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Brenngun · 14 February 2019, 11:05 AM

Fellow TRF member Phrank and I decided today was the day to visit our local RSC. We both had watches in need of service so the plan was struck. Regardless of the horrible weather we forged ahead.

After getting buzzed into the building, brushing off the snow & ice we arrive at service reception.

Spa Day 1.jpg

The cargo is presented

Ultimately the 3 on the right go in as Phrank decides he'll wear the Daytona until his Sub and DD are back from service. My 7 year old Explorer II just stopped on its own a couple of weeks ago. After examination it turns out some of the lubrication has dried out. 4 to 6 weeks before we see these again.

Spa Day 2.jpg

To console ourselves we decide to grab some grub. Spent the better part of the afternoon talking watches, TRF (some ears should have been burning), watches and oh ya ….. watches.
A nice day with a fellow WIS.

Spa Day 3.jpg

HogwldFLTR · 14 February 2019, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Brenngun

Fellow TRF member Phrank and I decided today was the day to visit our local RSC. We both had watches in need of service so the plan was struck. Regardless of the horrible weather we forged ahead.

After getting buzzed into the building, brushing off the snow & ice we arrive at service reception.

Attachment 1019948

The cargo is presented

Ultimately the 3 on the right go in as Phrank decides he'll wear the Daytona until his Sub and DD are back from service. My 7 year old Explorer II just stopped on its own a couple of weeks ago. After examination it turns out some of the lubrication has dried out. 4 to 6 weeks before we see these again.

Attachment 1019952

To console ourselves we decide to grab some grub. Spent the better part of the afternoon talking watches, TRF (some ears should have been burning), watches and oh ya ….. watches.
A nice day with a fellow WIS.

Attachment 1019953

Sounds like fun!! Damn that black and white striped shirt is an example of Op Art!!! Where was the RSC, btw?

BNA/LION · 14 February 2019, 11:12 AM

Looks like a fun day!

Odie-r · 14 February 2019, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Sounds like fun!! Damn that black and white striped shirt is an example of Op Art!!! Where was the RSC, btw?

Im thinking Toronto (as it looks familiar) and the weather was TERRIBLE today! haha

tng11 · 14 February 2019, 11:27 AM

RSC Toronto?

I've also gone to Holy Chuck's for lunch while they did their thing (e.g. a light polish, resizing). Excellent burgers.

1st amg · 14 February 2019, 11:27 AM

A nice change of pace! Always fun

Brenngun · 14 February 2019, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Odie-r

Im thinking Toronto (as it looks familiar) and the weather was TERRIBLE today! haha

Correct. Toronto RSC. People and very helpful and great to work with.

Brenngun · 14 February 2019, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by tng11

RSC Toronto?

I've also gone to Holy Chuck's for lunch while they did their thing (e.g. a light polish, resizing). Excellent burgers.

You know your burger joints …..

Phrank · 14 February 2019, 01:29 PM

Was lots of fun, some great conversation was had, and was great to take my two in for a spa treatment.

Was interesting, the watch tech came out, said he didn't think either of my watches had ever been serviced or the casebacks even opened.

After he mentioned the lube had dried out on your 2012 Explorer, figured it was the right decision to bring my two in....in a couple of months, I'll drop the Daytona in as well.

So I'm a one Rolex guy for the next month or two, the Speedy will get some more well deserved wrist time.

Had a great time, thanks Brenngun.

edited to add: Sheesh, you can see the skin flaking from my wrist, the last of my Aruba tan fading away as we lunch in the Polar Vortex!!

bonovox · 14 February 2019, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by tng11

RSC Toronto?

I've also gone to Holy Chuck's for lunch while they did their thing (e.g. a light polish, resizing). Excellent burgers.

Impressive catch.

Good luck on the service outcome gents!

Cravings7 · 14 February 2019, 01:50 PM

A lovely day if you have to ask me.

Stevec14 · 14 February 2019, 05:12 PM

Great story and nice burgers!

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Phrank · 26 March 2019, 06:59 AM

Just got the call.....MY WATCHES ARE READY!!!!!!

My 1999 A series, 18238 YG Day-Date and my M series, 16613lb Submariner are ready to come home!!

My 116520 Daytona has been keeping me company, can't wait to get them on the wrist tomorrow.

Will post pics when I get them...first service for both, glad I got it done.

Phrank · 27 March 2019, 04:18 AM

Great job by Rolex Service Toronto...stoked to have these back in spanking new condition....

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R!$ · 27 March 2019, 04:27 AM

Looking good!

Thuilln · 27 March 2019, 04:52 AM

Beautiful Day-Date! Is it all original, to your knowledge?

