ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX
8 April 2017, 06:08 PM | #1 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: london
Posts: 6,151
|
Servicing vintage at RSC London
I've posted this here so that it gets more exposure, but please feel free to move if it should be in Vintage.
I've just bought a 1971ish 1675. It came watch and bracelet only, ran slow and with a rattling rota. It looked pretty untouched and genuine and the fact it may never have been serviced didn't bother me. It's been interesting reading the 'papers or no papers' debate and with this in mind, had it had original papers it wouldn't have made it run any better! I took it to RSC St James yesterday and although I trust the seller, I was pleased to hear it has never been reported stolen! Before I even mentioned keeping all the parts original, the young lady said that it looked wonderful and that she would advise that no external parts are changed and a movement service only would be perfect. In fact, they now have a specialist vintage service aimed at treating these type of pieces with care and sympathetically replacing only where necessary. She mentioned the word polish and must have seen me grimace! She said that with great care and attention they can give it the lightest polish to bring it back to perfection as it looked unpolished in her opinion. The cost is appproximately £700 and some will baulk, but, I got the watch at a good price and will now have paperwork that does add value and a guarantee as well. I will get an email confirmation next week of any further work required and it should be ready for collection in around 8 weeks. I'll update as I get more information. I hope this is helpful
__________________
@imrootbeer7 |
8 April 2017, 06:51 PM | #2 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: UK
Posts: 2,205
|
Quote:
|
|
8 April 2017, 08:52 PM | #3 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: UK
Posts: 1,125
|
Good to see that they are now giving it a class of its own, as opposed to people almost having to untick the options sheet in case they replace hands, dial etc.
Will be interesting to hear your views on the service when you get it back. Remember to take before and after shots |
8 April 2017, 10:17 PM | #4 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: US
Posts: 2,237
|
Very interesting, thanks!
|
8 April 2017, 10:40 PM | #5 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Europe
Watch: Anything
Posts: 2,586
|
Thanks this is interesting ,I have three vintage Rolex between 40 and 50 yrs old and would love to know how this finishes up.
|
8 April 2017, 11:27 PM | #6 |
Facilitator
Join Date: Nov 2005
Real Name: Steve
Location: Omnipresent
Posts: 33,569
|
It is great to hear Rolex servicing these vintage pieces and doing so with sympathy to the provenience and antiquity of the timepiece.
__________________
Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be. ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim |
11 April 2017, 01:24 AM | #7 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: london
Posts: 6,151
|
A small update: I received the quote which is £710 and which will not rise. Again I discussed the replacement of parts and again the centre assured me that nothing will be replaced (bezel insert, hands, dial, datewheel). I then mentioned a gentle polish. He assured me that had a watch been polished previously which left the case thin, then Rolex would not repolish, even if it was a customer request. It's now in their hands.
__________________
@imrootbeer7 |
25 April 2017, 05:08 PM | #8 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2016
Real Name: Thomas
Location: Germany
Watch: yes of course
Posts: 1,889
|
very interessting information, I'm curious
__________________
current Rolex collection: to much...... |
25 April 2017, 05:22 PM | #9 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: South Atlantic
Posts: 108
|
Very good news that RSC would now service vintage watches, from what I read a few years ago the policy was to advise the owner to buy a new watch if they present a vintage that is over a number of years old?
|
25 April 2017, 08:39 PM | #10 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2008
Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail
Location: New Albany
Watch: Tudor Sub 75090
Posts: 8,241
|
Can't wait to see the finished pics.
__________________
------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation |
25 April 2017, 10:11 PM | #11 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2008
Real Name: Brett
Location: Bahrain, Dubai
Watch: Rolex and AP
Posts: 5,538
|
St James is awesome - nothing but good experiences with them.
__________________
Photostream on Instagram brett_in_bahrain |
26 April 2017, 01:05 AM | #12 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: London
Posts: 1,225
|
That's terrific news. They've always recommended Steven Hale for vintage pieces which is around the corner from them.
Be mindful that the good news may only apply to London for the moment. As for the recommendation of buying a new one, I've never encountered such a suggestion. It would seem like a great way to trash their vintage collector's market and brand value.
