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St Thomas 16610 · 9 May 2011, 01:17 PM

Where is the best place for service in Sydney? Is there a RSC in the MLC building (Martin Pl) or is there a better option from reputable watchmaker outside of RSC? Is cost same as OS...ie approx $700 or so? Thanks in advance.

mrgibson · 9 May 2011, 01:38 PM

I don't believe there is a RSC in Sydney. Rolex Australia head office and service centre is here in Melbourne - 70 Collins St (03 9654 3988). Last time I had a service the cost was @$450 - $500 on a GMT Master 2. Maybe call them and ask about servicing in the harbour town.

Porsche · 9 May 2011, 01:43 PM

@ mrgibson ---- Wrong

There is definately RSC in Sydney (as the original poster said), though it's in the Australia Square building (which is round!).

watchf · 9 May 2011, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by St Thomas 16610

Where is the best place for service in Sydney? Is there a RSC in the MLC building (Martin Pl) or is there a better option from reputable watchmaker outside of RSC? Is cost same as OS...ie approx $700 or so? Thanks in advance.

There is a RSC in Sydney and one in Melb. I called RSC Melb a few weeks ago and was told the minimum cost for a service is AU$800 not inclusive of any parts that might need to be replaced (gears, crystal etc. you name it). I was also told turnaround is 6 to 8 weeks.

I am considering if I should mail mine in or go in person next time I am in Melb. Besides the internal service the big factor of considering using the RSC is to give the watch the full polish to make it new again. I wonder if there is a difference between Sydney and Melb RSC in terms of quality and what not?

Anyone know if a service involves checking the integrity of the link pins/screws?

watchf · 9 May 2011, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by mrgibson

Last time I had a service the cost was @$450 - $500 on a GMT Master 2. Maybe call them and ask about servicing in the harbour town.

How long ago was that service? That is about half the price of what I was quoted on phone.

St Thomas 16610 · 9 May 2011, 03:07 PM

Cheers guys. Ok mixed up MLC with Australia SQ but thought id heard of RSC here in Sydney. So no knowledge of independent watchmaker in Sydney that can service Rolex...or only Rolex RSC as an option?

watchf · 9 May 2011, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by St Thomas 16610

Cheers guys. Ok mixed up MLC with Australia SQ but thought id heard of RSC here in Sydney. So no knowledge of independent watchmaker in Sydney that can service Rolex...or only Rolex RSC as an option?

This one is in Sydney http://www.masterwatchmaking.com.au/ I can't remember where I got this from. I have not used them for anything so can't say if how they are in terms of watch servicing.

Mr JJ · 9 May 2011, 03:30 PM

I have heard this person is reputable and worth a look.

Max Schweizer Swiss Watch Service
Suite 313 Level 3
375 George Street
Sydney NSW 2000 Australia

Telephone:
Fax: +61 (02) 9290 1469
+61 (02) 9290 1504

http://www.maxswisswatch.com/index.htm

swatty · 9 May 2011, 04:42 PM

I've used both RSC and Max Schweizer for different jobs. Both do a good job.
Not sure if Rolex will sell Max any parts ?

KelvinC · 9 May 2011, 06:37 PM

Wow, I was just thinking of servicing my F series Sub LV and called Rolex Sydney today. They can't give me a quote over the phone so I will need to bring it in. If $800 is the going rate, I really need to look at another option.

Does anyone know how much Max will charge for a service? The watch just needs a routine service, hopefully, nothing else. Thanks.

Puffy · 9 May 2011, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by KelvinC

Wow, I was just thinking of servicing my F series Sub LV and called Rolex Sydney today. They can't give me a quote over the phone so I will need to bring it in. If $800 is the going rate, I really need to look at another option.

Does anyone know how much Max will charge for a service? The watch just needs a routine service, hopefully, nothing else. Thanks.

good grief

i'm surprised anyone can afford to live in Australia

last time i was there i was shocked at prices, even shopping in Coles is a shocker to the system

and they say the UK is expensive... no way

hunz · 9 May 2011, 07:28 PM

like i said before [it was deleted] - its very very very expensive using RSC here in oz.

watchf · 9 May 2011, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by KelvinC

Wow, I was just thinking of servicing my F series Sub LV and called Rolex Sydney today. They can't give me a quote over the phone so I will need to bring it in. If $800 is the going rate, I really need to look at another option.

AU$800.00 is not a quote, its the minimum standard fee you will definitely get charged if you take it in for a service. The quote as I was told over the phone will be $800 + any extra charges for any parts that needs to be replaced, so they can't really give you a quote without examining your watch first.

Are you planning a holiday to any neighboring countries soon? If you are maybe take your watch with you and take it to a RSC for service and request the watch to be posted back to you in Oz.

