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wegeman76 · 18 July 2009, 03:15 AM

The watch is mint and keeps great time. But has never been serviced in 10 years. AD quoted me 550 for standard service. Mj watch service quoted me 325 but are not a AD but seem to know there Rolex. What do you think?

Dr.B · 18 July 2009, 03:17 AM

Personally I would stick to a "RSC".
Good luck

Tools · 18 July 2009, 03:29 AM

It's up to you..

Many fine watchmakers can handle a Rolex and do an admirable job.. I wouldn't hesitate for an instant if I knew that an independent watchmaker was outstanding in his field.

However, much of the time, at a non-Rolex contracted shop, the watch is simply cleaned, re-oiled, timed, and the case refinished...it looks and runs great..

But, at Rolex, many of the parts that they consider expendible, such as pallet jewels, mainsprings, main wheel pivots, rotor axles, etc, are inspected for tolerance and replaced for their charge. And they have the machines and techinques that gave the watch it's original finish for their re-furbishment of the case and bracelet...

You do get a bit more for the extra money you spend at a Rolex Service Center.

Idle Swede · 18 July 2009, 03:31 AM

I'm with Larry on this one + you get Rolex service papers.

SLS · 18 July 2009, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Idle Swede

I'm with Larry on this one + you get Rolex service papers.

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Scott

Voltaire · 18 July 2009, 03:48 AM

Is there a specific RSC that people here prefer to send their watch to?

I have an F serial sub. Is it time to get it serviced?

Approximately what would it cost to get it serviced?

Doug507 · 18 July 2009, 04:14 AM

Unfortunately, I have to agree with the majority here and say go with RSC. My two main gripes with RSC is that they are ridiculously overpriced and that they hijack any parts that they decide to replace. Plus you really have no say in what work they do - I had them service my GMT and expressly told my AD I did not want them to polish the case or bracelet (I like the wabi look). It came back totally poished, $325 over their quote AND had lint under the crystal.

For most people, RSC is probably the way to go. I think I'm done with them.

AndersB · 18 July 2009, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Idle Swede

I'm with Larry on this one + you get Rolex service papers.

Me too. And the service papers from the RSC may add some value if you've bought the watch pre-owned.

18 July 2009, 03:15 AM	#1
wegeman76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Luigi Location: glenview Watch: Rolex GMTIIC Posts: 224	Need advice on getting my 1999 Submariner serviced The watch is mint and keeps great time. But has never been serviced in 10 years. AD quoted me 550 for standard service. Mj watch service quoted me 325 but are not a AD but seem to know there Rolex. What do you think?

18 July 2009, 03:29 AM	#3
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	It's up to you.. Many fine watchmakers can handle a Rolex and do an admirable job.. I wouldn't hesitate for an instant if I knew that an independent watchmaker was outstanding in his field. However, much of the time, at a non-Rolex contracted shop, the watch is simply cleaned, re-oiled, timed, and the case refinished...it looks and runs great.. But, at Rolex, many of the parts that they consider expendible, such as pallet jewels, mainsprings, main wheel pivots, rotor axles, etc, are inspected for tolerance and replaced for their charge. And they have the machines and techinques that gave the watch it's original finish for their re-furbishment of the case and bracelet... You do get a bit more for the extra money you spend at a Rolex Service Center. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

18 July 2009, 04:14 AM	#7
Doug507 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Minnesota, USA Posts: 167	Unfortunately, I have to agree with the majority here and say go with RSC. My two main gripes with RSC is that they are ridiculously overpriced and that they hijack any parts that they decide to replace. Plus you really have no say in what work they do - I had them service my GMT and expressly told my AD I did not want them to polish the case or bracelet (I like the wabi look). It came back totally poished, $325 over their quote AND had lint under the crystal. For most people, RSC is probably the way to go. I think I'm done with them. __________________ GMT Master II 16760 Submariner 14060M

18 July 2009, 03:17 AM	#2
Dr.B "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Fernando Location: North Carolina Watch: SS White Daytona Posts: 1,944	Personally I would stick to a "RSC". Good luck

18 July 2009, 03:31 AM	#4
Idle Swede Suspended Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Leo Location: Boca Raton Posts: 13,820	I'm with Larry on this one + you get Rolex service papers.

18 July 2009, 03:48 AM	#6
Voltaire Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 16	Is there a specific RSC that people here prefer to send their watch to? I have an F serial sub. Is it time to get it serviced? Approximately what would it cost to get it serviced?

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