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gooner89 · 4 October 2012, 06:20 AM

Does anyone know if its possible to take in a Rolex to RSC and get it authenticated on the day or would it have to be left for a while, also any information on a rough price?

thewatchguy93 · 4 October 2012, 06:41 AM

Not sure about RSC I'm sorry, but I do know, take it to a good Rolex AD.. and they should be able to authenticicate it for you

If your unsure, just post a few detail photos on here

Tools · 4 October 2012, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by gooner89

Does anyone know if its possible to take in a Rolex to RSC and get it authenticated on the day or would it have to be left for a while, also any information on a rough price?

Why not give them a call. Some RSC's no longer do authentication, depending on the vintage and model.

unclesallie · 4 October 2012, 09:10 AM

I've taken many a watch into the NY RSC and they authenticate on the spot....I mean you wait about 1/2 hour: for NYC that's 'on the spot'.......

gooner89 · 5 October 2012, 02:32 AM

thanks for the replies, ill call them and see if its possible

Cleveland · 5 October 2012, 07:28 AM

rolex UK do not offer this service. additonally, it is impossible to tell from posting photos on here.

gooner89 · 5 October 2012, 12:12 PM

what would you suggest would be the best way of getting it authenticated (with paper work to prove it) other than going down the route of getting it serviced?

jolimont · 5 October 2012, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by gooner89

what would you suggest would be the best way of getting it authenticated (with paper work to prove it) other than going down the route of getting it serviced?

my local RSC doesn't do authentication... but you can ask any (wostep or equivalent) watchmaker to take it for a look for you

if you want paperwork+warranty then you need RSC servicing, or you can ask for new gaskets+pressure test and you will get a receipt with serial number of the watch (and you will know then its authentic as they dont service fake or frankens)
Otherwise any other authentication isn't worth the paper its written on

Time2time · 5 October 2012, 04:58 PM

Rolex UK St.James Square In London would. It's a walk in RSC and if your prepared to wait a short while it's fine. Call before you go.

Cleveland · 5 October 2012, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Time2time

Rolex UK St.James Square In London would. It's a walk in RSC and if your prepared to wait a short while it's fine. Call before you go.

ignore this advice, you will be wasting your time.

jolimont is right, although they won't do the test that he describes if the watch is outside of any warranty.

Time2time · 5 October 2012, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Cleveland Steamer

ignore this advice, you will be wasting your time.

jolimont is right, although they won't do the test that he describes if the watch is outside of any warranty.

And you know this because?...........

Gateshead? Where is that place excactly?

padi56 · 5 October 2012, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by gooner89

Does anyone know if its possible to take in a Rolex to RSC and get it authenticated on the day or would it have to be left for a while, also any information on a rough price?

Are you worried your watch is not authentic did you buy it from a non reliable source. Most any high street watchmaker could get the back off if they have the correct tool, its only like unscrewing a jar and not rocket science .Once the case back is off there is no mistaking a genuine Rolex movement.

gooner89 · 6 October 2012, 01:58 AM

was bought from a reliable source however i'd still prefer some clarification and/or some documentation for that ultimate piece of mind.also would be nice to have if I ever decided in the future to move the watch on.

travellingbrit · 6 October 2012, 02:08 AM

Mate, being a Manc I'd usually ignore anything with gooner in the title...

however, like a previous poster noted, if I were you I'd take it to any 'proper' high street watchmaker (there must be lots of them down there) and see if they'll whip the back off and take a look at the movement...if it looks like a rolex, ticks like a rolex...etc....cost you a tenner...

RVP backothenet

padi56 · 6 October 2012, 03:16 AM

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Originally Posted by gooner89

was bought from a reliable source however i'd still prefer some clarification and/or some documentation for that ultimate piece of mind.also would be nice to have if I ever decided in the future to move the watch on.

Well depending on age and if watch is due for its service have it serviced. Then you will have all the papers you will need, and that bit of paper from Rolex will be a full two year warranty.There is no way I would pay to have a watch authenticated, if like you say you bought from a reliable source, I would put the money saved aside for a service by the RSC.

Vincent65 · 6 October 2012, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Time2time

Rolex UK St.James Square In London would. It's a walk in RSC and if your prepared to wait a short while it's fine. Call before you go.

I concur - I took my first one there in 1997, and they registered it for for me as I'd bought it in Switzerland. I was there a few minutes only and they were very helpful. I doubt this has changed. Ignore Gateshead advice...

esm · 6 October 2012, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Cleveland Steamer

rolex UK do not offer this service. additonally, it is impossible to tell from posting photos on here.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cleveland Steamer

ignore this advice, you will be wasting your time.

jolimont is right, although they won't do the test that he describes if the watch is outside of any warranty.

