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JP Chestnut · 20 April 2017, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Lemonvr6

Pic on top is the output of one of those two. Temper your enthusiasm

Hopefully not LA. If so, name and shame. If it's ABC, I wouldn't be shocked - a lot of the talent left in the split.

rebelceb · 20 April 2017, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by JP Chestnut

Hopefully not LA. If so, name and shame. If it's ABC, I wouldn't be shocked - a lot of the talent left in the split.

Nice crawfish. You were pretty definite in your prior post on the matter.

kboy2379 · 20 April 2017, 01:44 PM

Night and day difference!

datejust24 · 20 April 2017, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by DramaTurtle

Never ever EEEEVVEEERRR go to an independent for your Rolex.

Absolutely untrue.

Hairdude1 · 20 April 2017, 01:56 PM

Looking good

c41006 · 20 April 2017, 02:05 PM

Looks much better

SF has an RSC?

dnill · 20 April 2017, 04:44 PM

Looks factory fresh, lovely watch!

Bigsykedaddy · 20 April 2017, 04:46 PM

Nice, I'm glad you got it sorted out. Congrats on getting the Hulk back to looking the way it should

Porsche · 20 April 2017, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by aussiejoe

Had a similar experience in Sydney RSC. Quick regulation, no service needed and here is a free Rolex magazine.
Top notch service and attitude.
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Thanks Joe, that's good to know. I am getting close to needing a full service for my 2008 model GMTII. I have heard good things about Melbourne RSC but happy to hear Sydney also great.

Cru Jones · 20 April 2017, 05:23 PM

Nice.

The RSC touched it up without requiring a service?

brucethemanlee · 20 April 2017, 05:25 PM

1000000 x better

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sager · 20 April 2017, 05:32 PM

Glad you got that sorted. I could imagine your reaction when you first saw that disaster job.

Happy it worked out in the end.

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crowncollection · 20 April 2017, 05:40 PM

Looks nice now

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DJRikki · 20 April 2017, 05:43 PM

They used the wrong grade of synthetic steel wool

Shaky · 20 April 2017, 05:51 PM

So this isn't the work of a RSC then but rather a independent with close ties to Rolex....is that right ??

Which ever way the difference is remarkable. The right brushing wheel and plenty of experience I would guess.

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manhattanproj · 20 April 2017, 05:55 PM

how does one know there's a sc in sf or anywhere else when it's not listed on the rolex website?

dr3ws · 20 April 2017, 06:40 PM

When it comes to brushed finish like the sub, does it take material off too as in polishing?

DJRikki · 20 April 2017, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by dr3ws

When it comes to brushed finish like the sub, does it take material off too as in polishing?

A little yes

RichM · 20 April 2017, 10:03 PM

Very nice outcome.

Oyster Al · 20 April 2017, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by JP Chestnut

ABC and LA Watch Works consistently put out watches that vastly exceed anything an RSC could do. Giovanni's shop (the subject of this thread) isn't even an RSC itself. It's owned by Giovanni, not RUSA, hence it's not exactly "not independent". They do great work in SF.

1William · 20 April 2017, 10:24 PM

Looks good repaired.

Spectre007 · 20 April 2017, 10:26 PM

I can't see the pictures?

toxicavenger · 21 April 2017, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Lemonvr6

Pic on top is the output of one of those two. Temper your enthusiasm

But if you don't mention which one then we won't know.

Old Geezer · 21 April 2017, 07:05 AM

Excellent, looks as it should now.

imperio · 21 April 2017, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JP Chestnut

ABC and LA Watch Works consistently put out watches that vastly exceed anything an RSC could do. Giovanni's shop (the subject of this thread) isn't even an RSC itself. It's owned by Giovanni, not RUSA, hence it's not exactly "not independent". They do great work in SF.

Well... Giovanni's is an authorized service center. Are ABC and LA authorized?

JP Chestnut · 21 April 2017, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by imperio

Well... Giovanni's is an authorized service center. Are ABC and LA authorized?

What does "authorized" mean exactly? Does LA have a parts account? They get parts regularly, so I guess so. There are many independents who have a parts account, which I guess means they're "authorized" by Rolex to work on their watches.

What makes Giovanni different is that he's actually affiliated with RUSA... in some way that I don't exactly know. You walk in there, and it looks like a Rolex owned place. That's unusual. Do you know if he does Warranty work? Last I asked, they couldn't source me a bracelet and fit it - they had to ship to RSCNY who would fit the bracelet to the watch and then ship it back.

