Increase in RSC Service Charge

[lolex kia]

Has anyone been to RSC lately to service his watch?

About a year ago I serviced my wife's watch and the cost was $400 plus ...$460 if I remember correctly for the overhaul.

The service charge has almost doubled, I was quoted $790 to service my GMT II. A counter staff told me the increase has been in force since Feb 2010.,

I heard a customer being told that that his watch casing is pitted and that he may have to replace his case - slightly more than $1,000 if the watch fails pressure testing. This could be a tactic to inflate the quotation and then
eventually withdraw giving the impression that the service charge quotation was not so high after all.

I am just wondering what's the experience of others

[caeden]

Yes, they revised the servicing charges in late February.

Base price for servicing sports models is indeed $790 now.

The only upside is that the after service warranty is now 2 years, instead of 1.

Cheers!

[Seventh Son]

I hate to say this but WE are all suckers

[k83]

hi bros, question - say i just bought my watch this year, when should i send my rollies for its first servicing?is 5 yrs a general rule of thumb?

[feilong108]

servicing for datejust is cheaper than sports models.....$730....

[bigfatpig]

hi bros, question - say i just bought my watch this year, when should i send my rollies for its first servicing?is 5 yrs a general rule of thumb?

Was told by a really lao jiao.... If watch is keeping good time there is no need for overhaul or complete service... Cheers.

[KuchingKu]

Confirm it's 790 now for sports model.

[k83]

Thanks bro for ur advice

Was told by a really lao jiao.... If watch is keeping good time there is no need for overhaul or complete service... Cheers.

[commoner]

my dad took care of his rolex very well, and when i sent it for service in 2002, the lady said : "wow 30 years never service...."

ok, that means kena hit jialat jialat, $1,000 for ovehaul and change of many parts including te dial for an oyster perpetual. after all, I think not that bad,,,,

[hypersocial]

I hate to say this but WE are all suckers

Imagine if you have 2 sports Rolexes, after 5 servicing for both, could have bought another Submariner!

my dad took care of his rolex very well, and when i sent it for service in 2002, the lady said : "wow 30 years never service...."

This proves that Rolex in general lasts very long without constant servicing!

[newbie09]

Was told by a really lao jiao.... If watch is keeping good time there is no need for overhaul or complete service... Cheers.

I agreed. Normally, i would only start considering sending for servicing after 7yrs. And i wont bring it to RSC....

[k83]

where would u service ur rollies then bro? Can recommend me some places via PM? Thanks

I agreed. Normally, i would only start considering sending for servicing after 7yrs. And i wont bring it to RSC....

[seiko.citizen]

A quick search in the forum will show that there are countless places where you can get your watches serviced.

- Top Hour (located in lucky plaza)
- JW
and a few more i cant be bothered searching

[mattlec]

Just sent mine in for servicing...cost me 940...comes with 2 years warranty...

[DM101]

I agreed. Normally, i would only start considering sending for servicing after 7yrs. And i wont bring it to RSC....

Is the 7 years if the watch is always worn daily ?

What is say the watch is worn 1 week per 2 months ? Do need still to service @ 7 years ?

Some advise me dun bother, just chalk in the drawer if not working and buy another one.