<<< two Rolex in one month off to RSC >>>

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by 1st amg

Oh boy....Rolex Service will be happy with charging your credit card! Make sure to ask for a little extra swag, sometimes they might give you a bonus pouch, gloves etc. Are you getting them to do the full service while there? Polish etc? I would, but that's me.

Yes, we are on a first name basis They’re always pretty graet about adding in some extras. I think I have too many service pouches to count.

I’m thinking the Date needs a full service, so we’ll likely get the watch a polished up like new

Originally Posted by travisb

Sorry to hear. That's gonna tighten up the Christmas budget.
Hopefully smooth sailing for you both from here on out.

Lumps of coal for the kiddos :justkidd. My BLRO has been out of warranty now for about a year, fingers crossed

Originally Posted by Jets_fan44

What a bummer. On the bright side, another service pouch to add to the collection.

Indeed

Originally Posted by MrGoat

Dang, that sucks brother. Let me know if Andrea wants to borrow the Sea-Dweller or Bluesy.


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I actually would t put it past you to do that my friend

Originally Posted by Easy E

At least the turn around was pretty quick.

Yes, I was really impressed with the turnaround on the Sub

Originally Posted by 1William

Such is ownership. Not fun but part of it. I have utilized RSC over the years but typically if I have a service issue it is within the first bit of ownership or so far down the road it was time. Typically once things are sorted out they go a long time.

Interesting to hear this William, a bit like electronics

[Kevin of Larchmont]

Originally Posted by brandrea

I have a “strict” one in ~ one out rule now… we’ll see if that holds

I admire a man with unshakable principles. I also admire a realist.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Kevin of Larchmont

I admire a man with unshakable principles. I also admire a realist.

Don’t hold me to it


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[Mr Ben]

I feel your pain.

The repairs/ servicing cost puts me off owning a large number of watches and especially a large number of “cheaper” watches.

If a SS Rolex needs serviced every 10 years for 10% of its value, I’m ok with 1% a year maintenance. It frustrated me recently when I spent about £900 getting two watches serviced that were probably worth at best £3k between them. That’s much more painful as I also know they’ll probably be back there in 5-7 years.

[subtona]

And then there was 3.

As of this morning… My exp II is going to join the submariner at rsc.
Grand seiko off on a solo trip.

Looking forward to seeing what new abuse Rsc has in store for their customers.
So far I’m told by the local AD a watch will not be serviced without a bracelet. If it doesn’t have the bracelet the customer is required to buy one.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Mr Ben

I feel your pain.

The repairs/ servicing cost puts me off owning a large number of watches and especially a large number of “cheaper” watches.

If a SS Rolex needs serviced every 10 years for 10% of its value, I’m ok with 1% a year maintenance. It frustrated me recently when I spent about £900 getting two watches serviced that were probably worth at best £3k between them. That’s much more painful as I also know they’ll probably be back there in 5-7 years.

That’s a good way to frame the cost of maintenance

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by subtona

And then there was 3.

As of this morning… My exp II is going to join the submariner at rsc.
Grand seiko off on a solo trip.

Looking forward to seeing what new abuse Rsc has in store for their customers.
So far I’m told by the local AD a watch will not be serviced without a bracelet. If it doesn’t have the bracelet the customer is required to buy one.

Ummmm, you’ll have to pony up for a bracelet? Is this a new RSC policy?

[noshame]

Brian, sorry to hear the bad news. I hope your wife's 34mm Date comes back better than new!

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by noshame

Brian, sorry to hear the bad news. I hope your wife's 34mm Date comes back better than new!

Thank you Alex, here’s hoping it’s done before Christmas

[HogwldFLTR]

What a pain; good luck getting it all sorted out.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

What a pain; good luck getting it all sorted out.

Thank you Lee

I had a chance to try on the YM Ti while I was waiting …. Have you been able to see one yet?





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[Yobber76]

Sorry to hear it Brian.
So far I have traded watches for new watches in part to constantly have a new warranty.
Also because I get bored and like to chase a new watch.
So far I have had 3 watches sent back for service.
A Breitling, a Tudor GMT, and a DJ 41 with 32xx. All on warranty, no cost.

[subtona]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Ummmm, you’ll have to pony up for a bracelet? Is this a new RSC policy?

Confirmed at my recent visit. Haven’t received the estimate yet. It’s been a while since I have visited service center, so can’t say if it’s a new policy?


Probably going to insist on replacing crystal as well because of my cyclopsechtomy (just have to hammer it off again

Originally Posted by brandrea

Thank you Lee

I had a chance to try on the YM Ti while I was waiting …. Have you been able to see one yet?





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What did you think of ym? I haven’t been able to see one yet.
Polarizing piece per friends of mine, some love it and some AP can’t adjust the lack of weight?

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Yobber76

Sorry to hear it Brian.
So far I have traded watches for new watches in part to constantly have a new warranty.
Also because I get bored and like to chase a new watch.
So far I have had 3 watches sent back for service.
A Breitling, a Tudor GMT, and a DJ 41 with 32xx. All on warranty, no cost.

Thanks Mike, all part of the joy of ownership I guess

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by subtona

Confirmed at my recent visit. Haven’t received the estimate yet. It’s been a while since I have visited service center, so can’t say if it’s a new policy?

Probably going to insist on replacing crystal as well because of my cyclopsechtomy (just have to hammer it off again

What did you think of ym? I haven’t been able to see one yet.
Polarizing piece per friends of mine, some love it and some AP can’t adjust the lack of weight?

I admire your chutzpah Gus

There is a lot to like about the Ti YM. I handled one last Christmas but didn’t get much time with it (picture an impatient wife a two teenagers rolling eyes) Back then I was underwhelmed…

This time around I had a good half hour with it and there are many positives, some of which I think you’d appreciate.

1. Legibility in spades.
2. Caseback profile is low.
3. Thin ( under 12 mm)
4. Useful 120 click bi-bezel

The Ti material is interesting to be sure. Obviously it’s lightweight but in a weird way, I sort of liked that. The watch stayed planted on my wrist (even though it wasn’t sized).

I’m not as sure on the finish and the color. I’d describe it as a slightly “more grainy” satin finish compared to say a Submariner. The metal itself isn’t as dark as some Ti watches I’ve seen, but it is a duller look compared to 904l steel.

The cerachrom bezel is a home run IMHO. The polished raised markers are really well done and provide for just the right amount of subtle pop

Overall, I’d say I’m coming around on this one.

[Cru Jones]

“Here sir, why don’t you try on some watches while you are here….”

Like any good dealer, they are fueling the addiction!!

Anyway, more seriously, the Ti YM looks great and looks perfect on you Brian! Something to consider for sure…. ;-)

[subtona]

Originally Posted by brandrea

I admire your chutzpah Gus

There is a lot to like about the Ti YM. I handled one last Christmas but didn’t get much time with it (picture an impatient wife a two teenagers rolling eyes) Back then I was underwhelmed…

This time around I had a good half hour with it and there are many positives, some of which I think you’d appreciate.

1. Legibility in spades.
2. Caseback profile is low.
3. Thin ( under 12 mm)
4. Useful 120 click bi-bezel

The Ti material is interesting to be sure. Obviously it’s lightweight but in a weird way, I sort of liked that. The watch stayed planted on my wrist (even though it wasn’t sized).

I’m not as sure on the finish and the color. I’d describe it as a slightly “more grainy” satin finish compared to say a Submariner. The metal itself isn’t as dark as some Ti watches I’ve seen, but it is a duller look compared to 904l steel.

The cerachrom bezel is a home run IMHO. The polished raised markers are really well done and provide for just the right amount of subtle pop

Overall, I’d say I’m coming around on this one.

You read me right All solid qualities.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by subtona

You read me right All solid qualities.

I forgot to add … I didn’t think it wore any larger than my Submariner 124060. Maybe a tough but not overly so


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[subtona]

Originally Posted by brandrea

I forgot to add … I didn’t think it wore any larger than my Submariner 124060. Maybe a tough but not overly so


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while YM is compelling I find it hard to imagine the 14060 being replaced.

The minor detail that is virtually impossible to overcome is my profound appreciation for lug holes.

Also it would be easy to say I don’t like redundancy in my collection but I currently and unexpectedly find myself with two OP

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by subtona

while YM is compelling it hard to imagine the 14060 be replaced.

The minor detail that is virtually impossible to overcome is my profound appreciation for lug holes.

Agreed … I don’t think we’ll ever see them again unfortunately


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[subtona]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Agreed … I don’t think we’ll ever see them again unfortunately


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Agreed gives the owner to many strap options. Rolex does not like end user options.