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mps354 · 24 February 2018, 11:39 PM

Well done, great choice!

Chadridv · 24 February 2018, 11:52 PM

Congrats! I’m glad you got it in the end. My wallet can’t take anymore lol.

Highjinx · 28 February 2018, 09:59 PM

It's turned out not to be quite as rosy as initially assumed. The watch has stopped three times on me in the month and a week since I bought it - presumed it was due to my inactivity on a business trip with lots of being stationary.

Today I took it to the RSC Vietnam and the man opened it and showed me the rotor wheel getting stuck on the body of the movement due to the incorrect central axel being installed. He said it had been badly serviced by somebody most certainly not at Rolex. In for a service now for $700. Balls!

gregmoeck · 28 February 2018, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Highjinx

It's turned out not to be quite as rosy as initially assumed. The watch has stopped three times on me in the month and a week since I bought it - presumed it was due to my inactivity on a business trip with lots of being stationary.

Today I took it to the RSC Vietnam and the man opened it and showed me the rotor wheel getting stuck on the body of the movement due to the incorrect central axel being installed. He said it had been badly serviced by somebody most certainly not at Rolex. In for a service now for $700. Balls!

I would ask patrick if he would split that cost with you. Patrick is a great guy to do business with. It looks great on you. I think you will be very happy after the service.

THC · 28 February 2018, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Highjinx

It's turned out not to be quite as rosy as initially assumed. The watch has stopped three times on me in the month and a week since I bought it - presumed it was due to my inactivity on a business trip with lots of being stationary.

Today I took it to the RSC Vietnam and the man opened it and showed me the rotor wheel getting stuck on the body of the movement due to the incorrect central axel being installed. He said it had been badly serviced by somebody most certainly not at Rolex. In for a service now for $700. Balls!

After this you will then have an RSC warranty card with your name on it

MonBK · 28 February 2018, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by gregmoeck

I would ask patrick if he would split that cost with you. Patrick is a great guy to do business with. It looks great on you. I think you will be very happy after the service.

What about before the service?

watchwatcher · 28 February 2018, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Highjinx

I bought it. All praises to OCRolex & Patrick. As described and a pleasure to deal with. California tax hurt a little though!

Very happy with my watch and here it is. I get back to HCMC soon and will take it to the very friendly Swiss chap at the RSC to confirm it's not stolen and see if he thinks it needs a service or new seals.

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Highjinx

It's turned out not to be quite as rosy as initially assumed. The watch has stopped three times on me in the month and a week since I bought it - presumed it was due to my inactivity on a business trip with lots of being stationary.

Today I took it to the RSC Vietnam and the man opened it and showed me the rotor wheel getting stuck on the body of the movement due to the incorrect central axel being installed. He said it had been badly serviced by somebody most certainly not at Rolex. In for a service now for $700. Balls!

Congrats...it's a great watch.

Sorry to hear of your difficulties with the watch. Hope all ends well with the watch.

FTX I · 1 March 2018, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Highjinx

It's turned out not to be quite as rosy as initially assumed. The watch has stopped three times on me in the month and a week since I bought it - presumed it was due to my inactivity on a business trip with lots of being stationary.

Today I took it to the RSC Vietnam and the man opened it and showed me the rotor wheel getting stuck on the body of the movement due to the incorrect central axel being installed. He said it had been badly serviced by somebody most certainly not at Rolex. In for a service now for $700. Balls!

That would make me unhappy to say the least, but reinforces the idea of always adding the service cost to the price whenever buying a used watch.

DoctorA · 1 March 2018, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by FTX I

That would make me unhappy to say the least, but reinforces the idea of always adding the service cost to the price whenever buying a used watch.

Agree! It also reinforces buying the seller. Where a trusted seller wouldn’t jeopardize their reputation selling a badly serviced watch or at least be honorary and upfront about it

sillo · 1 March 2018, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Teetime71

This piece was born with a black bezel denoted by the N (noir) after the 16710 in the certificate style line.

Pepsi should have an A after the reference?

samson66 · 1 March 2018, 01:56 AM

Looks great. Patrick is a great guy. No concerns buying from him. Fits you well

Teetime71 · 1 March 2018, 02:05 AM

After 1999 production year I believe that GMT II 16710 Pepsi serials came originally with a B in the certificate's style line - I think in the 7th character space after production year letter - like _16710Bxxxxx. Coke A, black N. Before 1998/9 they were all coded A on the certificate regardless of bezel color.

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sillo · 1 March 2018, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Teetime71

After 1999 production year I believe that GMT II 16710 Pepsi serials came originally with a B in the certificate's style line - I think in the 7th character space after production year letter - like _16710Bxxxxx. Coke A, black N. Before 1998/9 they were all coded A on the certificate regardless of bezel color.

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Ok thanks. I have a 16700 marked R16700A30B9315.

Teetime71 · 1 March 2018, 09:42 AM

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Ok thanks. I have a 16700 marked R16700A30B9315.

That makes sense.

Quoting Springer, the resident expert on GMT’s around here - All GMTs from the 16750, 16760 and early 16710/16700s had the A coding (or A30) within the USA style number found on the warranty paper.

