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ADINVA · 26 June 2015, 12:12 PM

Adam,
Sorry for confusing you. I was thinking of the usual servicing or maintenance done once every 5~7 years as per suggested by Rolex.

Old Expat Beast · 26 June 2015, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ADINVA

Adam,
Sorry for confusing you. I was thinking of the usual servicing or maintenance done once every 5~7 years as per suggested by Rolex.

Full service is still pretty cheap in HK compared to most countries. You can get a Sub or other no-date models serviced here for about HK$2,200 which is about US$285. In the US, and most other countries, that will cost you around US$600.

ADINVA · 26 June 2015, 12:58 PM

RSC quoted me HK$3,800 simply for servicing my 70s 1601. I thought it was pretty steep.

I believe that the servicing cost in RSC HK for modern pieces is approximately 1/20 of the retail price. Pretty interesting in how they set the price for regular servicing.

Old Expat Beast · 26 June 2015, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ADINVA

RSC quoted me HK$3,800 simply for servicing my 70s 1601. I thought it was pretty steep.

I believe that the servicing cost in RSC HK for modern pieces is approximately 1/20 of the retail price. Pretty interesting in how they set the price for regular servicing.

Oh yeah, they charge steep prices for vintage. They wanted about three times more to service my 1964 Air King than they charged to service my 2006 Air King. I said no thanks. I think they outsource the vintage work, hence the higher prices. I've had about ten pieces serviced by them and have been really happy with their work overall. Just a couple of minor issues that were later resolved.

ADINVA · 26 June 2015, 01:08 PM

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Oh yeah, they charge steep prices for vintage. They wanted about three times more to service my 1964 Air King than they charged to service my 2006 Air King. I said no thanks. I think they outsource the vintage work, hence the higher prices. I've had about ten pieces serviced by them and have been really happy with their work overall. Just a couple of minor issues that were later resolved.

I assume that you always decline RSC to include polishing when you did send it for servicing? I am thinking of sending in my 2002 GMT Master II (16710). Should I ask them not to polish my case? A few hairline scratches and a light ding.....just struggling to see if I should leave the "scars".

Old Expat Beast · 26 June 2015, 01:10 PM

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I assume that you always decline RSC to include polishing when you did send it for servicing? I am thinking of sending in my 2002 GMT Master II (16710). Should I ask them not to polish my case? A few hairline scratches and a light ding.....just struggling to see if I should leave the "scars".

I usually ask for a light polish. They do that very well, no overpolishing.

ADINVA · 26 June 2015, 01:14 PM

Thanks. I should do that too. :)

Old Expat Beast · 4 July 2015, 01:17 PM

Well, I got it back yesterday and now that its fitted the new acrylic service crystal, which they originally told me was going to be flat, looks exactly the same as the domed one that it replaced. It needed replacing, but if they'd told me clearly what it was going to be like when I had the watch serviced in 2013, I could have had it installed back then free of charge. Unusually poor communication from them. It's not even worth taking a photo. Just see post #5, it's the same crystal.

ADINVA · 4 July 2015, 03:16 PM

Oh dear. So the replaced crystal is exactly the same lookalike serviced-T19?

Old Expat Beast · 4 July 2015, 04:41 PM

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Oh dear. So the replaced crystal is exactly the same lookalike serviced-T19?

Yep. Oh well, can't complain. I've got a like-new 5513 now that's good for daily wear and diving. I'd rather have that than a new SubC.

rootbeer7 · 4 July 2015, 05:27 PM

Can you post a pic please

Old Expat Beast · 4 July 2015, 05:37 PM

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Can you post a pic please

Sure.

Old Expat Beast · 4 July 2015, 05:38 PM

One more...

RC2 · 4 July 2015, 05:44 PM

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$400 HK is $52.00 US

Got it. Thanks

rootbeer7 · 4 July 2015, 07:31 PM

It looks great Adam, you're right about the dome. It still looks vintage. Enjoy wearing it.

Old Expat Beast · 4 July 2015, 08:02 PM

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It looks great Adam, you're right about the dome. It still looks vintage. Enjoy wearing it.