GarageBMW · 27 March 2019, 06:03 AM

RSC Toronto did an amazing job, looking pristine !

Phrank · 27 March 2019, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Thuilln

Beautiful Day-Date! Is it all original, to your knowledge?

Yes, all original, one owner, "safe queen", when the technician came out after we checked in our watches, he said the Day-Date had never had the caseback opened, no markings that anyone had ever touched it, he was impressed, said it was in pristine condition, was a superb find.

Turning out to be one of my favourites as well, you can wear these pieces anywhere and do anything with them, sometimes I think we forget that with Rolex, they're tanks and meant to be worn and enjoyed.

I spent 10 days in Aruba, in the pool, in the ocean, snorkelling, on the beach, never took it off, was fine...

14 February 2019, 11:05 AM	#1
Brenngun 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: Smokin' Heaven Watch: Rolex & Tudor Posts: 3,822	A Day at the Spa Fellow TRF member Phrank and I decided today was the day to visit our local RSC. We both had watches in need of service so the plan was struck. Regardless of the horrible weather we forged ahead. After getting buzzed into the building, brushing off the snow & ice we arrive at service reception. Spa Day 1.jpg The cargo is presented Ultimately the 3 on the right go in as Phrank decides he'll wear the Daytona until his Sub and DD are back from service. My 7 year old Explorer II just stopped on its own a couple of weeks ago. After examination it turns out some of the lubrication has dried out. 4 to 6 weeks before we see these again. Spa Day 2.jpg To console ourselves we decide to grab some grub. Spent the better part of the afternoon talking watches, TRF (some ears should have been burning), watches and oh ya ….. watches. A nice day with a fellow WIS. Spa Day 3.jpg __________________ Simple solutions solve complexed problems more often than complexed solutions solve simple problems!

14 February 2019, 11:12 AM	#3
BNA/LION 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,206	Looks like a fun day! __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

27 March 2019, 04:52 AM	#16
Thuilln "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Real Name: Nick Location: YUL Watch: 16570 Posts: 1,936	Beautiful Day-Date! Is it all original, to your knowledge? __________________ Nick _________________________________________ 14060M - 114200 - 114270 - 214270 - 16710BLRO - 16570 - 3570.50 - Cartier Tank Solo - Cartier Tank Française ‘Yearling’ - CWC Navy Diver

14 February 2019, 11:27 AM	#5
tng11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: N/A Posts: 3,629	RSC Toronto? I've also gone to Holy Chuck's for lunch while they did their thing (e.g. a light polish, resizing). Excellent burgers.

14 February 2019, 11:27 AM	#6
1st amg 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: nicholas Location: ottawa canada Watch: Rolex,AP,Panerai Posts: 9,472	A nice change of pace! Always fun

14 February 2019, 01:29 PM	#9
Phrank 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Toronto Watch: ♕ Posts: 1,997	Was lots of fun, some great conversation was had, and was great to take my two in for a spa treatment. Was interesting, the watch tech came out, said he didn't think either of my watches had ever been serviced or the casebacks even opened. After he mentioned the lube had dried out on your 2012 Explorer, figured it was the right decision to bring my two in....in a couple of months, I'll drop the Daytona in as well. So I'm a one Rolex guy for the next month or two, the Speedy will get some more well deserved wrist time. Had a great time, thanks Brenngun. edited to add: Sheesh, you can see the skin flaking from my wrist, the last of my Aruba tan fading away as we lunch in the Polar Vortex!!

14 February 2019, 01:50 PM	#11
Cravings7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: USA Posts: 216	A lovely day if you have to ask me.

14 February 2019, 05:12 PM	#12
Stevec14 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: Steve Location: U.K. Watch: 321, Snoopy 3 Posts: 4,400	Great story and nice burgers! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

26 March 2019, 06:59 AM	#13
Phrank 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Toronto Watch: ♕ Posts: 1,997	Just got the call.....MY WATCHES ARE READY!!!!!! My 1999 A series, 18238 YG Day-Date and my M series, 16613lb Submariner are ready to come home!! My 116520 Daytona has been keeping me company, can't wait to get them on the wrist tomorrow. Will post pics when I get them...first service for both, glad I got it done.

27 March 2019, 04:18 AM	#14
Phrank 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Toronto Watch: ♕ Posts: 1,997	Great job by Rolex Service Toronto...stoked to have these back in spanking new condition.... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

27 March 2019, 04:27 AM	#15
R!$ Banned Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,405	Looking good!

27 March 2019, 06:03 AM	#17
GarageBMW "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Third Degree Location: Glenfinnan Watch: the step Posts: 1,874	RSC Toronto did an amazing job, looking pristine !

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