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Duc-904 · 11 October 2009, 02:01 AM

While I agree completely the seller totally misrepresented this watch lets not get carried away with calling it a $1500 watch. Someone like Dalton could work their magic and bring this watch back to life. The bracelet is another matter though. Funny thing I'm almost certain this watch would sell for close to $3K (assuming it has box, papers) on Ebay even with an accurate description and detailed pics.

B. Doggy · 11 October 2009, 02:16 AM

Ouch.....refund!

SDDS · 11 October 2009, 02:37 AM

basically i am with the members here..but what u can do is go to RSC Toronto. and they will get it back brand new i am sure better than this..

austinsig · 11 October 2009, 10:43 AM

Holy crap that is rough!! Sorry to hear about it, best of luck getting a refund.

mcubed · 11 October 2009, 11:35 AM

Sorry to hear what happened. On the bright side, if you have to keep it, a standard service and case polish will get MOST of that out. The deeper scratches would likely remain, but it would probably look at least 95%. The bracelet does have some stretch, not sure how of that could be repaired.

eleon2345 · 14 October 2009, 05:20 AM

Here is an update everyone...

TECHNICAL REVIEW :

This is the first time that your watch has been reviewed by Rolex Canada although it has been previously serviced by another watchmaker. Specially formulated oils and lubricants which protect the movement parts have dried out causing the watch to lose time. Due to the age of your watch which is approximately 9 years old, a full factory movement servicing with extra movement parts will be required. The cost of the extra parts and work will be reflected in the service price. We strongly recommend servicing approximately every five years as a way of maintaining your Rolex investment.

We have carefully reviewed the condition of the winding crown, case tube, crystal and all gaskets. Your watch is not waterproof in its present condition due to the worn and dented crown and tube which now need to be changed. New gaskets will be installed during the factory service.

There are slight chips around the edge of the sapphire crystal which are cosmetic and will not affect the waterproof quality of the watch. If you are interested in having a new sapphire crystal replaced during servicing, the retail price is $195.00 (plus tax).

The case is badly scratched and dented. We will endeavour to hand polish it as best as we can.

The bezel insert is scratched and worn. Should you wish to have a new bezel insert replaced during servicing, the retail price is $85.00 (plus tax).

The dial and set of matching hand are slightly discoloured due to age. If you are interested in having a new dial and set of matching hands replaced during servicing the retail price is $489.00 (plus tax).

As you requested, our estimate includes a new Rolex 20mm Stainless Steel Oyster Fliplock bracelet with 2 interchangeable extension links.

---

TECHNICAL REVIEW :

See Page #3

Current replacement value for equivalent model : suggested retail (or less) $10,740.00 (plus taxes).

SERVICE ESTIMATE Retail price
• Factory movement servicing, including complete dismantling of the watch, cleaning and oiling. $ 470.00
• Additional Parts $ 125.00
• Crown,Tube $ 121.00
• Crystal (Recommended) $ 195.00
• New Rolex 20mm Stainless Steel Oyster Fliplock Bracelet with 2 interchangeable extension links. $ 1,500.00
• Insert (Recommended, Trade-in basis only) $ 85.00
• Oyster case refinished and polished by hand. Replace all gaskets and stainless steel spring bars for bracelet.
• Complete timing analysis of the movement, in five positions. Confirm timekeeping accuracy for four days and nights.
• Full water testing and final inspection.
A one year international service warranty Service total $ 2,496.00
G.S.T. $ 124.80
P.S.T. $ 199.68
Grand total $ 2,820.48

eleon2345 · 14 October 2009, 05:34 AM

Can any of you fellow TRF'ers comment on what you think this watch could command on the used market (eBay or otherwise)?

ocwatching · 14 October 2009, 05:35 AM

wow...question is...are you going ahead with it?

moviefreak · 14 October 2009, 05:50 AM

wow.. I would just say it is a lot of money to spend.. I can assure you that is not just regular standard service.. they are doing a complete overhaul of the watch.. and I am sure they will try to do their best... wonder if they could instead provide a new case..? would that be possible?
Good luck..

Noonan · 14 October 2009, 05:50 AM

Personally, I'd go ahead with the service minus the new bracelet. Especially on a tool watch like a SD, they're made to get banged up. The original doesn't seem to be in too awful of shape except for some stretch. IMO, it's not worth the extra $1500.

moviefreak · 14 October 2009, 05:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Noonan

Personally, I'd go ahead with the service minus the new bracelet. Especially on a tool watch like a SD, they're made to get banged up. The original doesn't seem to be in too awful of shape except for some stretch. IMO, it's not worth the extra $1500.

plus I believe you will get a better deal with in a bracelet from a trusted seller here at the sales forum...

