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garyk · 15 March 2022, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Mystro

Yea, that was my reasoning for a 15 year routine service for my Bluesy that worked perfectly.

Stunner! Now you get to baby it until that first new scratch.

Thanks for all the comments. My main reason for posting is I wanted to have it polished and share the experience as I don't think it impacted anything other than making it look new. It was in really amazing condition for 20 + years old but certainly showed light signs of wear. To me, it now looks brand new and as sharp as the day it was new! To answer your comment Mystro, buzz kill lol

garyk · 15 March 2022, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by trandonnghia92

How much does the Service cost ?

$1,002.00

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Originally Posted by JSolution

Looking good I love your watch every time I’ve seen you post it :)

Thanks dude

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Originally Posted by Rad22

looks amazing. I love the green leather case.

Yeah, finally got a little gift from Rolex and it only cost a grand lol...

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Originally Posted by Bigmozza

Looks amazing next service 2042 ha ha

Haha, I'm 70, please tell my sons...

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Originally Posted by Al1969

Looks great! Did you have RSC polish it?

Yes, I wanted their expert polishing. I'm quite pleased!!

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Originally Posted by V25V

Any issues at all to speak of with a service interval that delayed? My guess is no but curious.

No issues and I apparently caused a one month delay having missed their confirmation email with the estimate...

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Originally Posted by majidessa

It looks great! I have a TT Daytona that is almost 20 years old that I'm considering to service, how much did the service cost ? do you know if they have upgraded / replaced any movement parts, and did they polish the bezel ?

I don't think it was more than a routine service. The bezel and watch were polished but I did get a call and they told me the watch was in fantastic shape for its age.

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Originally Posted by RyanO

Looks great Gary thanks for sharing!

How do the edges/lines look close up? As good as when it was new or a little softer?

I think its great, no softness that I can detect, which is another reason for posting, life is short, dont be afraid of having experts polish the watch as its definitely like getting a brand new one all over again!!!

Bustelo · 15 March 2022, 07:20 AM

Congrats!!! Thanks for sharing pics, nice treat as I'm impatiently waiting to hear from RSC about mine. Mind if I ask what the service set you back? I like the service packaging, looks classy!

garyk · 15 March 2022, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Bustelo

Congrats!!! Thanks for sharing pics, nice treat as I'm impatiently waiting to hear from RSC about mine. Mind if I ask what the service set you back? I like the service packaging, looks classy!

$1,002.00. Again, I could not be more pleased with the result...

Mags01 · 15 March 2022, 07:26 AM

It truly looks brand new! Stunning watch

garyk · 15 March 2022, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Mags01

It truly looks brand new! Stunning watch

Boaters · 15 March 2022, 09:35 AM

What a beauty Gary it came back as new from what I can see

Robf52 · 15 March 2022, 09:36 AM

Looks like a brand new piece. It's a stunner.

envuks · 15 March 2022, 09:42 AM

Looks great Gary! Ready for its next 20 years

Thanks for sharing

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ltmgeller · 15 March 2022, 09:48 AM

Looks great!

TheWatchmen · 15 March 2022, 10:29 AM

Old becomes new again. A heartening story as I’m currently waiting for a YG one to return from service with a polishing as we speak.

garyk · 15 March 2022, 11:48 AM

Some more shots

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garyk · 15 March 2022, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by TheWatchmen

Old becomes new again. A heartening story as I’m currently waiting for a YG one to return from service with a polishing as we speak.

Good luck

rolexjackson · 15 March 2022, 11:59 AM

Wow Rolex doesn’t mess around! It’s beautiful

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Mystro · 15 March 2022, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by garyk

Thanks for all the comments. My main reason for posting is I wanted to have it polished and share the experience as I don't think it impacted anything other than making it look new. It was in really amazing condition for 20 + years old but certainly showed light signs of wear. To me, it now looks brand new and as sharp as the day it was new! To answer your comment Mystro, buzz kill lol

I honestly don’t think you will have any problem keeping it pristine for a long time because your 20yr pic looked really good. Other than not taking the stickers off, you are right back where you were 20 years ago with this Daytona being new again.

Rebel · 15 March 2022, 12:03 PM

Nice.

Chiboy · 15 March 2022, 12:12 PM

1) That is a super sharp looking dial on a gold watch
2) It’s nice to see a watch get a Rolex professional polish for the first time in 22years without anyone going berserk on the thread
3) I think $1000 for the service is about what I’ve heard, so I’m glad it hasn’t gone up or incurred a PM premium
4) when I dropped mine off at Beverly Hills RSC for a warranty issue, they shipped it to PA where they do a lot of Daytona servicing, so I’m surprised it got shipped from BH.

garyk · 15 March 2022, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Mystro

I honestly don’t think you will have any problem keeping it pristine for a long time because your 20yr pic looked really good. Other than not taking the stickers off, you are right back where you were 20 years ago with this Daytona being new again.

I agree. I’ll keep up with it as much as is possible. Funny you mentioned stickers, first thing they told me at RSC was the big green case back sticker would be taken off. I never had removed it. For some reason back in the day that was a thing but I don’t remember why lol…

JohnGingerwood · 15 March 2022, 12:20 PM

It’s like getting a new watch. I get a sick satisfaction waiting for a watch to come back from service.

garyk · 15 March 2022, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Chiboy

1) That is a super sharp looking dial on a gold watch
2) It’s nice to see a watch get a Rolex professional polish for the first time in 22years without anyone going berserk on the thread
3) I think $1000 for the service is about what I’ve heard, so I’m glad it hasn’t gone up or incurred a PM premium
4) when I dropped mine off at Beverly Hills RSC for a warranty issue, they shipped it to PA where they do a lot of Daytona servicing, so I’m surprised it got shipped from BH.

