” for service but can communicate and send to an RSC directly. I’d recommend Dallas if you’re US based.
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23 September 2024, 03:28 AM | #13 |
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There are Rolex AD's that have an in-house Rolex authorized service center in addition to Dallas, NY, & PA. Their service is the same where they use same Rolex tooling, genuine parts and can give you 2-year Rolex service warranty card. You even get the service watch pouch similar to what the the main RSC locations do. I would go about my search in this priority:-
1) Look for an AD with in-house Rolex authorized service 2) Find an AD that can send the watch to any main RSC for you 3) Send it to any of the main RSC locations I wouldn't look for a local watchmaker to service a modern Rolex such as yours. Rolex will do a great job on it and give you an after-service warranty directly from them. |
23 September 2024, 04:14 AM | #14 |
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There are good watchmakers out there. If you are out of warranty, I would use an independent. I have used Rolliworks and had a nice experience with them. I have heard nice things about Philip Ridley, but have not used him.
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23 September 2024, 04:27 AM | #15 |
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Only Rolex 4 my watches!
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23 September 2024, 06:12 AM | #16 |
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I had RSC Beverly Hills fully service my 16570 explorer II last year. Fantastic job.
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23 September 2024, 08:11 AM | #17 |
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Last Tuesday I brought my Sub into Rolex NYC. They gave me an estimated repair time of 3 weeks.
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23 September 2024, 08:26 AM | #18 |
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I brought my Sub to an authorized Rolex dealer in the Chicagoland area for an in-house servicing and light polish. Completely satisfied, in fact keeps better time then when it was new. So there are some good watchmakers in-house.
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23 September 2024, 01:01 PM | #19 |
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I used my AD, who is also a RSC and wouldn't do it any other way. I could talk directly to the person servicing my watch and discuss concerns when dropping it off and get direct info when picking it up.
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