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BigBlue1 · 6 December 2018, 12:45 AM

So tomorrow I will be sending my GMT to LA to be serviced. I am excited, but not at the 12 week turnaround time, that's for sure. I will be having them take it apart, give it a bath, lube, replacements, but no touching of the dial or hands of course. I will have them switch out the Insert ( Which one? ). I am kind of excited and scared at the same time. Please help me choose which insert. Maybe the Booberry?

Do0ver · 6 December 2018, 12:59 AM

12 weeks?! Who are you sending it to?

I usually prefer the blueberry but, i’m not sure it works on this with the TT bracelet.

BigBlue1 · 6 December 2018, 01:01 AM

http://www.lawatchworks.com/tandc.html

LA watch works Edvi Hernandez

TurboWatch · 6 December 2018, 02:40 AM

Insert on GMTs and subs are very easy to put on. I wouldn't want to send the best insert with the watch for service. Send it in with whatever is on the watch right now.

BigBlue1 · 6 December 2018, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by TurboWatch

Insert on GMTs and subs are very easy to put on. I wouldn't want to send the best insert with the watch for service. Send it in with whatever is on the watch right now.

How do you do it? I would like to do it myself.

JustinK · 6 December 2018, 03:03 AM

Number five looks the best to me. I would also consider a root beer insert which is what Rolex will tell you is correct for the watch.

Some inserts can be easy and some can be an absolute bitch to install. If your sending it anyway you can always try it yourself and leave it to the experts if your not successful.

sillo · 6 December 2018, 11:06 AM

Send it with no insert and get another brand new one to add to the collection.

BigBlue1 · 6 December 2018, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by sillo38

Send it with no insert and get another brand new one to add to the collection.

77T · 6 December 2018, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by BigBlue1

How do you do it? I would like to do it myself.

Didn’t you make all those pictures by changing the bezel yourself?

If not, there are several threads on how to do an insert swap with simple paper tape (for protection) and a butter knife or simple tool.

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BigBlue1 · 6 December 2018, 11:22 PM

No Paul, I didn't change them myself. I just put them on top of the permanent bezel to showcase. I think I am going to choose the AandW Rootbeer. I also want my Date Disc changed and a service. So I figure why not swap the bezel.

suligeo · 7 December 2018, 03:47 AM

I like the brown inlay on this watch

BigBlue1 · 16 January 2019, 11:41 PM

1 month down hopefully 2 more months or less.
I am almost contemplating buying another.
I should just buy cheap watch to wear. I keep finding myself even after a month going to my arm for time lol.

springer · 17 January 2019, 02:06 AM

Your "booberry" is as fake as they come.

BigBlue1 · 17 January 2019, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by springer

Your "booberry" is as fake as they come.

Absolutely, hence the name. Should scare you away from it. Lol

Jsol · 18 January 2019, 01:07 AM

If you want to be a purist go for the RootBeer! Love mine!

BigBlue1 · 18 January 2019, 01:40 AM

I wore it like that for a bit, just wanted to switch it up a bit. This is why I love the GMT. The options are somewhat endless.

Nashananan

BigBlue1 · 5 February 2019, 10:14 AM

Hi there. It will be 2 months come February 7. I still haven’t heard anything back from them in regards to my watch other than the turnaround time they quoted me, 10 to 12 week turnaround. I am kind of freaking out. Worried a bit I guess. I’m sure everything is fine. Maybe it is me. I just would of thought by 2 months in I would have macro shots or something by now.

Dan S · 5 February 2019, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by BigBlue1

Hi there. It will be 2 months come February 7. I still haven’t heard anything back from them in regards to my watch other than the turnaround time they quoted me, 10 to 12 week turnaround. I am kind of freaking out. Worried a bit I guess. I’m sure everything is fine. Maybe it is me. I just would of thought by 2 months in I would have macro shots or something by now.

I wanted them to work on a watch for me, and I couldn't even get them to respond to an email in December. Finally gave up and found someone else.

BigBlue1 · 5 February 2019, 11:18 AM

I emailed them Saturday and didn’t get a response today. I guess my next bet is making a phone call.

BigBlue1 · 6 February 2019, 03:16 AM

Just spoke to Beau. I am happy to report that I am crazy and my watch has 2 more ahead of it to be serviced before mine. They should be able to stay within the time frame they quoted me. Beau was very understanding and assuring that I will get my baby back soon. He said Edvi should be shooting me some macros very soon.

offrdmania · 6 February 2019, 05:08 AM

I just sent my 18038 to Jewelers on Time in Newport Beach where Vanessa used to work. Since she has left my watches have gone to Gareth there. He is also CW21 certified, they have a Rolex account and he is very conscious about vintage pieces. He quoted me 2 weeks for just a service without case polishing or if no extraordinary parts have to be ordered that they dont already have in stock.

cat1pro · 6 February 2019, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by BigBlue1

Just spoke to Beau. I am happy to report that I am crazy and my watch has 2 more ahead of it to be serviced before mine. They should be able to stay within the time frame they quoted me. Beau was very understanding and assuring that I will get my baby back soon. He said Edvi should be shooting me some macros very soon.