__________________
There's no such thing as a Submariner No Date, it's simply Submariner. You don't call a Porsche 911 Turbo, a Porsche 911 Turbo No S. www.instagram.com/sutatshorology Post Your Rolex/Tudor Watch Weight (PYRTWW) |
26 April 2017, 05:19 AM | #13 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: UK
Posts: 2,205
|
Nice update, look forward to the photos when you get it back
|
30 April 2017, 08:57 AM | #14 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Berkshire, UK
Watch: 16610, 16013
Posts: 362
|
Same here
__________________
Plus, Tudor Black Bay 'Black Rose' Tutima 1941 Fliegerchronograph 18ct |
30 April 2017, 09:23 AM | #15 |
2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Dec 2015
Real Name: Mike
Location: London
Posts: 3,318
|
This is my fathers 1971 Datejust, worn every day since it was purchased and serviced every 7-9 years (approx) by Rolex RSC UK.
Still keeps great time and looks great. He also has the original box and papers. Just let them service it. You won't be disappointed... |
30 April 2017, 11:49 AM | #16 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2016
Real Name: Anthony
Location: Florida
Watch: LVc | SubC
Posts: 2,285
|
Quote:
Do you have a Root Beer GMT (hence the username) if so do you have any pictures of it? Thanks again |
|
30 April 2017, 07:11 PM | #17 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: london
Posts: 6,151
|
I did. It went a couple of flips back! Look up my old posts
__________________
@imrootbeer7 |
1 May 2017, 07:26 AM | #18 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Real Name: Kenny
Location: northern ireland
Watch: SDs, Subs & GMTs
Posts: 5,136
|
|
31 May 2017, 06:25 AM | #19 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: london
Posts: 6,151
|
Got the email today. The watch is ready for collection. I'll pick it up on Thursday when I'm back in the City. Photos to come then.
__________________
@imrootbeer7 |
31 May 2017, 07:06 AM | #20 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Scotland
Posts: 2,895
|
|
1 June 2017, 04:54 AM | #21 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: UK
Posts: 2,205
|
|
1 June 2017, 05:04 AM | #22 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: USA
Posts: 885
|
Awesome news, looking froward to the results. Ready quicker than their estimate of 8 weeks as well!
|
1 June 2017, 08:56 PM | #23 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: london
Posts: 6,151
|
All I can say is "wow"! It looks amazing. Case, lugs and guards still thick. Chamfers clean and in my mind looks as good as in 1971ish! Btw they still carry the Admiralty Grey NATO straps, but you need to bring the watch in as they will not sell any parts/straps etc without the watch and logging the serial number. They are around £60. Here's the pictures on an iPhone. I can get better ones later with the clip-on lens I have. Interestingly they put the NATO back in a different way and it strapped up under my wrist.
__________________
@imrootbeer7 |
1 June 2017, 10:02 PM | #24 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Global
Watch: 116719
Posts: 482
|
Congratulations! The watch is looking fantastic. Knowing that the RSC are offering a more specialized service for vintage pieces should help to preserve these great watches. I'm looking forward to the additional photographs.
|
1 June 2017, 10:39 PM | #25 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Tennessee, USA
Watch: Seiko SKX009
Posts: 301
|
It looks GREAT. I'm curious, though. Did the service include replacing all the seals to ensure the water resistance? Not that You'll go diving with it, but occasional immersion without worry (child or pet bathing, washing dishes, etc.) would be good.
|
2 June 2017, 06:43 AM | #26 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: london
Posts: 6,151
|
When I dropped it in, I asked them not to replace crystal. For that reason, they said they could not guarantee it's water resistance. I forgot to ask when I picked it up. Truthfully it will be kept as a weekend watch for gentle pastimes rather than an every day, or moved on if it doesn't get worn enough.
__________________
@imrootbeer7 |
3 June 2017, 05:32 AM | #27 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: UK
Posts: 2,205
|
They have done a great job, it puts RSC London/Kent back in as an option for Vintage Servicing........thanks for starting this thread
|
3 June 2017, 05:49 AM | #28 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Real Name: tom
Location: northern ireland
Watch: my fins
Posts: 10,063
|
nice to see a great looking job done
great result |
3 June 2017, 08:51 AM | #29 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: london
Posts: 6,151
|
Thank you all. I'm really delighted. Just waiting on Michael Young for my 7836 bracelet to be returned. HAGWE
__________________
@imrootbeer7 |
Tags |
1675 , london , rsc , service , vintage |
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 2 (0 members and 2 guests) | |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|
*Banners
Of The Month*
This space is provided to horological resources.