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mailman · 1 May 2016, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by mtgjr

Then I would encourage you, and others interested, to PM the OP to see if he wouldn't mind sharing that info. Out of respect for the OP and for Vanessa. Sorry, I'm just old school about stuff like that. I think it's tacky to ask somebody what they paid for something, who they voted for, how much money they make, etc. But that's just me.

I'd agree with this

RolexPete · 1 May 2016, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtgjr

Then I would encourage you, and others interested, to PM the OP to see if he wouldn't mind sharing that info. Out of respect for the OP and for Vanessa. Sorry, I'm just old school about stuff like that. I think it's tacky to ask somebody what they paid for something, who they voted for, how much money they make, etc. But that's just me.

If you re-read my post I asked the OP to post to the forum the cost "if you wouldn't mind posting" it. If he does, fine. Think we are getting off topic a tad. I was actually more interested in turnaround time as asked in my initial post, or is asking that tacky as well?

Let's move on.

Runnin' Rebel · 1 May 2016, 09:54 PM

She's really does excellent work and great turn around. Prices are very reasonably. The whole crew at the store are professional and nice to work with. Jewlers on Time

mailman · 1 May 2016, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Runnin' Rebel

She's really does excellent work and great turn around. Prices are very reasonably. The whole crew at the store are professional and nice to work with. Jewlers on Time

Speaking from experience I'll second this

Rolex fan 61 · 1 May 2016, 09:58 PM

Brilliant thank you

joli160 · 1 May 2016, 10:28 PM

Congrats Bill, looks fantastic :thumbs: Vanessa

brandrea · 1 May 2016, 10:28 PM

Awesome pictures and work done by Vanessa

Thanks for sharing Bill

East Bay Rider · 1 May 2016, 11:55 PM

Thanks for all the kind comments. It really turned out great.
Regarding the questions about price: I really can't answer that. It's not as if I purchased it off the shelf. There was polishing and replacement parts involved. In this instance she was able to take WAY more pics than she can usually. These take time and eat into her other work.That's why I felt obligated to post them all up. Now everyone else can see exactly what the 3185 movement looks like fully apart and what the rebuilding process really entails.
In the end I just wanted to show my before, during and after service process and especially show some recognition to Vanessa who shares so much technical knowledge here to the members of TRF and of course highlight her exceptional talents.

RolexPete · 2 May 2016, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by East Bay Rider

Thanks for all the kind comments. It really turned out great.
Regarding the questions about price: I really can't answer that. It's not as if I purchased it off the shelf. There was polishing and replacement parts involved. In this instance she was able to take WAY more pics than she can usually. These take time and eat into her other work.That's why I felt obligated to post them all up. Now everyone else can see exactly what the 3185 movement looks like fully apart and what the rebuilding process really entails.
In the end I just wanted to show my before, during and after service process and especially show some recognition to Vanessa who shares so much technical knowledge here to the members of TRF and of course highlight her exceptional talents.

We are all the better for your posting it...I use Rikki and was just curious as to what others charge.

Can you share turnaround time?

mtgjr · 2 May 2016, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by East Bay Rider

Thanks for all the kind comments. It really turned out great.
Regarding the questions about price: I really can't answer that. It's not as if I purchased it off the shelf. There was polishing and replacement parts involved. In this instance she was able to take WAY more pics than she can usually. These take time and eat into her other work.That's why I felt obligated to post them all up. Now everyone else can see exactly what the 3185 movement looks like fully apart and what the rebuilding process really entails.
In the end I just wanted to show my before, during and after service process and especially show some recognition to Vanessa who shares so much technical knowledge here to the members of TRF and of course highlight her exceptional talents.

You handled that very well, sir. The watch looks fantastic...congrats. My 10-year old 16710 is in for its very first overhaul right now, as well (with Rik Dietel). Hoping for similar results.

Psmith · 2 May 2016, 12:15 AM

Great result

southcarolina1801 · 2 May 2016, 12:26 AM

Wow! Amazing job!

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sea-dweller · 2 May 2016, 12:29 AM

Nice set of photos!

Vanessa CW21 · 2 May 2016, 12:31 AM

Hi guys! Thank you all for the kind comments.
At the moment, the cost to overhaul a modern Rolex, including a complete refinish, starts at $495.00
This excludes special parts, and vintage watches. You will receive a final estimate before the work is started, and a 5% discount for being a TRF member.
The turnaround is generally no more than 3 weeks, although vintage can take a little longer.
Prices are subject to change at any time, and the turnaround could be affected by the physical wellbeing of my children or myself.
If you have any questions, feel free to pm me. If I don't reply within 24 hours, please send me another message, because I probably missed the first one.

