Rolex service (quote received) + bracelet refurb
Discussion
Hi all,
Finally took the Rolex Datejust 16203 that I inherited from my late father to the Rolex UK HQ the other day for a service estimate.
We knew that a spring bar was broken and that the bracelet was "worn" but nothing stupidly excessive. When they did an initial inspection they also said the crystal was chipped etc but the girl on reception said she sees crystal chips everyday and they are very rarely replaced.
I was expecting them to come back and say it needs service as a must have and recommend new crystal etc but they have come back with a quote for £2512.70 and the way I'm reading it is they are telling me all of this is "needed" work rather than optional.
Do you think Rolex will let me proceed with just a "service" ignoring the crystal, crown and bracelet? If I do that will they polish the bracelet as well or just the watch itself?
or is it wise to get service + crown and ignore the crystal + bracelet.
I have also been contemplating using prestige time services (cheshire) and perpetual time (liverpool), perpetual time say they can "refurbish" the bracelet so its a lot tighter, prestige time services say they can't.
Is there anybody else I can use in UK for bracelet repair? I really hate the idea of sending it away by post so would rather drop it off. I was hoping to get a one stop shop for it all to be completed.
Here is the estimate
Here is a photo that shows the gap between links
Finally took the Rolex Datejust 16203 that I inherited from my late father to the Rolex UK HQ the other day for a service estimate.
We knew that a spring bar was broken and that the bracelet was "worn" but nothing stupidly excessive. When they did an initial inspection they also said the crystal was chipped etc but the girl on reception said she sees crystal chips everyday and they are very rarely replaced.
I was expecting them to come back and say it needs service as a must have and recommend new crystal etc but they have come back with a quote for £2512.70 and the way I'm reading it is they are telling me all of this is "needed" work rather than optional.
Do you think Rolex will let me proceed with just a "service" ignoring the crystal, crown and bracelet? If I do that will they polish the bracelet as well or just the watch itself?
or is it wise to get service + crown and ignore the crystal + bracelet.
I have also been contemplating using prestige time services (cheshire) and perpetual time (liverpool), perpetual time say they can "refurbish" the bracelet so its a lot tighter, prestige time services say they can't.
Is there anybody else I can use in UK for bracelet repair? I really hate the idea of sending it away by post so would rather drop it off. I was hoping to get a one stop shop for it all to be completed.
Here is the estimate
Here is a photo that shows the gap between links
Finally got RSC to answer the phone,
Crown + Crystal are needed for the service or else they won't guarantee waterproofing. They will replace the broken spring bar as part of the "service"
They will ultrasonic clean the bracelet but won't polish it so will end up with a polished watch and not bracelet.
Crown + Crystal are needed for the service or else they won't guarantee waterproofing. They will replace the broken spring bar as part of the "service"
They will ultrasonic clean the bracelet but won't polish it so will end up with a polished watch and not bracelet.
Excellent, just been looking on their Instagram and hes actually done the exact bracelet I have before, apart from the one before was in a lot worse condition.
Tempted for now just to get it serviced and cleaned up a little bit. Rolex will replace the springbars as well. The bracelet isn't that worn yet.
Tempted for now just to get it serviced and cleaned up a little bit. Rolex will replace the springbars as well. The bracelet isn't that worn yet.
MrJuice said:
I haven't ever used the chap in HK but have heard good reports about him for ten years so wouldn't hesitate myself if the need ever arose
I'd get the service done with glass and crown replacement. The watch will be good for ages. Probably north of ten years, even if worn daily, from my experience of wearing rolex. The bracelet will come back in decent condition from what I have seen and will obviously also be polished. Or you could use the watch on a leather strap or just use the bracelet as is. I think you'd be very unlucky for the watch to fall off your wrist and you not notice. Oh, and get it insured, in case that ever happens.
Watch is insured a long with my Tudor BB GMT and Omega Seamaster, the Rolex doesn't get a lot of wrist time, its reserved more for events as Gold isn't really my colour. I'd get the service done with glass and crown replacement. The watch will be good for ages. Probably north of ten years, even if worn daily, from my experience of wearing rolex. The bracelet will come back in decent condition from what I have seen and will obviously also be polished. Or you could use the watch on a leather strap or just use the bracelet as is. I think you'd be very unlucky for the watch to fall off your wrist and you not notice. Oh, and get it insured, in case that ever happens.
Its going to get serviced, its last service was 2002 and its running fine at the moment but a lot better safe than sorry with it.
Been in contact with MY, might send the bracelet to him in the new year.
Vectron said:
Have your Rolex bracelet rebuild by the Watch Dealer in Southend he done a super job on my Submariner Bracelet cost? £195
I will at some point, it doesn't get worn that much so its not a high priority right now, the watch has been serviced and is running brilliantly again. Gassing Station | Watches | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff