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29 June 2017, 09:24 AM
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So, a Guy Walks into a Rolex Service Center
The Rolex Service Center in NYC doesn’t have a great reputation when it comes to servicing/helping with vintage watches, but I gotta give them kudos for hooking me up.
I went there the other day with my Daytona 6263 (6.0 mil.) to buy new 571 end pieces for my bracelet. (I have the originals but they’re a little bent.) So, I did the usual handing over of my Rolex to the service fellow, along with the bracelet and a request to buy new end links. He admires the Daytona for a while and then scurries off, returning about 20 minutes later with my Daytona, the bracelet and brand new 571 end links that he offers to have installed for about $130. (Far cheaper than you see anywhere online.) Then I happen to mention how much I wish I could also buy a simple black Rolex leather strap and buckle for the Daytona, but that I know the company is a stickler for only selling what originally came on the watch, and that Rolex never sells loose parts anyway. The guy vanishes again, then returns with this great 19mm Rolex leather strap with curved ends, along with a stainless steel Rolex buckle. The packaging on the strap looked discolored and ancient, like it had been in a drawer for a couple of decades. “You’re in luck,” he said. “I found this in the back.” So, of course, I bought them (about $160), and now I have an authentic Rolex leather strap and buckle for my 6263, and brand new end pieces for my bracelet. I guess Rolex is relaxing its rules a little. I was pretty sure I could get the end links, but the strap was a big surprise. I’ve actually never seen this strap before (ref. 380077), and I can’t even find a reference to it online. Not sure it beats the bracelet, but it’s nice to mix it up. |
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29 June 2017, 09:27 AM
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 bravo!!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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29 June 2017, 09:29 AM
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Both look great! Congrats
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29 June 2017, 09:29 AM
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Strap looks great!
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29 June 2017, 09:31 AM
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That is gorgeous no matter what, strap or bracelet!
 Great score on the strap 
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29 June 2017, 09:31 AM
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Amazing
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29 June 2017, 09:32 AM
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Way to go Swish! I had a RSC experience here in Dallas a couple weeks ago for a GMT bezel and walked out a couple hours later with a new bezel, bezel insert and retaining ring. I was even allowed to keep my old bezel insert. As a bonus, my watch was returned to me in a Rolex service pouch with polishing cloth. Nice.
Edit: The cost was $340 with tax for those interested.
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29 June 2017, 10:08 AM
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That's awesome!
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29 June 2017, 10:13 AM
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29 June 2017, 10:23 AM
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Sweet.
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29 June 2017, 10:27 AM
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Beauty
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29 June 2017, 10:28 AM
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NICE!!!
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29 June 2017, 10:28 AM
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Nice!
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29 June 2017, 10:44 AM
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Good god....this thread kills me. Congrats on getting the right guy at rsc and as usual your 6263 floors me.
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29 June 2017, 12:01 PM
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Too cool.
Congrats on your new treasures. |
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29 June 2017, 12:32 PM
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29 June 2017, 12:36 PM
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Congrats, that's good to hear a success story with vintage pieces and an RSC. Gives everyone some hope.
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29 June 2017, 02:42 PM
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Hope floats and a beautiful reference you have. I wish you would take me to the RSC as I have a healthy fear of bringing my Zenith Daytona there. My paranoia took hold after reading a few horror stories.
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29 June 2017, 04:07 PM
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beautiful Daytona
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29 June 2017, 04:14 PM
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Beautiful Daytona!
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29 June 2017, 04:15 PM
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Beautiful and that strap' s worth at least a grand now it's been on a Daytona!!!
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30 June 2017, 12:28 AM
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Wow! Great story. Beautiful watch and new strap.
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30 June 2017, 02:26 AM
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You did well, congrats
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30 June 2017, 02:39 AM
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The new strap looks great with the black bezel! Great catch!!
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30 June 2017, 03:25 AM
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Good stuff! For springer too! Beautiful 6263...DROOL.
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30 June 2017, 11:37 AM
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30 June 2017, 01:33 PM
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Great score and great watch
Nice to hear a positive service story.
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1 July 2017, 12:57 AM
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Nice, that watch deserves the best.
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1 July 2017, 01:38 AM
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Very nice! Congrats and enjoy!
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1 July 2017, 02:59 AM
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That thing looks amazing!!
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