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swiss_seth · 23 September 2016, 02:42 PM

I noticed there was the typical "whirring" noise indicating a worn axle so it was finally time for a service. I wanted it serviced quick so the rotor or other parts wouldn't be damaged. I had been wearing for 10 years with no service so it was telling me the time had come.

I had seen some other members negative experiences with RSC's so I decided to use my local AD that has an in-house Rolex watchmaker. He is excellent and turn around was only 2.5 weeks from a man thats been doing this work for 3 decades. At first I debated getting my Sub polished but I figured just this once. It had tons of deep scratched and marks from hard use but I must say it looks new.

I finally decided to put on the Preik caseback too. The AD wouldn't do that for me but it was easily done myself. Not sure if I am going to keep it or not but I do like the look of the caliber. Although some say the Rolex movements aren't finished to an attractive level I rather like the circular graining and other polishing. IMO it would only need some heat treated screws to really set it off.

Looks to me gaining about 2 seconds a day. Overall I am extremely pleased and lucky to have such an amazing watchmaker at my disposal. A++

Slow-mo. of the hairspring.

kromdom · 23 September 2016, 04:22 PM

VERY NICE!! Like you, I also have a Preik clear caseback.

gossbeau · 23 September 2016, 04:53 PM

looks mint! Well done! I really like the clear caseback too! It's original in my opinion.

Rolex fan 61 · 23 September 2016, 08:15 PM

Looks good

mjclark32 · 23 September 2016, 08:17 PM

Looks great!
Did you have it pressure tested after changing case backs yourself?

Runnin' Rebel · 23 September 2016, 08:20 PM

Pantina looks amazing

swiss_seth · 24 September 2016, 05:02 AM

What do you guys think about the cost of overhaul? Is that about what this runs nowadays?

Thanks

beer · 24 September 2016, 05:04 AM

nice looks like a new sub from 2016 only the case is the correct shape

The Libertine · 24 September 2016, 05:14 AM

Looks very good - did a nice, and conservative job with the polishing too.

bmpregler · 24 September 2016, 05:16 AM

Very timely thread. I went into the AD today to lust over a BLNR and convinced myself to wait a little longer but to go ahead and send my 16610 into the Dallas RSC for a service. It's been on my wrist for 8 years so I guess it is about time.

Now I'm watchless for about 6 weeks.

Did the watch look as good as you hoped it would? Close to new condition?

swiss_seth · 24 September 2016, 05:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmpregler

Very timely thread. I went into the AD today to lust over a BLNR and convinced myself to wait a little longer but to go ahead and send my 16610 into the Dallas RSC for a service. It's been on my wrist for 8 years so I guess it is about time.

Now I'm watchless for about 6 weeks.

Did the watch look as good as you hoped it would? Close to new condition?

He told me he was very conservative on polishing because he feels most watchmakers go overboard.

I was pleaantly surprised and it does look new. Luckily I clean the band all the time so there is no grit build up to stretch it or wear it out.

watchwatcher · 24 September 2016, 06:35 AM

Nice.

23 September 2016, 02:42 PM	#1
swiss_seth "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Seth Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 16610 Posts: 293	16610 came back from a full overhaul. I noticed there was the typical "whirring" noise indicating a worn axle so it was finally time for a service. I wanted it serviced quick so the rotor or other parts wouldn't be damaged. I had been wearing for 10 years with no service so it was telling me the time had come. I had seen some other members negative experiences with RSC's so I decided to use my local AD that has an in-house Rolex watchmaker. He is excellent and turn around was only 2.5 weeks from a man thats been doing this work for 3 decades. At first I debated getting my Sub polished but I figured just this once. It had tons of deep scratched and marks from hard use but I must say it looks new. I finally decided to put on the Preik caseback too. The AD wouldn't do that for me but it was easily done myself. Not sure if I am going to keep it or not but I do like the look of the caliber. Although some say the Rolex movements aren't finished to an attractive level I rather like the circular graining and other polishing. IMO it would only need some heat treated screws to really set it off. Looks to me gaining about 2 seconds a day. Overall I am extremely pleased and lucky to have such an amazing watchmaker at my disposal. A++ Slow-mo. of the hairspring. __________________ In Pace Paratus

23 September 2016, 08:17 PM	#5
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Looks great! Did you have it pressure tested after changing case backs yourself? __________________

23 September 2016, 08:20 PM	#6
Runnin' Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: 🤔 Posts: 8,424	Pantina looks amazing __________________ ♛

24 September 2016, 05:02 AM	#7
swiss_seth "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Seth Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 16610 Posts: 293	What do you guys think about the cost of overhaul? Is that about what this runs nowadays? Thanks __________________ In Pace Paratus

24 September 2016, 05:04 AM	#8
beer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Watch Dealer atm! Watch: all Posts: 2,800	nice looks like a new sub from 2016 only the case is the correct shape __________________

23 September 2016, 04:22 PM	#2
kromdom "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: USA Posts: 530	VERY NICE!! Like you, I also have a Preik clear caseback.

23 September 2016, 04:53 PM	#3
gossbeau Banned Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Vinh Location: Lausanne/HCMC Watch: 25940ok Posts: 915	looks mint! Well done! I really like the clear caseback too! It's original in my opinion.

23 September 2016, 08:15 PM	#4
Rolex fan 61 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: UK Posts: 1,262	Looks good

24 September 2016, 05:14 AM	#9
The Libertine Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: BOS Watch: 16710;14060;214270 Posts: 6,375	Looks very good - did a nice, and conservative job with the polishing too.

24 September 2016, 05:16 AM	#10
bmpregler Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Brandon Location: OK, USA Watch: Sub Date/Tudor Chr Posts: 261	Very timely thread. I went into the AD today to lust over a BLNR and convinced myself to wait a little longer but to go ahead and send my 16610 into the Dallas RSC for a service. It's been on my wrist for 8 years so I guess it is about time. Now I'm watchless for about 6 weeks. Did the watch look as good as you hoped it would? Close to new condition?

24 September 2016, 06:35 AM	#12
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,044	Nice.

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