would a service by RSC......

[michael69]

... be able to tell if absolutely everything (down to individual links in the bracelet) were authentic?

To clarify; I'm looking to buy a TT DJ with a Jubilee bracelet.

I would gladly buy new, in fact I'd prefer to, from an AD, but the simple fact of the matter is that Rolex don't offer the very specific dial that I want anymore on the 116233 - champagne with batons only and ONLY four second markers between.

This means that I'm looking at pre-owned (16233)

Being extremely particular (and excessively paranoid!), my plan would be to buy the best I can find and then send it in to UK RSC for a full service (once I've established that it's not stolen or lost of course).

So back to my query; would the RSC be able to tell, for example, if there were any "non-original" links in the bracelet? or, if the fluted bezel was not original?

I am fairly confident about the more obvious things to look for - even using my own eyes! - like the movement, serial numbers etc, and anything amiss here would naturally be spotted by Rolex anyway, but I absolutely need full, unequivacable cast iron proof that absolutely EVERY aspect of the watch is genuine and authentic.... (yes, I know I sound paranoid, but I'm serious!)

This would include the possible addition of non-authentic links, bezel, and... well, anything at all really

Incidently, I assume that they would know if there was any plated or sub-18ct gold anywhere on the watch? (I've no idea how to know myself whether 18ct gold is actually 18ct gold or not)

I would really appreciate some advice on this, and I apologise again if I'm sounding excessively cautious....

Very many thanks!

[Spark]

Yes as far as I am aware they could.
They could with out doubt tell the bezel, but I am sure they could tell the bracelet links too.

[SPACE-DWELLER]

No problem. RSC would be able to tell if all the things you mention are of Rolex manufacture or not.

[michael69]

That's what I would hope....
I would actually go to Rolex in Bond Street before I make any purchase to check with them about this....

I would also ask that I could bring a watch to them (in Bond street) for an initial appraisal anyway (to open it up, check lost/stolen, serials and so on)

anyone done this? and, if so, do they charge anything?
Thanks again......

[Baptistman]

Go straight to RSC St James Square, they will do it all for you

[michael69]

Originally Posted by Baptistman

Go straight to RSC St James Square, they will do it all for you

I rang them there a couple of weeks ago (I was going to go with prospective seller; he backed out for some reason...!), and I was told that they don't do appraisals....
is this true then?

[Tools]

Originally Posted by michael69

I rang them there a couple of weeks ago (I was going to go with prospective seller; he backed out for some reason...!), and I was told that they don't do appraisals....
is this true then?

If the policy is similar to the States, they do not do appraisals.. They will do an estimate for service and this includes replacement of any counterfeit parts.

If it has been stolen, they keep it and notify the authorities.

[sherwin]

why not buy the dial and swap them out?? it would look very nice on the 116233

[Baptistman]

Originally Posted by michael69

I rang them there a couple of weeks ago (I was going to go with prospective seller; he backed out for some reason...!), and I was told that they don't do appraisals....
is this true then?

They certainly do appraisals and will give you a written appraisal but it will cost you, I thnik what they say on the phone and when you pop in is slightly different. if for whatever reason you have any doubts, why not pop in and simply ask for it to be calibrated, they soon report back if there are any problems