Verification @ RSC and other alternatives

[ohlins]

no vacuum at all......

[Darkangel]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chfgUuOz6_Y

Here's how it's done

Thanks

[feudallordcult]

i understand that a test can be done on the watch but how about creating the vacuum within the watch. dun think the technicians at rsc can do that rite?

btw darkie, very nice avatar u got

[seiko.citizen]

Well I think it's not impossible...

Should be able to tell from the cyclops

i think it is a combination of the cyclops and font of the date wheel. sometimes you can play with the cyclops via the font.

[Darkangel]

They can easily do a test on it...so no worries

[feudallordcult]

hi chums, i'm a little curious. would opening the caseback have any adverse effect to the movement? i read somewhere just now that movements are encased in vacuum prior to leaving the factory and frequent unscrewing of the crown could be detrimental to the watch. come think of it, it does make some sense taking our humid atmospheric conditions into consideration. any bros with any views on this?

[Darkangel]

Well I think it's not impossible...

Should be able to tell from the cyclops

[triton]

it is hard to tell the difference. that is one of the reason why they have the eteched rolex crown on the glass now.

And they did not tell me my aftermarket acrylic crystal is not original Rolex.

Go figure.

[Uncle Ricky]

OK, for those who have bought pre-owned from AD or non-AD, to get the peace of mind, you can send to RSC for authentication. This is how you do it for FREE:

Go to RSC. Look for the oldest female service staff you can find (i.e. more than 50 years old). That auntie will tell you there is no need for authentication, its nothing but just a peice of paper, blah, blah, blah......

Tell her to give you a service quote. She will grudgingly send the watch into the jnr techkie in the 'fishbowl', but not before telling you that they take absolutely no responsibility if they open the case and it stop, blah, blah, blah......

After the techkie is done, (unless your Rolex is manufactured in the last 5-7 years), she will come back with a list of things that needs changing. Then she will calculate the 'total damage' (her actual words) it will do to your wallet, blah, blah, blah....and she shows you how a good, recent Rolex should be (she wears a late model DJ).

You node knowingly and then.......

Tell her in a firm voice "Thank You" and you won't be needing the recommended repairs. She will send the watch back to the techkie and they put the bracelet/strap and case back together and return to you. You get a FREE authentication. But remember to get the most 'vintage' service staff you can find. Oh, correction, antique. Vintage is 20-80 years old. Antique is more than 100 years old.

I sent my 16013 in sometime back and they recommended me to change 1) the case, 2) the case back, 3) dial and 4) hands. Oh, crown is mandatory to ensure water tightness and included in the cost of the case change.

I thought to myself - wah lau, change case, back, dial and hands - what's left is not original anymore, no value left. But on the other hand, I get a brand new DJ for 1/4 the retail price of a new DJ.

And BTW, you can go back with the same watch and each time there will be different diagnosis (recommended changes). So the techkie in RSC is not consistent.

And they did not tell me my aftermarket acrylic crystal is not original Rolex.

Go figure.

[damienloh]

i just need a ex rolex technician to check whether it's the original movement inside. and maybe to double check the case back gasket for water proofing. sunday any shop open?

[triton]

i buy the watch, because i like the watch not because i trust the seller because the seller is the only person who has the watch i want for sale @ the moment in time.

in all circumstances, there is always a chance that something will go wrong. if you willing to take the risk, then skip the authentication process.

Well in the first place,you trust the seller that's why you buy what. THat's why I feel

[tomcatf]

Hi would like to seek opinion whether if getting a BNIB local AD complete set watch from an owner, is it necessary to go RSC for verification?(let say he have receipt to proved)thanks

Hi one method to save money is bring the watch to RSC, complaint to the service reception staff that the watch is moving too fast, many be 2 mins a day, of course you must make sure to set your watch faster, such as 5 mins. when they took the watch in for the technician, because in order to tune the watch they need to open up the case.. if it is not genuine they will tell in straight away.

[damienloh]

well said darkangel. i bought it because love at first sight at the watch

[Darkangel]

I would say...

There's no need for verification...just waste of money. Unless you really dun trust the seller..then you bring down to RSC for verification.

Well in the first place,you trust the seller that's why you buy what. THat's why I feel

[damienloh]

i thought of going to jw, they close early on saturday at 3pm. feel like going to rsc but weekdays close at 7pm. the place i bought is preown but registed company, gmt watches and jewellery. i am not trying to advertise for this company. don't know there a need or not. just asking around. asked them when last serviced also don't know.