Speed · 14 October 2009, 05:58 AM

The watch is a LEMON! Get rid of it.

What happened with the flaky seller - will he take it back???

Don't spend a dime on it. You can get a mint Dweller for 4-4.5K

WatchTimes · 14 October 2009, 06:02 AM

Return the watch!!!
You can get a new one for less than you would have into this!

I have seen new ones here in the forum for $4800....

Keeping this would be insane! Send it back and demand a refund.

Who is the seller, how off were their pics?

Even after all that work the case is still a mess.....

Christiaan · 14 October 2009, 06:04 AM

IF you are going to keep the watch do the service minus the bracelet....at $1500 the bracelet is too much and you could find a nice used one on the forums for much less.

HDHNTER · 14 October 2009, 06:07 AM

I don't understand why you would even consider keeping it & having it serviced.

The watch is trashed....

kcmo · 14 October 2009, 06:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HDHNTER

I don't understand why you would even consider keeping it & having it serviced.

The watch is trashed....

X 2

I would have sent it back to the seller already!

rkammer · 14 October 2009, 06:54 AM

The OP still has not told us if he has requested a full refund from the Ebay Seller. Based on the cost to repair this watch, no logic would ever suggest that he should keep it. IT SHOULD GO BACK TO SELLER FOR A FULL REFUND AND A COMPLAINT FILED IF THE SELLER RESISTS IN ANY WAY!!

rolex sweep · 14 October 2009, 06:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rkammer

The OP still has not told us if he has requested a full refund from the Ebay Seller. Based on the cost to repair this watch, no logic would ever suggest that he should keep it. IT SHOULD GO BACK TO SELLER FOR A FULL REFUND AND A COMPLAINT FILED IF THE SELLER RESISTS IN ANY WAY!!

indeed

BGRINDEL · 14 October 2009, 06:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rkammer

The OP still has not told us if he has requested a full refund from the Ebay Seller. Based on the cost to repair this watch, no logic would ever suggest that he should keep it. IT SHOULD GO BACK TO SELLER FOR A FULL REFUND AND A COMPLAINT FILED IF THE SELLER RESISTS IN ANY WAY!!

x3 Return and Refund ASAP!!

austinsig · 14 October 2009, 06:58 AM

make the seller famous!

WatchTimes · 14 October 2009, 06:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rkammer

The OP still has not told us if he has requested a full refund from the Ebay Seller. Based on the cost to repair this watch, no logic would ever suggest that he should keep it. IT SHOULD GO BACK TO SELLER FOR A FULL REFUND AND A COMPLAINT FILED IF THE SELLER RESISTS IN ANY WAY!!

X3

dkazaz · 14 October 2009, 07:05 AM

There is no way I would hold on to this stinker. I'already be filling formal complaints.

And with the damage assesment from Rolex you also have clear proof that the watch is trashed - comments like not waterproof, dents on case etc, make it pretty clear this is as bad as it gets.

I would not pay more than a few hundred for such a watch and even then it would be to have it as a 2nd banger to save my main SD. Get rid of it and get a new one.

jdrolltide3838 · 14 October 2009, 07:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eleon2345

Can any of you fellow TRF'ers comment on what you think this watch could command on the used market (eBay or otherwise)?

I'd certainly pay you what some of the members believe it's worth

watchthisone2 · 14 October 2009, 07:16 AM

What a pig. (watch and seller!)

Get your money back.
The only other option I would consider is if I only gave around $1200 for it. At that price it would make a good old daily basher and you would have some leeway to do it up bit by bit.
Good luck!

Jason71 · 14 October 2009, 07:42 AM

I would do everything that I could to send that watch back for a full refund. It is not worth fixing (for you). For the amount that you will have invested, you could have bought one brand-new.

Troy · 14 October 2009, 09:34 AM

That's a lot of coin to put into that watch, me I would get a refund

azone5 · 14 October 2009, 09:50 AM

This is a no-brainer. Return the watch for a full refund.

Evergreen · 14 October 2009, 10:37 AM

It was bad enough to see the outside of the watch in that condition. And to have Rolex state that the movement was neglected as well... Im thinking the seller was well aware of what he was selling !