Looking forward to seeing the results. I have seen amazing results from them on this forum...perhaps it is Christmas in February

6 December 2018, 12:45 AM	#1
BigBlue1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Webmaster Location: Space Watch: it pal ! Posts: 2,955	Watch Away to LA / What Insert? So tomorrow I will be sending my GMT to LA to be serviced. I am excited, but not at the 12 week turnaround time, that's for sure. I will be having them take it apart, give it a bath, lube, replacements, but no touching of the dial or hands of course. I will have them switch out the Insert ( Which one? ). I am kind of excited and scared at the same time. Please help me choose which insert. Maybe the Booberry? __________________ " Even I don't wake up looking like Cindy Crawford". Cindy Crawford Hypochondria is the only disease I haven't got RIP Mikey

6 December 2018, 01:01 AM	#3
BigBlue1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Webmaster Location: Space Watch: it pal ! Posts: 2,955	http://www.lawatchworks.com/tandc.html LA watch works Edvi Hernandez __________________ " Even I don't wake up looking like Cindy Crawford". Cindy Crawford Hypochondria is the only disease I haven't got RIP Mikey

6 December 2018, 11:06 AM	#7
sillo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Sean Location: NY Watch: 5 Digit Posts: 2,840	Send it with no insert and get another brand new one to add to the collection. __________________ 14060 \| 16570 \| 16600 \| 16700 \| 16800 \| 79260 @TheGMTHand

6 December 2018, 11:22 PM	#10
BigBlue1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Webmaster Location: Space Watch: it pal ! Posts: 2,955	No Paul, I didn't change them myself. I just put them on top of the permanent bezel to showcase. I think I am going to choose the AandW Rootbeer. I also want my Date Disc changed and a service. So I figure why not swap the bezel. __________________ " Even I don't wake up looking like Cindy Crawford". Cindy Crawford Hypochondria is the only disease I haven't got RIP Mikey

7 December 2018, 03:47 AM	#11
suligeo 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Germany Posts: 522	I like the brown inlay on this watch __________________ https://www.instagram.com/vintage_georgex/

6 December 2018, 12:59 AM	#2
Do0ver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: OC Posts: 70	12 weeks?! Who are you sending it to? I usually prefer the blueberry but, i’m not sure it works on this with the TT bracelet.

6 December 2018, 02:40 AM	#4
TurboWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,641	Insert on GMTs and subs are very easy to put on. I wouldn't want to send the best insert with the watch for service. Send it in with whatever is on the watch right now.

6 December 2018, 03:03 AM	#6
JustinK 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Justin Location: Jupiter, FL Watch: 1530,1665,1680 Posts: 2,053	Number five looks the best to me. I would also consider a root beer insert which is what Rolex will tell you is correct for the watch. Some inserts can be easy and some can be an absolute bitch to install. If your sending it anyway you can always try it yourself and leave it to the experts if your not successful.

16 January 2019, 11:41 PM	#12
BigBlue1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Webmaster Location: Space Watch: it pal ! Posts: 2,955	1 month down hopefully 2 more months or less. I am almost contemplating buying another. I should just buy cheap watch to wear. I keep finding myself even after a month going to my arm for time lol. __________________ " Even I don't wake up looking like Cindy Crawford". Cindy Crawford Hypochondria is the only disease I haven't got RIP Mikey

17 January 2019, 02:06 AM	#13
springer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,195	Your "booberry" is as fake as they come. __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

18 January 2019, 01:07 AM	#15
Jsol "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Joyce Location: SF and NYC Watch: GMT, AP, DD, Posts: 641	If you want to be a purist go for the RootBeer! Love mine! __________________ IG @crownthewatch

18 January 2019, 01:40 AM	#16
BigBlue1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Webmaster Location: Space Watch: it pal ! Posts: 2,955	I wore it like that for a bit, just wanted to switch it up a bit. This is why I love the GMT. The options are somewhat endless. Nashananan __________________ " Even I don't wake up looking like Cindy Crawford". Cindy Crawford Hypochondria is the only disease I haven't got RIP Mikey

5 February 2019, 10:14 AM	#17
BigBlue1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Webmaster Location: Space Watch: it pal ! Posts: 2,955	Hi there. It will be 2 months come February 7. I still haven’t heard anything back from them in regards to my watch other than the turnaround time they quoted me, 10 to 12 week turnaround. I am kind of freaking out. Worried a bit I guess. I’m sure everything is fine. Maybe it is me. I just would of thought by 2 months in I would have macro shots or something by now. __________________ " Even I don't wake up looking like Cindy Crawford". Cindy Crawford Hypochondria is the only disease I haven't got RIP Mikey

5 February 2019, 11:18 AM	#19
BigBlue1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Webmaster Location: Space Watch: it pal ! Posts: 2,955	I emailed them Saturday and didn’t get a response today. I guess my next bet is making a phone call. __________________ " Even I don't wake up looking like Cindy Crawford". Cindy Crawford Hypochondria is the only disease I haven't got RIP Mikey

6 February 2019, 03:16 AM	#20
BigBlue1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Webmaster Location: Space Watch: it pal ! Posts: 2,955	Just spoke to Beau. I am happy to report that I am crazy and my watch has 2 more ahead of it to be serviced before mine. They should be able to stay within the time frame they quoted me. Beau was very understanding and assuring that I will get my baby back soon. He said Edvi should be shooting me some macros very soon. __________________ " Even I don't wake up looking like Cindy Crawford". Cindy Crawford Hypochondria is the only disease I haven't got RIP Mikey

6 February 2019, 05:08 AM	#21
offrdmania 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Wine Country, Ca Posts: 5,843	I just sent my 18038 to Jewelers on Time in Newport Beach where Vanessa used to work. Since she has left my watches have gone to Gareth there. He is also CW21 certified, they have a Rolex account and he is very conscious about vintage pieces. He quoted me 2 weeks for just a service without case polishing or if no extraordinary parts have to be ordered that they dont already have in stock. __________________ TRF Member 11738

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