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TempoKing · 30 July 2012, 01:09 AM

Beggining of July 2012 Rob (skyman51) posted right here at TRF that while looking at the
"For Sale" section of our forum he came accross a steel Daytona recently sold and that
among the photos of this Ref: 16520 Rolex Daytona was an invoice from an independent
watchmaker who performed an $1800 service ?
http://rolexforums.com/showthread.ph...ighlight=16520

A few days earlier I had bought a steel Daytona 16520 black dial with nice patina, without papers -
in decent physical condition, but it was a watch that was never serviced. So I took it to the Rolex
factory service branch in Athens right before Rob's post and a few days ago I picked it up not knowing
how much would have been the cost....I had posted then $520 and I was wrong -
My cost was only $475.- (This price includes an immoral 23% sales tax).
I am happy I did take it there for a complete service
Three weeks later it came with a Rolex watch service warranty for two whole years -
similar to a new watch - also "papers" and an ID card, a Rolex invoice proof of what it costs
to service it and how much for parts, a complimentary travel pouch, a service booklet with
step by step analysis of what exactly Rolex did to my watch such as:

Rolex watch identification
Technical analysis
Disassembly,
Movement cleaning by totally dismantling each component
Replacement of identified worn parts supplied directly by the rolex headquarters in switzerlnd,
Lubrication and reassembly,
Timing calibrations,
Refinishing the case and bracelet,
Waterproof test,
Final quality control - and there they mentioned in their quality control report
a minute nick in the crystal at 2 o'clock which I did not replace (so insignificant)
anyway I have a spare new one which costs $250 if I ever decide to change it..

If you need to service your watch as well as identify your watch for "honesty" in case
there are no papers let me know - I will be happy to help.

Anastasios
[email protected]

TimeToGo · 30 July 2012, 01:24 AM

Excellent post!

You can lead them to the water...

theloxmyth · 30 July 2012, 01:26 AM

Nice!

handsfull · 30 July 2012, 01:42 AM

Great Post!

MonBK · 30 July 2012, 01:48 AM

You're the Zorba of Rolex big A.

Passionata · 30 July 2012, 01:56 AM

Our RSC does the same price level ,i had in mind to offer their service to the forum members but the cost of shipping back and forth overseas too pricy

mjclark32 · 30 July 2012, 02:26 AM

Good to know. Thanks for the offer too

roadcarver · 30 July 2012, 04:23 AM

RSC in Toronto quoted me the same price for the base price overahaul for the SD 16600.

Silvio Mosiello · 30 July 2012, 04:27 AM

Thanks Tempo! The Daytona looks great btw!

77T · 30 July 2012, 04:35 AM

greekbum · 30 July 2012, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonBK

You're the Zorba of Rolex big A.

OPA

Kringkily · 30 July 2012, 12:45 PM

dang that's a bit cheaper than even Omega's chronograph quotes last week at 650 USD plus 8.875% tax here in NYC... might just stick to buyer more rolexes lol

Passionata · 30 July 2012, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kringkily

dang that's a bit cheaper than even Omega's chronograph quotes last week at 650 USD plus 8.875% tax here in NYC... might just stick to buyer more rolexes lol

You don t wanna know what i pay at omega,i think there are some advantages to live in Europe.

azguy · 31 July 2012, 12:34 AM

seems like a service here in the states is less dignified and more expensive..

roadcarver · 31 July 2012, 01:20 AM

Omega serviced my 2531.80 for $425.00. I brought it in and they noted that the mainspring broke.

$425 + taxes (13% GST) is $480.25.

I called Omega in Toronto and the cost for a basic overhaul for the 2594.52 (cal 3301), $685.00 CAD.

Includes crown, gasket, spring bars and the polishing.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Passionata

You don t wanna know what i pay at omega,i think there are some advantages to live in Europe.

Passionata · 31 July 2012, 05:48 AM

$295

Best
George

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AeroEngineer1 · 31 July 2012, 06:51 AM

Para poli orao roloi! Represent the Greeks and Rolex

Kringkily · 31 July 2012, 07:26 AM

I guess they just charge up the wazooo here in the US.....

