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SkiWatch · 2 February 2018, 09:13 AM

I'm new to the forum and have a question about service options. I have a 10 year old steel Daytona and my wife has an 8 year old steel 31mm Datejust (with diamonds on the bezel and at the 6 o'clock position). They both need servicing. The obvious choice is Rolex service in LA. But is there a good and trustworthy option for a third party to service the watches? How about the time frame, Rolex is saying 3-4 weeks for completion. My AD is suggesting $1,200-1,400 for the Daytona and $700-800 for the Datejust for Rolex to provide the service. To me it seems the best option is the manufacturer's service center, but there are others quoting much lower prices.
I've had a couple other mechanical watches that I had serviced in Salt Lake City for $4-500.
Any help for a Rolex service newby?

perryj · 2 February 2018, 10:42 AM

Send it to Dallas Rolex yourself, ask for Vivian when you call and she’ll tell you how to send it in.

Google Rolex Dallas for number

I prefer to use Rolex Dallas and won’t send my watches anywhere else, don’t go through AD

1Daytona · 2 February 2018, 11:37 AM

Contact Kelly Hayes, Certified Rolex Technician and A.W.I Master Watchmaker. Only does factory authorized Rolex service and has a Rolex parts account. Best in country, has done over 30,000 Rolex services. He is in Mission Viejo, CA and his number is 949-454-1550. His Dad used to own a Rolex dealer. Fast turnaround time and reasonable rates. You won't be disappointed. Tell him the "Judge" sent you!

SkiWatch · 2 February 2018, 12:41 PM

Thanks for the info. I'll contact Kelly Hayes.

rkim11 · 3 February 2018, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by SkiWatch

Thanks for the info. I'll contact Kelly Hayes.

Give us a follow up when/if you get watch back from Mr Hayes. Thanks

Lance99 · 2 December 2018, 11:26 AM

I highly recommend Mr. Hayes. He serviced my 10 year old datejust recently, and I cannot say enough good things about him. If you get the chance to speak with him and see his store, it is a treat for the Rolex fan.

WillC · 2 December 2018, 11:55 AM

There's also ABC Watchwerks in DTLA as well as The Watch Buyers Group in Pasadena.

ltmgeller · 2 December 2018, 12:14 PM

Dallas RSC has the best reviews

blue lion · 2 December 2018, 01:54 PM

Rik at Timecareinc

AmbSteve · 2 December 2018, 05:09 PM

No no no...you have provided no proof that they require service! Are they not keeping accurate time or are they making noise? Please do not fall for the fake rhetoric of forums. If they are keeping time then what proof do you have that they require service?

PepsiGMT · 2 December 2018, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by SkiWatch

I'm new to the forum and have a question about service options. I have a 10 year old steel Daytona and my wife has an 8 year old steel 31mm Datejust (with diamonds on the bezel and at the 6 o'clock position). They both need servicing. The obvious choice is Rolex service in LA. But is there a good and trustworthy option for a third party to service the watches? How about the time frame, Rolex is saying 3-4 weeks for completion. My AD is suggesting $1,200-1,400 for the Daytona and $700-800 for the Datejust for Rolex to provide the service. To me it seems the best option is the manufacturer's service center, but there are others quoting much lower prices.
I've had a couple other mechanical watches that I had serviced in Salt Lake City for $4-500.
Any help for a Rolex service newby?

A few things here:

How do you know the watches need service? I ran my Sub and GMT for 15 years both before ever sending them in for service. The tell-tale for me was that they became very hard to wind. I could tell that something was wrong.

Always send them to a Rolex Service Center - do NOT have the AD perform the work. Most suck. Yes...you will have to wait. Mine took about 2 months.

No SUBctitute · 2 December 2018, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ambsteve

no no no...you have provided no proof that they require service! Are they not keeping accurate time or are they making noise? Please do not fall for the fake rhetoric of forums. If they are keeping time then what proof do you have that they require service?

+1

SearChart · 2 December 2018, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by AmbSteve

No no no...you have provided no proof that they require service! Are they not keeping accurate time or are they making noise? Please do not fall for the fake rhetoric of forums. If they are keeping time then what proof do you have that they require service?

Quite true.
If it isn't acting up then why would you get it serviced?

