My 116610 just stopped

[gwozhog]

Watchbuyersgroup in Pasedena California is hands down the best service center in the country. They give you shipping labels too included in the price both ways. Talk to Ben.

[rod727]

Well I received an email this morning that my watch service has been completed at the Rolex service center in Dallas. They received it on January 25th. I authorized service January 29th and received email today stating service is complete, call it just under 5 weeks. I just got off the phone with RSC and provided payment information and it will ship 1-3 days. Will post some pics when she arrives!

[Rollei35]

Originally Posted by rod727

Well I received an email this morning that my watch service has been completed at the Rolex service center in Dallas. They received it on January 25th. I authorized service January 29th and received email today stating service is complete, call it just under 5 weeks. I just got off the phone with RSC and provided payment information and it will ship 1-3 days. Will post some pics when she arrives!

Count yourself lucky. 4-5 weeks service is actually is pretty good.
I am coming from Leica world, a simple service at Leitz takes about 4-5 months. Literally months....

[Chris_80]

Originally Posted by Rollei35

Count yourself lucky. 4-5 weeks service is actually is pretty good.
I am coming from Leica world, a simple service at Leitz takes about 4-5 months. Literally months....

I understand watchmaking is a very skilled thing and not a lot of people have the skill, but 4-5 months is insane!


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[steveclr]

Originally Posted by TickTockChuck

Probably the vibration from the snow blower broke the main spring. As much as we would like to believe our expensive professional Rolex references are bullet proof, they are still subject to the limitations of a delicate mechanical device. Suggest you strap on a G-Shock (also a fine watch which I totally respect) for any vigorous activities involving potential strong vibration or shock.All the same sorry to hear of your mishap.

This 100%. If using a jackhammer, snowblower, impact wrench, etc, I wouldn't wear a mechanical watch. There are very few situations when I don't wear a Rolex. I have a G-Shock and suggest getting something similar. Shock is one of the biggest enemies of a mechanical watch and I'm sure you know not to bounce one off of an unforgiving tile floor.

[1William]

I am glad you are getting your watch back from service. Almost like a new watch in my experience.

[rod727]

Will post some pics in a bit