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Old 1 May 2014, 10:44 AM   #1
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Beverly Hills RSC before and after photos of my 16613

I hope this post help people here...... Feel free to ask questions

I took my 16613 to the Beverly Hills RSC for a regular service. The watch was stopping few hours after being winded and had normal everyday scratches on the bracelet and case. The cost of the service was $747, that included the service, polishing and the winding crown monobloc (this is part of the service from what I was told). I was also recommended to change the bezel but I declined since it looks perfect to me, plus my watch is not a daily wearer to have the bezel replaced, i dont see it damages or discolored, it also does not have any scratches or blemishes to my eye.

The whole service took 5 weeks as told by the Rolex representative. The watch was given to me looking brand new, all the edges, case, bracelet and case looks great as it came from the factory. Is incredible how new they make the watch look again.

Below before and after photos, I know you guys love to see them :)
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Old 1 May 2014, 10:46 AM   #2
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Old 1 May 2014, 10:46 AM   #3
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Looks fantastic! Well worth the money. Enjoy it!
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Old 1 May 2014, 10:47 AM   #4
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Awesome and what a great job.
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Old 1 May 2014, 10:47 AM   #5
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Looks great!
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Old 1 May 2014, 10:54 AM   #6
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Looks brand new.
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Old 1 May 2014, 10:54 AM   #7
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Old 1 May 2014, 10:56 AM   #8
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I'm amazed. It's crazy how they bring them back to life. Thanks for posting!
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Old 1 May 2014, 10:56 AM   #9
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Looks like a great job to me!
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Old 1 May 2014, 10:58 AM   #10
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Usually not a big fan of the two tone but that is a beautiful watch! Enjoy!
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Old 1 May 2014, 10:58 AM   #11
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Looks great. I wouldn't change the bezel at all. It looks perfect from your pics. Why did they say they wanted to change it?
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Old 1 May 2014, 11:00 AM   #12
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That's why I love sending watches back for service. Not only do you get back a serviced tip top movement, everything comes back looking spanking new. Just don't really like the turnaround time, wishing everything can be done within a week or so at rsc.
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Old 1 May 2014, 11:00 AM   #13
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Fantastic!!! beautiful Sub
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Old 1 May 2014, 11:04 AM   #14
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Looking sharp. Glad to hear good stories like this.
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Old 1 May 2014, 11:04 AM   #15
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Looks great. I wouldn't change the bezel at all. It looks perfect from your pics. Why did they say they wanted to change it?
They didn't say. It was just recommended once inspected by the tech when I dropped the watch for service. If I remember correctly, they said the bezel was recommended when serviced. I understand if it looks damaged or worn but that was not my case. They wanted $135ish for it if I remember correctly.
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Old 1 May 2014, 11:06 AM   #16
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Fantastic job!
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Old 1 May 2014, 11:06 AM   #17
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Its a good thing you didn't because the hue might not have been the same.

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They didn't say. It was just recommended once inspected by the tech when I dropped the watch for service. If I remember correctly, they said the bezel was recommended when serviced. I understand if it looks damaged or worn but that was not my case. They wanted $135ish for it if I remember correctly.
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WOW, that's awesome.
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Old 1 May 2014, 11:09 AM   #19
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My lord. Is that really the same watch? It looks too amazing to be the same.

Bravo Mr. Rolex Service Center Rolex Watch Polisher! You put the shine back in rolex.
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Wow, you certainly beat that one up.

Looks good now.

Look after it!!
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Old 1 May 2014, 11:21 AM   #21
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Wow, you certainly beat that one up.

Looks good now.

Look after it!!
I don't even wear that watch every week. I can't imagine how a daily used watch would get. I guess as long as the scratches are superficial and not deep they get the watch back to new conditions.

I bought the watch new on December 2005.
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Old 1 May 2014, 11:21 AM   #22
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Incredible. What a transformation! Your Sub looks brand new!

RSC did a great job. Enjoy it.
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Nicely done
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Old 1 May 2014, 11:28 AM   #26
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Wow, that was money well spent. Fantastic!!!
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Perfect! Congrats!
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Money well spent, it looks brand new!!
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Old 1 May 2014, 11:40 AM   #29
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Correction the bezel insert was quotes at $48, not $135.
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Old 1 May 2014, 11:40 AM   #30
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Good as new, wow. Good to know. Thanks for sharing!
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