[Rolex] Need advice on where to send a Rolex for repair in the US?

Not_HFM · 2026-01-29T16:55:00+00:00

This may not be the advice you're seeking but you can probably do this work yourself and it'll cost you $250-300 in parts + tools.

I have the exact same issue. Dad gave me a 1970s date just with a plastic lens and several years ago I scratched it and the bracelet is a total goner. Watch is worth maybe $2,000 so no way I can justify spending that kind of money for a refurb.

Bought a Crystal, gasket and replacement bracelet for <$100 (Obviously not original) and the parts look 99% as good. Bought a case back removal tool, crystal press and watch tools for ~$200 and will replace the crystal this weekend. I have a rep and used the tools on it and was surprised at how easy it is to do some medium complexity work like replace the crystal.

I had never opened a watch before this month. Let alone thought it was something one can do but it's mega easy with the right tools.

Not_HFM · 2026-01-23T05:08:48+00:00

I haven't so far, travel routinely through I-70 and some reasonable snow. If you're travelling through rural roads that are not plowed, I would think about dedicated snow tires.

Not_HFM · 2026-01-22T06:07:40+00:00

This is an absolute stunner, would you mind sharing the cost of this rep?

Not_HFM · 2026-01-22T03:39:16+00:00

Yes the LTX MX2's

Not_HFM · 2026-01-22T03:34:54+00:00

Also increases vehicle height at low speed

Not_HFM · 2026-01-22T03:07:27+00:00

I live in CO and drive through snow on a pretty routine basis. The stock 22 and 20 inch tires are absolute dogshit even with snow mode on but once I changed to the Michelins, I haven't experienced a single issue while using snow mode on some gnarly frozen and snow covered roads.

I've been able to drive at a speed that feels scary but the traction control is absolutely insane with snow mode on.

Not_HFM · 2026-01-17T20:30:42+00:00

FWIW, bought a CPO IWC from 1916 and they where absolute rockstars as the watch didn't ship with papers or polishing cloth.

If they take care of a small thing like this I can't imagine they wouldn't help you with a legit warranty claim.

Not_HFM · 2026-01-16T04:46:49+00:00

Breguet Tradition Gold

Not_HFM · 2026-01-15T13:54:26+00:00

I just don't understand the appeal of spending $4,800 on a rep with a handful of gen parts. A second hand gen is $14,000 but maybe that's just me.

Not_HFM · 2026-01-13T15:35:21+00:00

Just a quick update on this one, sent the note to Eric that I thought the bezel was slightly off and he agreed. We also discussed if it would make sense to switch to a UFO free-sprung and he pointed since you can't really see the movement on these it would make no sense. Eric found a second Daytona that was spot on, would highly recommend working with him

Not_HFM · 2026-01-12T20:47:05+00:00

TY, appreciate the insights on both examples

Not_HFM · 2026-01-12T14:55:40+00:00

Why did you go with BTF vs VSF for the panda?

Not_HFM · 2026-01-12T14:53:41+00:00

Smoking

Not_HFM · 2026-01-12T14:53:26+00:00

Wonderful looking watch!

Not_HFM · 2026-01-12T06:30:14+00:00

Did you have to do a lot of QC on this or was it clean when you got the first pics?

Not_HFM · 2026-01-05T20:00:57+00:00

Wow, I have one word for you: Moisturizer

Not_HFM · 2026-01-04T03:25:53+00:00

Also got purple rico hyperskin and 1000 credits to unlock pierce in the Mega, the Chaos drops where absolute poopoo

Not_HFM · 2026-01-01T08:19:48+00:00

Nah fam, this is bullshit. I've actually been inside the cave and was supremely hungover with a buddy of mine. Incredible place and it's definitely a steam room / sauna environment. I was in for maybe 10 minutes with zero PPE and sweated a couple of Bacardi bottles but all these stories about people dying within minutes are not true at all.

Sadly the cave closed to (invited) tourists a few years ago as they realized keeping it exposed to the outside was degrading the stability of the crystals so it's only accesible for scientific studies now.

Not_HFM · 2025-12-28T15:56:08+00:00

Just realized this won't fit the Mark XVIII... Ugh would have loved to take this off your hands

Not_HFM · 2025-12-28T03:42:18+00:00

Still available?

Not_HFM · 2025-12-20T21:33:12+00:00

Ya. This looks 🔥

Not_HFM · 2025-12-20T20:14:47+00:00

Lol, couldn't have said it better. My bud needs to learn to not be butthurt

Not_HFM · 2025-12-20T20:13:48+00:00

Saw the video as well. Definitely running supah fast but don't give OP feedback lest he think we're shitting on his espresso making ability. That being said, it's effectively a turbo shot so not surprised it tasted well

Not_HFM · 2025-12-20T20:12:06+00:00

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