However, you would have to consider that a " standard " service is usually in the works if you buy a watch with no service history or " as is " If it was mine, I would have Rolex do a service on the movement and case polish. And find a nice oyster bracelet elsewhare.

cody p · 14 October 2009, 10:38 AM

still would like to see the original advert - or was that posted?

jlms · 14 October 2009, 10:57 AM

DAAAMMM!!
REFUND...REFUND

11 October 2009, 02:16 AM	#122
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Ouch.....refund! __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

11 October 2009, 02:37 AM	#123
SDDS "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Yazan Location: Canada Posts: 4,782	basically i am with the members here..but what u can do is go to RSC Toronto. and they will get it back brand new i am sure better than this.. __________________ Patek Philippe 5167 Patek Philippe 5905P black dial Rolex Deepsea 116660 M series Rolex Oysterquartz 17000 N series Rolex OP 41MM 124300 Green Dial

14 October 2009, 05:35 AM	#128
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,374	wow...question is...are you going ahead with it? __________________ too much into watches...

14 October 2009, 05:50 AM	#129
moviefreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: in my house... Posts: 5,524	wow.. I would just say it is a lot of money to spend.. I can assure you that is not just regular standard service.. they are doing a complete overhaul of the watch.. and I am sure they will try to do their best... wonder if they could instead provide a new case..? would that be possible? Good luck.. __________________ Cheers, Eduardo Be a WIS not a WUSS... and remove all the stickers..

14 October 2009, 06:02 AM	#133
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	Return the watch!!! You can get a new one for less than you would have into this! I have seen new ones here in the forum for $4800.... Keeping this would be insane! Send it back and demand a refund. Who is the seller, how off were their pics? Even after all that work the case is still a mess..... __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

11 October 2009, 02:01 AM	#121
Duc-904 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Jesse Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 1,001	While I agree completely the seller totally misrepresented this watch lets not get carried away with calling it a $1500 watch. Someone like Dalton could work their magic and bring this watch back to life. The bracelet is another matter though. Funny thing I'm almost certain this watch would sell for close to $3K (assuming it has box, papers) on Ebay even with an accurate description and detailed pics.

11 October 2009, 10:43 AM	#124
austinsig "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Posts: 77	Holy crap that is rough!! Sorry to hear about it, best of luck getting a refund.

11 October 2009, 11:35 AM	#125
mcubed "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: US Posts: 468	Sorry to hear what happened. On the bright side, if you have to keep it, a standard service and case polish will get MOST of that out. The deeper scratches would likely remain, but it would probably look at least 95%. The bracelet does have some stretch, not sure how of that could be repaired.

14 October 2009, 05:20 AM	#126
eleon2345 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 35	Here is an update everyone... TECHNICAL REVIEW : This is the first time that your watch has been reviewed by Rolex Canada although it has been previously serviced by another watchmaker. Specially formulated oils and lubricants which protect the movement parts have dried out causing the watch to lose time. Due to the age of your watch which is approximately 9 years old, a full factory movement servicing with extra movement parts will be required. The cost of the extra parts and work will be reflected in the service price. We strongly recommend servicing approximately every five years as a way of maintaining your Rolex investment. We have carefully reviewed the condition of the winding crown, case tube, crystal and all gaskets. Your watch is not waterproof in its present condition due to the worn and dented crown and tube which now need to be changed. New gaskets will be installed during the factory service. There are slight chips around the edge of the sapphire crystal which are cosmetic and will not affect the waterproof quality of the watch. If you are interested in having a new sapphire crystal replaced during servicing, the retail price is $195.00 (plus tax). The case is badly scratched and dented. We will endeavour to hand polish it as best as we can. The bezel insert is scratched and worn. Should you wish to have a new bezel insert replaced during servicing, the retail price is $85.00 (plus tax). The dial and set of matching hand are slightly discoloured due to age. If you are interested in having a new dial and set of matching hands replaced during servicing the retail price is $489.00 (plus tax). As you requested, our estimate includes a new Rolex 20mm Stainless Steel Oyster Fliplock bracelet with 2 interchangeable extension links. --- TECHNICAL REVIEW : See Page #3 Current replacement value for equivalent model : suggested retail (or less) $10,740.00 (plus taxes). SERVICE ESTIMATE Retail price • Factory movement servicing, including complete dismantling of the watch, cleaning and oiling. $ 470.00 • Additional Parts $ 125.00 • Crown,Tube $ 121.00 • Crystal (Recommended) $ 195.00 • New Rolex 20mm Stainless Steel Oyster Fliplock Bracelet with 2 interchangeable extension links. $ 1,500.00 • Insert (Recommended, Trade-in basis only) $ 85.00 • Oyster case refinished and polished by hand. Replace all gaskets and stainless steel spring bars for bracelet. • Complete timing analysis of the movement, in five positions. Confirm timekeeping accuracy for four days and nights. • Full water testing and final inspection. A one year international service warranty Service total $ 2,496.00 G.S.T. $ 124.80 P.S.T. $ 199.68 Grand total $ 2,820.48

14 October 2009, 05:34 AM	#127
eleon2345 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 35	Can any of you fellow TRF'ers comment on what you think this watch could command on the used market (eBay or otherwise)?

