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Old 27 March 2020, 06:50 AM   #1
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It’s stopped ......

Meant to get my 1680 serviced last year & said start of this year I’d get it serviced in Feb/ Mar.

Really no need to have waited so long apart from the horror stories on here about vintage watches being butchered by RSCs when returned to as new state.

Got my 16660 serviced by RSC 2 years ago & couldn’t have been happier with experience (bar the price .....)

Anyway it’s stopped & won’t start - my own fault. Watch was bought 6 years ago - service history unknown.

I’d already decided to go to an independent in north east England - not sure if open during the lockdown but I’ll make contact tomorrow & let everyone know how it goes over the following weeks
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Old 27 March 2020, 09:12 AM   #2
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Beautiful 1680. Smart move to take it to an independent. You need that serviced. Who knows how long it’s been running on probably no lube. Hopefully, it didn’t cause any serious damage to the movement. Keep us posted and good luck
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Old 27 March 2020, 10:52 PM   #3
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Contact made/ reply received

Will get the watch ready for despatch over the weekend although it may not leave until after the lockdown finishes
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Old 27 March 2020, 10:59 PM   #4
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Old 28 March 2020, 06:02 AM   #5
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Sorry to hear that, like you I've put off servicing mine due to RSC horror stories. Good luck with the service (Duncan at Genesis?) and let us know how it goes .......and stay safe
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Old 28 March 2020, 07:24 AM   #6
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Contact made/ reply received

Will get the watch ready for despatch over the weekend although it may not leave until after the lockdown finishes
Glad you made contact and that something will be done..when possible.
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Since...you " Got my 16660 serviced by RSC 2 years ago & couldn’t have been happier with experience (bar the price .....)

Anyway it’s stopped & won’t start - my own fault..( Not if they serviced it 2 years ago..).. Watch was bought 6 years ago - service history unknown.".
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So, they are going to make it right..?
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Old 28 March 2020, 07:46 AM   #7
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Glad you made contact and that something will be done..when possible.
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Since...you " Got my 16660 serviced by RSC 2 years ago & couldn’t have been happier with experience (bar the price .....)

Anyway it’s stopped & won’t start - my own fault..( Not if they serviced it 2 years ago..).. Watch was bought 6 years ago - service history unknown.".
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So, they are going to make it right..?
The OP is referring to two different watches. The thread is about a 1680.
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Old 28 March 2020, 08:33 AM   #8
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I love the 1680s. Hope the repairs are not serious $$.
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Old 28 March 2020, 08:57 AM   #9
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The OP is referring to two different watches. The thread is about a 1680.
but he mentioned this..." Got my 16660 serviced by RSC 2 years ago & couldn’t have been happier with experience (bar the price .....)
Anyway it’s stopped & won’t start - my own fault. Watch was bought 6 years ago - service history unknown." ..
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"it' being the 16660 ..?
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Anyway..and or which watch way, hope it gets worked out.
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Old 28 March 2020, 09:05 AM   #10
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but he mentioned this..." Got my 16660 serviced by RSC 2 years ago & couldn’t have been happier with experience (bar the price .....)
Anyway it’s stopped & won’t start - my own fault. Watch was bought 6 years ago - service history unknown." ..
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"it' being the 16660 ..?
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Anyway..and or which watch way, hope it gets worked out.
OK, I get it now. Ha ha ... good one.
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Old 28 March 2020, 06:40 PM   #11
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I understood but I’m from Aberdeen.
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Old 28 March 2020, 06:44 PM   #12
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Contact made/ reply received

Will get the watch ready for despatch over the weekend although it may not leave until after the lockdown finishes
Hi, do you mind saying who your using in NE England. I would be interested to use them. Have you used them before? Thanks.
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Old 28 March 2020, 07:30 PM   #13
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I would also like to hear of a good UK repairer. (I'm in Yorkshire).

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Old 28 March 2020, 10:41 PM   #14
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Such is ownership. Great watch and it will be back and running right after service.
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Old 29 March 2020, 05:44 AM   #15
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Martins in Glasgow will be able to service this watch....but they probably not open just now...but worth remembering for the future...
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Old 29 March 2020, 08:05 AM   #16
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I’ve had nothing but great service at RSC St James for a few vintage/collectible pieces.
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Old 30 March 2020, 04:18 AM   #17
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Boxed & ready to go

Got a day off on Tuesday & doing some shopping for my mum who’s in her late 70s so may try & get posted as the post office is right next to the supermarket

Must admit - would feel a lot better handing across
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Old 30 March 2020, 04:31 AM   #18
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I’ve had nothing but great service at RSC St James for a few vintage/collectible pieces.

X2.....I have also had great service. You just need to be clear in letting them know what you do and don’t want doing. Hope you get it up and running again soon.
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Old 31 March 2020, 11:16 PM   #19
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Box dropped off at post office mid morning - I’ll update everyone via a new post in 4/5 weeks time
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Old 1 April 2020, 03:15 AM   #20
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Box dropped off at post office mid morning - I’ll update everyone via a new post in 4/5 weeks time
Are you sending it to RSC?
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Old 1 April 2020, 06:59 AM   #21
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Are you sending it to RSC?
Did a lot of research & finally went for an independent with a great reputation

I’ll name when the watch comes back - so far the communication has been great
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Old 1 April 2020, 09:35 PM   #22
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Did a lot of research & finally went for an independent with a great reputation

I’ll name when the watch comes back - so far the communication has been great
Thats great., look forward to the update. Thank you
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Old 23 September 2020, 02:16 PM   #23
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Old 24 September 2020, 06:54 AM   #24
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No updates?
Got it serviced & all good. Posted on an updated post ;.)

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=739903
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Got it serviced & all good. Posted on an updated post ;.)

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=739903
Thanks for the link to your update..
It looks great...!
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