That is interesting but yeah, I got some updates from BH and talked to a very nice French lady there a few times. She was the person I handed the watch to in December. My wife and I had a nice chat with her that day and she asked if we wanted some chocolate. I was really excited when I thought it might be branded as Rolex but sadly it was not. Tasted good though lol…

brandrea · 15 March 2022, 12:30 PM

Looking good Gary

Maharishi · 15 March 2022, 12:31 PM

Very nice.

garyk · 15 March 2022, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

Looking good Gary

Thanks Brian!

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Originally Posted by Maharishi

Very nice.

Thank you

JodyHighroller · 15 March 2022, 12:43 PM

Man, that thing looks sharp!

Thank you for coming back and posting photos post service.

MJ EXPLORER · 15 March 2022, 12:52 PM

Absolutely stunning. I'm sure you're glad to have it back!

garyk · 15 March 2022, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by JodyHighroller

Man, that thing looks sharp!

Thank you for coming back and posting photos post service.

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by MJ EXPLORER

Absolutely stunning. I'm sure you're glad to have it back!

I must admit, I was very nervous handing it over to RSC and worried about it a lot until it returned.

huba01 · 15 March 2022, 08:51 PM

Looks amazing, thanks for sharing

fskywalker · 15 March 2022, 09:09 PM

Nice!

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1William · 15 March 2022, 09:13 PM

Very nice.

Onequik135i · 15 March 2022, 09:36 PM

Came out great, new bezel too ? In some of the before & after photos the numbers appear more pronounced.

15 March 2022, 09:36 AM	#38
Robf52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Sunshine State Watch: lots of Rolex Posts: 5,074	Looks like a brand new piece. It's a stunner. __________________ 126610LV//116508 Daytona YG Black/Champagne 116655 YM40 Everose Oysterflex//126622 YM40 Blue//126600 SD43 126710BLNR//126711CHNR 126334 DJ41 Rhodium/Diamonds//126331 DJ41 TT Wimbledon 124300 OP41 Green//126334 DJ41Mint Green

15 March 2022, 09:42 AM	#39
envuks 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New England Posts: 3,741	Looks great Gary! Ready for its next 20 years Thanks for sharing Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Current watches: 116718ln, 116500 black dial, 40mm Breitling Chronomat MOP dial “A man with one watch always knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.”

15 March 2022, 09:48 AM	#40
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,580	Looks great! __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

15 March 2022, 11:48 AM	#42
garyk 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Gary Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 11,754	Some more shots Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________

15 March 2022, 12:03 PM	#46
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,254	Nice. __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

15 March 2022, 07:20 AM	#33
Bustelo "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: FL Watch: maker Posts: 177	Congrats!!! Thanks for sharing pics, nice treat as I'm impatiently waiting to hear from RSC about mine. Mind if I ask what the service set you back? I like the service packaging, looks classy!

15 March 2022, 07:26 AM	#35
Mags01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: EU Posts: 225	It truly looks brand new! Stunning watch

15 March 2022, 09:35 AM	#37
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,653	What a beauty Gary it came back as new from what I can see

15 March 2022, 10:29 AM	#41
TheWatchmen "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: The Moon Posts: 1,367	Old becomes new again. A heartening story as I’m currently waiting for a YG one to return from service with a polishing as we speak.

15 March 2022, 11:59 AM	#44
rolexjackson 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Real Name: Jackson Location: USA Watch: Sub, GMT, Daytona Posts: 2,642	Wow Rolex doesn’t mess around! It’s beautiful Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

15 March 2022, 12:12 PM	#47
Chiboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Chicago Watch: Daytona Posts: 5,572	1) That is a super sharp looking dial on a gold watch 2) It’s nice to see a watch get a Rolex professional polish for the first time in 22years without anyone going berserk on the thread 3) I think $1000 for the service is about what I’ve heard, so I’m glad it hasn’t gone up or incurred a PM premium 4) when I dropped mine off at Beverly Hills RSC for a warranty issue, they shipped it to PA where they do a lot of Daytona servicing, so I’m surprised it got shipped from BH. __________________ Datejust w/black Tapestry dial (1985) / Daytona (2016)

15 March 2022, 12:20 PM	#49
JohnGingerwood 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Real Name: Zach Location: USA Posts: 1,496	It’s like getting a new watch. I get a sick satisfaction waiting for a watch to come back from service.

15 March 2022, 12:30 PM	#51
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,113	Looking good Gary

15 March 2022, 12:31 PM	#52
Maharishi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: US Watch: GMT Coke Posts: 66	Very nice.

15 March 2022, 12:43 PM	#54
JodyHighroller Banned Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 2,149	Man, that thing looks sharp! Thank you for coming back and posting photos post service.

15 March 2022, 12:52 PM	#55
MJ EXPLORER 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Real Name: Mike Location: Arkansas Watch: Explorer 40 Posts: 1,026	Absolutely stunning. I'm sure you're glad to have it back!

15 March 2022, 08:51 PM	#57
huba01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Dubai Posts: 1,449	Looks amazing, thanks for sharing

15 March 2022, 09:09 PM	#58
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,182	Nice! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 310.30.42.50.01.002 / 210.90.42.20.01.001 Zenith 02.480.405 2FA security enabled

15 March 2022, 09:13 PM	#59
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,787	Very nice.

15 March 2022, 09:36 PM	#60
Onequik135i "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tampa, Florida Watch: 116610LV Posts: 2,574	Came out great, new bezel too ? In some of the before & after photos the numbers appear more pronounced. __________________ 16750 / 116610LV / 116613LB / Ed White 321 / PAM111 / PAM170

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