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[timetravel125]

My sincerest "thank you," to you, Vanessa. Great information.

My daughter still bugs me for not naming her Vanessa, honest. She's 21 now and once-in-a-while, this subject comes up.

[Green Sub]

Originally Posted by Vanessa

Here in the US we as official dealers are NOT ALLOWED to change your bezel at all. The LV has a unique model# and if you change the bezel, they'll consider it after-market (even if it's an original part). If you would have it serviced by an official service center, they would HAVE to replace it back to it's original green bezel.
I know it's bullsh... but those are the rules

Thanks! This isn't bad info at all to me, because there is noway I would consider changing my bezel now that I know this.

[gha]

Thank's for the "skinny" on some Rolex policies, Vanessa.
Just wondering, are you a Rolex watchmaker? I ask because I had one of my son's friends show interest in becoming a watchmaker, and is looking for schools/apprenticeships. Any ideas?

Thanks again.....gha

[artbypaul]

Great post Vanessa!

Paul

[nhdblfan]

Originally Posted by KanzenR_1983

"- Rolex does not sell watches on-line, and does not allow AD’s to sell over the phone or internet."

i purchased my tt gmt 2 c over the phone while i was deployed in iraq from a ad in glendale, california in order to beat the last price hike. i guess it just depends on the different ads. i has happy they could help me and i definatly would buy another watch from them again

first, thank you for your service Romel

I have also purchased a watch,wifes TTOP, over the phone from a AD (in NH when I was living in NJ) for my wife,never even went in the store before.I think is like the old "Rolex will not allow us to discount from list price but we can do a "trade in"(aka; fantasy trade)".

Some are not turning down a sale over phone.I think they just hide it from the Rolex police when they come inspect the books and phone bills.

good post vanessa,might clear up a few questions before they ask them.

[CoopJr]

Originally Posted by Vanessa

Thank you all for your support. I was a little hesitant about posting this, but I feel it is neccesary so Bo and Mike (and a few other guys) get a break from having to keep repeating themselves!

I am amazed at their patience answering the same questions over and over, without fail and always with enthusiasm

[Vanessa CW21]

Originally Posted by gha

Thank's for the "skinny" on some Rolex policies, Vanessa.
Just wondering, are you a Rolex watchmaker? I ask because I had one of my son's friends show interest in becoming a watchmaker, and is looking for schools/apprenticeships. Any ideas?

Thanks again.....gha

You're welcome! Yes I am a watchmaker, trained in Belgium (3 years), Switzerland (for ETA), and Pennsylvania (for Rolex).

Thank you for asking about watchmaking schools, and please encourage any person, who doesn't really know what to do professionally with todays uncertainties on the job market, to consider watchmaking. It is an awesome job, with great job security, and OK money...

In the USA there are 4 WOSTEP-based schools (Watchmakers Of Switzerland Training and Educational Program). They all have the 2 year program, which will graduate you as a watchmaker. With each of these schools you can request an application. Most of the tuition is "sponsored" by Rolex. Although I don't know exactly how that works. All programs accept 12 students a year, so they can give each and every student the necessary attention required.

Saint Paul College
Watchmaking Program
235 Marshall Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651)846-1408
www.saintpaul.edu

Nicolas G. Hayek
Watchmaking School
Miami, FL
(201)271-4648
www.nghayekwatchmakingschool.org

North Seattle Community College
Watch Technology Institute
9600 College Way North
Seattle, WA 98103
(206)526-0169
[email protected]

Lititz Watch Technicum
1 Wynfield Drive
Lititz, PA 17543
(717)625-3787
[email protected]

[Marrk]

Excellent post, Vanessa. You have performed a service for the community.

With regard to quicksetting the date on an M-series GMT II: I am not finding that in my Owner's Manual. Where can I learn that trick?

With regard to becoming a watchmaker: Do you have to have exceptionally steady hands?

Originally Posted by Vanessa

Fact sheet:



- You can quickset the date any time of day on any Rolex.
(Be aware that with some other movement, like ETA this is not always possible)

[Vanessa CW21]

Originally Posted by Marrk

Excellent post, Vanessa. You have performed a service for the community.

With regard to quicksetting the date on an M-series GMT II: I am not finding that in my Owner's Manual. Where can I learn that trick?

With regard to becoming a watchmaker: Do you have to have exceptionally steady hands?

Thank you, and you're welcome!

The quick-set on a GMT only works by moving the (12) hour-hand forward in the first crown-pulled-out position. Unfortunately there isn't a "real" quickset on those.

My hands are exceptionally steady... but I do know some watchmakers that have some difficulties with that. So it is possible to be a watchmaker with (a little) shaky hands, but if you want to be as good as I am, it's better if your hands are steady No seriously, it helps when you're steady!

[roadcarver]

I didn't know about this until now! Wow! I thought only the GMT had this special feature being immune to the date change taboo between 10pm-2am.

Amazing!

Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

Thanks for sharing, Vanessa!

I especially love this part:

- You can quickset the date any time of day on any Rolex.
(Be aware that with some other movement, like ETA this is not always possible)


I have said this a hundred times or more, but it is nice to have it confirmed by a Rolex watchmaker once and for all!

[mickeydainish]

Thanx alot for the info Vanessa.... good on Ya, mate! :-)

[briantheartist]

Hey Vanessa,

You rock!

Oh, and the GMT IIc randomly came in, I try it on every hour of every day!

I'm soooooo gonna get it next month!

Peace Out!!!!!!!

Vanessa=Coolness

[B-ling88]

Great post but you got it wrong with all rolexs have quickset date as the new GMT-IIc does not have quickset date. Also yes this should be a sticky.