MJR1965 · 2 December 2018, 06:32 PM

AmbSteve and SearChart are absolutely correct. If the watches are keeping good time and not making any noises then why have them serviced now. Save your money now and have a Merry Christmas

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GarbanzoNegro · 2 December 2018, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

Quite true.

If it isn't acting up then why would you get it serviced?

I guess it depends on how actively you wear your watch (e.g swimming, diving, etc). Or in this case you would only let the watch pressure tested?

SearChart · 2 December 2018, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by GarbanzoNegro

I guess it depends on how actively you wear your watch (e.g swimming, diving, etc). Or in this case you would only let the watch pressure tested?

It never hurts to do a pressure test, better safe than sorry.

2 February 2018, 09:13 AM	#1
SkiWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Bob Woodbury Location: Utah Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 27	Service Recommendations I'm new to the forum and have a question about service options. I have a 10 year old steel Daytona and my wife has an 8 year old steel 31mm Datejust (with diamonds on the bezel and at the 6 o'clock position). They both need servicing. The obvious choice is Rolex service in LA. But is there a good and trustworthy option for a third party to service the watches? How about the time frame, Rolex is saying 3-4 weeks for completion. My AD is suggesting $1,200-1,400 for the Daytona and $700-800 for the Datejust for Rolex to provide the service. To me it seems the best option is the manufacturer's service center, but there are others quoting much lower prices. I've had a couple other mechanical watches that I had serviced in Salt Lake City for $4-500. Any help for a Rolex service newby?

2 February 2018, 10:42 AM	#2
perryj "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: USA Watch: Rolex, Swatch Posts: 952	Send it to Dallas Rolex yourself, ask for Vivian when you call and she’ll tell you how to send it in. Google Rolex Dallas for number I prefer to use Rolex Dallas and won’t send my watches anywhere else, don’t go through AD __________________ Rolex Datejust 16200 current Rolex Ceramic Submariner Date sold Rolex Submariner 14060 sold Rolex Explorer I and II both sold Rolex Datejust 16233 and 16234 sold

2 December 2018, 12:14 PM	#8
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,585	Dallas RSC has the best reviews __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

2 December 2018, 05:09 PM	#10
AmbSteve "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: San Angelo, TX Watch: Rlx,Omega,JLC,Breg Posts: 1,699	No no no...you have provided no proof that they require service! Are they not keeping accurate time or are they making noise? Please do not fall for the fake rhetoric of forums. If they are keeping time then what proof do you have that they require service? __________________

2 February 2018, 11:37 AM	#3
1Daytona "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Laguna Beach, CA Watch: Deep Sea Blue Posts: 237	Contact Kelly Hayes, Certified Rolex Technician and A.W.I Master Watchmaker. Only does factory authorized Rolex service and has a Rolex parts account. Best in country, has done over 30,000 Rolex services. He is in Mission Viejo, CA and his number is 949-454-1550. His Dad used to own a Rolex dealer. Fast turnaround time and reasonable rates. You won't be disappointed. Tell him the "Judge" sent you!

2 February 2018, 12:41 PM	#4
SkiWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Bob Woodbury Location: Utah Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 27	Thanks for the info. I'll contact Kelly Hayes.

2 December 2018, 11:26 AM	#6
Lance99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Real Name: Lance Location: the OC Watch: Datejust Posts: 7	I highly recommend Mr. Hayes. He serviced my 10 year old datejust recently, and I cannot say enough good things about him. If you get the chance to speak with him and see his store, it is a treat for the Rolex fan.

2 December 2018, 11:55 AM	#7
WillC "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Will Location: California & Asia Watch: Batgirl/Moser/GS Posts: 29	There's also ABC Watchwerks in DTLA as well as The Watch Buyers Group in Pasadena.

2 December 2018, 01:54 PM	#9
blue lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Florida State! Watch: It's just a watch. Posts: 1,463	Rik at Timecareinc

2 December 2018, 06:32 PM	#14
MJR1965 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Real Name: Mike Location: Washington State Watch: 116710LN Posts: 26	AmbSteve and SearChart are absolutely correct. If the watches are keeping good time and not making any noises then why have them serviced now. Save your money now and have a Merry Christmas . Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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