Sure.... If that makes you happy....

barreti · 6 October 2012, 10:36 AM

One thing, if the piece is stolen and has been reported to Rolex the AD will not give you the watch back.
I was told this today when reporting my stolen Air King

Cleveland · 8 October 2012, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Vincent65

I concur - I took my first one there in 1997, and they registered it for for me as I'd bought it in Switzerland. I was there a few minutes only and they were very helpful. I doubt this has changed. Ignore Gateshead advice...

good luck, they don't keep a register

Cleveland · 8 October 2012, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Well depending on age and if watch is due for its service have it serviced. Then you will have all the papers you will need, and that bit of paper from Rolex will be a full two year warranty.There is no way I would pay to have a watch authenticated, if like you say you bought from a reliable source, I would put the money saved aside for a service by the RSC.

good advice.

ratty · 8 October 2012, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Time2time

Rolex UK St.James Square In London would. It's a walk in RSC and if your prepared to wait a short while it's fine. Call before you go.

Last few times I have been to St James Square they told me they do not do this. They will take watches in to be serviced, but do not authenticate watches.

gooner89 · 10 October 2012, 11:25 PM

have just called rolex st james square and been told by them that they do not offer this service. so looks like ill just wait till its service time and use that route.

thanks for all the replies.

Cleveland · 11 October 2012, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by esm

Sure.... If that makes you happy....

looking forward to your apology.

4 October 2012, 06:20 AM	#1
gooner89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: UK Posts: 22	Authentication (UK) Does anyone know if its possible to take in a Rolex to RSC and get it authenticated on the day or would it have to be left for a while, also any information on a rough price?

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thewatchguy93 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: thewatchguy Location: UK Watch: me buy gold.. Posts: 7,441	Not sure about RSC I'm sorry, but I do know, take it to a good Rolex AD.. and they should be able to authenticicate it for you If your unsure, just post a few detail photos on here __________________ Instagram.. @thewatchguy www.thewatchguyofficial.co.uk Got a GREEN Submariner 116610LV.. Visit the official thread here! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=179580 Don't forget to visit the Rolex & Attire thread too! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=215077

4 October 2012, 09:10 AM	#4
unclesallie 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: dan Location: Pennsylvania Watch: keystone pocket Posts: 5,917	I've taken many a watch into the NY RSC and they authenticate on the spot....I mean you wait about 1/2 hour: for NYC that's 'on the spot'.......

5 October 2012, 02:32 AM	#5
gooner89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: UK Posts: 22	thanks for the replies, ill call them and see if its possible

5 October 2012, 07:28 AM	#6
Cleveland Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Gateshead Posts: 83	rolex UK do not offer this service. additonally, it is impossible to tell from posting photos on here.

5 October 2012, 12:12 PM	#7
gooner89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: UK Posts: 22	what would you suggest would be the best way of getting it authenticated (with paper work to prove it) other than going down the route of getting it serviced?

5 October 2012, 04:58 PM	#9
Time2time Banned Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: U.K Watch: Milgauss GV, Sub-C Posts: 2,178	Rolex UK St.James Square In London would. It's a walk in RSC and if your prepared to wait a short while it's fine. Call before you go.

6 October 2012, 01:58 AM	#13
gooner89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: UK Posts: 22	was bought from a reliable source however i'd still prefer some clarification and/or some documentation for that ultimate piece of mind.also would be nice to have if I ever decided in the future to move the watch on.

6 October 2012, 02:08 AM	#14
travellingbrit "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Simon Location: England (Manc) Watch: Explorer 11, BF Posts: 268	Mate, being a Manc I'd usually ignore anything with gooner in the title... however, like a previous poster noted, if I were you I'd take it to any 'proper' high street watchmaker (there must be lots of them down there) and see if they'll whip the back off and take a look at the movement...if it looks like a rolex, ticks like a rolex...etc....cost you a tenner... RVP backothenet

6 October 2012, 10:36 AM	#18
barreti "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Notts, GB Posts: 2	One thing, if the piece is stolen and has been reported to Rolex the AD will not give you the watch back. I was told this today when reporting my stolen Air King

10 October 2012, 11:25 PM	#22
gooner89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: UK Posts: 22	have just called rolex st james square and been told by them that they do not offer this service. so looks like ill just wait till its service time and use that route. thanks for all the replies.

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