Sunny Hypersonic April 2, 2012 Share April 2, 2012 i feel the new gen of ROOs look better than their predecessors. no numerals, only markers. AP ROO wow swee but i dont have budget ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throttle2 Supersonic April 2, 2012 Share April 2, 2012 i feel the new gen of ROOs look better than their predecessors. no numerals, only markers. AP ROO Yup numerals on the already cramped watch face is not so nice Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrolexB 1st Gear April 2, 2012 Share April 2, 2012 rolex watches best verify at RSC (S$107) mon to fri only (10~645pm) take 1/2 day at least alternatively go to other reliable watch shops (i can think of JW - $100 for 15min job) both issue receipt put "servicing" better to read up at sg-roc for more info 1/2 day? I went 3times before, all less then 1 hr leh. latest being in 2010 (when it was still $75) ... Maybe now with fee increase, they examine in greater detail (that explains the 1/2 day) and make it's worthwhile the hike ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunny Hypersonic April 2, 2012 Share April 2, 2012 1/2 day? I went 3times before, all less then 1 hr leh. latest being in 2010 (when it was still $75) ... Maybe now with fee increase, they examine in greater detail (that explains the 1/2 day) and make it's worthwhile the hike ? not sure about examining in greater detail. i called RSC and told me if give them in morning 10am, might only take in later afternoon, if give in afternoon, might be next working day (all depending on crowds) but heard they give leather pouch for every servicing (including this S$107 "service") if less than 1 hr still ok to go, can walk around shopping and go back to collect your watch. but 1/2 day... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throttle2 Supersonic April 2, 2012 Share April 2, 2012 Basically RSC doesng hv time to do such verification as it doesnt add much value to their Revenues and also encorage people to trade old Rolex while they want to sell new. However, I feel that they should capitalise on this and hv a section purely on certification. Imagine, $107 every 15mins, one hour $430. Surely cant lose. In terms of value add, it keeps Rolex owners new and old, happy and that will translate to more brand equity and future sales. We can never deny that one reason why new Rolex prices hold is becos the demand of the preown market is huge. Rolex should reward its customers especially people like me who usually buy new Rolexes and kena chop. Next time i dont buy new already. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrolexB 1st Gear April 2, 2012 Share April 2, 2012 not sure about examining in greater detail. i called RSC and told me if give them in morning 10am, might only take in later afternoon, if give in afternoon, might be next working day (all depending on crowds) but heard they give leather pouch for every servicing (including this S$107 "service") if less than 1 hr still ok to go, can walk around shopping and go back to collect your watch. but 1/2 day... For all the 3 occasions, I waited there (admire the watches on display, pick up some catalog/price list to drool, sit around ... see the technicans in action) ... settle in 1 hr ... And yes they will give a Rolex green pouch with a cleaning clothe ... at least something in return Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunny Hypersonic April 2, 2012 Share April 2, 2012 if there got chio gals to beo, 1hr also very fast pass Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kings Neutral Newbie April 2, 2012 Share April 2, 2012 goood Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunny Hypersonic April 2, 2012 Share April 2, 2012 (edited) maybe they are "big" corporation, harder to change their system. i too find that "verification" service can get good $ too if they can turn around faster. I verified mine at JW, very quick and service oriented despite a crowd there. The guy (i believe is John himself) took less than 15mins can came back and said it's authentic, checked movement accuracy and water resistance test. After that, he asked me to try on. Need to remove links cos small wrist waited another few quick minutes, adjusted again and needed to remove 1 more link returned all 3links very good service paid S$100 nett and only receipt showing "serviced" and no pouch it's a recommended place to do verification if buyer/seller do not wanna wait too long to make the deal there. Edited April 2, 2012 by Sunny Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theoldjaffa Hypersonic April 2, 2012 Share April 2, 2012 maybe they are "big" corporation, harder to change their system. i too find that "verification" service can get good $ too if they can turn around faster. I verified mine at JW, very quick and service oriented despite a crowd there. The guy (i believe is John himself) took less than 15mins can came back and said it's authentic, checked movement accuracy and water resistance test. After that tried on, need to remove links cos small wrist waited another few quick minutes, adjusted again and needed to remove 1 more link very good service paid S$100 nett and only receipt showing "serviced" and no pouch it's a recommended place to do verification if buyer/seller do not wanna wait too long to make the deal there. i am clueless about the verification process. my impression is to verify whether a watch is authentic, first they need to check the serial number. then open up the watch to check the movement. need to strip the movement to ensure every part is genuine. authentication in less than 15 mins.. i have my doubts leh. how to check movement accuracy in 15 mins? still feel authentication at RSC is the safest bet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunny Hypersonic April 2, 2012 Share April 2, 2012 (edited) i am clueless about the verification process. my impression is to verify whether a watch is authentic, first they need to check the serial number. then open up the watch to check the movement. need to strip the movement to ensure every part is genuine. authentication in less than 15 mins.. i have my doubts leh. how to check movement accuracy in 15 mins? still feel authentication at RSC is the safest bet. personally i too feel authentication at RSC is best. but i had few restrictions a) seller needs me to pay first before pass me the watch to verify (logical) b) RSC takes "1/2day" c) do not open on sat, as i can deal only on sat or after working hours (again RSC is out) the seller waited for JW/me. 15mins of chit chatting also about the accuracy check, i think there is a test instrument for it. but i hv no clue but stripping the watch? i dont think RSC does that unless need to do real servicing/overhaul thingy Edited April 2, 2012 by Sunny Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theoldjaffa Hypersonic April 2, 2012 Share April 2, 2012 personally i too feel authentication at RSC is best. but i had few restrictions a) seller needs me to pay first before pass me the watch to verify (logical) b) RSC takes "1/2day" c) do not open on sat, as i can deal only on sat or after working hours (again RSC is out) the seller waited for JW/me. 15mins of chit chatting also about the accuracy check, i think there is a test instrument for it. but i hv no clue but stripping the watch? i dont think RSC does that unless need to do real servicing/overhaul thingy wah if RSC don't even strip the watch.. then.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrolexB 1st Gear April 2, 2012 Share April 2, 2012 wah if RSC don't even strip the watch.. then.. They do open up the back casing ... they take out the bracelet too ... I saw they even took a pic of the watch, which i wonder what for Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunny Hypersonic April 2, 2012 Share April 2, 2012 wah if RSC don't even strip the watch.. then.. strip watch later hard time assemble back open casing see enuf liao different from stripping a gal hor. after "ahem", gal wears clothes herself Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunny Hypersonic April 2, 2012 Share April 2, 2012 They do open up the back casing ... they take out the bracelet too ... I saw they even took a pic of the watch, which i wonder what for hmm do they keep the pic for future reference (in case any dispute?) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throttle2 Supersonic April 2, 2012 Share April 2, 2012 maybe they are "big" corporation, harder to change their system. i too find that "verification" service can get good $ too if they can turn around faster. I verified mine at JW, very quick and service oriented despite a crowd there. The guy (i believe is John himself) took less than 15mins can came back and said it's authentic, checked movement accuracy and water resistance test. After that, he asked me to try on. Need to remove links cos small wrist waited another few quick minutes, adjusted again and needed to remove 1 more link returned all 3links very good service paid S$100 nett and only receipt showing "serviced" and no pouch it's a recommended place to do verification if buyer/seller do not wanna wait too long to make the deal there. such a simple job and get $100 in 15 mins, who would be crazy not to do..... $100 is too much to pay, i think JW head got big a few years ago, until now very swollen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theoldjaffa Hypersonic April 2, 2012 Share April 2, 2012 such a simple job and get $100 in 15 mins, who would be crazy not to do..... $100 is too much to pay, i think JW head got big a few years ago, until now very swollen. Richemont lor. They stopped verifying Pams liao. Never dealt with JW before, but my friend's Breitling was overhauled by them. It was fubar when he skidded his motorbike, and the watch came back almost flawless. Great workmanship. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunny Hypersonic April 2, 2012 Share April 2, 2012 such a simple job and get $100 in 15 mins, who would be crazy not to do..... $100 is too much to pay, i think JW head got big a few years ago, until now very swollen. if not wrong before they were charging like $50+ $100 is definitely but bo pian LPPL ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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