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Lane from s.c. · 7 January 2009, 09:55 AM

I`m just curious. My gmt is a 1985 and I am a couple years away from service ( I`ve had 3... I think) but I think it would be cool to send my gmt back home to the factory for a service. There is no good reason for this as I am sure the rolex service centers are great. For some reason I have always ran away from the normal way of doing things. I think that is why I have a rolex.

Lane

Lane from s.c. · 15 January 2009, 07:19 AM

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Lane from s.c. · 16 January 2009, 08:41 AM

I`m begining to think this thread is not the most popular one out there. lol
Come on, show the love. lol
Lane

chenx15 · 16 January 2009, 08:55 AM

i wish i have the answer for this. i know it will be really cool.

Tools · 16 January 2009, 09:08 AM

I don't think that it's unpopular Lane..

It's probably that hardly anybody has given a thought to sending their watch to Geneva...

There just isn't much reason to with a Rolex because the Rolex Service Centers are factory trained and certified to do the work and refinish the bracelet to the same standards..

...............

..In other words, it might be kind of cool to say that you sent your watch to Switzerland for it's overhaul, I'm not so sure that the practical value, or the loss of the time it would take, would be of much value..

I will tell you what would be way cool.........If Rolex would start a vintage restoration operation at Geneva........ I've got couple I would be happy to send their way for that..

SLS · 16 January 2009, 10:12 AM

A good friend of mine did, he sent both he and his wife's watches back home. It took about the same amount of time and the price was close to the same. Also, Randy (steelinox) sent his Sub back as well. I know both parties were happy with the results.
~Scott

Lane from s.c. · 16 January 2009, 10:15 AM

Thanks for the imput. Yea, you are right, no practical reason... I guess symbolic more than anything. I`m not due yet but I will post if I send it there. As far as time goes I hope it would not take anymore time. Fedex to Geneva one or two day service.

Take care,
Lane

Parachrom · 16 January 2009, 11:08 AM

Send it to me, I will make sure it gets to RSC Toronto, they will do absolute godlike work on your watch, at a fraction of the price.

chenx15 · 16 January 2009, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Parachrom

Send it to me, I will make sure it gets to RSC Toronto, they will do absolute godlike work on your watch, at a fraction of the price.

X2 on that. Our RSC here has amazing work quality! the price though i have to disagree a bit

TheVTCGuy · 16 January 2009, 02:26 PM

You know Lane, I really like the idea. No, it's not very cost effective, (is a Rolex?), but there is something about it. I'm 3 years off from my first service but I think I'd like to do it too!

Z-Sub · 16 January 2009, 05:28 PM

I'll try that when the watch is about 25 yr old to let my Rollie go home one last time.

Lol-x · 16 January 2009, 05:35 PM

Not a bad idea in some senses.
It might be cheaper if paying in Swiss Francs

And you know that at the factory you are going to get A++ service.
However, the downside might be that it is more difficult to communicate with the service centre and then there is the cost of postage and the added risk of international shipping, plus the banging around the box will/might get in the mail or courier system.

ROLEX MAN · 16 January 2009, 09:30 PM

Why not!

I went to switzerland to buy mine!

So why not take it there to get it serviced!!

Oh I forgot to add my wife is from Lucerne, Switzerland and we go back every now and then!!

Quicksilver · 16 January 2009, 10:13 PM

It's symbolic - I understand that and Iwould also like to think that my watch had been serviced in the same place it was born

7 January 2009, 09:55 AM	#1
Lane from s.c. Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Lane H. Location: fort mill, s.c. Watch: gmt, new in 1985 Posts: 190	Has anyone had service at the rolex factory? I`m just curious. My gmt is a 1985 and I am a couple years away from service ( I`ve had 3... I think) but I think it would be cool to send my gmt back home to the factory for a service. There is no good reason for this as I am sure the rolex service centers are great. For some reason I have always ran away from the normal way of doing things. I think that is why I have a rolex. Lane

16 January 2009, 09:08 AM	#5
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	I don't think that it's unpopular Lane.. It's probably that hardly anybody has given a thought to sending their watch to Geneva... There just isn't much reason to with a Rolex because the Rolex Service Centers are factory trained and certified to do the work and refinish the bracelet to the same standards.. .................In other words, it might be kind of cool to say that you sent your watch to Switzerland for it's overhaul, I'm not so sure that the practical value, or the loss of the time it would take, would be of much value.. I will tell you what would be way cool.........If Rolex would start a vintage restoration operation at Geneva........ I've got couple I would be happy to send their way for that.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

16 January 2009, 10:12 AM	#6
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	A good friend of mine did, he sent both he and his wife's watches back home. It took about the same amount of time and the price was close to the same. Also, Randy (steelinox) sent his Sub back as well. I know both parties were happy with the results. ~Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

16 January 2009, 05:28 PM	#11
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	I'll try that when the watch is about 25 yr old to let my Rollie go home one last time. __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

16 January 2009, 05:35 PM	#12
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,588	Not a bad idea in some senses. It might be cheaper if paying in Swiss Francs And you know that at the factory you are going to get A++ service. However, the downside might be that it is more difficult to communicate with the service centre and then there is the cost of postage and the added risk of international shipping, plus the banging around the box will/might get in the mail or courier system. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

15 January 2009, 07:19 AM	#2
Lane from s.c. Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Lane H. Location: fort mill, s.c. Watch: gmt, new in 1985 Posts: 190	O

16 January 2009, 08:41 AM	#3
Lane from s.c. Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Lane H. Location: fort mill, s.c. Watch: gmt, new in 1985 Posts: 190	I`m begining to think this thread is not the most popular one out there. lol Come on, show the love. lol Lane

16 January 2009, 08:55 AM	#4
chenx15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: somewhere Posts: 2,891	i wish i have the answer for this. i know it will be really cool.

16 January 2009, 10:15 AM	#7
Lane from s.c. Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Lane H. Location: fort mill, s.c. Watch: gmt, new in 1985 Posts: 190	Thanks for the imput. Yea, you are right, no practical reason... I guess symbolic more than anything. I`m not due yet but I will post if I send it there. As far as time goes I hope it would not take anymore time. Fedex to Geneva one or two day service. Take care, Lane

16 January 2009, 11:08 AM	#8
Parachrom "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: canada Posts: 721	Send it to me, I will make sure it gets to RSC Toronto, they will do absolute godlike work on your watch, at a fraction of the price.

16 January 2009, 02:26 PM	#10
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	You know Lane, I really like the idea. No, it's not very cost effective, (is a Rolex?), but there is something about it. I'm 3 years off from my first service but I think I'd like to do it too!

16 January 2009, 09:30 PM	#13
ROLEX MAN 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: Home and Away Watch: you? "YES PLEASE"! Posts: 3,719	Why not! I went to switzerland to buy mine! So why not take it there to get it serviced!! Oh I forgot to add my wife is from Lucerne, Switzerland and we go back every now and then!! __________________ *it's not just about telling the time...* *happy rolexing...* I'm just a man with a passion

16 January 2009, 10:13 PM	#14
Quicksilver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: David Location: London+Guangzhou Watch: ing watches Posts: 2,603	It's symbolic - I understand that and Iwould also like to think that my watch had been serviced in the same place it was born __________________ Rolex Sea Dweller 116600, GMT Master II 16710 (Pepsi) and 116710 BLNR, Daytona 116500LN, Submariner 14060M.

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