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SPACE-DWELLER · 11 May 2008, 06:30 AM

Unfortunately not I, though!

But my SS Daytona is going there!

I had an issue with it (see this thread) but got an AD watchmaker to correct it.

However, he left finger prints on the chrono hand and at the hands stack!

And the chrono hand is still off by ½ a second when reset!

So I phoned my AD (he did not do the repair, another AD did that), and he will have the Daytona sent to Rolex S.A. in Geneva to have it fixed. My AD will send it insured and cover all expenses for the repair job.

It will take 2 months before I get my Daytona back, but it will be worth the wait, imho.

I hope I can get Rolex to give it a customary buff, as well, to remove fine hairline scratches from the clasp and bracelet. Would Rolex charge me for that?

Since my AD has his store in another city, I will take the opportunity to visit my family, too. Therefore I will be offline for a couple of days.

CYA!

kcmo · 11 May 2008, 06:33 AM

Have fun with your family Bo! We'll miss ya!

SPACE-DWELLER · 11 May 2008, 07:13 AM

I just took some pics of the issues. The pics are "before service pics" so to speak.

It was not easy to capture the fingerprints / dust on the chrono hand and hands stack, but the other pics should show the chrono hand resetting issue well enough.

The "dust" on the chrono hand is NOT on the crystal:

Hands stack:

Chrono resetting issue:

Also, the clasp scratches the overside of the polished centre links of the bracelet. Quite common, I know that, but maybe Rolex can polish those scratches out. They drive me nuts.

I will post some "after service pics" when I get the Daytona back.

swatty · 11 May 2008, 08:42 AM

Good luck Bo,
Cant believe a "watchmaker" would leave your watch in such a state.
Hope all goes well and it comes back looking like new

Jocke · 11 May 2008, 08:51 AM

Yes it´s easy to see and you can even match the print so you know who of the guys that have done it.

The first question I ask myself is:

How can there be a fingerprint?

You always handle the hands with a tweezer.

So Bo, it´s time to look for another watchmaker.

Good luck and have a great vacation my friend.

Jocke

jasonbellevue · 11 May 2008, 09:05 AM

A watchmaker left fingerprints on your watch?

Jocke's right, you need to look for another watchmaker.

I know you're going to get your watch back, good as brand new when it comes back from Rolex. They will charge you for buffing it.

Have a safe and enjoyable vacation. Hope to see you back here posting again soon!

Tools · 11 May 2008, 09:13 AM

Like Jocke says, they should have been handling those hands with tweezers.

Finger oils on the gold is going to lead to corrosion down the road.. Any evaporation of the oils inside will settle right there too...it would just get worse...

seantk · 11 May 2008, 09:25 AM

The Daytona will be back before you know it and besides you have your Sea Dweller now

Sean

mldaytona · 12 May 2008, 02:19 AM

I can see a tiny flick of chicken on the tip of the second hand, Bo. Maybe the watchmaker used it as a toothpick. Now the whole dial needs to be sanitized by Rolex SA. lol.

zerobuttons · 12 May 2008, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

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However, he left finger prints on the chrono hand and at the hands stack!
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Fellow Dane here.
Would you be willing to reveal whether or not the AD was Klarlund? I´m going to do business with them for the first time. Waiting for the GMT-IIC.

JJ Irani · 12 May 2008, 03:58 AM

Good luck, Bo. I hope they do a good, clean job this time!!

oneillba · 12 May 2008, 05:26 AM

Have fun with family. I will miss your posts. You watch should come back as good as new.

topcat30093 · 12 May 2008, 12:08 PM

Bo
I hope that your journey goes well and that you have a great time with your family.
It will be great to see you back.
I know that 2 months seems like a long time, but I have no doubt that it willbe worth the wait.

Hamilton Carvalho · 12 May 2008, 12:29 PM

We'll miss you Bo, have fun!

Bobareno · 14 May 2008, 03:53 AM

Good luck BO, RSC will fix it like new, it will be worth the wait!

Trurolexer · 14 May 2008, 04:13 AM

Good Luck, Bo!!! I believe RSC can fix it. And Have A Nice Vacation.

jlwc1974 · 14 May 2008, 03:34 PM

that's really bad quality in my opinion, have them sort it out asap

ROLEX MAN · 14 May 2008, 04:52 PM

That job would really peev me off!

SPACE-DWELLER · 15 May 2008, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mldaytona

I can see a tiny flick of chicken on the tip of the second hand, Bo. Maybe the watchmaker used it as a toothpick. Now the whole dial needs to be sanitized by Rolex SA. lol.

Too darned funny!

Quote:

Originally Posted by zerobuttons

Fellow Dane here.
Would you be willing to reveal whether or not the AD was Klarlund? I´m going to do business with them for the first time. Waiting for the GMT-IIC.

Welcome to TRF!

Nope, the AD is not Klarlund. I have bought some Rolex watches from that AD, though. Service is good - if you have bought the watch from them. Their watchmakers are renowned for their quality work.

I hope you get your GMT IIc soon!

Dalton · 15 May 2008, 06:38 PM

What a bummer! i hope they polish the clasp for you.

SPACE-DWELLER · 15 May 2008, 07:25 PM

I doubt that Rolex will polish anything on the watch without me paying for it. But I did ask for a "customary buffing". Let's see what happens. It's gonna be two tough months.

zerobuttons · 17 May 2008, 01:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

Welcome to TRF!

