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Old 3 July 2014, 11:58 AM   #61
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update...

i went to my AD today, they were quite rude and not helpful. They said there's nothing they can do but ship my watch to the RSC with no estimate on how long it would take to get fixed. They then said maybe I should go to the RSC directly to see what they can do. I went to the RSC and wow was I pleased... watchmaker took my watch in, told me it was a loose screw and it would take 20-30min to fix. Ended up replacing the screw, polishing up the watch and now looks brand new. They even threw in a free leather wallet. Watch looks and works great now. I will never deal with or buy anything from this AD in the future.
Glad to hear this.

You are lucky to have an RSC near you, most do not.


I agree with you, I think you were expecting something more after dropping $6k on a simple hour/minute/sec stainless steel watch...

But, the reality is they have a great marketing team and you feel ripped off.
Well, you should, kinda.

In the 1960's the 5513 was around $200, and it really hasn't changed much to the 14060 since then, some white gold hour markers, gloss dial, and a sapphire crystal, about it.
Same case, essentially same movement, similar hollow mid link bracelet, same
triple lock crown etc.

A new car like a corvair was around $2300 back in 1960, that means a new base car nowadays should run $67,000 if they had rolex inflation prices.
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I've never had a prob with a $200 mechanical seiko...just saying.


Glad it worked out, and this sounds like an expensive reality check, and though its a Rolex a $6000, its still just a watch.
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Old 3 July 2014, 12:35 PM   #62
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thanks for the kind words all..

AD was la difference, richmond hill.

this is the wallet (pic from another site)
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Old 3 July 2014, 12:48 PM   #63
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All's well that end's well - glad to hear that the problem's been solved. Enjoy the watch!
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Old 3 July 2014, 12:49 PM   #64
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thanks for the kind words all..

AD was la difference, richmond hill.

this is the wallet (pic from another site)
Nice looking wallet
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Old 6 July 2014, 07:37 AM   #65
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I had the crown fall off one of my APs. I wasnt happy with that happening to a new watch but AP's service was amazing in getting it resolved. They finished the watch ahead of schedule, gave me a nice gift and even extended my warranty for 2 more years for a total of 5.



Watches are machines that require service and can break. Its what the company does in times of service that forms my opinon of the brand.

Totally agree. I was going to say the same thing about my first AP.

Had a rolex serviced with too tight a mainspring (I believe, but can't remember for sure). Ran fast and didn't have much power reserve. Got that fixed right up.

Mechanical things are art, engineering in one. It happens.


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Old 8 July 2014, 04:01 AM   #66
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Knarr Jewelers in Oakville. Top shelf service. Bought both my Sub Date and Day Date from them and it was first class all the way!

Glad you sorted this out!
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Knarr Jewelers in Oakville. Top shelf service. Bought both my Sub Date and Day Date from them and it was first class all the way!

Glad you sorted this out!
Thanks for sharing your experience at Knarr I live close to them but have never used them
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Old 13 July 2014, 08:12 AM   #68
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Good news. That will teach you not to get it wet or play golf with it ever again.
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The issue is that Rolex has marketed their watches by claiming a quality so high that you will pass it on as an heirloom. They do that to justify their inflated prices.
The truth is like all mechanical watches they break.

It's a very nice watch but like all luxury goods the price is intended to create a barrier to ownership so that not everyone can own one.

It's similar to the marketing of luxury purses. The price is not dictated by the cost of production.


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Old 14 July 2014, 09:23 AM   #70
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I humbly disagree.

Rolex does not market as an heirloom. Patek does. They will repair any watch they've ever made. Rolex will only do so up until 25 it's after production has ended.

Rolex sells aspiration. The history is sold by forums.

The truth as I see it is that they sell 1,000,000 watches each year. A failure rate of .5% is still a lot of watches.

But they will warrant it and all will be well.

Stuff breaks.

Also, does it cost $7000 to make a Submariner? No. I don't know what it costs. But if you add r&d, marketing (they spent $60 mil last year) and all non production costs you get their price. Rolex is a non profit, crazy as that seems.

QUOTE=joesetx;5097387]The issue is that Rolex has marketed their watches by claiming a quality so high that you will pass it on as an heirloom. They do that to justify their inflated prices.
The truth is like all mechanical watches they break.

It's a very nice watch but like all luxury goods the price is intended to create a barrier to ownership so that not everyone can own one.

It's similar to the marketing of luxury purses. The price is not dictated by the cost of production.


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I humbly disagree.

Rolex does not market as an heirloom. Patek does. They will repair any watch they've ever made. Rolex will only do so up until 25 it's after production has ended.

Rolex sells aspiration. The history is sold by forums.

The truth as I see it is that they sell 1,000,000 watches each year. A failure rate of .5% is still a lot of watches.

But they will warrant it and all will be well.

Stuff breaks.

Also, does it cost $7000 to make a Submariner? No. I don't know what it costs. But if you add r&d, marketing (they spent $60 mil last year) and all non production costs you get their price. Rolex is a non profit, crazy as that seems.

QUOTE=joesetx;5097387]The issue is that Rolex has marketed their watches by claiming a quality so high that you will pass it on as an heirloom. They do that to justify their inflated prices.
The truth is like all mechanical watches they break.

It's a very nice watch but like all luxury goods the price is intended to create a barrier to ownership so that not everyone can own one.

It's similar to the marketing of luxury purses. The price is not dictated by the cost of production.


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Rolex will service any watch they have parts for. RSC just gave me a quote for my 50yr-old Air King.
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Old 14 July 2014, 09:31 AM   #72
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Not true. Rolex will service any watch they have parts for. RSC just gave me a quote for my 50yr-old Air King.

I knew I'd get it for that lack of clarity.

They're only -required- to service for 25. See below.

But yes - if they have the parts, they will do it. If they don't, they won't. Patek, AP and others will make them.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...t=39185&page=2


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