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27 April 2017, 03:00 PM | #1 |
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Greetings from a new member. I have a Rolex Sea Dweller which I bought second hand in 2011 when I lived in Hong Kong. It was from a trusted and reputable company.
I returned to live in Australia a few months after purchase and noticed the watch gained 2 minutes after every re-set. This didn't bother me too much, although other Rolex wearing friends were aghast. If I don't adjust it, it stays 2 minutes fast ongoing. I wear the watch 24/7, never taking it off and wearing in the shower. It's obviously due for a service and may need adjusting too, but last month I noticed that it had stopped during the night. I reset it and noticed no problems, but this morning I noticed the same thing. Can I request some local Melbourne knowledge here please? Should I take the watch to Rolex's service centre or are there other options that offer reliable work? Thanks in advance. |
27 April 2017, 07:27 PM | #2 |
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I would start by getting a quote from the RSC on Collins Street. If they service your watch, the work will be guaranteed for two years.
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27 April 2017, 08:49 PM | #3 |
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Rolex Service Centre is no longer on Collins Street, its moved to a laneway a couple of blocks away:
Level7, 18 Oliver Lane, Melbourne. However, there are a number of independent watchmakers around Melbourne who may be able to service your watch.
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28 April 2017, 12:02 AM | #4 |
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Thanks Steve - I've been away from home for too long!
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28 April 2017, 01:59 PM | #5 |
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I can understand you not going to Rolex all that often if for no other reason that every time a service is required it obliges you to take a pot of cash along to pay for the jolly service
Fortunately, with the green hang tag this expedition only needs to be done once per decade
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17 May 2017, 09:37 AM | #7 |
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Thanks gents, it looks like it's off to the RSC for a quote. Best.
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17 May 2017, 10:19 AM | #8 |
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Rory MacDonald in Fairfield is a Rolex trained independent who has serviced a vintage watch of mine if you want an alternative.
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The biggest advantage of using Rolex after sales service center is that they have access to all the spare parts and pieces that are not readily available to their independent rolex trained technicians. You will also have a 2 years international guarantee: As a tip from a former Seadweller owner, I would get them to check the case where the helium escape valve buts against as it is a weak point for corrosion and for future problems. I highly recommend this to you!!! Good LUCK!!!!! |
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I got the gist that he prefers anything pre 90s & loves 100yo+ English pocket watches |
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There's a handful of indys appeared around the city in recent years, wondering which ones are worth risking for a simple flush & regrease. Have used RSC Collins St in the past but that's before everything I wear became "vintage" now I don't want any part replaced, if needs be I'd rather keep them intact wornout & retire them from active wrist duty. |
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Bump!
Looking for feedback from fellow forms era on local indy services in Melbourne Australia. Pretty please? |
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No Melburnians get their pieces serviced locally?
thought this little ole antipodean town would still had some skills worth retaining, before I get mine shipped overseas for overhaul |
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Bump! Still seeking recommendations.
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Just take it to RSC. I havent heard anything bad about Melb or Sydney really. Just enphasize you want absolute care taken to not scratch up your hands, dial and ensure no dust/fingerprints.
That should be a given as thats just basic QC but I've heard some horror stories of numerous RSCs |
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Latemodel sure I'll go RSC but atm I'm needing service for VINTAGE pieces Don't want my radium dial nuked nor heirloom parts changed out just because they can. |
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28 September 2017, 12:56 PM | #17 |
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There is an asian guy who does the servicing for Watch Time, he seems pretty good, but I can't get his details. He has a service office somewhere close to Watch Time.
I'll try to investigate further....
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Watchtime in Block Arcade, formerly known as Antiquorum who loved advertising full page Wanted To Buy Used Rolex ads in HeraldSun? Yeah I did pop in there few weeks back, chatted to the two ladies behind their counter - they said they did servicing but they didn't seem too keen to tell me when their inhouse service guy attends their joint. Thought they might've just outsourced to some generalist mob like Watchlab. Looked up a few indys on upper floors of buildings around Collins St & Elizabeth... still looking! Patek fella should be back from Switzerland by now, I should pop into city again soon. |
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Hi guys, I would like to have my 2000 Rolex Submariner 16610 serviced and polished. I got it second hand and it obviously had a hard hard life before I owned it.
Does anyone who has recent experience with the Melbourne RSC know how much a service would cost? Also, do you think they will need to replace the bracelet? Thanks! |
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If you're in Vic just drop it off for a quote, shouldn't cost you anything to ask. Your bracelet doesn't look too bad, still looks plenty of life yet other than the fender bender at the clasp shell. If any of the links have loosened to high risk of letting go then yeah better replace (or 3rd party wizardry) |
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6 November 2017, 12:09 PM | #21 |
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Thanks for the quick reply! Cheers!
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6 November 2017, 01:16 PM | #22 |
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Do let us know how you go, OK?
I haven't used RSC since they moved to new premises. Thought i had something needing work but that piece seems to have sorted itself out, for now, so I can holdoff a bit longer. |
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hi
you are talking about rolex watch , i love rolex watch , your thread helps me a lot , thanks for sharing |
22 November 2018, 05:02 PM | #24 |
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Hi all,
I've had a 16710 looked at both in Melbourne and Sydney RSCs. This was in 2013. The Sydney team were exemplary, providing on the spot service for a minor issue. The Melbourne team sent my watch back with the springs bars hanging out the left hand case side (the case had been polished as I had a major ding on one lug). I was surprised that passed the final QC, and had to go back myself to point out the issue. To their credit, they fixed it on the spot - as they should. No apologies though... I've used Rory M in Fairfield for a vintage Tudor. He did great work, and I recommend him over Melbourne RSC. Cheers. |
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I recommend Richard McMahon in Adelaide but that is a fair way away from you.
http://rmcmahon.com.au/
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