Verification @ RSC and other alternatives

[hilbero]

conclusion. pay $75 they will tell u the parts is authentic/original or not,as simple as that.They will nv tell u whether the parts had been changed/replace from the watch when the watch is born from Geneva factory.

They can also tell you if your watch is reportedly stolen and you will never see your Rolex watch again. I forgot who is the Hollywood actor that got his vintage Rolex watches collection ran sack from his house. Mcqueens, Paul New Mans, etc gone. Imagine waking up and your collection all gone! The money and especially the time and effort pursuing the collection is really heart-breaking.. If I remember right good thing it was insured and he has the copy of the serial#s of the watches.

Back to the topic, I think its already on your own to research if the Rolex parts in it is still correct for the specific time frame. That's one of the things that make collecting vintage pieces interesting.

[CFC]

conclusion. pay $75 they will tell u the parts is authentic/original or not,as simple as that.They will nv tell u whether the parts had been changed/replace from the watch when the watch is born from Geneva factory.

[cmclee]

Hi,
I'm sorry if I had offended the experts here. There is still a lot that I need to learn. Please correct me . Many thanks !

[seiko.citizen]

Some people just dont get it. eitherway, your advise turned my view on the verification service around completely.

[taxico]

my replies were in vain. my input towards this thread ends here.

[cmclee]

I spoke with RSC today to confirm what the verification service means. The woman said, they will verify and confirm if everything is original. authentic and correct. If the dial or any parts is not correct (does not match even if its rolex authentic parts) for that watch serial number they will verbally highlight to the owner at the counter. Regardless of the outcome of the check, they will still charge $75 for the service. This would mean the buyer of a watch that comes with the RSC verification invoice only means that a verification service was done. To get the answer yourself, you still need to do a RSC verification and hear for yourself what is the outcome.
Hope this helps. It certainly helped me. Thanks to everyone for their expert advice.

[seiko.citizen]

actually, resize can DIY. just use a strong pin to loosen on the bracelet. otherwise go and buy yourself a set of good quality screwdriver and add links if need be.

[Watcha]

Opening hours: Mon-Fri 10am-7pm

[tribal762000]

I know that RSC is open from mon to fri....but from what time to what time.....does anyone know???TIA

[KuchingKu]

Like what I say too. There is a price for a ful set period correct vintage and there is a price for one with replaced parts....I am talking about all genuine ones.

So, I find it very hard to help people who ask.....what is a good price for a 5513? Depending on so many things, the price of a vintage can vary a lot...unlike a GMT IIc or LV which is roughly around a tight range. So when people say 'why this 5513 so cheap' or 'why this 5513 so expensive'....I don't know how to answer.

Vintage is not for any newcomer. Lots of passion and time need to be invested to learn. It is a slow process to move from modern to vintage and not always a worthy one (in terms of monetary) but surely a worthy one (in terms of passion and love).

Then people ask, if you think this is so good, then why are you selling. All collectors aim for some grails. If I have in sight a grail, then I will sell something to reach then. Then if a better grail comes along, the previous grail may have to go.
1680 to 1680 red to DRSD etc.

[taxico]

full service = you will know that the parts inside are original rolex. from the right time period they cant/wont say.

this thread was about RSC verification... therefore the above quote hits it perfectly.

the entire "period correctness" is part of the pain (and joy) of the wacky world of vintage rolex watches...

if you're not a "collector" then it probably won't matter.

for example, i have no problems wearing a gmt or 5513 sub that has been recased (service replacement oyster case) and matte luminova dial with tritium indications at 6 o'clock - SO LONG AS THE PRICE IS RIGHT!

to a gmt or sub collector... although it is fully genuine, such a watch is probably an abomination and considered "franken" in certain circles, regardless of price!

[triton]

yes. period correctness. no way to. however, would sources from website and say those rolex book 'encyclopedia' work?

You can say that. Just take for example...service dials. Service dials are not period correct but genuine parts. RSC puts these dials in. If they guarantee period correctness, then they will need to fit tritium dials on vintages but we all know tritium dials are banned! Thus, there are matt luminova dials that RSC use to replace matt tritium dials that they replace.

So, how can they authenticate period-correctness? Also, they never say they will do that too.

[seiko.citizen]

full service = you will know that the parts inside are original rolex. from the right time period they cant/wont say.

[KuchingKu]

You can say that. Just take for example...service dials. Service dials are not period correct but genuine parts. RSC puts these dials in. If they guarantee period correctness, then they will need to fit tritium dials on vintages but we all know tritium dials are banned! Thus, there are matt luminova dials that RSC use to replace matt tritium dials that they replace.

So, how can they authenticate period-correctness? Also, they never say they will do that too.

[triton]

so the full 790 service only certifies the parts are original or otherwise?

My view is that there is no real need to pay the 75. I only go when buyers want it. Either you rely on your own knowledge or send in for a full 790 service.

a service of 1k or so to feel safe.

1K service also will not surface non period correct parts as long as genuine!