Thanks

ADINVA · 4 July 2015, 08:58 PM

Adam,

Although this is a service dome, isn't this the right dome shape? Don't you prefer this as opposed to a flat crystal? Personally, I like it :)

Old Expat Beast · 4 July 2015, 09:01 PM

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Adam,

Although this is a service dome, isn't this the right dome shape? Don't you prefer this as opposed to a flat crystal? Personally, I like it :)

Yes, I prefer this to a flat crystal. That's why I didn't get it changed at service, when they told me (more than once) that the replacement would be flat. Older domes were rounder and higher than this service dome, though. It's hard to find genuine ones these days.

dysondiver · 4 July 2015, 09:02 PM

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Quick update. Didn't pass the pressure test, so I went to RSC to see the crystal. Despite being told by three staff there that it is totally flat, it is in fact quite domed, just not as much as the standard T19. So, I'm having them change it, and it will be ready next week.

dysondiver · 4 July 2015, 09:04 PM

just seen the pics , it looks great , and even better you know your hands are over a safe face ...

zapokee · 5 July 2015, 01:53 AM

Looks great, Adam. Got to be happy with that result.

At least they didn't arse it up like they initially did with your OQ date disc.

Old Expat Beast · 5 July 2015, 09:03 AM

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Looks great, Adam. Got to be happy with that result.

At least they didn't arse it up like they initially did with your OQ date disc.

Haha...that't true. Thanks.

SAAS · 6 July 2015, 01:45 AM

That is a beauty, very crisp

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TimeToGo · 6 July 2015, 02:27 AM

Just curious, how long ago did you have the service that it now failed the pressure test?

Old Expat Beast · 6 July 2015, 07:45 AM

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Just curious, how long ago did you have the service that it now failed the pressure test?

2013.... But it failed because I kept the original very old crystal, which is why I just got it replaced recently.

nolaclarky · 6 July 2015, 11:28 AM

why would it fail the pressure test? didn't you just have a complete overhaul in the past few years?

Old Expat Beast · 6 July 2015, 12:40 PM

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why would it fail the pressure test? didn't you just have a complete overhaul in the past few years?

See post#55.

zapokee · 6 July 2015, 05:11 PM

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See post#55.

4 July 2015, 05:38 PM	#43
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26 June 2015, 12:12 PM	#31
ADINVA "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Hong Kong Watch: Daytona Posts: 733	Adam, Sorry for confusing you. I was thinking of the usual servicing or maintenance done once every 5~7 years as per suggested by Rolex.

26 June 2015, 12:58 PM	#33
ADINVA "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Hong Kong Watch: Daytona Posts: 733	RSC quoted me HK$3,800 simply for servicing my 70s 1601. I thought it was pretty steep. I believe that the servicing cost in RSC HK for modern pieces is approximately 1/20 of the retail price. Pretty interesting in how they set the price for regular servicing.

26 June 2015, 01:14 PM	#37
ADINVA "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Hong Kong Watch: Daytona Posts: 733	Thanks. I should do that too. :)

4 July 2015, 01:17 PM	#38
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,826	Well, I got it back yesterday and now that its fitted the new acrylic service crystal, which they originally told me was going to be flat, looks exactly the same as the domed one that it replaced. It needed replacing, but if they'd told me clearly what it was going to be like when I had the watch serviced in 2013, I could have had it installed back then free of charge. Unusually poor communication from them. It's not even worth taking a photo. Just see post #5, it's the same crystal.

4 July 2015, 03:16 PM	#39
ADINVA "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Hong Kong Watch: Daytona Posts: 733	Oh dear. So the replaced crystal is exactly the same lookalike serviced-T19?

4 July 2015, 05:27 PM	#41
rootbeer7 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: london Posts: 6,157	Can you post a pic please

4 July 2015, 07:31 PM	#45
rootbeer7 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: london Posts: 6,157	It looks great Adam, you're right about the dome. It still looks vintage. Enjoy wearing it.

4 July 2015, 08:58 PM	#47
ADINVA "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Hong Kong Watch: Daytona Posts: 733	Adam, Although this is a service dome, isn't this the right dome shape? Don't you prefer this as opposed to a flat crystal? Personally, I like it :)

4 July 2015, 09:04 PM	#50
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	just seen the pics , it looks great , and even better you know your hands are over a safe face ...

5 July 2015, 01:53 AM	#51
zapokee "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Japan Posts: 4,367	Looks great, Adam. Got to be happy with that result. At least they didn't arse it up like they initially did with your OQ date disc.

6 July 2015, 01:45 AM	#53
SAAS "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: NYC Posts: 548	That is a beauty, very crisp Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

6 July 2015, 02:27 AM	#54
TimeToGo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 16,736	Just curious, how long ago did you have the service that it now failed the pressure test?

6 July 2015, 11:28 AM	#56
nolaclarky "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: new orleans Posts: 266	why would it fail the pressure test? didn't you just have a complete overhaul in the past few years?

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