Sea Dweller service - ouch

[hoppyjr]

RSC will be better service and lower cost than your current jeweler.

[goaliechris]

Heading that way. Talked to a guy at ABC, was very nice.

[demer03]

Chris....try Dom.

He was brought to the US by Rolex to start TX service center. Now his own gig by me.

[geoffcotton]

Took my 2009 Sea Dweller in for its first service. I'm the original owner and purchased it from a dealer. It was running about 15 seconds fast so I took it in for service (probably time anyway I thought). Local jeweler sent it to their Rolex service center and here's the damage:

- Overhaul
- new crown and tube
- new mainspring "rotor arbor"
- new reversing wheels
- $1250, 5-6 weeks.

So, I have a few questions. Given the extent of what is needed is that a reasonable cost? He asked if I dropped it given what's needed and of course I'm sure I did sometime in the last 7 years but can't recall anything specific.

Anything else I should be asking or thinking about? First time I have had any damage to a watch and needed this much. 1250 sucks.

Sounds expensive. I had my 2003 service late last year at Rolex - £430

[425ranger]

For Sale, Rolex SD excellent condition runs a little fast.







LOL

[JP Chestnut]

Very helpful all. You guys are awesome! bbk really appreciate the receipt - thanks for doing that.

So should I send directly to Rolex service center? I'm located in Southern Ohio so if anyone knows a good contact in this area, I'd appreciate it.

Send it to Dom. He will be much more careful if you want a polish. Cheaper too.

[Nomadz]

Whoa whoa whoa
That's ludicrous


My bro got one of his subs overhauled by RSC and it was around 6-700.

No way it should be over a grand.

I've been using Dominique Wieland, same guy Mike and AJ use. He's done 3 snowflakes and just finished my sub last month.
It was $600. I kept original crystal or it would be about$150 more.

Dom Wieland will get all of my business, short of a warranty repair. he's done several for me over the last 2 years. highly recommend him.

Dom did my snowflake. Great guy great work and fast at a fair price.

[Nomadz]

RSC, Rik Dietel or ABC are all better choices.

I have used all three. I would use ABC and RSC again. Dom Weiland will get my repeat Rolex Service in future.

[Energyarts]

Hopefully they used vaseline.

[BSears]

Another vote for Dom. He serviced my father in laws Rolex DJ and it was very reasonable. I'll have to see if I can find his invoice. He does great work, good communication, and pretty fast turn around too.

[BBK357]

I have more to add to this- but I'll wait till I get my sub back.

[john wilson]

This GMT in 2010

[toxicavenger]

I have more to add to this- but I'll wait till I get my sub back.

You never did update this?