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Bakasana · 19 August 2015, 10:39 PM

So, I went to the NYC RSC to purchase a leather (croc) strap for my 1601 DJ. Picked it out, was all ready to pay... and then they came back and told me that in no way they could sell me the strap because of the re-lumed dial. "It's not our lume," was their reply, therefore no strap purchase. Anyone experienced that before?

Really wanted to get that croc strap and Rolex SS buckle.

HERITAGE82 · 19 August 2015, 10:40 PM

Silly RSC rules... You can buy both on eBay for cheaper.

landroverking · 19 August 2015, 10:55 PM

Talk about OCD from RSC.

Chadridv · 19 August 2015, 10:58 PM

Wow! I'm a little surprised they can't sell you an accessory. I know they won't service your watch if there is unauthentic parts. You could try calling a boutique and telling them you want to purchase that strap for your watch, but you don't have your watch with you at the moment. You'd just like to order that strap. They might hook u up.

Danny83 · 19 August 2015, 11:03 PM

Never heard of that before just try an AD.

SemperFi · 20 August 2015, 12:36 AM

Looks like the Rolex Police were on patrol that day.

johneh · 20 August 2015, 12:57 AM

Ridiculous things like this make me second guess being a Rolex owner. It's honestly like they think they still own the watch. Imagine a car dealership not selling you tires because you put a new stereo in your car.

watchwatcher · 20 August 2015, 12:57 AM

"No strap for you!" (Spoken in Soup Nazi tone).

Dan Pierce · 20 August 2015, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by watchwatcher

"No strap for you!" (Spoken in Soup Nazi tone).

dP

stil · 20 August 2015, 01:07 AM

Can't you order straps via an AD?

Tri-Tip · 20 August 2015, 01:08 AM

That's harsh

RazorD · 20 August 2015, 01:10 AM

That's pretty silly.

Oyster99 · 20 August 2015, 01:12 AM

Damn! Its like they are checking all over the watch for a reason to not sell you the strap...

Willygallardo · 20 August 2015, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

dP

Lmao that was a good episode

Bakasana · 20 August 2015, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by HERITAGE82

Silly RSC rules... You can buy both on eBay for cheaper.

I don't buying throw other avenues, but with this... I think I rather go with something trustworthy.

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Originally Posted by landroverking

Talk about OCD from RSC.

Oh boy, sounds like a new thread starter, right? LOL. As watch owners, there's a level of OCD... how dare we encounter that at the RSC.

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Originally Posted by SemperFi

Looks like the Rolex Police were on patrol that day.

Big time... it was disappointing too, as much as I go there.

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Originally Posted by watchwatcher

"No strap for you!" (Spoken in Soup Nazi tone).

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Originally Posted by stil

Can't you order straps via an AD?

Never thought of that... I guess that's one way going about it.

VinnieVegas · 20 August 2015, 01:14 AM

The ladies at the NYC RSC can be cruel mistresses.

Bakasana · 20 August 2015, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by VinnieVegas

The ladies at the NYC RSC can be cruel mistresses.

HAHA... the Asian woman is always nice. The dudes in there are always super nice.

VinnieVegas · 20 August 2015, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Bakasana

HAHA... the Asian woman is always nice. The dudes in there are always super nice.

Everybody there is great, never had a problem. Nice atmosphere. Nice reading materials while you wait. Nice chocolates. First class service, no doubt.

I just just kidding around a bit.

Briannourse · 20 August 2015, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Chadridv

Wow! I'm a little surprised they can't sell you an accessory. I know they won't service your watch if there is unauthentic parts. You could try calling a boutique and telling them you want to purchase that strap for your watch, but you don't have your watch with you at the moment. You'd just like to order that strap. They might hook u up.

That's a cool idea. Never thought of that.

Bakasana · 20 August 2015, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by VinnieVegas

Everybody there is great, never had a problem. Nice atmosphere. Nice reading materials while you wait. Nice chocolates. First class service, no doubt.

I just just kidding around a bit.

I'm always dipping into the bowl of chocolates at the counter.

Abdullah71601 · 20 August 2015, 12:32 PM

Wow! I'm a bit stunned that Rolex has a policy that prevents accessories from being sold due to renewed lume.

Is that written somewhere? Or, is this a local on a bender?

Bakasana · 20 August 2015, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

Wow! I'm a bit stunned that Rolex has a policy that prevents accessories from being sold due to renewed lume.

Is that written somewhere? Or, is this a local on a bender?

Have no idea... can anyone reply and shed light? Now, I don't even want the dayumn strap. HAHAHA.

sutats · 21 August 2015, 12:21 AM

I can understand that it's probably a precautionary stance that they take so people can't build their own versions of Rolex watches for whatever reasons. It keeps the brand pure.

...come back 1 year!

Girkmonster · 21 August 2015, 12:41 AM

and this is why I buy at an AD and RSC is my servicer. Period.

tkerrmd · 21 August 2015, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by HERITAGE82

Silly RSC rules... You can buy both on eBay for cheaper.

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Originally Posted by landroverking

Talk about OCD from RSC.

yeah they really stick to that, I kinda like that!

keeps it real, however annoying!

