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Old 8 April 2009, 10:24 PM   #1
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RSC Service Estimate

How long are we talking about for the service estimate @ RSC? You walk in hand the watch, and within minutes you get it back with an invoice? or Leave it for a few days?
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Old 8 April 2009, 10:27 PM   #2
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I don't believe it's that quick. My watchmaker had my watch 3 weeks before I got the estimate. Another local watchmaker was also 3 weeks behind.
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Old 8 April 2009, 10:38 PM   #3
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last month i walked into the rsc in manhattan.... i waited 15 minutes and i had my written estimate.... easy as could be....
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Old 8 April 2009, 10:40 PM   #4
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You get a very quick estimate at Rolex HQ on 5th Avenue in Manhattan. I guess it would depend on how busy they are, but it can be less than a half hour while you wait. It was for me, anyway.
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Old 8 April 2009, 11:25 PM   #5
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The last one I had servied was at an AD, Called with est. the next day, had it for about 3 weeks. Came back looking new and that was a GMT 1675.
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Old 8 April 2009, 11:41 PM   #6
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Three and a half weeks to get the estimate through my AD from Rolex of service of my 5513 sub. That was over a month ago. I'm still waiting patiently.
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The RSC could tell you a general service estimate but I would be surprised if he gave you a written service estimate right away since he won't know exactly what needs to be done or parts to be replaced until he opens the watch and starts working on it.


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Old 9 April 2009, 12:27 AM   #8
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My AD sent my watch to the RSC and it took only a day once rolex received it to get me an estimate. All in total I'll be without my watch for about 5 weeks (that includes shipping both ways and service).
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Old 9 April 2009, 12:51 AM   #9
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My local watchmaker does Rolex quality work for less and it takes about two weeks....If you can find someone local, it's worth it for many reasons.
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Old 9 April 2009, 12:57 AM   #10
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My local watchmaker does Rolex quality work for less and it takes about two weeks....If you can find someone local, it's worth it for many reasons.
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How much did it cost you (i.e. what is the typical service cost from your local watchmaker)? The one benefit you get from a RSC is that they will give you a year warranty for the watch.


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Old 9 April 2009, 12:59 AM   #11
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How much did it cost you (i.e. what is the typical service cost from your local watchmaker)? The one benefit you get from a RSC is that they will give you a year warranty for the watch.


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It's about $300 for a complete service, new crown & tube and a Rolex quality polish. I also get a one year warranty through the AD.
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Old 9 April 2009, 01:04 AM   #12
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The RSC could tell you a general service estimate but I would be surprised if he gave you a written service estimate right away since he won't know exactly what needs to be done or parts to be replaced until he opens the watch and starts working on it.


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i needed routine service... i got a full estimate in writing while i waited at the rsc on 5th avenue in manhattan... and they did open my watch while i waited...
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It's about $300 for a complete service, new crown & tube and a Rolex quality polish. I also get a one year warranty through the AD.
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Does your local watchmaker work at or for the AD?


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