Speed · 21 April 2017, 09:43 AM

Giovanni owns the shop - but basically the Center behaves as a RSC would. They have or can get parts etc.

I love the personal service, honesty and integrity there. I would send any modern Rolex there.

Furthermore, Giovanni is passionate about watches...it's not just a job. Whenever I'm taking in a Rolex and wearing another brand, he always asks to see it the non-Rolex. Love seeing him pull his loupe down to check it out!

toxicavenger · 21 April 2017, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Speed

Giovanni owns the shop - but basically the Center behaves as a RSC would. They have or can get parts etc.

I love the personal service, honesty and integrity there. I would send any modern Rolex there.

Furthermore, Giovanni is passionate about watches...it's not just a job. Whenever I'm taking in a Rolex and wearing another brand, he always asks to see it the non-Rolex. Love seeing him pull his loupe down to check it out!

This is true of some indy's also.

toxicavenger · 21 April 2017, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by JP Chestnut

ABC and LA Watch Works consistently put out watches that vastly exceed anything an RSC could do. Giovanni's shop (the subject of this thread) isn't even an RSC itself. It's owned by Giovanni, not RUSA, hence it's not exactly "not independent". They do great work in SF.

So true.

Speed · 21 April 2017, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by toxicavenger

This is true of some indy's also.

Oh boy. You again.

Well, name names. You like names right?

20 April 2017, 01:56 PM	#35
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20 April 2017, 10:03 PM	#49
RichM 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 28,327	Very nice outcome. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

20 April 2017, 10:26 PM	#52
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21 April 2017, 09:43 AM	#57
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,695	Saved by RSC Giovanni owns the shop - but basically the Center behaves as a RSC would. They have or can get parts etc. I love the personal service, honesty and integrity there. I would send any modern Rolex there. Furthermore, Giovanni is passionate about watches...it's not just a job. Whenever I'm taking in a Rolex and wearing another brand, he always asks to see it the non-Rolex. Love seeing him pull his loupe down to check it out!

20 April 2017, 01:44 PM	#33
kboy2379 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Nick Location: Yellow Submarine Watch: me long drive Posts: 315	Night and day difference!

20 April 2017, 02:05 PM	#36
c41006 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Joshua Location: Atlanta Watch: Pelagos Posts: 7,925	Looks much better SF has an RSC?

20 April 2017, 04:44 PM	#37
dnill "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: EU Watch: 16570, 116710BLNR Posts: 33	Looks factory fresh, lovely watch!

20 April 2017, 04:46 PM	#38
Bigsykedaddy "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: Anthony Location: Florida Watch: LVc \| SubC Posts: 2,285	Nice, I'm glad you got it sorted out. Congrats on getting the Hulk back to looking the way it should

20 April 2017, 05:23 PM	#40
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,524	Nice. The RSC touched it up without requiring a service?

20 April 2017, 05:25 PM	#41
brucethemanlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: 1 of 13 Colonies Posts: 8,495	1000000 x better Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 April 2017, 05:32 PM	#42
sager "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Sage Location: MENA Posts: 1,562	Glad you got that sorted. I could imagine your reaction when you first saw that disaster job. Happy it worked out in the end. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 April 2017, 05:43 PM	#44
DJRikki "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Ricardo Location: Scotland Watch: Rolex BLNR Posts: 851	They used the wrong grade of synthetic steel wool

20 April 2017, 05:51 PM	#45
Shaky "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: UK Posts: 1,125	So this isn't the work of a RSC then but rather a independent with close ties to Rolex....is that right ?? Which ever way the difference is remarkable. The right brushing wheel and plenty of experience I would guess. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 April 2017, 05:55 PM	#46
manhattanproj "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: sf Posts: 49	how does one know there's a sc in sf or anywhere else when it's not listed on the rolex website?

20 April 2017, 06:40 PM	#47
dr3ws "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Andrew Location: Australia Watch: 116710BLNR 126334 Posts: 432	When it comes to brushed finish like the sub, does it take material off too as in polishing?

20 April 2017, 10:24 PM	#51
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,900	Looks good repaired.

21 April 2017, 07:05 AM	#54
Old Geezer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Earth Watch: 126619LB and more Posts: 5,207	Excellent, looks as it should now.

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