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grinchcop · 31 July 2008, 11:10 AM

At the end of May, I sought "guesses" and suggestions about the cost of fixing my Sub/Date, damaged in a motorcycle accident

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...ight=grinchcop

and the update:

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...cop#post668423

Well, it finally returned home on Monday, 4 weeks and 1 day after RSC received it. The watch looks brand new and it now only gains about 2-3 seconds a day (versus the 12+ seconds per day it had been gaining since I bought it).

RSC was able to save the bezel by very skillfull polishing and only 2 very tiny marks are visible (if you use a loupe). That saved me a few hundred bucks, even though it would have been easier for them (and more profitable) simply to charge me for a new bezel.

Although the service ($550), the crystal ($150), the crown and bezel insert ($100), plus tax/shipping set me back quite a bit, it looks just like it did when I took it out of the box for the first time.

I think I'll keep it in the saddlebags when I ride now....

John

tom33455 · 31 July 2008, 11:13 AM

Don't hide it in the bags............just keep the shiny side up!! good luck and ride safe

Tools · 31 July 2008, 01:08 PM

Glad it's back on your wrist where it belongs.

You know, statistics are on your side now...keep it on your wrist and out of the bags...

buz-lh · 31 July 2008, 02:18 PM

I'm happy it's back with you. Pics?

Z-Sub · 31 July 2008, 02:47 PM

Post the pictures and let us see what RSC did for you.

walds11 · 31 July 2008, 04:12 PM

Sweet. Please post pics when you get it back.

pwrslider · 31 July 2008, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tom33455

Don't hide it in the bags............just keep the shiny side up!! good luck and ride safe

Your luck...the bags will drop off at high speed....keep it where you can see it!

mike · 31 July 2008, 06:07 PM

Great news.

Baptistman · 31 July 2008, 06:36 PM

Really pleased for you

marshallr47 · 31 July 2008, 08:41 PM

Glad RSC was able to get it back in good shape. Enjoy it and safe riding.

lordcon · 31 July 2008, 10:26 PM

Glad to hear! Can we get some before/after pics side by side for comparison?

DSJ · 1 August 2008, 12:50 AM

Clearly, we're hoping for some photos.

Timber Loftis · 1 August 2008, 01:15 AM

WTB pics!!

Interesting threads, a tale of great watch drama, with a happy reunion at the end. I give them 4/5 stars. I especially liked how the protagonist felt such honor toward his duty to contribute 8% to the state coffers -- a true patriot if ever there was one.

Jimbits76 · 1 August 2008, 01:18 AM

Great stuff. Congrats on getting that beauty back all spick and span!!!!!!!!

Don't worry about the little visible marks, they are war wounds and give it character!

J

grinchcop · 2 August 2008, 03:28 PM

Okay, this is what it looks like now...sorta. After taking the pics, I realized that fingerprints, lint and poor lighting simply don't do it justice. The thing is flawless!

tazmania · 2 August 2008, 03:33 PM

WOW They actually did a good job. Congrats!!!

Spark · 2 August 2008, 04:40 PM

Fantastic

Spark · 2 August 2008, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tazmania

WOW They actually did a good job. Congrats!!!

They pretty much always do an excellent job!

JJ Irani · 2 August 2008, 04:43 PM

31 July 2008, 11:10 AM	#1
grinchcop "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Real Name: John Location: Kodak, TN Watch: Sub date Posts: 19	It's back from RSC!!! At the end of May, I sought "guesses" and suggestions about the cost of fixing my Sub/Date, damaged in a motorcycle accident http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...ight=grinchcop and the update: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...cop#post668423 Well, it finally returned home on Monday, 4 weeks and 1 day after RSC received it. The watch looks brand new and it now only gains about 2-3 seconds a day (versus the 12+ seconds per day it had been gaining since I bought it). RSC was able to save the bezel by very skillfull polishing and only 2 very tiny marks are visible (if you use a loupe). That saved me a few hundred bucks, even though it would have been easier for them (and more profitable) simply to charge me for a new bezel. Although the service ($550), the crystal ($150), the crown and bezel insert ($100), plus tax/shipping set me back quite a bit, it looks just like it did when I took it out of the box for the first time. I think I'll keep it in the saddlebags when I ride now.... John

31 July 2008, 11:13 AM	#2
tom33455 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: TK Location: S. Florida Watch: 16750 Posts: 129	Congrats on the recovery! Don't hide it in the bags............just keep the shiny side up!! good luck and ride safe

31 July 2008, 01:08 PM	#3
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Glad it's back on your wrist where it belongs. You know, statistics are on your side now...keep it on your wrist and out of the bags... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

31 July 2008, 02:18 PM	#4
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	I'm happy it's back with you. Pics? __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

31 July 2008, 02:47 PM	#5
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	Very nice Post the pictures and let us see what RSC did for you. __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

31 July 2008, 04:12 PM	#6
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,660	Sweet. Please post pics when you get it back. __________________ Adam

31 July 2008, 06:07 PM	#8
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Great news.

31 July 2008, 06:36 PM	#9
Baptistman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Jon Location: UK Posts: 2,405	Really pleased for you __________________ Whatever the watch, it's your wrist, it speaks to you, enjoy it

31 July 2008, 08:41 PM	#10
marshallr47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Ron Location: Alabama Watch: Daytona,TT Sub,GMT Posts: 4,673	Glad RSC was able to get it back in good shape. Enjoy it and safe riding. __________________ Ron

31 July 2008, 10:26 PM	#11
lordcon "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Jason Location: MD, USA Watch: 16600 SD_Z serial Posts: 309	Glad to hear! Can we get some before/after pics side by side for comparison?

1 August 2008, 12:50 AM	#12
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	Clearly, we're hoping for some photos. __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

1 August 2008, 01:15 AM	#13
Timber Loftis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Jon Location: Chicago Watch: IIc,DJII,P244,A1-Z Posts: 2,857	WTB pics!! Interesting threads, a tale of great watch drama, with a happy reunion at the end. I give them 4/5 stars. I especially liked how the protagonist felt such honor toward his duty to contribute 8% to the state coffers -- a true patriot if ever there was one.

1 August 2008, 01:18 AM	#14
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	Great stuff. Congrats on getting that beauty back all spick and span!!!!!!!! Don't worry about the little visible marks, they are war wounds and give it character! J

2 August 2008, 03:28 PM	#15
grinchcop "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Real Name: John Location: Kodak, TN Watch: Sub date Posts: 19	With pics Okay, this is what it looks like now...sorta. After taking the pics, I realized that fingerprints, lint and poor lighting simply don't do it justice. The thing is flawless! Attached Images

2 August 2008, 03:33 PM	#16
tazmania "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Land of Smile Watch: 16610/116610LN Posts: 26	WOW They actually did a good job. Congrats!!!

2 August 2008, 04:40 PM	#17
Spark "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Mark Location: U.K. Watch: Too Many Posts: 2,097	Fantastic

2 August 2008, 04:43 PM	#19
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	__________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

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