Rolex GMT 2 - Service - how much !

[qureshia]

Do I really have to pay £670 to have my late 90's GMT 2 serviced as well as wait 6 weeks ??

[mikey-r]

I was quoted £435 (inc VAT) by Rolex St.James Square for my '99 GMT II last week.

Where's your quote from?

[qureshia]

Interestingly the first agent I rang quoted £480 but the second asked a lot more questions about the watch (like is the band under the glass embossed Rolex or is is smooth) Mine is smooth and therefore he suggested mine is a "Classic" and therefore needs a different type of service which is £680

Goldsmiths and Rolex agent in Wilmslow

[GC8]

The difference is usually about £50 if its a 'classic'. Id get a few more prices, if I were you.

[ricola]

I had my sub serviced by watchdoctors a couple of weeks ago. They did a great job in 2 weeks and only cost £190. It was sent back to Rolex for an estimate and they wanted to replace most things as well as a refurbished exchange bracelet (bi-metal) with a quote of nearly £2500! They wouldn't do a mechanical service without all the extras so I was forced to go independant. I'll certainly be using them again. It's a late 90's model if that helps. I think they actually did a better job on the cosmetics than Rolex did last service, it's my daily so does get the odd ding/scratch but they are all gone now and it's accuracey is much improved.

Rich

[Nattyboy888]

My 2000 model, a submariner and the wife's date just - did a deal at deacons Swindon (OD) - £300 a pop. Excellent job.

[qureshia]

ricola said:

I had my sub serviced by watchdoctors a couple of weeks ago. They did a great job in 2 weeks and only cost £190....

Rich

Thanks, I'll give them a call

[ricola]

I have to admit I was a bit wary as they were so much cheaper than other places. When I was looking for any feedback about them I believe there was another place of similar name, the one I used was the one based in Tring.