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Gedanken · 8 January 2008, 09:17 PM

Got home today to find this sitting on my desk:

The contents:

Okay, so it's not a new Rollie. My friend went to Singapore for a month, so I got a favour from her and had my Datejust sent to the RSC there for a service. As is to be expected from a full service, the DJ came back in beautiful shape:

A couple of years ago I gouged the lug at 5 o'clock on a glass door. It was a pretty deep scratch as this old photo shows:

A bit of a polish by the RSC and the lug's as good as new!

Come to think of it, the whole watch is as good as new, warranty and all:

I don't know why they don't change the warranty certificates to credit-card format, though.

And of course, the obligatory extras thrown in by the RSC - a leather pouch and a diary:

All up, not bad at all for A$340 - certainly a lot less than what RSC Melbourne would have charged. Now I'll just have to check accuracy over the next few days.

SPACE-DWELLER · 8 January 2008, 09:21 PM

Excellent job!

That DJ sure is a beauty!

Lol-x · 8 January 2008, 09:28 PM

That's great James, awesome value on the service.

DS/B MINI S · 8 January 2008, 09:36 PM

Looks good as new. Congrats

Oscar · 8 January 2008, 10:56 PM

James,

Great repair job on the DJ. What sort of price do you think the Melb RSC would have charged for that?

Regards,
Michael

TARDIS · 8 January 2008, 11:02 PM

Whoever it was over in SIN did a fantastic job James

Robb · 8 January 2008, 11:08 PM

Looks great!

Gedanken · 8 January 2008, 11:30 PM

Thanks, guys!

This is what I love about having a Rolex - every few years you get a virtually brand-new watch!

Michael, I don't have exact figures, but I do believe RSC Melbourne's prices start from A$500.

Steve, Singaporeans can be pretty demanding customers. Apart from the price, I was pretty certain that the guys at RSC Singapore would do a proper job - they know that if they stuff up, they'll never hearthe end of it.

SPACE-DWELLER · 9 January 2008, 12:42 AM

What's the update on his Rolex watch you posted some while back where you asked us about the authenticity?

It was a silver coloured dial "Precision", on a strap, I think, but I might be wrong.

SPACE-DWELLER · 9 January 2008, 12:48 AM

I found it.

I meant this one.

mailman · 9 January 2008, 01:05 AM

They did a great job James. I love the dial and hr marker combo on that watch.

It's beautiful.

Elaine · 9 January 2008, 01:07 AM

glad that the little island i call home had treated you well :)

Gedanken · 9 January 2008, 02:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

What's the update on his Rolex watch you posted some while back where you asked us about the authenticity?

It was a silver coloured dial "Precision", on a strap, I think, but I might be wrong.

No updates, Bo. I just haven't gotten round to taking it to a watchmaker and checking out the movement. Right now there's nothing telling me that it isn't real, but of course that's an assumption until thatcaseback comes off.

The one problem with that 6426 is that the bracelet's disappeared. I'm trying to source the correct 78350 bracelet with the 557 end links, but I'm not having as much luck price-wise as I did with the 78360 for my Tudor.

Gedanken · 9 January 2008, 02:10 AM

Thanks, Elaine and Paul!

Elaine, I used to be from that little island - see my avatar.

Prince · 9 January 2008, 02:22 AM

Always love seeing your DJ, James. Glad it is back and lookin' smart!!!

kcmo · 9 January 2008, 03:00 AM

Looks beautiful!

Tools · 9 January 2008, 03:04 AM

Great job..

And I love the leather..

All I ever get from Rolex is the invoice

JostheBoss · 9 January 2008, 03:47 AM

Looks as good as new! Great service. I love the freebies they threw in too...leather pouch and a very snappy looking diary, hmmm!

teo · 9 January 2008, 03:56 AM

A bezel change in RSC in Singapore for US$53 and they gave me a complimentary rolex pocket diary 2008. Or You can also choose to get a passport holder.

Paulie · 9 January 2008, 04:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gedanken

And of course, the obligatory extras thrown in by the RSC - a leather pouch and a diary:

All up, not bad at all for A$340 - certainly a lot less than what RSC Melbourne would have charged. Now I'll just have to check accuracy over the next few days.

In the US we get a Cardboard Box and some bubble wrap.

Elaine · 9 January 2008, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gedanken

Thanks, Elaine and Paul!

Elaine, I used to be from that little island - see my avatar.

really ? ha ha ... nice to meet someone that used to be from Singapore !!!

sorry that i didnt recognise the cap in your avatar ..........

