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andrewjb88 · 26 July 2018, 04:51 AM

All,

had my work bonus through this month so decided its time to send my 16203 Datejust that I inherited from my late father earlier in the year off for service! its well overdue, it actually runs fine, maybe a little fast but apart from that is in good working order. 1998 model last serviced in 2002.

So what do I do? send it off to the UK RSC via an AD or do I use somebody else and save £££?

I'm in between UK RSC or Prestige Time Services (have been recommended them several times).

I'm slightly swaying towards UK RSC for 2 reasons, the first being I fancy it going back to Rolex. The second is, my family has a good history with John Pass (AD in Crewe and Newcastle-Under_Lyme) but I live in Milton Keynes. I have no history with either of my 2 local AD (Fraser Hart MK or Baker Brothers Bedford) so I'm wondering if I take it to Baker Brothers in Bedford if I can have a chat with them and build up a bit of a relationship, basically I'm hoping to purchase a new black Submariner in the next 5 years so want to start the foundations early.

Stevec14 · 26 July 2018, 04:57 AM

My view would be RSC. Will come back looking like new, 2 yr warranty and run great.

Be good to give the old work horse the service it deserves I reckon!

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tudorbaja27 · 26 July 2018, 04:58 AM

Send it to RSC yourself. At least that' what I did here in the US. ADs (rarely, but they do...) mess up something. Eliminate the middle man.

jimcameron · 26 July 2018, 05:04 AM

Personally, I'd wait until it needs service. If it is serviced by a truly competent independent that has the proper equipment and training, you will maybe save a little $$. If it was serviced by RSC back in 2002 I'd send it back to them, and then you can rest assured that it will be done to specifications, with genuine Rolex parts, etc. BTW it is a beautiful watch and sorry for the loss of your Dad.

joli160 · 26 July 2018, 05:21 AM

If it runs fine it does not need service at all

DPE · 26 July 2018, 05:24 AM

Hello, as it was from your Dad. I would go to an RSC. You do not want disappointments with your Dad's watch. Just keep the good memories as you look at it.

andrewjb88 · 26 July 2018, 05:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joli160

If it runs fine it does not need service at all

I think its around +7 maybe a little more so probably needs it.

I'm the type that will also wear it in shower/ hand in sink so don't want to run the risk of seals perishing it.

andrewjb88 · 26 July 2018, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Stevec14

My view would be RSC. Will come back looking like new, 2 yr warranty and run great.

Not so sure I want it looking new, I want it cleaning and maybe a light polish

GeeRam · 26 July 2018, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by andrewjb88

All,

had my work bonus through this month so decided its time to send my 16203 Datejust that I inherited from my late father earlier in the year off for service! its well overdue, it actually runs fine, maybe a little fast but apart from that is in good working order. 1998 model last serviced in 2002.

So what do I do? send it off to the UK RSC via an AD or do I use somebody else and save £££?

I'm in between UK RSC or Prestige Time Services (have been recommended them several times).

I'm slightly swaying towards UK RSC for 2 reasons, the first being I fancy it going back to Rolex. The second is, my family has a good history with John Pass (AD in Crewe and Newcastle-Under_Lyme) but I live in Milton Keynes. I have no history with either of my 2 local AD (Fraser Hart MK or Baker Brothers Bedford) so I'm wondering if I take it to Baker Brothers in Bedford if I can have a chat with them and build up a bit of a relationship, basically I'm hoping to purchase a new black Submariner in the next 5 years so want to start the foundations early.

Or......as you are only in MK, get on a train to London and take it personally into Rolex RSC in St.James Sq.

andrewjb88 · 26 July 2018, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by GeeRam

Or......as you are only in MK, get on a train to London and take it personally into Rolex RSC in St.James Sq.

Is that a service centre? I thought the service centre was in kent?

Pavlos · 26 July 2018, 06:12 AM

Rsc

GeeRam · 26 July 2018, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by andrewjb88

Is that a service centre? I thought the service centre was in kent?