14 October 2009, 05:50 AM	#130
Noonan Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: US Watch: 3570.50 Posts: 2,156	Personally, I'd go ahead with the service minus the new bracelet. Especially on a tool watch like a SD, they're made to get banged up. The original doesn't seem to be in too awful of shape except for some stretch. IMO, it's not worth the extra $1500.

14 October 2009, 05:58 AM	#132
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	The watch is a LEMON! Get rid of it. What happened with the flaky seller - will he take it back??? Don't spend a dime on it. You can get a mint Dweller for 4-4.5K

14 October 2009, 06:04 AM	#134
Christiaan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Christiaan Location: Fort Mill, SC Watch: 67' Breitling Navi Posts: 1,617	IF you are going to keep the watch do the service minus the bracelet....at $1500 the bracelet is too much and you could find a nice used one on the forums for much less. __________________ "Give me the luxuries of life and I will willingly do without the necessities" Frank Lloyd Wright. "For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward. For there you have been and there you will long to return." DaVinci

14 October 2009, 06:07 AM	#135
HDHNTER "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Allen Location: SC Posts: 2,766	I don't understand why you would even consider keeping it & having it serviced. The watch is trashed.... __________________ Instagram @HDHNTER

14 October 2009, 06:54 AM	#137
rkammer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Central Florida Posts: 440	Please, OP, tell us if the Seller will take the watch back? The OP still has not told us if he has requested a full refund from the Ebay Seller. Based on the cost to repair this watch, no logic would ever suggest that he should keep it. IT SHOULD GO BACK TO SELLER FOR A FULL REFUND AND A COMPLAINT FILED IF THE SELLER RESISTS IN ANY WAY!! __________________ Regards, Ray K.

14 October 2009, 06:58 AM	#140
austinsig "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Posts: 77	make the seller famous!

14 October 2009, 07:05 AM	#142
dkazaz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Athens / London Watch: SD 16600 / DJ 1601 Posts: 81	There is no way I would hold on to this stinker. I'already be filling formal complaints. And with the damage assesment from Rolex you also have clear proof that the watch is trashed - comments like not waterproof, dents on case etc, make it pretty clear this is as bad as it gets. I would not pay more than a few hundred for such a watch and even then it would be to have it as a 2nd banger to save my main SD. Get rid of it and get a new one.

14 October 2009, 07:16 AM	#144
watchthisone2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Jeff Location: Devon, UK Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 208	What a pig. (watch and seller!) Get your money back. The only other option I would consider is if I only gave around $1200 for it. At that price it would make a good old daily basher and you would have some leeway to do it up bit by bit. Good luck!

14 October 2009, 07:42 AM	#145
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	I would do everything that I could to send that watch back for a full refund. It is not worth fixing (for you). For the amount that you will have invested, you could have bought one brand-new. __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

14 October 2009, 09:34 AM	#146
Troy Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Troy Location: Calgary, Alberta Watch: Tudor Sub. 7928 Posts: 1,275	That's a lot of coin to put into that watch, me I would get a refund

14 October 2009, 09:50 AM	#147
azone5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: IL Posts: 402	This is a no-brainer. Return the watch for a full refund.

14 October 2009, 10:37 AM	#148
Evergreen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: W. Washington Watch: Blancpain FF norad Posts: 203	It was bad enough to see the outside of the watch in that condition. And to have Rolex state that the movement was neglected as well... Im thinking the seller was well aware of what he was selling ! However, you would have to consider that a " standard " service is usually in the works if you buy a watch with no service history or " as is " If it was mine, I would have Rolex do a service on the movement and case polish. And find a nice oyster bracelet elsewhare.

14 October 2009, 10:38 AM	#149
cody p "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Watch: Air-King 114200 Posts: 2,878	still would like to see the original advert - or was that posted?

14 October 2009, 10:57 AM	#150
jlms "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Caribbean Posts: 187	DAAAMMM!! REFUND...REFUND

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