Highjinx · 1 March 2018, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by DoctorA

Agree! It also reinforces buying the seller. Where a trusted seller wouldn’t jeopardize their reputation selling a badly serviced watch or at least be honorary and upfront about it

Well that is actually what might have happened here. I was sold a badly serviced watch, but you would only notice it wasn't winding quite properly by wearing it for a period. Have emailed.

Frakis · 2 March 2018, 03:47 AM

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OP, find out the service history. The watch is 13.5 years old. I just received my 16710 back from Dallas RSC, and a full service not including any replacement parts costs $700 before tax..

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Originally Posted by Highjinx

Thanks. I have a good relationship with the service centre in Saigon such that it won't cost that much. Nice looking watch.

I've had multiple Rolex serviced at RSC over the years. I have never received a discount. It's my experience that RSC doesn't discount service based off relationships. I hope new threads aren't started asking, "What discount can I expect to receive from RSC?"

Highjinx · 2 March 2018, 11:19 AM

Whoa there - did this need to go to the warnings section so fast? Patrick hasn't responded yet, not necessarily his problem!

sillo · 2 March 2018, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Teetime71

That makes sense.

Quoting Springer, the resident expert on GMT’s around here - All GMTs from the 16750, 16760 and early 16710/16700s had the A coding (or A30) within the USA style number found on the warranty paper.

Appreciate the info.

On the topic is there anyway to know which particular type (serif/non-serif) bezel came on a watch?

SMD · 3 March 2018, 08:19 AM

Would be nice if the Seller responded. Hope he knows of the thread.

SMD · 4 March 2018, 01:27 AM

I guess that is one seller to take off of my list absent new info.

freefly · 4 March 2018, 05:55 AM

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I guess that is one seller to take off of my list absent new info.

I'd say that's a bit premature. Has anyone has even made him aware of this thread?

Highjinx · 4 March 2018, 04:00 PM

I have been in touch with Patrick and the situation has been happily resolved. I would buy from him again. I do not think this should be in the warning section.

SMD · 5 March 2018, 11:14 AM

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I have been in touch with Patrick and the situation has been happily resolved. I would buy from him again. I do not think this should be in the warning section.

good to hear.

Highjinx · 5 March 2018, 09:12 PM

MODERATOR - PLEASE take this out of the Watchout section. Not fair as my problems were resolved and I would buy again from the seller.

socalwatchcollector · 6 March 2018, 01:13 AM

I have bought too many watches from Pat to count over time. If he says it's good well then you can take that to the bank.

It's a beauty!

24 February 2018, 11:52 PM	#32
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24 February 2018, 11:39 PM	#31
mps354 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 8,972	Well done, great choice!

28 February 2018, 09:59 PM	#33
Highjinx Banned Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Vietnam Watch: Rolex Sub - 16610 Posts: 246	It's turned out not to be quite as rosy as initially assumed. The watch has stopped three times on me in the month and a week since I bought it - presumed it was due to my inactivity on a business trip with lots of being stationary. Today I took it to the RSC Vietnam and the man opened it and showed me the rotor wheel getting stuck on the body of the movement due to the incorrect central axel being installed. He said it had been badly serviced by somebody most certainly not at Rolex. In for a service now for $700. Balls!

1 March 2018, 01:56 AM	#41
samson66 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Eastern Shore, MD Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 12,906	Looks great. Patrick is a great guy. No concerns buying from him. Fits you well

1 March 2018, 02:05 AM	#42
Teetime71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Real Name: Thomas Location: SoCal Watch: me nae nae Posts: 384	After 1999 production year I believe that GMT II 16710 Pepsi serials came originally with a B in the certificate's style line - I think in the 7th character space after production year letter - like _16710Bxxxxx. Coke A, black N. Before 1998/9 they were all coded A on the certificate regardless of bezel color. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 March 2018, 11:19 AM	#47
Highjinx Banned Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Vietnam Watch: Rolex Sub - 16610 Posts: 246	Whoa there - did this need to go to the warnings section so fast? Patrick hasn't responded yet, not necessarily his problem!

3 March 2018, 08:19 AM	#49
SMD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: SMD Location: LGA/EWR/ORD Watch: AP/PP Posts: 3,661	Would be nice if the Seller responded. Hope he knows of the thread.

4 March 2018, 01:27 AM	#50
SMD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: SMD Location: LGA/EWR/ORD Watch: AP/PP Posts: 3,661	I guess that is one seller to take off of my list absent new info.

4 March 2018, 04:00 PM	#52
Highjinx Banned Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Vietnam Watch: Rolex Sub - 16610 Posts: 246	I have been in touch with Patrick and the situation has been happily resolved. I would buy from him again. I do not think this should be in the warning section.

5 March 2018, 09:12 PM	#54
Highjinx Banned Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Vietnam Watch: Rolex Sub - 16610 Posts: 246	MODERATOR - PLEASE take this out of the Watchout section. Not fair as my problems were resolved and I would buy again from the seller.

6 March 2018, 01:13 AM	#55
socalwatchcollector "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: John Location: newport beach Watch: Pateks Plural Posts: 1,621	I have bought too many watches from Pat to count over time. If he says it's good well then you can take that to the bank. It's a beauty!

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