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Post by Sam on Nov 12, 2005 16:34:54 GMT -6
Does anyone know what RSC charges to polish a case. I know when you get a service, they include a polish. Just wondering how much a polish is by itself. Thanks!  |
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Post by Sam on Nov 12, 2005 16:39:26 GMT -6
To answer the question before it's asked...no I didn't scratch up the Explorer II.  I'm looking on the Sales Forums and got to wondering how much a "freshen up" would cost if the movement doesn't need servicing. |
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Post by maverick on Nov 12, 2005 16:53:19 GMT -6
I have heard about $225.00 but that is not verified. =) maverick
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Post by Sam on Nov 12, 2005 17:00:20 GMT -6
Holy smokes! $225 clams. At that price, you might as well wait until it needs service. Thanks Mav!  |
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Post by dman on Nov 13, 2005 0:08:52 GMT -6
And even if the watch was serviced yesterday, if it was not by them, they will want to service it. They really are watch Nazi, but they do great work and are very friendly, at least at Dallas RSC. |
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Post by clifton on Nov 13, 2005 12:02:35 GMT -6
Hummm, not sure if they do just that Sam, but Mav could be right. $225 is sily to pay just to wash off some cutties.
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Post by maverick on Nov 13, 2005 15:07:39 GMT -6
That is from a post I recently read and un-confirmed. I could call tomorrow. I believe they usually want to do a full service. The bracelet can be done with the right materials but I would not try the case since only Rolex can duplicate the finish. =) maverick
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Post by Sam on Nov 13, 2005 15:11:56 GMT -6
Thanks Mav! I'll give RSC Dallas a call tomorrow and see what they say. I've touched up my EXPII bracelet no problem, but I wouldn't even fathom touching the case.
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Post by worktolivelife on Nov 14, 2005 3:47:34 GMT -6
Here's a reponse by Mr Rolex at TZ, which gives an insight just how Rolex refinish there watches to come back as new
Rolex service centres use exactly the same case finishing machines as are used in the case making division of the company.
Matt surfaces are finished by a graining machine and the shiny ones are done by a lapping machine. The watch is held in a jig and the machine moves in a programmed fashion over only the areas it must finish. And that is the reason they come back looking like a new watch, because these are the same machines used to put the finish on a new watch. .
i hadn't realised they used a jig and though it was purely down to a lifetime skill !!
steve
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Post by bruces on Nov 14, 2005 9:23:07 GMT -6
Our local AD has the machines in house. Now I know why their watch maker was so reluctant to polish up a Panerai!
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Post by Sam on Nov 14, 2005 12:22:24 GMT -6
Well....Mav was right. I just called RSC and they said $180-250 for a case/bracelet refinish.  At that price, it's pretty dumb not to just pay another $200 and have a full blown service done. |
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Post by mike on Nov 14, 2005 12:58:24 GMT -6
Yeah, I agree with that. At that price may as well get a new crystal and gaskets,and service.
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Post by bruces on Nov 14, 2005 13:10:22 GMT -6
Wow. I guess they charge alot for electricity for the machine then |
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Post by Sam on Nov 14, 2005 13:21:45 GMT -6
Wow. I guess they charge alot for electricity for the machine then They charge a lot for everything Bruce! LOL! |
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Post by atomic on Nov 14, 2005 14:02:58 GMT -6
I think they charge so much because (and I'm guessing here folks) they likely have to disassemble the watch to do it propery.
I would think they'd have to (obviously) remove the bracelet, but also the bezel, bezel insert (if applicable), and the crystal (which would entail removing the movement and crown(s)).
Otherwise, I'd guess you're doing a half-ar$ed job at getting all those hard-to-reach places.
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I'm looking on the Sales Forums and got to wondering how much a "freshen up" would cost if the movement doesn't need servicing.
At that price, it's pretty dumb not to just pay another $200 and have a full blown service done.