JBat · 9 January 2008, 01:11 PM

Your watch looks fantastic! I must get a DJ at some point!

Gedanken · 28 January 2008, 09:42 PM

Update: after 20 days on the winder, I just checked it against www.time.gov. It's lost just a bit over a second.

SPACE-DWELLER · 28 January 2008, 09:46 PM

That's amazing! Long live the Cal. 3135! Not even a quartz watch can beat such an incredible accuracy!

8 January 2008, 09:17 PM	#1
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Christmas come early! Got home today to find this sitting on my desk: The contents: Okay, so it's not a new Rollie. My friend went to Singapore for a month, so I got a favour from her and had my Datejust sent to the RSC there for a service. As is to be expected from a full service, the DJ came back in beautiful shape: A couple of years ago I gouged the lug at 5 o'clock on a glass door. It was a pretty deep scratch as this old photo shows: A bit of a polish by the RSC and the lug's as good as new! Come to think of it, the whole watch is as good as new, warranty and all: I don't know why they don't change the warranty certificates to credit-card format, though. And of course, the obligatory extras thrown in by the RSC - a leather pouch and a diary: All up, not bad at all for A$340 - certainly a lot less than what RSC Melbourne would have charged. Now I'll just have to check accuracy over the next few days. __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

8 January 2008, 09:21 PM	#2
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Excellent job! That DJ sure is a beauty! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

8 January 2008, 09:36 PM	#4
DS/B MINI S "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Charlotte NC Watch: SD & Exp II Posts: 961	Looks good as new. Congrats __________________ 16600 Sea-Dweller 16570 Explorer II (White Dial)

8 January 2008, 11:08 PM	#7
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8 January 2008, 11:30 PM	#8
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Thanks, guys! This is what I love about having a Rolex - every few years you get a virtually brand-new watch! Michael, I don't have exact figures, but I do believe RSC Melbourne's prices start from A$500. Steve, Singaporeans can be pretty demanding customers. Apart from the price, I was pretty certain that the guys at RSC Singapore would do a proper job - they know that if they stuff up, they'll never hearthe end of it. __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

8 January 2008, 09:28 PM	#3
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,588	That's great James, awesome value on the service.

8 January 2008, 10:56 PM	#5
Oscar "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Michael Location: Melb, Australia Watch: SS GMTIIC Posts: 1,350	James, Great repair job on the DJ. What sort of price do you think the Melb RSC would have charged for that? Regards, Michael

8 January 2008, 11:02 PM	#6
TARDIS "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Queensland, AUST Posts: 2,003	Whoever it was over in SIN did a fantastic job James

9 January 2008, 12:42 AM	#9
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	What's the update on his Rolex watch you posted some while back where you asked us about the authenticity? It was a silver coloured dial "Precision", on a strap, I think, but I might be wrong. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

9 January 2008, 12:48 AM	#10
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	I found it. I meant this one. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

9 January 2008, 01:05 AM	#11
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,510	They did a great job James. I love the dial and hr marker combo on that watch. It's beautiful. __________________ JJ

9 January 2008, 01:07 AM	#12
Elaine Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Elaine Location: Singapore Watch: Rodium Diamond DJ Posts: 672	glad that the little island i call home had treated you well :)

9 January 2008, 02:10 AM	#14
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Thanks, Elaine and Paul! Elaine, I used to be from that little island - see my avatar. __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

9 January 2008, 02:22 AM	#15
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	Always love seeing your DJ, James. Glad it is back and lookin' smart!!! __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

9 January 2008, 03:00 AM	#16
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Looks beautiful!

9 January 2008, 03:04 AM	#17
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Great job.. And I love the leather.. All I ever get from Rolex is the invoice __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

9 January 2008, 03:47 AM	#18
JostheBoss "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Jos Location: South Africa Watch: SS GMT IIc Posts: 741	Looks as good as new! Great service. I love the freebies they threw in too...leather pouch and a very snappy looking diary, hmmm! __________________ Life isn't what it is...it's what it looks like

9 January 2008, 03:56 AM	#19
teo "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: amk Posts: 792	A bezel change in RSC in Singapore for US$53 and they gave me a complimentary rolex pocket diary 2008. Or You can also choose to get a passport holder.

9 January 2008, 01:11 PM	#22
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	Your watch looks fantastic! I must get a DJ at some point!

28 January 2008, 09:42 PM	#23
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Update: after 20 days on the winder, I just checked it against www.time.gov. It's lost just a bit over a second. __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

28 January 2008, 09:46 PM	#24
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	That's amazing! Long live the Cal. 3135! Not even a quartz watch can beat such an incredible accuracy! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

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