Yes it is, and yes there is one at West Malling in Kent as well.

My late father always used to take his 16013 Datejust personally into St.James (back in the day when you used to walk down the outside steps into the small basement reception/workshop area) and I've continued that by taking it to St.James for the service its needed since he passed away.
Took my Sub in there 18 months ago for its first service as well.....(it's a bit more plush these days though and you can go in the front door

)

andrewjb88 · 26 July 2018, 06:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeeRam

Yes it is, and yes there is one at West Malling in Kent as well.

My late father always used to take his 16013 Datejust personally into St.James (back in the day when you used to walk down the outside steps into the small basement reception/workshop area) and I've continued that by taking it to St.James for the service its needed since he passed away.
Took my Sub in there 18 months ago for its first service as well.....(it's a bit more plush these days though and you can go in the front door

)

Oh that is very handy to know, I can get £13 return ticket including underground haha. Do I need to phone ahead or literally just walk in?

Macnavara · 26 July 2018, 07:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andrewjb88

All,

had my work bonus through this month so decided its time to send my 16203 Datejust that I inherited from my late father earlier in the year off for service! its well overdue, it actually runs fine, maybe a little fast but apart from that is in good working order. 1998 model last serviced in 2002.

So what do I do? send it off to the UK RSC via an AD or do I use somebody else and save £££?

I'm in between UK RSC or Prestige Time Services (have been recommended them several times).

I'm slightly swaying towards UK RSC for 2 reasons, the first being I fancy it going back to Rolex. The second is, my family has a good history with John Pass (AD in Crewe and Newcastle-Under_Lyme) but I live in Milton Keynes. I have no history with either of my 2 local AD (Fraser Hart MK or Baker Brothers Bedford) so I'm wondering if I take it to Baker Brothers in Bedford if I can have a chat with them and build up a bit of a relationship, basically I'm hoping to purchase a new black Submariner in the next 5 years so want to start the foundations early.

Hi
I live in milton keynes and know both those ads verybwell but still jusmped on a train last week to drop my 16710 at st jameses rolex....only took about an hour all in to get there and only cost £20 return.....i would always recomend dropping your watch off personally as i dont like the idea of it going through the post

hulkalicious · 26 July 2018, 07:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andrewjb88

All,

had my work bonus through this month so decided its time to send my 16203 Datejust that I inherited from my late father earlier in the year off for service! its well overdue, it actually runs fine, maybe a little fast but apart from that is in good working order. 1998 model last serviced in 2002.

So what do I do? send it off to the UK RSC via an AD or do I use somebody else and save £££?

I'm in between UK RSC or Prestige Time Services (have been recommended them several times).

I'm slightly swaying towards UK RSC for 2 reasons, the first being I fancy it going back to Rolex. The second is, my family has a good history with John Pass (AD in Crewe and Newcastle-Under_Lyme) but I live in Milton Keynes. I have no history with either of my 2 local AD (Fraser Hart MK or Baker Brothers Bedford) so I'm wondering if I take it to Baker Brothers in Bedford if I can have a chat with them and build up a bit of a relationship, basically I'm hoping to purchase a new black Submariner in the next 5 years so want to start the foundations early.

RSC St James Square they were fantastic but i'd take it yourself wouldnt trust post

Macnavara · 26 July 2018, 07:34 AM

There are two service centre...kent and london....londons a lot nicer to deal with and a lot easier to get to from mk....it took me 2.5hrs each way to get to kent service center last time.
You dont need to call ahead jus t drop it in and they will give you a quote after looking at it for anfew days

bp1000 · 26 July 2018, 07:36 AM

You just walk in

They are always very helpful. I always take my watches in person,

andrewjb88 · 26 July 2018, 08:04 AM

Oh excellent! Got a free day on Saturday so looks like I'm off to London for the day!

