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#mclovin · 8 October 2012, 10:58 AM

I was hoping to get some advice from those who have worked with a RSC. I have a 2005 Sea Dweller that I purchased from a reputable dealer on this forums in August. I have been wearing the watch to work each week since but it stopped working tonight. I wound it 40 times and it ran for 30 seconds but no longer.

I live on the north side of Atlanta and was hoping to get some advice for working with the RSC. I assume I have to work through a Rolex Authorized dealer in order to use the RSC, but what price should I expect and how long should I expect to be without my watch.

Any help or advice is appreciated, thanks.

sleddog · 8 October 2012, 12:20 PM

Jeff, you can call the RSC and deal with them yourself....There's no need to use an AD as a middleman.
They will send you a kit for posting to them, and by dealing direct, all correspondence is direct to you.
You'd be looking at around $700 for a service + any parts needed that are out of a general service requirement.
As for time, depending on how busy they are, 4 to 6 weeks seems to the norm!

Best of luck!

ludicree · 8 October 2012, 06:39 PM

Maybe it is just a broken mainspring and the next AD can fix it for much less ?

#mclovin · 8 October 2012, 09:18 PM

I didn't think the AD could make any repairs to a Rolex, I thought they had to send it off to the RSC?

Vincent65 · 8 October 2012, 09:53 PM

Some ADs have in-house watch-makers, and they could likely do a small repair. I'd take it to a Rolex AD initially, but call and explain first, so you don't waste your time, if they are just going to say they can only send it to the RSC.

Rikki · 8 October 2012, 11:06 PM

Send it on down I'll make it look and run like new. Rikki

Brushpup · 10 October 2012, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Rikki

Send it on down I'll make it look and run like new. Rikki

To the OP: I like to suggest Rik because he has treated me so well and been so gracious every time I talked to him or needed work done. He does superb work, and his turn-around time is half or less than Rolex.

Something to consider, as Rik will treat you right.

mchad · 14 October 2012, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brushpup

To the OP: I like to suggest Rik because he has treated me so well and been so gracious every time I talked to him or needed work done. He does superb work, and his turn-around time is half or less than Rolex.

Something to consider, as Rik will treat you right.

+1 - Rik has fully refurb'd (read: made like new) my 16660, my 5513, did a minor ($35) repair on a bell & ross, and is currently working on my SMP co-ax. I couldn't recommend him more. All original parts as well (he has a parts account).

8 October 2012, 10:58 AM	#1
#mclovin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Jeff Location: Atlanta Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 52	SD stopped working I was hoping to get some advice from those who have worked with a RSC. I have a 2005 Sea Dweller that I purchased from a reputable dealer on this forums in August. I have been wearing the watch to work each week since but it stopped working tonight. I wound it 40 times and it ran for 30 seconds but no longer. I live on the north side of Atlanta and was hoping to get some advice for working with the RSC. I assume I have to work through a Rolex Authorized dealer in order to use the RSC, but what price should I expect and how long should I expect to be without my watch. Any help or advice is appreciated, thanks.

8 October 2012, 12:20 PM	#2
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,931	Jeff, you can call the RSC and deal with them yourself....There's no need to use an AD as a middleman. They will send you a kit for posting to them, and by dealing direct, all correspondence is direct to you. You'd be looking at around $700 for a service + any parts needed that are out of a general service requirement. As for time, depending on how busy they are, 4 to 6 weeks seems to the norm! Best of luck! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

8 October 2012, 06:39 PM	#3
ludicree "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Earth Watch: Rolex Sports 5+6 Posts: 154	Maybe it is just a broken mainspring and the next AD can fix it for much less ? __________________ Best regards, Andi

8 October 2012, 11:06 PM	#6
Rikki TechXpert Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rik Dietel Location: Seminole Fla Watch: 5512 s/s Sub Posts: 1,818	Send it on down I'll make it look and run like new. Rikki __________________ Century 21 Certified watchmaker Omega Service Provider Trained Omega OWME Certified. Rolex Parts Account Holder.

8 October 2012, 09:18 PM	#4
#mclovin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Jeff Location: Atlanta Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 52	I didn't think the AD could make any repairs to a Rolex, I thought they had to send it off to the RSC?

8 October 2012, 09:53 PM	#5
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	Some ADs have in-house watch-makers, and they could likely do a small repair. I'd take it to a Rolex AD initially, but call and explain first, so you don't waste your time, if they are just going to say they can only send it to the RSC.

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