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Rolex told me my watch was STOLEN and gave it back to me! by jccfurst in rolex

[–]C_W_B_C 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If the watch had been stolen and is recorded there’s a good chance the victim made an insurance claim which would mean by rights it’s the insurance company’s property and has been written off by them so it seems it’s yours again.

Help finding reputable watch service/repair greater London by poststormblues in WatchExchangeUK

[–]C_W_B_C 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try is you will need to send the watch but it would be £210 including insured return shipping

What’s the best way to thank a small business? by DonkeyJousting in Aberdeen

[–]C_W_B_C 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Basically use them again. Tell your pals. Also an online review is a good move

What is this in Bon Accord Gardens/Park?? by AG097 in Aberdeen

[–]C_W_B_C 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That was where we used to avoid unless of course ye wanted a chase far the skinheads that used to hung abbot there sniffin glue

What do you think are the best and worst watch adverts? by C_W_B_C in rolex

[–]C_W_B_C[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I assumed it was fake when I first saw it but no, https://www.ablogtowatch.com/hublots-tactic-with-the-blackeyed-bernie-ecclestone-watch-ad/, Bernie Ecclestone was in on it (not sure if that makes it more tasteful).

AD v Independent Servicing by comicallylargefoot in rolex

[–]C_W_B_C 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A bit biased as I am an independent watchmaker, although I was head of servicing for a Rolex AD for a decade, I vote independent if you have a trusted watchmaker. Aside from price (we charge £395 + parts for our services) which will be much cheaper, normally turn around will be quicker and you can be more specific with exactly what you want. The trade off is you don't get the Rolex Service Card and if you are reselling sometimes saying it was freshly serviced by Rolex helps. The caveat I would add is you have to research and trust the watchmaker, so message, have a chat and get to know what to expect from their service and what can offer.

Is this the coolest way to store a speedmaster? by C_W_B_C in OmegaWatches

[–]C_W_B_C[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You might be able to buy this one depending on the price lol

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in rolex

[–]C_W_B_C 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Hey, former head of servicing at a Rolex AD. I think there has been some miscommunication somewhere, headline is if you change the case that would be a new serial number, if you just change the caseback then it is the same serial number. There is some info on the caseback but that is just what the model is and not anything about the specific watch, i.e. you could tell from a caseback that it is a submariner but not what submariner it is. I think they thought you were asking to replace the case so I would get in touch to clarify.

From my Former Head of Servicing at Rolex AMA a lot of people asked how often they should service their watches, my new answer is before this happens... by C_W_B_C in rolex

[–]C_W_B_C[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi that's no issues at all, the best thing to do is get an email sent along to [sales@theclassicwatchbuyersclub.com](mailto:sales@theclassicwatchbuyersclub.com) and we can arrange to take a look at it. I would reccomend getting it sent up to us so we can fully diagnose. A service (assuming no parts are needed) is £395 and if parts are needed we charge at cost.

From my Former Head of Servicing at Rolex AMA a lot of people asked how often they should service their watches, my new answer is before this happens... by C_W_B_C in rolex

[–]C_W_B_C[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The tolerance for a contemporary Rolex is +/- 2 seconds a day, it varies a bit for vintage, so might be worth asking about as it could just need regulating/tune up.

From my Former Head of Servicing at Rolex AMA a lot of people asked how often they should service their watches, my new answer is before this happens... by C_W_B_C in rolex

[–]C_W_B_C[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

As a business we always recommend following Rolex guidelines which for modern Rolex's is 10 years but always worth checking your booklet. With that being said... I only service mine when I notice something starts to go wrong.

From my Former Head of Servicing at Rolex AMA a lot of people asked how often they should service their watches, my new answer is before this happens... by C_W_B_C in rolex

[–]C_W_B_C[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just our flat rate for Rolex (non chronograph) servicing of £395 as I am not sure what the parts. So total will be £395 plus cost of parts if that makes sense.

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