Thank you.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

Nope, the AD is not Klarlund. I have bought some Rolex watches from that AD, though. Service is good - if you have bought the watch from them. Their watchmakers are renowned for their quality work.

Thank you for your answer. The bit about their skills at Klarlund and their level of service (which I experienced first hand when I was visiting the Vesterbrogade shop to try out the GMT-IIC) was what I had heard previously, so I was beginning to wonder...

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Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

I hope you get your GMT IIc soon!

Me too!!!!!

11 May 2008, 06:30 AM	#1
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Going To The Rolex Manufactory Soon! Unfortunately not I, though! But my SS Daytona is going there! I had an issue with it (see this thread) but got an AD watchmaker to correct it. However, he left finger prints on the chrono hand and at the hands stack! And the chrono hand is still off by ½ a second when reset! So I phoned my AD (he did not do the repair, another AD did that), and he will have the Daytona sent to Rolex S.A. in Geneva to have it fixed. My AD will send it insured and cover all expenses for the repair job. It will take 2 months before I get my Daytona back, but it will be worth the wait, imho. I hope I can get Rolex to give it a customary buff, as well, to remove fine hairline scratches from the clasp and bracelet. Would Rolex charge me for that? Since my AD has his store in another city, I will take the opportunity to visit my family, too. Therefore I will be offline for a couple of days. CYA! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

11 May 2008, 07:13 AM	#3
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	I just took some pics of the issues. The pics are "before service pics" so to speak. It was not easy to capture the fingerprints / dust on the chrono hand and hands stack, but the other pics should show the chrono hand resetting issue well enough. The "dust" on the chrono hand is NOT on the crystal: Hands stack: Chrono resetting issue: Also, the clasp scratches the overside of the polished centre links of the bracelet. Quite common, I know that, but maybe Rolex can polish those scratches out. They drive me nuts. I will post some "after service pics" when I get the Daytona back. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

11 May 2008, 08:51 AM	#5
Jocke 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,541	Yes it´s easy to see and you can even match the print so you know who of the guys that have done it. The first question I ask myself is: How can there be a fingerprint? You always handle the hands with a tweezer. So Bo, it´s time to look for another watchmaker. Good luck and have a great vacation my friend. Jocke __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

11 May 2008, 09:05 AM	#6
jasonbellevue "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Jason Location: at home Posts: 5,098	A watchmaker left fingerprints on your watch? Jocke's right, you need to look for another watchmaker. I know you're going to get your watch back, good as brand new when it comes back from Rolex. They will charge you for buffing it. Have a safe and enjoyable vacation. Hope to see you back here posting again soon! __________________

11 May 2008, 09:13 AM	#7
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Like Jocke says, they should have been handling those hands with tweezers. Finger oils on the gold is going to lead to corrosion down the road.. Any evaporation of the oils inside will settle right there too...it would just get worse... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

11 May 2008, 06:33 AM	#2
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Have fun with your family Bo! We'll miss ya!

11 May 2008, 08:42 AM	#4
swatty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,415	Good luck Bo, Cant believe a "watchmaker" would leave your watch in such a state. Hope all goes well and it comes back looking like new

11 May 2008, 09:25 AM	#8
seantk "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Sean Location: West Florida Posts: 2,671	The Daytona will be back before you know it and besides you have your Sea Dweller now Sean __________________ "Life is frittered away with detail... simplify, simplify!" Henry D. Thoreau

12 May 2008, 02:19 AM	#9
mldaytona "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Michael Location: USA Watch: me go all out Posts: 1,183	I can see a tiny flick of chicken on the tip of the second hand, Bo. Maybe the watchmaker used it as a toothpick. Now the whole dial needs to be sanitized by Rolex SA. lol.

12 May 2008, 03:58 AM	#11
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Good luck, Bo. I hope they do a good, clean job this time!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

12 May 2008, 05:26 AM	#12
oneillba "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Hamilton, MI USA Watch: My beloved TT DJ Posts: 3,831	Have fun with family. I will miss your posts. You watch should come back as good as new. __________________ My Trusty TT DJ

12 May 2008, 12:08 PM	#13
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,460	Bo I hope that your journey goes well and that you have a great time with your family. It will be great to see you back. I know that 2 months seems like a long time, but I have no doubt that it willbe worth the wait. __________________

12 May 2008, 12:29 PM	#14
Hamilton Carvalho Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New York Posts: 1,225	We'll miss you Bo, have fun!

14 May 2008, 03:53 AM	#15
Bobareno Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Phoenix Posts: 739	Good luck BO, RSC will fix it like new, it will be worth the wait!

14 May 2008, 04:13 AM	#16
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	Good Luck, Bo!!! I believe RSC can fix it. And Have A Nice Vacation.

14 May 2008, 03:34 PM	#17
jlwc1974 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Singapore Posts: 86	that's really bad quality in my opinion, have them sort it out asap

14 May 2008, 04:52 PM	#18
ROLEX MAN 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: Home and Away Watch: you? "YES PLEASE"! Posts: 3,719	That job would really peev me off! __________________ *it's not just about telling the time...* *happy rolexing...* I'm just a man with a passion

15 May 2008, 06:38 PM	#20
Dalton TechXpert Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Dal Location: Seattle Watch: 168000 Posts: 1,614	What a bummer! i hope they polish the clasp for you.

15 May 2008, 07:25 PM	#21
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	I doubt that Rolex will polish anything on the watch without me paying for it. But I did ask for a "customary buffing". Let's see what happens. It's gonna be two tough months. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

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