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[lseow]

that's interesting....

did he say where exactly the movement numbers were engraved on..??

i chance upon this website on the moveement numbers thing:

http://www.watchbasics.com/rolex_serial_number.htm

[ohlins]

i chance upon this website on the moveement numbers thing:

http://www.watchbasics.com/rolex_serial_number.htm

nah, that's caliber number......... e.g. 3185/3186..... a different issue altogether

not the unique movement number that was mentioned......

[lseow]

oh thought that is the movement caliber thingy. sorry

[ohlins]

no prob.... there's always something to learn........

[116520]

Yes, feudallordcult, maybe I used the wrong word or a word that is too "strong" to support my point.

What I want to say is everyone of us is depended on the professionism of the technicians working there. With a simple invoice issued by RSC has already given us "peace of mind" at the point of time. I believed that RSC has a very strong policy that once the watch is out their door, they will not guarantee the authenticity of the watch. So I think they don't want to waste time and don't bother to type out a detailed invoice for you loh....

oh... maybe I was refering the "useless" to RSC.... ha ha...

i beg to differ on your last statement. a detailed invoice is useful but ultimately, it's the buyer who must exercise due diligence to verify the authenticity of the watch.

[iridium]

Servicing of Rolex

When the watch is under warranty. It make sense to bring it back to RSC for checks. But if warranty is no longer available. Why is it that we don't have the confidence to send it to say... JW, Passions or Visiotime; just to name afew; to verify or service? They can tell the diff. too. If it is fake or modified. Correct me if I am wrong. Do you know JW tech was from RSC? I am not talking about John himself.
I personally think RSC is not giving us what we deserve. Not professional.
At the end of the day. Its your comfort level. And the trust between the buyer and seller.

[seiko.citizen]

if you trust the above mentioned shops, then it will not be a problem.

[louie]

When the watch is under warranty. It make sense to bring it back to RSC for checks. But if warranty is no longer available. Why is it that we don't have the confidence to send it to say... JW, Passions or Visiotime; just to name afew; to verify or service? They can tell the diff. too. If it is fake or modified. Correct me if I am wrong. Do you know JW tech was from RSC? I am not talking about John himself.
I personally think RSC is not giving us what we deserve. Not professional.
At the end of the day. Its your comfort level. And the trust between the buyer and seller.

if JW got only one technician,and we are refering to same person.Than he is not from rsc he was from Seiko. I asked and John told me he was with Seiko for 20 yrs..
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[seiko.citizen]

many seiko timepieces also on par with rolex mov't imo. they can make both spectrum of the scale. high quality and regular quality.

[116520]

You're right but resale value for seiko is not as good as Rolex loh

many seiko timepieces also on par with rolex mov't imo. they can make both spectrum of the scale. high quality and regular quality.

[seiko.citizen]

of course, the logic is simple. Seiko has the tech and art, but lacks the history and heritage. Whereas Rolex has art, history and heritage. Furthermore, it is a controlled stock (AD can sell only ) whereas Seiko, any shop can become a stockist

[seiko.citizen]

but my swiss supplier tell me that in their hometown, rolex is considered a normal watch. it is only in asia that it is highly regarded, thus i am led to believe that rolex does not focus on its home market, rather they develop to international taste.

[Darkangel]

but my swiss supplier tell me that in their hometown, rolex is considered a normal watch. it is only in asia that it is highly regarded, thus i am led to believe that rolex does not focus on its home market, rather they develop to international taste.

They focused on the asian market....and it worked really well

[116520]

You mean in their hometown, Rolex is like Casino there???

but my swiss supplier tell me that in their hometown, rolex is considered a normal watch. it is only in asia that it is highly regarded, thus i am led to believe that rolex does not focus on its home market, rather they develop to international taste.

[seiko.citizen]

They focused on the asian market....and it worked really well

that is right, whereever in asia, it is a truly recognised brand. they also seem to have a following in the former eastern european bloc (not so much now!), and in the USA they also have a large number of people who enjoy their watches.

Just look at the amount of ADs there is in the US.

In Switzerland there are many good watch makers for a fraction of the $$$. Rolex has a very good marketing strategy.. and a strong following mainly due to its resale value

rolex marketing strategy coupled with their after sales policy make them a brand that controls the consumer.
I wish someday I can put geneva on my travelling list and go visit a few watchmakers.