Bill has been a special friend for a long time, therefore I spoiled him with taking the time to snap this many pictures. Please don't expect me to do this ever again!

I will however take a few pictures for anyone who requests me to do so, and I'll text them to your cell phone.

Sent from my SM-G930T1 using Tapatalk

RichM · 2 May 2016, 12:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vanessa CW21

Hi guys! Thank you all for the kind comments.
At the moment, the cost to overhaul a modern Rolex, including a complete refinish, starts at $495.00
This excludes special parts, and vintage watches. You will receive a final estimate before the work is started, and a 5% discount for being a TRF member.
The turnaround is generally no more than 3 weeks, although vintage can take a little longer.
Prices are subject to change at any time, and the turnaround could be affected by the physical wellbeing of my children or myself.
If you have any questions, feel free to pm me. If I don't reply within 24 hours, please send me another message, because I probably missed the first one.

Bill has been a special friend for a long time, therefore I spoiled him with taking the time to snap this many pictures. Please don't expect me to do this ever again!

I will however take a few pictures for anyone who requests me to do so, and I'll text them to your cell phone.

Sent from my SM-G930T1 using Tapatalk

Like I said before, a CLASS ACT.

RolexPete · 2 May 2016, 02:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vanessa CW21

Hi guys! Thank you all for the kind comments.
At the moment, the cost to overhaul a modern Rolex, including a complete refinish, starts at $495.00
This excludes special parts, and vintage watches. You will receive a final estimate before the work is started, and a 5% discount for being a TRF member.
The turnaround is generally no more than 3 weeks, although vintage can take a little longer.
Prices are subject to change at any time, and the turnaround could be affected by the physical wellbeing of my children or myself.
If you have any questions, feel free to pm me. If I don't reply within 24 hours, please send me another message, because I probably missed the first one.

Bill has been a special friend for a long time, therefore I spoiled him with taking the time to snap this many pictures. Please don't expect me to do this ever again!

I will however take a few pictures for anyone who requests me to do so, and I'll text them to your cell phone.

Sent from my SM-G930T1 using Tapatalk

Thanks so much Vanessa for your pricing info. I figured it wasn't a secret....

You do amazing work and your availability to the forum is appreciated!!

Bluside · 2 May 2016, 05:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vanessa CW21

Hi guys! Thank you all for the kind comments.
At the moment, the cost to overhaul a modern Rolex, including a complete refinish, starts at $495.00
This excludes special parts, and vintage watches. You will receive a final estimate before the work is started, and a 5% discount for being a TRF member.
The turnaround is generally no more than 3 weeks, although vintage can take a little longer.
Prices are subject to change at any time, and the turnaround could be affected by the physical wellbeing of my children or myself.
If you have any questions, feel free to pm me. If I don't reply within 24 hours, please send me another message, because I probably missed the first one.

Bill has been a special friend for a long time, therefore I spoiled him with taking the time to snap this many pictures. Please don't expect me to do this ever again!

I will however take a few pictures for anyone who requests me to do so, and I'll text them to your cell phone.

Sent from my SM-G930T1 using Tapatalk

Thanks for relying to this thread, Vanessa. I loved seeing the pictures. Great work.

Toony · 2 May 2016, 12:33 AM

Watch looks great!! As always, Great Job Vanessa

JayJ · 2 May 2016, 12:43 AM

Great post

rmurphy · 2 May 2016, 01:04 AM

Ahhhhhh ❤️ it! Wear it in the best of health

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iliketime · 2 May 2016, 01:30 AM

so cool!

SearChart · 2 May 2016, 01:39 AM

Looks fantastic, great pictures & well done Vanessa!

blue lion · 2 May 2016, 02:12 AM

Great photos, thanks for sharing.

eonflux · 2 May 2016, 02:16 AM

That's very cool.
Thanks for posting!

solesik · 2 May 2016, 02:23 AM

Your watch looks awesome! Vanessa is the best !

Ravager135 · 2 May 2016, 02:46 AM

Excellent story, photos, and watch service expert.

Rogdogg · 2 May 2016, 02:48 AM

Great job! and it's so good to see so many detailed photos. Thanks for sharing

sensui · 2 May 2016, 03:41 AM

That is awesome, doesn't always gotta be RSC to get fine work done!

psychokandy · 2 May 2016, 04:06 AM

thanks for sharing the photos. they're beautifully captured.

