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tattooedfagin · 13 January 2011, 06:34 PM

planning to get my 1680 Red serviced by RSC London, anyone had previous experience with this as i obviously don't want the dial, hands, bezel or insert swapped out nor do i want it polished.......i'm assuming a movement only service will be fine & they won't insist on any swaps...any help ?

Clay · 13 January 2011, 11:16 PM

Rolex traditionally want to bring any watch you send in for service up to current standards....They want the dial to "glow" the case to "shine"......etc....

Make sure you tell them EXACTLY what it is you want and don't want done......

Then keep your fingers crossed and hope that they listen.....

TimeToGo · 13 January 2011, 11:44 PM

If they recommend a replacement of a part (dial, hands, etc.), it is your choice to decline.

They will not do a service, you are not willing to pay.

On the other hand, they could also decline servicing the watch.

mike · 14 January 2011, 12:23 AM

Chad, as mentioned the dial/hands are vital to value. Servicing the movement is of course the main thing as is anything that will maintain the WR resistence--seals, crown, tube, etc...

I'm not up to speed on RSC London's policies, but if the dial is at risk seek a good independent.

tattooedfagin · 14 January 2011, 02:52 AM

cheers guys, just back from St James Sq. my initial receipt clearly states: 'please estimate to service. note head only. please do not change dial, hands, bezel insert. lightly refurbish case' also makes note of the dial having red submariner writing all signed by rolex assistant.....plus nothing will be done till i get an estimate anyhow so hopefully that'll cover it.., they did quote 12 - 16 weeks though, something about Bexley being moved to somewhere else..

Mark020 · 14 January 2011, 04:56 AM

Fingers crossed. Most times it works

ncstate1201 · 15 January 2011, 01:48 PM

i would just send it to a local rolex certified watchmaker that you trust!

Lamone · 15 January 2011, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ncstate1201

i would just send it to a local rolex certified watchmaker that you trust!

x2. Even if it takes sometime to find an experienced local watchmaker.

Lol-x · 15 January 2011, 07:35 PM

I wouldn't have let them touch the case at all in terms of polishing if it was me. "Light refurbish case" they might put that chamfer on the edge of the lugs, some like it but I have to say I am not such a fan of that effect.

HL65 · 15 January 2011, 10:17 PM

I am with Steve--don't polish case at all--just clean it. The marks on the case are the badges of honor over the years of service! Leave them alone.....

Racer X · 16 January 2011, 03:59 AM

Yes, tell them "don't touch that case!"

13 January 2011, 06:34 PM	#1
tattooedfagin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Chad Location: the neighbourhood Watch: 1680 Red Posts: 2,262	Don't touch that dial !! planning to get my 1680 Red serviced by RSC London, anyone had previous experience with this as i obviously don't want the dial, hands, bezel or insert swapped out nor do i want it polished.......i'm assuming a movement only service will be fine & they won't insist on any swaps...any help ? __________________ SS Sub Date (F) DSSD (V) Red Sub (Mk4) TRF Hall of Fame

14 January 2011, 02:52 AM	#5
tattooedfagin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Chad Location: the neighbourhood Watch: 1680 Red Posts: 2,262	cheers guys, just back from St James Sq. my initial receipt clearly states: 'please estimate to service. note head only. please do not change dial, hands, bezel insert. lightly refurbish case' also makes note of the dial having red submariner writing all signed by rolex assistant.....plus nothing will be done till i get an estimate anyhow so hopefully that'll cover it.., they did quote 12 - 16 weeks though, something about Bexley being moved to somewhere else.. __________________ SS Sub Date (F) DSSD (V) Red Sub (Mk4) TRF Hall of Fame

15 January 2011, 07:35 PM	#9
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,256	I wouldn't have let them touch the case at all in terms of polishing if it was me. "Light refurbish case" they might put that chamfer on the edge of the lugs, some like it but I have to say I am not such a fan of that effect. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

15 January 2011, 10:17 PM	#10
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,445	I am with Steve--don't polish case at all--just clean it. The marks on the case are the badges of honor over the years of service! Leave them alone..... __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

13 January 2011, 11:16 PM	#2
Clay Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Up a tree Posts: 4,001	Rolex traditionally want to bring any watch you send in for service up to current standards....They want the dial to "glow" the case to "shine"......etc.... Make sure you tell them EXACTLY what it is you want and don't want done...... Then keep your fingers crossed and hope that they listen.....

13 January 2011, 11:44 PM	#3
TimeToGo 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 16,599	If they recommend a replacement of a part (dial, hands, etc.), it is your choice to decline. They will not do a service, you are not willing to pay. On the other hand, they could also decline servicing the watch.

14 January 2011, 12:23 AM	#4
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Chad, as mentioned the dial/hands are vital to value. Servicing the movement is of course the main thing as is anything that will maintain the WR resistence--seals, crown, tube, etc... I'm not up to speed on RSC London's policies, but if the dial is at risk seek a good independent.

14 January 2011, 04:56 AM	#6
Mark020 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 2,091	Fingers crossed. Most times it works

15 January 2011, 01:48 PM	#7
ncstate1201 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NC/USA Posts: 295	i would just send it to a local rolex certified watchmaker that you trust!

16 January 2011, 03:59 AM	#11
Racer X "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: Unknown Posts: 999	Yes, tell them "don't touch that case!"

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