Rolex overhaul and polish

[billybob66]

I am in the process of getting my Rolex GMT 2 C 2 tone overhauled and polished. My AD quoted me a price of 490 to 590 is this the current price for this or should I take it to someone else? I found a place on line called Altin Place its in California they do this same thing for around 350. I live close to Indianapolis so if anyone knows of a place please let me know.

[roadie1]

Originally Posted by billybob66

I am in the process of getting my Rolex GMT 2 C 2 tone overhauled and polished. My AD quoted me a price of 490 to 590 is this the current price for this or should I take it to someone else? I found a place on line called Altin Place its in California they do this same thing for around 350. I live close to Indianapolis so if anyone knows of a place please let me know.

Don't take your 10k watch to some off the street hack shop! Take it to the AD and pay the price! It's not worth a few $'s savings to take a chance in ruining a fine watch.

[kilyung]

Rik or RSC. No one else will touch my modern Rolexes.

[Armyguy03]

Originally Posted by kilyung

Rik or RSC. No one else will touch my modern Rolexes.

x1. Getting my babies back this week, will post pics.

[landroverking]

RSC Dallas.

[GlideLockHeadLock]

how much does rik charge for a complete overhaul on a 16610?

[kilyung]

Originally Posted by GlideLockHeadLock

how much does rik charge for a complete overhaul on a 16610?

Give him a call or email.

[porschedude]

Dont send to some joe blow, it's a Rolex man dont take chances

[porschejeff]

Don't skimp to save a hundred bucks. Have it done right.

[Tools]

Originally Posted by billybob66

I am in the process of getting my Rolex GMT 2 C 2 tone overhauled and polished. My AD quoted me a price of 490 to 590 is this the current price for this or should I take it to someone else? I found a place on line called Altin Place its in California they do this same thing for around 350. I live close to Indianapolis so if anyone knows of a place please let me know.

Shopping price you usually get what you pay for..

A proper Rolex shop will take the watch completely apart, clean and check every single part of the movement, replace any out of tolerance parts, reassemble, oil and time it... It will come back very near like new.. They will properly re-finish the case and bracelet (they don't "polish" it)

A cut-rate shop will only disassemble to major components, sonic clean the assemblies and put it back together..they will be unlikely to replace any of the required expendable and worn parts... You pay less because you get less..

[samsmart]

Originally Posted by Armyguy03

x1. Getting my babies back this week, will post pics.

Looking forward to seeing them!

[kieselguhr]

The few hundred dollars you think you're saving is not worth it.
Its bad enough you will be without the watch for a while.
It would be a lot worse if in that time an incompetent overhauls(read: butchers) your watch.

Get it done right.

[billybob66]

Originally Posted by Tools

Shopping price you usually get what you pay for..

A proper Rolex shop will take the watch completely apart, clean and check every single part of the movement, replace any out of tolerance parts, reassemble, oil and time it... It will come back very near like new.. They will properly re-finish the case and bracelet (they don't "polish" it)

A cut-rate shop will only disassemble to major components, sonic clean the assemblies and put it back together..they will be unlikely to replace any of the required expendable and worn parts... You pay less because you get less..

To the AD it will go thanks for all the feedback

[Billywiz]

Originally Posted by kilyung

Give him a call or email.

...and know he has terrific credentials from members here...I have one with Rik now.

[scott k]

This may not be popular but I had my 18kt GMT and my TT sub done by them and was very happy with the results...only my own experience as I am not connected with them