And1dre · 2 May 2016, 04:10 AM

Awesome work! Looks great

1 May 2016, 09:54 PM	#3
Runnin' Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: 🤔 Posts: 8,424	She's really does excellent work and great turn around. Prices are very reasonably. The whole crew at the store are professional and nice to work with. Jewlers on Time __________________ ♛

1 May 2016, 10:28 PM	#6
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,761	Congrats Bill, looks fantastic :thumbs: Vanessa __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

1 May 2016, 11:55 PM	#8
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,073	Thanks for all the kind comments. It really turned out great. Regarding the questions about price: I really can't answer that. It's not as if I purchased it off the shelf. There was polishing and replacement parts involved. In this instance she was able to take WAY more pics than she can usually. These take time and eat into her other work.That's why I felt obligated to post them all up. Now everyone else can see exactly what the 3185 movement looks like fully apart and what the rebuilding process really entails. In the end I just wanted to show my before, during and after service process and especially show some recognition to Vanessa who shares so much technical knowledge here to the members of TRF and of course highlight her exceptional talents. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

2 May 2016, 12:15 AM	#11
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Great result __________________

2 May 2016, 12:29 AM	#13
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Nice set of photos! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

1 May 2016, 09:58 PM	#5
Rolex fan 61 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: UK Posts: 1,262	Brilliant thank you

1 May 2016, 10:28 PM	#7
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,120	Awesome pictures and work done by Vanessa Thanks for sharing Bill

2 May 2016, 12:26 AM	#12
southcarolina1801 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Peach State Posts: 735	Wow! Amazing job! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 May 2016, 12:31 AM	#14
Vanessa CW21 TechXpert & 2016 Patron Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mx Posts: 1,572	Hi guys! Thank you all for the kind comments. At the moment, the cost to overhaul a modern Rolex, including a complete refinish, starts at $495.00 This excludes special parts, and vintage watches. You will receive a final estimate before the work is started, and a 5% discount for being a TRF member. The turnaround is generally no more than 3 weeks, although vintage can take a little longer. Prices are subject to change at any time, and the turnaround could be affected by the physical wellbeing of my children or myself. If you have any questions, feel free to pm me. If I don't reply within 24 hours, please send me another message, because I probably missed the first one. Bill has been a special friend for a long time, therefore I spoiled him with taking the time to snap this many pictures. Please don't expect me to do this ever again! I will however take a few pictures for anyone who requests me to do so, and I'll text them to your cell phone. Sent from my SM-G930T1 using Tapatalk __________________ Member# 5731 Instagram: @vanessa.cw21 Watch my Rolex repair video: https://youtu.be/jDnaotCTpTA

2 May 2016, 12:33 AM	#18
Toony "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Tony Location: Gatchaman Posts: 1,873	Watch looks great!! As always, Great Job Vanessa

2 May 2016, 12:43 AM	#19
JayJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: NJ Posts: 248	Great post

2 May 2016, 01:04 AM	#20
rmurphy 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: Richard Location: Augusta Georgia Watch: 16600 Posts: 1,058	Ahhhhhh ❤️ it! Wear it in the best of health Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 May 2016, 01:30 AM	#21
iliketime "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Jack Location: NYC Watch: 16570, 16710 Posts: 1,535	so cool!

2 May 2016, 02:12 AM	#23
blue lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Florida State! Watch: It's just a watch. Posts: 1,463	Great photos, thanks for sharing.

2 May 2016, 02:16 AM	#24
eonflux "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SNA Posts: 3,637	That's very cool. Thanks for posting!

2 May 2016, 02:23 AM	#25
solesik "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: chicago, Ill.USA Posts: 59	Your watch looks awesome! Vanessa is the best !

2 May 2016, 02:46 AM	#26
Ravager135 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 4,224	Excellent story, photos, and watch service expert.

2 May 2016, 02:48 AM	#27
Rogdogg 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 6,124	Great job! and it's so good to see so many detailed photos. Thanks for sharing __________________ Nil Satis Nisi Optimum

2 May 2016, 03:41 AM	#28
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,446	That is awesome, doesn't always gotta be RSC to get fine work done!

2 May 2016, 04:06 AM	#29
psychokandy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PG.PJ.SH Watch: Crown.Rose.Shield Posts: 173	thanks for sharing the photos. they're beautifully captured.

2 May 2016, 04:10 AM	#30
And1dre "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Silicon Valley Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,182	Awesome work! Looks great

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