Wrist Check 2016

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13m

26,271 posts

221 months

Wednesday 21st December 2016
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bunglesprout said:


Just back from an overhaul at Rolex. 1999 GMT Master 16700.
A sad endictment of the declining standards at Rolex; they have sent it back to you the wrong way round. The crown should point towards your hand.

Blown2CV

28,695 posts

202 months

Wednesday 21st December 2016
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13m said:
bunglesprout said:


Just back from an overhaul at Rolex. 1999 GMT Master 16700.
A sad endictment of the declining standards at Rolex; they have sent it back to you the wrong way round. The crown should point towards your hand.
they've set the time wrong too! smile

nice job though, looks like a new one. Is that always what they do or can you request that they retain 'patina'?

Soov535

35,829 posts

270 months

Wednesday 21st December 2016
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Jobbo said:
Soov535 said:
You might also like this for around £150 - I have one (earlier in thread)



Not impressed with the date window on that one.
It hasn't got one. That;s the hours!


Jobbo

12,958 posts

263 months

Wednesday 21st December 2016
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Can't fool me, that's definitely 30th October in the second picture.

ForzaGilles

557 posts

223 months

Wednesday 21st December 2016
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andy tims said:


Nice. Which model is that?

Soov535

35,829 posts

270 months

Wednesday 21st December 2016
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Jobbo said:
Can't fool me, that's definitely 30th October in the second picture.
hehe

cbmotorsport

3,065 posts

117 months

Wednesday 21st December 2016
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Blown2CV said:
they've set the time wrong too! smile

nice job though, looks like a new one. Is that always what they do or can you request that they retain 'patina'?
Yes you can ask for a service but no polish. It's usually the sensible option as too much polishing dulls the sharpness of the case lines and lugs. I also think that a Rolex with patina is a fine thing.

bunglesprout

562 posts

90 months

Wednesday 21st December 2016
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Blown2CV said:
13m said:
bunglesprout said:


Just back from an overhaul at Rolex. 1999 GMT Master 16700.
A sad endictment of the declining standards at Rolex; they have sent it back to you the wrong way round. The crown should point towards your hand.
they've set the time wrong too! smile

nice job though, looks like a new one. Is that always what they do or can you request that they retain 'patina'?
You can request they do not polish it, or replace any parts which do not affect the function of the watch, ie dial and handset. I bought this GMT knowing it needed work - The crystal was chipped and cracked, the winding mechanism worn, the case was badly gouged in places and the bracelet clasp broken.

I retained the original handset and dial, had a full service and polish, replaced the bezel insert for a new one but i have retained the original as it is nicely faded, and replaced the original jubilee bracelet for an oyster.

Below pic is how I bought it -


Alex L

2,575 posts

253 months

Wednesday 21st December 2016
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bunglesprout said:


Just back from an overhaul at Rolex. 1999 GMT Master 16700.
Snap, I too have a '99 Swiss dial 16710.

Mine is still in original unpolished condition so worn sparingly

I'm also a right wrister


Finn MacCoul

4 posts

110 months

Thursday 22nd December 2016
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If you don't mind me asking, How much was the Rolex service? Thanks

Blown2CV

28,695 posts

202 months

Thursday 22nd December 2016
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Finn MacCoul said:
If you don't mind me asking, How much was the Rolex service? Thanks
one million zillion pounds plus VAT and insured postage

bunglesprout

562 posts

90 months

Thursday 22nd December 2016
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Finn MacCoul said:
If you don't mind me asking, How much was the Rolex service? Thanks
The service and polish on the watch was £505 inc VAT. For this they also replace 'consumables' such as all the seals, springbars etc. There were additional charges for the elements I had requested replacing - the crystal, the bezel and bezel insert, and the oyster bracelet.

Finn MacCoul

4 posts

110 months

Thursday 22nd December 2016
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Thanks. I have a 1977 Datejust which could do with a polish!

traffman

2,263 posts

208 months

Thursday 22nd December 2016
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My latest and greatest. I missed my last 5513 i had to have another. Loving this.



traffman

2,263 posts

208 months

Thursday 22nd December 2016
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And my other ,

16800.

andy tims

5,571 posts

245 months

Thursday 22nd December 2016
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ForzaGilles said:
andy tims said:


Nice. Which model is that?
Thanks

It's an Orfina Porsche Design Chronograph from the 80's




Edited by andy tims on Friday 23 December 17:01

Blown2CV

28,695 posts

202 months

Thursday 22nd December 2016
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bunglesprout said:
Finn MacCoul said:
If you don't mind me asking, How much was the Rolex service? Thanks
The service and polish on the watch was £505 inc VAT. For this they also replace 'consumables' such as all the seals, springbars etc. There were additional charges for the elements I had requested replacing - the crystal, the bezel and bezel insert, and the oyster bracelet.
ah right, the core service and polish isn't tooooo bad, esp considering the newer ones are longer intervals... i guess the devil is in the "additional charges" smile

Desiato

959 posts

282 months

Thursday 22nd December 2016
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A beautiful early birthday present from my lovely wife biggrin


CardShark

4,190 posts

178 months

Friday 23rd December 2016
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Happy holidays, everyone xmas

jonamv8

3,145 posts

165 months

Friday 23rd December 2016
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