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mjm800 · 13 September 2011, 04:03 AM

Hell Yeah!!!!!

After nine weeks at RSC Dallas my Exp II R serial is back and more beautiful than ever.

Here are two before shots:

The crown was bad and there was a lot of paint chipping on the bezel.

Lots of dings and scratches on the case.

After:

RSC recommended replacement dial....uh no!

RSC said the hands were bent and needed to be replace so I was OK with that. RSC kept my second hand with patina but all four hands now glow!

Nice fresh bezel and crown...very pleased.

Scratches what scratches?

The rest is the same they did a fantastic job!

TimmerSuds · 13 September 2011, 04:06 AM

Looks great - what was the total cost of servicing it?

mjm800 · 13 September 2011, 04:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TimmerSuds

Looks great - what was the total cost of servicing it?

$700 more than normal because of the replacement parts needed. It was a full overhaul this watch should be good for a very long time.

capote · 13 September 2011, 04:10 AM

Very nice

dysondiver · 13 September 2011, 04:16 AM

looks great , mind you , it wasnt that scruffy before , wut as you say ,,, a lot of life left in that one.

dddrees · 13 September 2011, 04:19 AM

Looks good as new. Very nice.

nauticajoe · 13 September 2011, 04:20 AM

Nice job.

Chipmunk · 13 September 2011, 04:21 AM

Looks like a NOS.

Dr. Robert · 13 September 2011, 04:47 AM

A bargain.....watch looks great!

RolexYM · 13 September 2011, 05:00 AM

Love RSC work...question...how did the hands get bent?????

GradyPhilpott · 13 September 2011, 05:04 AM

I wonder how the hands got bent.

Looks great!

smallcandle · 13 September 2011, 05:14 AM

I'm wondering about the hands as well. The watch looks great in any event!

cedargrove · 13 September 2011, 05:17 AM

Looks great. Glad to hear you could say no to the dial replacement, but they'd still service the rest.

00Seven · 13 September 2011, 05:23 AM

Looks great.

imono · 13 September 2011, 05:24 AM

At some point a watchmaker must have remove movement and all and put it back for whatever reason. A little carelessness with the tweezers could bend the hands and the only way to see it is with a 10X loupe.

First thing I look at when buying watches is to examine the hands with a 10X loupe. There are tell tale signs to watch for. The outer lines of the hands must be perfect like a straight edge sword.
Perfect lines are good.

mjm800 · 13 September 2011, 05:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smallcandle

I'm wondering about the hands as well. The watch looks great in any event!

Yes the hands...OK I bought the watch from one of those gray dealers that also think they can repair watches.

I just loved the patina and it was the right price. I knew I would have to service it and yes I was surprised but not surprised that the jokers who work at this place had bent the hands.

They told me that they fully service every watch before putting it up for sale and provide a three year warranty but if I send it to RSC it would void the warranty.

Whatever! I wouldn't ever bring a watch to them maybe I would let them replace a battery but that's about it.

Shortly after purchasing it I took it to my AD and they said it would need an overhaul.

kcmo · 13 September 2011, 05:28 AM

Looks great! I'm sure it will serve you well until its next service is needed!

ocwatching · 13 September 2011, 05:30 AM

looking good congrats!

chicagofan · 13 September 2011, 05:33 AM

Looks great. Glad you're happy with the results.

TroyNVie · 13 September 2011, 06:57 AM

Looks excellent!

43builder · 13 September 2011, 06:59 AM

looks great!

The Joker · 13 September 2011, 07:06 AM

Are you sure they didn't just give you a brand new watch. Ha. Looks great.

Art 1 · 13 September 2011, 07:14 AM

mrbill2mrbill2 · 13 September 2011, 09:17 AM

Nice!!

CashGap · 13 September 2011, 09:39 AM

Looks great. Did they provide any "commentary" about work performed on the movement, and can you estimate the number of years you wore it before RSC?

White dial EXP II always smiles at me.

mjm800 · 13 September 2011, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CashGap

Looks great. Did they provide any "commentary" about work performed on the movement, and can you estimate the number of years you wore it before RSC?

White dial EXP II always smiles at me.

I'll have to check but I think it just said overhaul on the itemized paper I got no details on the work.

I only wore it for about a week before it went for service.

I don't think it was ever properly serviced at least not by RSC. I think I'll get at least 5-7 years before it needs servicing again.

sleddog · 13 September 2011, 10:02 AM

What a difference Michael!!

Coldcuts113 · 13 September 2011, 10:09 AM

Looks great!

Speed · 13 September 2011, 10:46 AM

Love the dial plots!