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by Vanessa

Thank you, and you're welcome!

The quick-set on a GMT only works by moving the (12) hour-hand forward in the first crown-pulled-out position. Unfortunately there isn't a "real" quickset on those.

My hands are exceptionally steady... but I do know some watchmakers that have some difficulties with that. So it is possible to be a watchmaker with (a little) shaky hands, but if you want to be as good as I am, it's better if your hands are steady No seriously, it helps when you're steady!

Hey Vanessa,

You should see how "rock-steady" my hands are when I shear my sheep. Think I'd make a good watch-maker?

[SPACE-DWELLER]

Originally Posted by Vanessa

(...)but I feel it is neccesary so (XX) (and a few other guys) get a break from having to keep repeating themselves!(...)

Hi Vanessa,

I edited your quote with an "XX" since, imho, it's not important who said what and how often.

Anyway, for the exact above reason highlighted in bold, personally I believe this would be very helpful information if added to the Rolex FAQ's.

Ideally (hopefully?), the FAQ's is the place for new members (or older ones, just wanting to refresh things) to find general info about Rolex watches.

[Vanessa CW21]

Originally Posted by B-ling88

Great post but you got it wrong with all rolexs have quickset date as the new GMT-IIc does not have quickset date. Also yes this should be a sticky.

I didn't mean that every Rolex has quickset... I just said that any Rolex with a quickset can be set on whatever time of day. I'm sorry if some people misinterpretted that!

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Hey Vanessa,

You should see how "rock-steady" my hands are when I shear my sheep. Think I'd make a good watch-maker?

I'm a sure you could be a fantastic watch-breaker JJ!

[zak98]

great post and threads... thanks!

[SSD]

Vanessa, a great post and one that needs to be made available to all. However, I wanted it saved on my flash drive along with the TRF Rolex facts by RogerF, so I simply made it part of that document, citing you as the author and retaining the green font.

Perhaps that would be a good way to display it here on TRF, too? Just one idea...

Thanks again!

[gha]

Vanessa....thank you very much for the info.....I will pass it on to the person who may be interested.....then maybe I can have a personal watchmaker in a couple of years...who knows...thank's again...gha

[sheldonsmith]

Great post, and Vanessa, feel free to post more of these items and topics. Any post of yours is well received and valued here. Post more of your insight/experience.

-Sheldon

[Orchi]

Err buddy Vanessa...like buddy JJ said...you are a Darling...n your posts are very informative n as accurate as it can be...

Nevertheless...Orchi has these to ask...n hopefully Orchi or perhaps others could learn more from here...

1. Orchi won't mind to spent the cost of service by any relevant RSC in USA for watches purchased from various parties there under the Sellers' names...before the watches are shipped to Malaysia for Orchi.

Upon its arrival...would the RSC service warranty on the watch...be valid or transferable to Orchi's name...?

2. On Rolex with manual winding movement...is it possible to over wound it forcefully...thus rendering the main drive spring or the relevant part to break...?

Please advise...

[Jazz]

Very good post, Vanessa!!

[Vanessa CW21]

Originally Posted by Orchi

Upon its arrival...would the RSC service warranty on the watch...be valid or transferable to Orchi's name...?

2. On Rolex with manual winding movement...is it possible to over wound it forcefully...thus rendering the main drive spring or the relevant part to break...?

Please advise...

Yes Orchi, the service warranty is made out to the person owning the watch at the moment the watch is send in for service. So, if you send in the watch, the warranty paper has your name on it.

And yes again on overwinding a manual wind watch. When you feel the crown stop; STOP turning or trying to turn! You can definately break the mainspring if you try to tweak it a little more.

[feudallordcult]

dear vanessa, thank you very much! most grateful!

[veefour]

Thanks Vanessa for your post.
Only a question (not argueing) about second Fact.
Is 22 years a "normal" power reserve for an auto Rolex?. Never wound mine.

[Vanessa CW21]

Originally Posted by veefour

Thanks Vanessa for your post.
Only a question (not argueing) about second Fact.
Is 22 years a "normal" power reserve for an auto Rolex?. Never wound mine.

I guess you move enough!
No, my point on that one was that some people complain their watch stops while they wear it, and it's usually because they were very incactive for a period of time. Like some people that work on a desk 8 hours a day and don't move their left arm, except when they reach over to answer the phone... Or truck drivers that have their hands on the stearing wheel 14 hours a day... Or people that became bedridden, or ended up in a wheelchair, all of those can be examples of people "wearing" the watch every single day, yet they don't move enough to keep the watch wound.
Hope that clarifies the subject!

[mailman]

Thanks again for helping everyone here Vanessa You're a true jewel here.

Sticky time boys and girls

[tthopp05]

Thank you.

[ijen0311]

Originally Posted by KanzenR_1983

"- Rolex does not sell watches on-line, and does not allow AD’s to sell over the phone or internet."

i purchased my tt gmt 2 c over the phone while i was deployed in iraq from a ad in glendale, california in order to beat the last price hike. i guess it just depends on the different ads. i has happy they could help me and i definatly would buy another watch from them again

Yep... ADs definitely sell over the phone.

EDIT: not arguing with you Vanessa! Thanks for the info. But they do...

[karmatp]

Originally Posted by ijen0311

Yep... ADs definitely sell over the phone.

EDIT: not arguing with you Vanessa! Thanks for the info. But they do...

Yes, some do but it is against Rolex policy. AD's can get into trouble and lose their AD status for doing such things. As many of us have figured out, there are ways around it.