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roadcarver · 20 July 2012, 01:51 AM

What happens to Rolex oyster cases where there's case pitting that occurs which makes the s/n no longer legible?

What does RSC do to these? I'd like to hear people's experience and comments about this.

Thanks.

Submarino · 20 July 2012, 01:57 AM

Sometimes they'll offer a replacement case with the 4 million serial on it.

gwalker · 20 July 2012, 02:02 AM

As long as it doesnt look like its been removed intentionally it's my understanding it will be serviced by Rolex without too much grief.

roadcarver · 20 July 2012, 02:05 AM

Thanks for the replies. The watch is a 16030 all SS - how much does a new case go for via RSC? Jared at TZ is offering me one for $1695 no box or papers but the there is case pitting. Worth it?

Z-Sub · 20 July 2012, 02:26 AM

RSC maybe able to track the serial number from the movement's serial number.

ecsub44 · 20 July 2012, 02:50 AM

Why do you care if the SN has been worn off?

I assume for resale...but wanted to ask.

roadcarver · 20 July 2012, 03:00 AM

I always assumed that RSC would need a s/n to service a watch.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ecsub44

Why do you care if the SN has been worn off?

I assume for resale...but wanted to ask.

azguy · 20 July 2012, 03:09 AM

Isn't there a serial # on the movement too...

I think a RSC replacement case would be

very expensive...

roadcarver · 20 July 2012, 04:01 AM

I just called RSC in Toronto, they said they will still service the watch even though the serial number is not legible. However, they will evaluate if the s/n being hard to read is caused intentionally or by natural wear. If it's natural wear, they will still service the watch.

patek.wis · 20 July 2012, 04:02 AM

Great to know

roadcarver · 20 July 2012, 04:11 AM

I'm asking the seller to send me photos of the pitted area and it there are any other areas that are pitting on the case.

20 July 2012, 01:51 AM	#1
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20 July 2012, 02:05 AM	#4
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	Thanks for the replies. The watch is a 16030 all SS - how much does a new case go for via RSC? Jared at TZ is offering me one for $1695 no box or papers but the there is case pitting. Worth it? __________________ I'm just a cook...

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20 July 2012, 02:02 AM	#3
gwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Gunter Location: AL/NJ Watch: DSSD; 116610LN Posts: 5,509	As long as it doesnt look like its been removed intentionally it's my understanding it will be serviced by Rolex without too much grief.

20 July 2012, 03:09 AM	#8
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	Isn't there a serial # on the movement too... I think a RSC replacement case would be very expensive...

20 July 2012, 04:01 AM	#9
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	I just called RSC in Toronto, they said they will still service the watch even though the serial number is not legible. However, they will evaluate if the s/n being hard to read is caused intentionally or by natural wear. If it's natural wear, they will still service the watch. __________________ I'm just a cook...

20 July 2012, 04:02 AM	#10
patek.wis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Will Location: Canada Watch: The Sky Posts: 1,824	Great to know

20 July 2012, 04:11 AM	#11
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	I'm asking the seller to send me photos of the pitted area and it there are any other areas that are pitting on the case. __________________ I'm just a cook...

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