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SeaDweller1220 · 9 February 2009, 11:19 PM

I went to my local AD to drop off my fathers 13+ year old Date Just that stopped running around 6 weeks ago. He never had it serviced.
Rolex wanted to replace the band...for around $2600, my father just wanted it serviced which was only $570. Watch was less than $2600 new??
When I picked it up it looked like new except for the band (which I knew they were not going to fix, just repolish). On the clasp they had taken out the rivet holding the two flat peices of the clasp with a brass/copper wire that looked like a simple staple???? I have enclosed a picture of it but it was take with my phone. WTF, where they telling me that the "hey replace the band cheapo or we will leave your watch looking rediculous!"
I went back to the AD and he looked embarrassed!!!!! He imediately wrote up another work oprder and said it would be taken care of!!!!
My concern is, do you think they just forgot to put the rivet back or just did not bother? Has the service department been laying off its responsible workers because of the economy and hired trainees?? Anyone have similar experiences????

Also GMT II-C question:

While browsing the display case my AD tells me there is another price increase coming March1!!!!

He does not know which models, but he tells me that times are so bad, his store is discounting even hard to find models They have ONE GMT II-C in one of their stores and will give 10% off MSRP of $7000. Is that a good price? Are you guys getting bigger discounts????

leopardprey · 9 February 2009, 11:22 PM

ADs were giving 10% off on the GMT II-C long before the "financial crisis".

WatchSmith · 9 February 2009, 11:53 PM

I can't tell anything by the blurry photo. Sorry.

AstroBoy · 10 February 2009, 12:03 AM

ADs around CLE give 20% across the board except SS Daytona which no one has but the one AD by me has it and I can get it only for MSRP $9,925 USD! Since I bought two from him last Sat. for 25%off list price! I got SS&YG TT Daytona and Lady Datejust TT YG with 10Diamons for my wife! I'm still excited about the purchased !

2th Dr · 10 February 2009, 12:51 AM

My God! That DOES look like a staple!

JJ Irani · 10 February 2009, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by 2th DR

My God! That DOES look like a staple!

Yes, I think it does!! What the heck's going on?

stusrt · 10 February 2009, 01:21 AM

same in michigan -
I would expect 20% off any rolex model except the ss daytona.

Dhiney · 10 February 2009, 03:21 AM

Bought a GMT IIC last month for 15% off MSRP - $5,950. South of Cleveland.

9 February 2009, 11:19 PM	#1
SeaDweller1220 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Morten Location: Delaware Watch: SD, Daytona, GMT-C Posts: 273	Funny experience and GMT II-C Question? I went to my local AD to drop off my fathers 13+ year old Date Just that stopped running around 6 weeks ago. He never had it serviced. Rolex wanted to replace the band...for around $2600, my father just wanted it serviced which was only $570. Watch was less than $2600 new?? When I picked it up it looked like new except for the band (which I knew they were not going to fix, just repolish). On the clasp they had taken out the rivet holding the two flat peices of the clasp with a brass/copper wire that looked like a simple staple???? I have enclosed a picture of it but it was take with my phone. WTF, where they telling me that the "hey replace the band cheapo or we will leave your watch looking rediculous!" I went back to the AD and he looked embarrassed!!!!! He imediately wrote up another work oprder and said it would be taken care of!!!! My concern is, do you think they just forgot to put the rivet back or just did not bother? Has the service department been laying off its responsible workers because of the economy and hired trainees?? Anyone have similar experiences???? Also GMT II-C question: While browsing the display case my AD tells me there is another price increase coming March1!!!! He does not know which models, but he tells me that times are so bad, his store is discounting even hard to find models They have ONE GMT II-C in one of their stores and will give 10% off MSRP of $7000. Is that a good price? Are you guys getting bigger discounts???? Attached Images

9 February 2009, 11:22 PM	#2
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	ADs were giving 10% off on the GMT II-C long before the "financial crisis".

9 February 2009, 11:53 PM	#3
WatchSmith 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: USA Posts: 702	I can't tell anything by the blurry photo. Sorry.

10 February 2009, 12:03 AM	#4
AstroBoy "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Lucky Location: Ohio USA Watch: TT-Tona/EXII/Tudor Posts: 696	ADs around CLE give 20% across the board except SS Daytona which no one has but the one AD by me has it and I can get it only for MSRP $9,925 USD! Since I bought two from him last Sat. for 25%off list price! I got SS&YG TT Daytona and Lady Datejust TT YG with 10Diamons for my wife! I'm still excited about the purchased !

10 February 2009, 12:51 AM	#5
2th Dr Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Mark-O! Location: Arlington, TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 12,714	My God! That DOES look like a staple!

10 February 2009, 01:21 AM	#7
stusrt "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The Motor City Watch: too many Posts: 1,114	same in michigan - I would expect 20% off any rolex model except the ss daytona.

10 February 2009, 03:21 AM	#8
Dhiney Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ohio Watch: GMT IIc Posts: 63	Bought a GMT IIC last month for 15% off MSRP - $5,950. South of Cleveland.

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