Rolex service

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smilerbaker

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4,071 posts

216 months

Thursday 19th April 2007
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anyone had one, what do they do to it, and how much did it cost?

So they polish the case and strap? etc

Ta

The Walrus

1,857 posts

206 months

Thursday 19th April 2007
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Polish case strap and clean out especially if you have a president strap, service should also include re-seal on the waterproofing and checking of automatic movement for worn parts and re-lube (for want of a better word)


Edited by The Walrus on Thursday 19th April 11:21

smilerbaker

Original Poster:

4,071 posts

216 months

Thursday 19th April 2007
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The Walrus said:
Polish case stap and clean out especially if you have a president strap, service should aslo include re-seal on the waterproofing and checking of automatice movement for warn parts and re-lube (for want of a better word)


thanks, cost?

Rower

1,378 posts

267 months

Thursday 19th April 2007
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Cost about £250. last time I had mine done about 2years ago , came back like new !
Still keeps lousy time though laugh

Guy

The Walrus

1,857 posts

206 months

Thursday 19th April 2007
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Spot on with the price sometimes a bit more if it is a sea dweller or sub mariner due to the seal and helium release valve.

rapid rental

462 posts

223 months

Thursday 19th April 2007
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used to be about £180 (last year). Interestingly they will even change your bezel if its marked or faded in with the service, well they did mine on a GMT master.

Hope that helps

Cooky

4,955 posts

238 months

Thursday 19th April 2007
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I use an independant near Stockport, charges £100 for a clean, lube and vacuum seal, he also polishes the case, crystal and the band. It also seems to keep better time when he does it than when the Rolie dealer did it last.

The last time I sent the Sub to Rolex they had my pants down for £400 and it still gains time. Anyone know if they keep better time when worn everyday?

smilerbaker

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216 months

Thursday 19th April 2007
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thanks, around the price I thought it would be, its just an oyster so nothing fancy, case and strap could do with a damn good polish, never been brave enough to try it.

SpydieNut

5,802 posts

224 months

Thursday 19th April 2007
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Cooky said:
I use an independant near Stockport, charges £100 for a clean, lube and vacuum seal, he also polishes the case, crystal and the band. It also seems to keep better time when he does it than when the Rolie dealer did it last.

hi cooky - please could you let me know the name of the guy you use near stockport - cheers.
Cooky said:
The last time I sent the Sub to Rolex they had my pants down for £400 and it still gains time. Anyone know if they keep better time when worn everyday?

yikes

bigTee

5,546 posts

222 months

Thursday 19th April 2007
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Mine is due in December and i've been quoted £250. That also includes fixing slight damage to my strap when i bent it when chucked out of a club!

crankedup

25,764 posts

244 months

Thursday 19th April 2007
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Huh, I wanted Rolex to give my wifes watch a much needed service. No they said we don't do our old watches!! Boll0cks its an antique and requires master craftsman I thought. Put me off buying another Rolex for life, I expect life long service from Company that shouts quality from its rooftop.

The Walrus

1,857 posts

206 months

Thursday 19th April 2007
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Cooky said:
I use an independant near Stockport, charges £100 for a clean, lube and vacuum seal, he also polishes the case, crystal and the band. It also seems to keep better time when he does it than when the Rolie dealer did it last.

The last time I sent the Sub to Rolex they had my pants down for £400 and it still gains time. Anyone know if they keep better time when worn everyday?



You need to wear it daily to help keep it accurate so that it is keeping as much charge within the automatic spring movement, they are rated at + or - 3 seconds a day or around that region, if you want a mega accurate movement a rolex is not the best watch to go for a zenith is more accurate movement generally and proven but not as glamorous.

HTH

Cooky

4,955 posts

238 months

Thursday 19th April 2007
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SpydieNut said:
Cooky said:
I use an independant near Stockport, charges £100 for a clean, lube and vacuum seal, he also polishes the case, crystal and the band. It also seems to keep better time when he does it than when the Rolie dealer did it last.

hi cooky - please could you let me know the name of the guy you use near stockport - cheers.
Cooky said:
The last time I sent the Sub to Rolex they had my pants down for £400 and it still gains time. Anyone know if they keep better time when worn everyday?

yikes


YHM

d1bble

3,271 posts

264 months

Thursday 19th April 2007
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I'm sure i paid £135 a few years ago (Goldsmiths, Leic).

Did come back like new though

edited to add...they seem to keep it bloody ages & it might be worth calling around for the best price.

Edited by d1bble on Thursday 19th April 12:09

Cooky

4,955 posts

238 months

Thursday 19th April 2007
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Thanks Walrus,

Unfortunatly I can't wear the damn thing everyday, as it is just too 'blingy' and may upset customers I recently bought a second hand Datejust for everyday use and that doesn't seem to be much better at keeping time. So it's back to the trusty old Speedmaster...dated.. but a damn fine timekeeper.

Marki

15,763 posts

271 months

Thursday 19th April 2007
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Rower said:


Still keeps lousy time though laugh

Guy


They all do that Sir hehe

The Walrus

1,857 posts

206 months

Thursday 19th April 2007
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Cooky said:
Thanks Walrus,

Unfortunatly I can't wear the damn thing everyday, as it is just too 'blingy' and may upset customers I recently bought a second hand Datejust for everyday use and that doesn't seem to be much better at keeping time. So it's back to the trusty old Speedmaster...dated.. but a damn fine timekeeper.


No worries I wear an omega as well I find it keeps a lot better time than rolex from personal experience, if you give it a wind up once or twice a week that will also help improve its time keeping just turn the pin for about 3-5mins and that should help a great deal.

smilerbaker

Original Poster:

4,071 posts

216 months

Thursday 19th April 2007
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Marki said:
Rower said:


Still keeps lousy time though laugh

Guy


They all do that Sir hehe



I found that when I was in the uk (at about sea level) it used to gain about 5 mins a month. Then when we moved out to switzerland (about 400m above sea level) it kept perfect time for a few months, now its back to just under 5 mins a month. I know it needs a service now though, if that has anything to do with it.

Just brought a Tag f1 as a birthday pressie to myself, as its quartz it had better keep absouluty perfect time!

The Walrus

1,857 posts

206 months

Thursday 19th April 2007
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You bought a quartz movement and from Tag whats that all about ????

I appreicate you want an accurate watch but why pay the premium of a tag when a swatch, casio would do the job. I appreciate that for the looks and kudos perspective why you would buy one but for me it is a waste of money ?

sleep envy

62,260 posts

250 months

Thursday 19th April 2007
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The Walrus said:
I appreicate you want an accurate watch but why pay the premium of a tag when a swatch, casio would do the job. I appreciate that for the looks and kudos perspective why you would buy one but for me it is a waste of money ?


Why buy a Ferrari/Porsche/AM when a Ford Ka still gets you to where you want to go?