BlackAngel · 13 September 2011, 10:48 AM

Looks new. congrats!

13 September 2011, 04:03 AM	#1
mjm800 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 1,950	Was It Worth It? Hell Yeah!!!!! After nine weeks at RSC Dallas my Exp II R serial is back and more beautiful than ever. Here are two before shots: The crown was bad and there was a lot of paint chipping on the bezel. Lots of dings and scratches on the case. After: RSC recommended replacement dial....uh no! RSC said the hands were bent and needed to be replace so I was OK with that. RSC kept my second hand with patina but all four hands now glow! Nice fresh bezel and crown...very pleased. Scratches what scratches? The rest is the same they did a fantastic job! __________________

13 September 2011, 04:19 AM	#6
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	Looks good as new. Very nice. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

13 September 2011, 04:21 AM	#8
Chipmunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Alvin Location: So Cal Watch: ROLEXES Posts: 5,390	Looks like a NOS. __________________ "A thing of beauty is a joy forever"............John Keats

13 September 2011, 04:47 AM	#9
Dr. Robert "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 61,216	A bargain.....watch looks great! __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

13 September 2011, 05:04 AM	#11
GradyPhilpott 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Tudor North Flag Posts: 34,340	I wonder how the hands got bent. Looks great! __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

13 September 2011, 04:06 AM	#2
TimmerSuds Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 44	Looks great - what was the total cost of servicing it?

13 September 2011, 04:10 AM	#4
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	Very nice

13 September 2011, 04:16 AM	#5
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	looks great , mind you , it wasnt that scruffy before , wut as you say ,,, a lot of life left in that one.

13 September 2011, 04:20 AM	#7
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Nice job.

13 September 2011, 05:00 AM	#10
RolexYM Banned Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: TX Watch: TOG + Yachmaster Posts: 202	Love RSC work...question...how did the hands get bent?????

13 September 2011, 05:14 AM	#12
smallcandle "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Kansas Watch: 16610, Omega PO Posts: 1,898	I'm wondering about the hands as well. The watch looks great in any event! __________________ Things got out of control and I had to stab a clown...

13 September 2011, 05:17 AM	#13
cedargrove "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Rich Location: Canada Watch: Milgauss, GMT IIc Posts: 3,012	Looks great. Glad to hear you could say no to the dial replacement, but they'd still service the rest.

13 September 2011, 05:23 AM	#14
00Seven "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Nick Location: Kennesaw, GA Watch: Omega Posts: 817	Looks great.

13 September 2011, 05:24 AM	#15
imono "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: USA Posts: 3,241	At some point a watchmaker must have remove movement and all and put it back for whatever reason. A little carelessness with the tweezers could bend the hands and the only way to see it is with a 10X loupe. First thing I look at when buying watches is to examine the hands with a 10X loupe. There are tell tale signs to watch for. The outer lines of the hands must be perfect like a straight edge sword. Perfect lines are good.

13 September 2011, 05:28 AM	#17
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Looks great! I'm sure it will serve you well until its next service is needed!

13 September 2011, 05:30 AM	#18
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,372	looking good congrats! __________________ too much into watches...

13 September 2011, 05:33 AM	#19
chicagofan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Howard Location: Chicago Posts: 3,588	Looks great. Glad you're happy with the results.

13 September 2011, 06:57 AM	#20
TroyNVie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Troy Location: New York Watch: 116610LN Posts: 34	Looks excellent!

13 September 2011, 06:59 AM	#21
43builder "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Patrick Location: Cleveland/NoVA Watch: 116528 YG Daytona Posts: 808	looks great! __________________ Patrick Lewis Rolex Daytona 18K YG (M97 Serial) Rolex SS DAYTONA (On Order...it'll be a while) Omega Vintage 1970's 617 Movement

13 September 2011, 07:06 AM	#22
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,634	Are you sure they didn't just give you a brand new watch. Ha. Looks great.

13 September 2011, 07:14 AM	#23
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244

13 September 2011, 09:39 AM	#25
CashGap "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Blank Location: Romo Posts: 1,465	Looks great. Did they provide any "commentary" about work performed on the movement, and can you estimate the number of years you wore it before RSC? White dial EXP II always smiles at me.

13 September 2011, 10:02 AM	#27
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,901	What a difference Michael!! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

13 September 2011, 10:09 AM	#28
Coldcuts113 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: NY Watch: Rolex Posts: 63	Looks great!

13 September 2011, 10:46 AM	#29
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,695	Love the dial plots!

13 September 2011, 10:48 AM	#30
BlackAngel "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Arvin Location: Philippines Posts: 102	Looks new. congrats!

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