I was going to pop into St James a couple of weeks ago after a meeting (suited and booted) but We went for a liquid lunch which involved about 10 pints haha, ended up in watches of Switzerland instead.

GeeRam · 27 July 2018, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by andrewjb88

Oh excellent! Got a free day on Saturday so looks like I'm off to London for the day!

St.James RSC isn't open on a Saturday I'm afraid.

Weekdays, 9.00am-5.00pm only.

rootbeer7 · 27 July 2018, 06:25 AM

As above, RSC St James. Amazing service, and an extra official piece of history for that lovely watch. Oh, and it’ll come back in a lovely green pouch!!

andrewjb88 · 27 July 2018, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by GeeRam

St.James RSC isn't open on a Saturday I'm afraid.

Weekdays, 9.00am-5.00pm only.

Damn will have to take it in about 2 weeks then!

andrewjb88 · 27 July 2018, 06:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rootbeer7

As above, RSC St James. Amazing service, and an extra official piece of history for that lovely watch. Oh, and it’ll come back in a lovely green pouch!!

Not got a green pouch yet haha

Johny · 27 July 2018, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by andrewjb88

Not got a green pouch yet haha

Great idea taking it to ST. James.

andrewjb88 · 27 July 2018, 08:10 AM

Think I can put a special request in for a photo of it in all its little bits? seen one recently looked very cool.

SearChart · 27 July 2018, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by andrewjb88

Not got a green pouch yet haha

Those are great for storing the watch or other bits and bobs, use them all the time.

Your watch will look and run great after the RSC service

rootbeer7 · 27 July 2018, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by andrewjb88

Think I can put a special request in for a photo of it in all its little bits? seen one recently looked very cool.

I’m not sure they’ll do that, but it won’t hurt to ask

andrewjb88 · 1 August 2018, 12:53 AM

Finally got round to calling them today £500 to carry it in, 5-6 weeks waiting at the moment. AD wanted £600. so worth taking it in for the sake of a £13 train ticket.

Bearwithme · 1 August 2018, 04:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andrewjb88

Not got a green pouch yet haha

+1 for St James.
Pleasure to deal with and great communication, in the end I didn’t go ahead with the repairs/service (Dial style not available from the RDC catalogue and I didn’t want to alter my late fathers watch)

But...

Green Pouch nonetheless

rootbeer7 · 1 August 2018, 05:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andrewjb88

Finally got round to calling them today £500 to carry it in, 5-6 weeks waiting at the moment. AD wanted £600. so worth taking it in for the sake of a £13 train ticket.

Well worth it. Enjoy the day out!!

andrewjb88 · 1 August 2018, 08:12 AM

only 40 mins from London on train so I'm a regular down there haha, drop watch in Rolex, slip Omega Seamaster on wrist and off to the pub.

26 July 2018, 04:51 AM	#1
andrewjb88 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: United Kingdom Watch: 16302 Rolex OP Posts: 750	Service time UK RSC or other All, had my work bonus through this month so decided its time to send my 16203 Datejust that I inherited from my late father earlier in the year off for service! its well overdue, it actually runs fine, maybe a little fast but apart from that is in good working order. 1998 model last serviced in 2002. So what do I do? send it off to the UK RSC via an AD or do I use somebody else and save £££? I'm in between UK RSC or Prestige Time Services (have been recommended them several times). I'm slightly swaying towards UK RSC for 2 reasons, the first being I fancy it going back to Rolex. The second is, my family has a good history with John Pass (AD in Crewe and Newcastle-Under_Lyme) but I live in Milton Keynes. I have no history with either of my 2 local AD (Fraser Hart MK or Baker Brothers Bedford) so I'm wondering if I take it to Baker Brothers in Bedford if I can have a chat with them and build up a bit of a relationship, basically I'm hoping to purchase a new black Submariner in the next 5 years so want to start the foundations early. __________________ Rolex Datejust 16203 Omega Seamaster Professional 300m Tudor BB GMT Luch one hand