Puffy · 9 May 2011, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by watchf

AU$800.00 is not a quote, its the minimum standard fee you will definitely get charged if you take it in for a service. The quote as I was told over the phone will be $800 + any extra charges for any parts that needs to be replaced, so they can't really give you a quote without examining your watch first.

that's even worse!! could be looking at over a grand for a service then!

watchf · 9 May 2011, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Puffy

good grief

i'm surprised anyone can afford to live in Australia

last time i was there i was shocked at prices, even shopping in Coles is a shocker to the system

and they say the UK is expensive... no way

...and people think Australia is a Paradise

Tell everyone you know to come to Australis IF they would like to experience what it feels like to be ripped off every day of your life

BTW a Kilo of Banana cost about AU$15 on average at the moment

Imagine my shock when I looked through the supermarket receipt a few weeks back and saw $30 for a few bananas...that will teach me to not look at the price when shopping at the supermarket

Christiaan · 10 May 2011, 12:03 AM

I could debate you all day long on "costs" of living in OZ vs US...
If I could get my wife to move, id be back in oz in a heartbeat.

jezza17 · 10 May 2011, 01:40 AM

RSC do a great job here in Sydney, but can be expensive. I have used Max Schweizer many times and have been happy on every occasion. He will save you a significant amount of money compared to RSC.

St Thomas 16610 · 10 May 2011, 08:56 AM

Thanks all for the info. I do go to Chicago each summer for about 3 weeks...maybe an option there to have it serviced and shipped back. Im assuming the package would be marked "service" so not tax is payable...surely...thanks again everyone.

sleddog · 10 May 2011, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by hunz

like i said before [it was deleted] - its very very very expensive using RSC here in oz.

What you actually said was thinly veiled profanity statement, not appropriate for the boards....

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Originally Posted by Puffy

that's even worse!! could be looking at over a grand for a service then!

Try NZ Anders....$1200 not including parts for service!!

9 May 2011, 01:17 PM	#1
St Thomas 16610 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Australia Watch: Sub 16610 Posts: 162	Best place for service in Sydney? Where is the best place for service in Sydney? Is there a RSC in the MLC building (Martin Pl) or is there a better option from reputable watchmaker outside of RSC? Is cost same as OS...ie approx $700 or so? Thanks in advance.

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Christiaan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Christiaan Location: Fort Mill, SC Watch: 67' Breitling Navi Posts: 1,617	I could debate you all day long on "costs" of living in OZ vs US... If I could get my wife to move, id be back in oz in a heartbeat. __________________ "Give me the luxuries of life and I will willingly do without the necessities" Frank Lloyd Wright. "For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward. For there you have been and there you will long to return." DaVinci

9 May 2011, 01:38 PM	#2
mrgibson "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Mark Gibson Location: Australia Watch: SS Submariner date Posts: 1	I don't believe there is a RSC in Sydney. Rolex Australia head office and service centre is here in Melbourne - 70 Collins St (03 9654 3988). Last time I had a service the cost was @$450 - $500 on a GMT Master 2. Maybe call them and ask about servicing in the harbour town.

9 May 2011, 03:07 PM	#6
St Thomas 16610 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Australia Watch: Sub 16610 Posts: 162	Cheers guys. Ok mixed up MLC with Australia SQ but thought id heard of RSC here in Sydney. So no knowledge of independent watchmaker in Sydney that can service Rolex...or only Rolex RSC as an option?

9 May 2011, 03:30 PM	#8
Mr JJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Sydney Watch: 16610N Posts: 215	I have heard this person is reputable and worth a look. Max Schweizer Swiss Watch Service Suite 313 Level 3 375 George Street Sydney NSW 2000 Australia Telephone: Fax: +61 (02) 9290 1469 +61 (02) 9290 1504 http://www.maxswisswatch.com/index.htm

9 May 2011, 04:42 PM	#9
swatty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,415	I've used both RSC and Max Schweizer for different jobs. Both do a good job. Not sure if Rolex will sell Max any parts ?

9 May 2011, 06:37 PM	#10
KelvinC "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Earth Posts: 91	Wow, I was just thinking of servicing my F series Sub LV and called Rolex Sydney today. They can't give me a quote over the phone so I will need to bring it in. If $800 is the going rate, I really need to look at another option. Does anyone know how much Max will charge for a service? The watch just needs a routine service, hopefully, nothing else. Thanks.

9 May 2011, 07:28 PM	#12
hunz Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oztralia Watch: Rolex, SINN Posts: 618	like i said before [it was deleted] - its very very very expensive using RSC here in oz.

10 May 2011, 01:40 AM	#17
jezza17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Alex Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: DRSD Posts: 511	RSC do a great job here in Sydney, but can be expensive. I have used Max Schweizer many times and have been happy on every occasion. He will save you a significant amount of money compared to RSC.

10 May 2011, 08:56 AM	#18
St Thomas 16610 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Australia Watch: Sub 16610 Posts: 162	Thanks all for the info. I do go to Chicago each summer for about 3 weeks...maybe an option there to have it serviced and shipped back. Im assuming the package would be marked "service" so not tax is payable...surely...thanks again everyone.

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