La Watchworks Vs RSC

[AgentHsu]

Any reason why I would or wouldn't choose one over the other for servicing my 16808 Gold Sub? Thanks for your thoughts!

[Danny83]

Abc Watchwerks is amazing ....If they will do it for you I say go ahead

[AgentHsu]

Originally Posted by Danny83

Abc Watchwerks is amazing ....If they will do it for you I say go ahead

Are they as amazing as RSC?

[Danny83]

Originally Posted by AgentHsu

Are they as amazing as RSC?

Yes if not better

[Daryl]

Originally Posted by Danny83

Yes if not better

+1

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[AgentHsu]

Originally Posted by Daryl

+1

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Wow! I'm surprised to hear that. I hope others can chime in and confirm this, hopefully with some details on why.

Their store is right by my house, and I'm on the fence still.

[jeffgo888]

There is no substitute for sending it to an RSC. Its Rolex Service center, 2 year warranty, etc etc. I think that should be more than enough reason..:) to me, at least it is.

[dadonn2]

There's a seller on here that works for an AD and he mentioned his store sending watches to ABC because they didn't want to pay RSC prices. He didn't say they always do that specifically but I would see that as a vote of confidence for ABC.

I've read from some of the more knowledgable members on this forum that they would never send their vintage Rolex's to an RSC.

[MBYSF]

LA WW is amazing, have used the guys there tons of times. Everything comes back perfect.

[azguy]

you do realize abc watchwerks and la watchworks are two separate entities

[Speed]

Originally Posted by azguy

you do realize abc watchwerks and la watchworks are two separate entities

Indeed.

There were a few threads on this...ABC had some folks leave to form LA - with participation by Eric Ku (vintage dealer). I still don't have it straight which key folks ended up where...

Personally, I'd send a modern watch to RSC.

Vintage would go to one of the LA shops mentioned above. These shops are great for restoring cases to old factory spec...

[JP Chestnut]

Originally Posted by AgentHsu

Are they as amazing as RSC?

Unquestionably better. I know a guy who trained the RSC Dallas staff and the stories are... not confidence inspiring. It's actually pretty impressive that they do as well as they do, but LAWW is light years beyond.

[JP Chestnut]

Originally Posted by jeffgo888

There is no substitute for sending it to an RSC. Its Rolex Service center, 2 year warranty, etc etc. I think that should be more than enough reason..:) to me, at least it is.

Spoken like someone who doesn't know the difference between hand polishing and lapping machines.

[waQstar]

I've worked with both Alex at ABC and Beau who is at LA, both are stellar, I have even worked with Dalton who is no longer with either but was a team member when they were all ABC, you will be good with either of the entities...
They are both better than RSC in every aspect, turn around time, your wishes as to what you want done and how you want it done, the list goes on... As to warranty it is now two years and is transferable as well.

[mjclark32]

With a vintage piece that you'd like to keep as original as possible, go LA

[Chewbacca]

after reading this; somewhere in switzerland the head of rsc training worldwide is crying in his schnapps and puking a toblerone.

[jeffgo888]

Originally Posted by JP Chestnut

Spoken like someone who doesn't know the difference between hand polishing and lapping machines.

I have to know the difference between those 2.machines to know that I recommend that A Rolex service center service a rolex watch?
If you have a vested interest in recommending another shop, by all means. But don't think you can intimidate and insult and expect me to cower? Lol

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[Dr. Robert]

The San Francisco independent, but licensed through Rolex RSC works on older Rolex & Tudor watches..........and I have been happy with their work.

[Danny83]

For some reason I thought you ment Abc Watchwerks instead of La which is in Pasedena ca. They are both great personally ive used Abc.

[Syed117]

Originally Posted by jeffgo888

I have to know the difference between those 2.machines to know that I recommend that A Rolex service center service a rolex watch?
If you have a vested interest in recommending another shop, by all means. But don't think you can intimidate and insult and expect me to cower? Lol

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Despite the bit of aggression, the point was that your blanket statement about RSC being the only acceptable place to service a watch was not accurate.

It's not about having a vested interest, it's more about the possibility that you might not be knowledgeable enough to make those kinds of statements.

I've read plenty of horror stories about RSC services going wrong. Especially for vintage. You don't send a vintage watch to RSC.

[jeffgo888]

Originally Posted by Syed117

Despite the bit of aggression, the point was that your blanket statement about RSC being the only acceptable place to service a watch was not accurate.

It's not about having a vested interest, it's more about the possibility that you might not be knowledgeable enough to make those kinds of statements.

I've read plenty of horror stories about RSC services going wrong. Especially for vintage. You don't send a vintage watch to RSC.

HI Syed
No worries, thank you.

Yes, I agree to a point and heard stories about vintages and RSC.
My remark was to new /or like new ones with warranty still in effect.
In that case, why not send it to Dallas RSC? which is where my DSSD is currently.

My perspective was, leverage the power and resources of a Dallas RSC or even the San Fran RSC, which I took my 16613 at one time to have it checked out. You pretty much know they will have to stand beside their work and even if things go south, there is substantial methods to make them liable. Yes , of course, all within reason. And yes, I am quite sure there are plenty of very qualified independents out there, namely Vanessa and others.

thats all I was saying.
thank you

[mtgjr]

Originally Posted by jeffgo888

HI Syed
No worries, thank you.

Yes, I agree to a point and heard stories about vintages and RSC.
My remark was to new /or like new ones with warranty still in effect.
In that case, why not send it to Dallas RSC? which is where my DSSD is currently.

Dude, you're full of it. Backpedal much? So, your original statement was only intended to apply to Rolexes still under warranty? Right.....

[jeffgo888]

Originally Posted by mtgjr

Dude, you're full of it. Backpedal much? So, your original statement was only intended to apply to Rolexes still under warranty? Right.....

I'm full of what?
backpedal to where?
that's it?

[Micha]

Originally Posted by Chewbacca

after reading this; somewhere in switzerland the head of rsc training worldwide is crying in his schnapps and puking a toblerone.

[JP Chestnut]

Originally Posted by jeffgo888

I have to know the difference between those 2.machines to know that I recommend that A Rolex service center service a rolex watch?

Generally speaking, yes - knowing what you're talking about tends to be important when making a recommendation. It's OK not to know, but refraining from making uniformed recommendations is probably a good idea

[JP Chestnut]

Originally Posted by Chewbacca

after reading this; somewhere in switzerland the head of rsc training worldwide is crying in his schnapps and puking a toblerone.

Training for the USA RSCs is done out of the PA location. They know what they're doing - they have intentionally turned the RSCs into a repair factory.

[JP Chestnut]

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

The San Francisco independent, but licensed through Rolex RSC works on older Rolex & Tudor watches..........and I have been happy with their work.

Giovanni has always been good to me. That wouldn't be a bad choice.

[mtgjr]

Originally Posted by JP Chestnut

Generally speaking, yes - knowing what you're talking about tends to be important when making a recommendation. It's OK not to know, but refraining from making uniformed recommendations is probably a good idea

But he was only recommending RSC for watches still under warranty (insert sarcasm emoji here). At least that's what he now claims....

[Relyt]

Edvi from ABC was hands down amazing. They gave my explorer ii a custom look and service. After hearing all the RSC horror stories, no thank you.


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[dadonn2]

Originally Posted by azguy

you do realize abc watchwerks and la watchworks are two separate entities

I did not know this. Please disregard my post.