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Old 12 October 2022, 12:20 AM   #1
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I finally got the call. Rolex 1016 just back from service

Dropped at Rolex AD for service. It was sent to Litiz, Pa.
Repair report:
complete movement overhaul
new crown
new watch band clasp
2 new watch band end pieces
1 new watch band link
polish
price was $1550.00
Drop off to pick up was 16 weeks
Watch came in a Rolex green pouch with a 2 year warranty card.
Watch looks like new. Not bad for a 42 year old watch.
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Old 12 October 2022, 12:32 AM   #2
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Any of the old parts returned? Maybe the bracelet parts, at least?
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Old 12 October 2022, 12:33 AM   #3
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Any of the old parts returned? Maybe the bracelet parts, at least?
Nothing was returned.
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Old 12 October 2022, 12:48 AM   #4
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Looks great.
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Old 12 October 2022, 01:45 AM   #5
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Fantastic! Sorry about the incredibly long wait. That’s never fun.
What year is yours?

(Sorry! Just did the math)
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Old 12 October 2022, 01:49 AM   #6
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Look fantastic and ready for years more adventures
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Old 12 October 2022, 11:31 AM   #7
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Splendid, congrats!
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Old 12 October 2022, 11:49 AM   #8
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Way better “I got the call” thread compared to the ones in the general forum.


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Old 12 October 2022, 12:15 PM   #9
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Fantastic looking!


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Old 12 October 2022, 12:28 PM   #10
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Clean as a whistle!
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Old 14 October 2022, 07:49 AM   #11
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Nice to know they will still service them! Cost seems reasonable as well.
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Old 14 October 2022, 10:49 AM   #12
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Nice to know a service center is within two hours of travel. Do they allow you to pick up after service or do they require the watch to be shipped?
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Old 14 October 2022, 12:54 PM   #13
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$1550 with a new bracelet? That seems like a steal.


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Old 15 October 2022, 09:58 AM   #14
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$1550 with a new bracelet? That seems like a steal.
1 clasp, 1 link, 2 end links, not a full bracelet if I got it right.
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Old 15 October 2022, 12:45 PM   #15
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Great looking watch!
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Old 20 October 2022, 07:34 PM   #16
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1 clasp, 1 link, 2 end links, not a full bracelet if I got it right.
Yes, you got it right.
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Old 20 October 2022, 08:39 PM   #17
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Well done, glad to have it back on the wrist I’m sure
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Old 21 October 2022, 01:42 AM   #18
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Wow! So glad to hear that RSC took care of that for you! Looks fantastic!


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Old 12 December 2022, 03:41 AM   #19
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Update: The watch was running -7 seconds. So I returned it to the AD and asked for repair under warranty. The AD sent it back to the Lititz, Pa service center. The watch was returned four weeks later. Now the watch is running -2 seconds. This is acceptable and the norm for this watch.
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Old 12 December 2022, 04:20 AM   #20
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Gorgeous!
Did you buy it new back in the 80’s?
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Old 12 December 2022, 05:03 AM   #21
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Gorgeous!
Did you buy it new back in the 80’s?
Yes, I bought it new in 1978 or maybe 79.
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Old 12 December 2022, 08:51 AM   #22
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Yes, I bought it new in 1978 or maybe 79.
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Old 12 December 2022, 09:19 AM   #23
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Yes, I bought it new in 1978 or maybe 79.
Do you remember how many times it’s been serviced since 1979?
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Old 12 December 2022, 09:45 AM   #24
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Do you remember how many times it’s been serviced since 1979?
Service intervals were generally every 3-5 years. Except once it was 10 years.
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Old 12 December 2022, 10:00 AM   #25
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Old 12 December 2022, 10:09 AM   #26
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Beautiful , it's ready for another life or two.
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Old 14 December 2022, 04:08 AM   #27
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A pic of the Rolex service 2 year warranty card. The AD told me not to lose the card.


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Old 14 December 2022, 05:10 AM   #28
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Service interval is 3-5 years. Gulp. Mine usually go 15-20 !
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Old 14 December 2022, 07:51 AM   #29
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Service interval is 3-5 years. Gulp. Mine usually go 15-20 !
Ditto.

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Old 16 December 2022, 12:54 AM   #30
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Dropped at Rolex AD for service. It was sent to Litiz, Pa.
Repair report:
complete movement overhaul
new crown
new watch band clasp
2 new watch band end pieces
1 new watch band link
polish
price was $1550.00
Drop off to pick up was 16 weeks
Watch came in a Rolex green pouch with a 2 year warranty card.
Watch looks like new. Not bad for a 42 year old watch.
Congrats!

Health to enjoy!
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