My Submariner out for a full service.
- john wilson
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My Submariner out for a full service.
It's the M116610LM. Sent to Lititz PA. Refinishing case and service $700.00. $100.00 shipping and insurance and 4 weeks turn around time.
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Re: My Submariner out for a full service.
$100 for shipping seems expensive but $700 for a service isn't bad.
- Grahamcombat
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Re: My Submariner out for a full service.
4 weeks seems pretty good too
- rockmastermike
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Re: My Submariner out for a full service.
I used Brown & Co in ATL and they sent my LV to Lititz, PA last Nov for service and new crystal and also returned in 4 weeks. Exceptional work and decent price. Also got an appraisal letter saying the replacement watch should be the LVc.
Re: My Submariner out for a full service.
Man, I’d be pissed though if I had your awesome LV and had to take the LVc as a loss replacement.rockmastermike wrote: ↑Wed Jan 31, 2018 5:58 amAlso got an appraisal letter saying the replacement watch should be the LVc.
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Me too. I cant stand the new version.TSD wrote: ↑Wed Jan 31, 2018 9:33 amMan, I’d be pissed though if I had your awesome LV and had to take the LVc as a loss replacement.rockmastermike wrote: ↑Wed Jan 31, 2018 5:58 amAlso got an appraisal letter saying the replacement watch should be the LVc.
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agree 100% - if I ever had to use the insurance, I would probably sell the Hulk and find another LVJP Chestnut wrote: ↑Wed Jan 31, 2018 10:00 amMe too. I cant stand the new version.TSD wrote: ↑Wed Jan 31, 2018 9:33 amMan, I’d be pissed though if I had your awesome LV and had to take the LVc as a loss replacement.rockmastermike wrote: ↑Wed Jan 31, 2018 5:58 amAlso got an appraisal letter saying the replacement watch should be the LVc.
I like the Lvc, but like the LV more
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Re: My Submariner out for a full service.
My AD said I'll get the appraial letter also.rockmastermike wrote: ↑Wed Jan 31, 2018 5:58 amI used Brown & Co in ATL and they sent my LV to Lititz, PA last Nov for service and new crystal and also returned in 4 weeks. Exceptional work and decent price. Also got an appraisal letter saying the replacement watch should be the LVc.
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Re: My Submariner out for a full service.
Nothing like getting a freshly serviced Rolex
I went the cheap route: watchdoctorpa
He did a great job and it only took a week and cost 200 bucks plus 25 for shipping . It’s not the “real deal” but I was very happy with the entire experience
I went the cheap route: watchdoctorpa
He did a great job and it only took a week and cost 200 bucks plus 25 for shipping . It’s not the “real deal” but I was very happy with the entire experience
VR/
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Re: My Submariner out for a full service.
nothing wrong with trade watchmakers as long as the customer has the proper expectations: many shops are "to the trade" only, their clients are jewelers who only want to spend a little and get the watches back quickly so they can be sold. One local shop bragged recently their watchmaker finished 20 rolexes in a week, pretty amazing. I wonder if genuine parts were used, probably not.
$150 to $200 is common for a trade service.
Re: My Submariner out for a full service.
^^^ I don’t know anything about the trade service, but I’ve always wondered who these mass second-sellers use. The guy I used says he uses OEM parts, but who knows? He just serviced the watch - cleaning/oiling/oring replacement and pressure test. Watch was -15 before I sent it and it had a reserve of about a day. When I got it back, it was awesome - buttery winding, long reserve and much better timekeeping. Round trip, 10 days.
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Re: My Submariner out for a full service.
Is Le Tits an RSC, or independent watchmaker?
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Re: My Submariner out for a full service.
Lititz Watch Technicum in PA is the official name and consists of the school and a separate service center, which normally handles overflow from the other rsc's: that's why many do not know it exists.
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Re: My Submariner out for a full service.
It's back! 3weeks one day. Cool box ,warranty card ,green Rolex watch travel pouch. Rolex appraisal letter,fantastic polish job.
And all paid for with my income tax check.
And all paid for with my income tax check.
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Re: My Submariner out for a full service.
Pictures.....
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No pics do to photo bucket all screwed up. I have before and after on my phone.
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I use Tapatalk pic upload, even easier that PB.
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Good to see you’re not dead, John.
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Re: My Submariner out for a full service.
Yes that is true
Unfortunately he taught all the other watch makers that when he pops a bezel off of a vintage Rolex and loses the beautiful brown PIp that it is acceptable to install a lumed pip that doesn’t match the matte dial and trit hands.... and shipping it without mentioning it to the owner
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Re: My Submariner out for a full service.
You forget that then he tells you to "come and look for it yourself if you want it".BBK357 wrote: ↑Wed Feb 21, 2018 7:10 pm
Yes that is true
Unfortunately he taught all the other watch makers that when he pops a bezel off of a vintage Rolex and loses the beautiful brown PIp that it is acceptable to install a lumed pip that doesn’t match the matte dial and trit hands.... and shipping it without mentioning it to the owner
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Re: My Submariner out for a full service.
Yes. Also easier to enjoy the watch.CGSshorty wrote:Good to see you’re not dead, John.
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Re: My Submariner out for a full service.
I had a heat attack on Valentine's day at home, emt's showed up in 3 minutes. Out now and on the mend. The Doc sucked out a blood clot...99 percent clogged then put in a stent...this was all done in 30 minutes.
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Re: My Submariner out for a full service.
john wilson wrote:I had a heat attack on Valentine's day at home, emt's showed up in 3 minutes. Out now and on the mend. The Doc sucked out a blood clot...99 percent clogged then put in a stent...this was all done in 30 minutes.
Re: My Submariner out for a full service.
glad you came out ok! Rest up for a couple days and heal up quickly. Those stents are amazing!john wilson wrote:I had a heat attack on Valentine's day at home, emt's showed up in 3 minutes. Out now and on the mend. The Doc sucked out a blood clot...99 percent clogged then put in a stent...this was all done in 30 minutes.
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