GB-man · 21 August 2015, 12:55 AM

Hmm oh well. You will probably be rewarded with a lower price.

GradyPhilpott · 21 August 2015, 01:11 AM

http://www.thewatchprince.com/

Rags · 21 August 2015, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

http://www.thewatchprince.com/

X2. I've purchased some nice straps here.

GFONG · 21 August 2015, 02:01 AM

I was told the policy is only selling accessories according to the model. It means that you can't buy a leather strap for your SS or WG watch.

Bakasana · 21 August 2015, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by GFONG

I was told the policy is only selling accessories according to the model. It means that you can't buy a leather strap for your SS or WG watch.

That would be fine if that what was they told me initially.... but not only did I call in advance to speak to someone and explain to them my situation, I went in, with the piece, they OK'ed it and strap was picked out and ready to be sold when they came back at me with the re-lume story.

19 August 2015, 10:39 PM	#1
Bakasana Banned Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Greenwich Village Posts: 588	NYC RSC -- No go on a leather strap purchase. So, I went to the NYC RSC to purchase a leather (croc) strap for my 1601 DJ. Picked it out, was all ready to pay... and then they came back and told me that in no way they could sell me the strap because of the re-lumed dial. "It's not our lume," was their reply, therefore no strap purchase. Anyone experienced that before? Really wanted to get that croc strap and Rolex SS buckle.

19 August 2015, 10:40 PM	#2
HERITAGE82 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,438	Silly RSC rules... You can buy both on eBay for cheaper. __________________ - Rolex Explorer - 214270 - Tudor Black Bay - 79230B - Tudor Chronograph - 79270P - Breitling Chronomat - 10th Anniv. - Huguenin Freres Speedmaster Prototype

20 August 2015, 12:57 AM	#7
johneh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: John Location: Toronto Watch: 214270 Posts: 721	Ridiculous things like this make me second guess being a Rolex owner. It's honestly like they think they still own the watch. Imagine a car dealership not selling you tires because you put a new stereo in your car. __________________ instagram: jaschtag

20 August 2015, 01:12 AM	#13
Oyster99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Kris Location: Holland Watch: me go Posts: 730	Damn! Its like they are checking all over the watch for a reason to not sell you the strap... __________________ Instagram watchpage: k99app, feel free to follow me ;) 17014 - oysterquartz Corniche Mistral40 Regards.

20 August 2015, 01:14 AM	#16
VinnieVegas "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Vincent B Location: New York, NY Watch: '06 GMT Master II Posts: 1,261	The ladies at the NYC RSC can be cruel mistresses. __________________ Wearing Today: * Seiko SRP777 (2017)

19 August 2015, 10:55 PM	#3
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Talk about OCD from RSC.

19 August 2015, 10:58 PM	#4
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,357	Wow! I'm a little surprised they can't sell you an accessory. I know they won't service your watch if there is unauthentic parts. You could try calling a boutique and telling them you want to purchase that strap for your watch, but you don't have your watch with you at the moment. You'd just like to order that strap. They might hook u up.

19 August 2015, 11:03 PM	#5
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,312	Never heard of that before just try an AD.

20 August 2015, 12:36 AM	#6
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	Looks like the Rolex Police were on patrol that day.

20 August 2015, 12:57 AM	#8
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,044	"No strap for you!" (Spoken in Soup Nazi tone).

20 August 2015, 01:07 AM	#10
stil Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: not stil Location: USA Watch: Rolex n Omega Posts: 1,327	Can't you order straps via an AD?

20 August 2015, 01:08 AM	#11
Tri-Tip "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CA, USA Watch: Out!!! Posts: 6,474	That's harsh

20 August 2015, 01:10 AM	#12
RazorD "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: David Location: New England Posts: 1,888	That's pretty silly.

20 August 2015, 12:32 PM	#21
Abdullah71601 Banned Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Calumet Harbor Watch: ing da Bears Posts: 13,568	Wow! I'm a bit stunned that Rolex has a policy that prevents accessories from being sold due to renewed lume. Is that written somewhere? Or, is this a local on a bender?

21 August 2015, 12:21 AM	#23
sutats "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: London Posts: 1,225	I can understand that it's probably a precautionary stance that they take so people can't build their own versions of Rolex watches for whatever reasons. It keeps the brand pure. ...come back 1 year! __________________ There's no such thing as a Submariner No Date, it's simply Submariner. You don't call a Porsche 911 Turbo, a Porsche 911 Turbo No S. www.instagram.com/sutatshorology Post Your Rolex/Tudor Watch Weight (PYRTWW)

21 August 2015, 12:41 AM	#24
Girkmonster "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Missouri Watch: GMT II, 16710 Red/ Posts: 194	and this is why I buy at an AD and RSC is my servicer. Period.

21 August 2015, 12:55 AM	#26
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	Hmm oh well. You will probably be rewarded with a lower price.

21 August 2015, 01:11 AM	#27
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,460	http://www.thewatchprince.com/ __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

21 August 2015, 02:01 AM	#29
GFONG "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Galen Location: SG / HK Watch: Lange / Rolex Posts: 2,810	I was told the policy is only selling accessories according to the model. It means that you can't buy a leather strap for your SS or WG watch.

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