26 July 2018, 04:58 AM	#3
tudorbaja27 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Miami, FL Watch: Tudor & Cartier Posts: 2,497	Send it to RSC yourself. At least that' what I did here in the US. ADs (rarely, but they do...) mess up something. Eliminate the middle man. __________________ "Chi ha paura muore ogni giorno, chi non ha paura muore una volta sola" - Paolo Borsellino

26 July 2018, 05:21 AM	#5
joli160 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,366	If it runs fine it does not need service at all __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

26 July 2018, 08:04 AM	#18
andrewjb88 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: United Kingdom Watch: 16302 Rolex OP Posts: 750	Oh excellent! Got a free day on Saturday so looks like I'm off to London for the day! I was going to pop into St James a couple of weeks ago after a meeting (suited and booted) but We went for a liquid lunch which involved about 10 pints haha, ended up in watches of Switzerland instead. __________________ Rolex Datejust 16203 Omega Seamaster Professional 300m Tudor BB GMT Luch one hand

27 July 2018, 06:25 AM	#20
rootbeer7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: london Posts: 5,969	As above, RSC St James. Amazing service, and an extra official piece of history for that lovely watch. Oh, and it’ll come back in a lovely green pouch!! __________________ @imrootbeer7

26 July 2018, 04:57 AM	#2
Stevec14 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: Steve Location: U.K. Watch: 321, Snoopy 3 Posts: 4,400	My view would be RSC. Will come back looking like new, 2 yr warranty and run great. Be good to give the old work horse the service it deserves I reckon! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

26 July 2018, 05:04 AM	#4
jimcameron "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ByDawns Earlylite Watch: 16800 Posts: 3,526	Personally, I'd wait until it needs service. If it is serviced by a truly competent independent that has the proper equipment and training, you will maybe save a little $$. If it was serviced by RSC back in 2002 I'd send it back to them, and then you can rest assured that it will be done to specifications, with genuine Rolex parts, etc. BTW it is a beautiful watch and sorry for the loss of your Dad.

26 July 2018, 05:24 AM	#6
DPE "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: uk Posts: 1,050	Hello, as it was from your Dad. I would go to an RSC. You do not want disappointments with your Dad's watch. Just keep the good memories as you look at it.

26 July 2018, 06:12 AM	#11
Pavlos "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: London Posts: 760	Rsc

26 July 2018, 07:34 AM	#16
Macnavara "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 2,348	There are two service centre...kent and london....londons a lot nicer to deal with and a lot easier to get to from mk....it took me 2.5hrs each way to get to kent service center last time. You dont need to call ahead jus t drop it in and they will give you a quote after looking at it for anfew days

26 July 2018, 07:36 AM	#17
bp1000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Midlands, UK Posts: 4,709	You just walk in They are always very helpful. I always take my watches in person,

27 July 2018, 08:10 AM	#24
andrewjb88 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: United Kingdom Watch: 16302 Rolex OP Posts: 750	Think I can put a special request in for a photo of it in all its little bits? seen one recently looked very cool. __________________ Rolex Datejust 16203 Omega Seamaster Professional 300m Tudor BB GMT Luch one hand

1 August 2018, 12:53 AM	#27
andrewjb88 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: United Kingdom Watch: 16302 Rolex OP Posts: 750	Finally got round to calling them today £500 to carry it in, 5-6 weeks waiting at the moment. AD wanted £600. so worth taking it in for the sake of a £13 train ticket. __________________ Rolex Datejust 16203 Omega Seamaster Professional 300m Tudor BB GMT Luch one hand

1 August 2018, 08:12 AM	#30
andrewjb88 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: United Kingdom Watch: 16302 Rolex OP Posts: 750	only 40 mins from London on train so I'm a regular down there haha, drop watch in Rolex, slip Omega Seamaster on wrist and off to the pub. __________________ Rolex Datejust 16203 Omega Seamaster Professional 300m Tudor BB GMT Luch one hand

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