ROLEXUS · 31 July 2012, 11:14 AM

Hi Tempo,

I travel quite a bit and have found Athens as the cheapest city so far for BNIB from ADs. This is a combination of good discounting (they're doing it relatively tough atm), weak euro and a full refund of the 23% VAT. Now it seems that their service prices are cheap as well. Sounds good to me and a good excuse for a trip to Greece when it's service time :)

30 July 2012, 01:09 AM	#1
TempoKing Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Anastasios Location: Athens Greece Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 8,497	Affordable Rolex service Beggining of July 2012 Rob (skyman51) posted right here at TRF that while looking at the "For Sale" section of our forum he came accross a steel Daytona recently sold and that among the photos of this Ref: 16520 Rolex Daytona was an invoice from an independent watchmaker who performed an $1800 service ? http://rolexforums.com/showthread.ph...ighlight=16520 A few days earlier I had bought a steel Daytona 16520 black dial with nice patina, without papers - in decent physical condition, but it was a watch that was never serviced. So I took it to the Rolex factory service branch in Athens right before Rob's post and a few days ago I picked it up not knowing how much would have been the cost....I had posted then $520 and I was wrong - My cost was only $475.- (This price includes an immoral 23% sales tax). I am happy I did take it there for a complete service Three weeks later it came with a Rolex watch service warranty for two whole years - similar to a new watch - also "papers" and an ID card, a Rolex invoice proof of what it costs to service it and how much for parts, a complimentary travel pouch, a service booklet with step by step analysis of what exactly Rolex did to my watch such as: Rolex watch identification Technical analysis Disassembly, Movement cleaning by totally dismantling each component Replacement of identified worn parts supplied directly by the rolex headquarters in switzerlnd, Lubrication and reassembly, Timing calibrations, Refinishing the case and bracelet, Waterproof test, Final quality control - and there they mentioned in their quality control report a minute nick in the crystal at 2 o'clock which I did not replace (so insignificant) anyway I have a spare new one which costs $250 if I ever decide to change it.. If you need to service your watch as well as identify your watch for "honesty" in case there are no papers let me know - I will be happy to help. Anastasios [email protected]

30 July 2012, 01:26 AM	#3
theloxmyth 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NY Posts: 6,382	Nice! __________________ Craig, The (I'm JUST a) Loxmyth. If I had only known, I would have been a locksmith. — Albert Einstein (1879-1955) TWO FACTOR AUTHENTICATION IS ENABLED.

30 July 2012, 01:56 AM	#6
Passionata "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: N/A Watch: the girls Posts: 7,095	Our RSC does the same price level ,i had in mind to offer their service to the forum members but the cost of shipping back and forth overseas too pricy __________________ Best George "Also remember that feet don't get fat and a watch will always speak volumes." Robert Johnston --------------------- newhttps://youtu.be/EljAF-uddhE new http://youtu.be/ZmpLoO1Q8eQ IG @passionata1

30 July 2012, 02:26 AM	#7
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Good to know. Thanks for the offer too __________________

30 July 2012, 04:23 AM	#8
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	RSC in Toronto quoted me the same price for the base price overahaul for the SD 16600. __________________ I'm just a cook...

30 July 2012, 01:24 AM	#2
TimeToGo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 16,736	Excellent post! You can lead them to the water...

30 July 2012, 01:42 AM	#4
handsfull "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: J Location: The great Midwest Watch: youlookinat? Posts: 2,369	Great Post!

30 July 2012, 01:48 AM	#5
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	You're the Zorba of Rolex big A.

30 July 2012, 04:27 AM	#9
Silvio Mosiello "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Matthew Location: Miami/NY Watch: the shoes. Posts: 3,482	Thanks Tempo! The Daytona looks great btw!

30 July 2012, 04:35 AM	#10
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,019	__________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

30 July 2012, 12:45 PM	#12
Kringkily "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: George Location: New York Watch: Speedmaster, Rolex Posts: 3,082	dang that's a bit cheaper than even Omega's chronograph quotes last week at 650 USD plus 8.875% tax here in NYC... might just stick to buyer more rolexes lol

31 July 2012, 12:34 AM	#14
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	seems like a service here in the states is less dignified and more expensive..

31 July 2012, 05:48 AM	#16
Passionata "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: N/A Watch: the girls Posts: 7,095	$295 Best George Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD __________________ Best George "Also remember that feet don't get fat and a watch will always speak volumes." Robert Johnston --------------------- newhttps://youtu.be/EljAF-uddhE new http://youtu.be/ZmpLoO1Q8eQ IG @passionata1

31 July 2012, 06:51 AM	#17
AeroEngineer1 Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Iowa Watch: Submariner Date Posts: 114	Para poli orao roloi! Represent the Greeks and Rolex

31 July 2012, 07:26 AM	#18
Kringkily "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: George Location: New York Watch: Speedmaster, Rolex Posts: 3,082	I guess they just charge up the wazooo here in the US.....

31 July 2012, 11:14 AM	#19
ROLEXUS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 200	Hi Tempo, I travel quite a bit and have found Athens as the cheapest city so far for BNIB from ADs. This is a combination of good discounting (they're doing it relatively tough atm), weak euro and a full refund of the 23% VAT. Now it seems that their service prices are cheap as well. Sounds good to me and a good excuse for a trip to Greece when it's service time :)

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