Mike C. Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Like them or not, Rolex watches are tough, dependable and better than currency in many parts of the world. And each one I've owned has appreciated in value. Anyway, I've decided to sell my Explorer II - Bought new by me from my local Rolex Authorised Dealer, in France, in 2002 - Model 16570 with white dial - Similar to this here - One of the more tasteful and practical models - Only worn occasionally, and fully serviced by Rolex in the UK in January 2013 - Fully valeted and unworn since (still has its protective stickers) - All invoices, paperwork, documents, accessories and boxes Current value c.£3,500. New replacement cost c.£5,000. Virtually like new £2,950 Now Sold Edited by - Mike C. on 29 May 2013 09:37:24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grim Reaper Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 That's my next watch purchase. No spare money at the moment though I'm afraid. ☹️ If you haven't sold it by August next year I'll have it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruff seven Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Hi Mike, may I buy that watch from you, I will call you for your bank details to transfer £££ Regards Paul D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mav Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 If I can help with delivery, let me know. I'm 20 mins from Oulton park (are the kids racing on the 8th / 9th Mike) and I'm on the no limits tour the weekend after... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruff seven Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 That is very kind of you Mav, look forward to seeing you in a couple of weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C. Posted May 28, 2013 Author Share Posted May 28, 2013 Mav Yes, and testing there tomorrow. Paul (Ruff) If you can get me that 2.7RS you can have the watch 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mav Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Should I come up tomorrow Mike? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C. Posted May 28, 2013 Author Share Posted May 28, 2013 Quoting mav: Should I come up tomorrow Mike? Unfortunately I'm not there tomorrow, they're with JHR, the race team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mav Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Ok. Well let me kow as I say. I'm about on the 9th if that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruff seven Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 That as always would be very kind of you Mike, but I fear it will end up as a Bank Transfer to yourself, although I will have a final push for you, that offer is very tempting, as I mentioned in a earlier post That car deserves the care I know you will give it Knd Regards Paul ps: where is PK,s address ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C. Posted May 29, 2013 Author Share Posted May 29, 2013 Now Sold and on its way to the Isle of Man. Thanks for the interest and offers of delivery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caterham Kid Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 How much did it cost you to have your Rolex serviced? I have a Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust which has been on my wrist since 1988. I have worn it every day and I havent had anything done to it at all but now it is losing about 30 seconds a day. The quotes I have had for a service are huge! Not something I can justify at the moment. ☹️ Thinking of buying another watch for now until I can afford to have it done and then keep it for occasional use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C. Posted May 29, 2013 Author Share Posted May 29, 2013 IIRC, I paid £475 for a full service (parts & labour) plus valet - came back like new. Just sent a Girard Perregaux Vintage (simple mechanical movement) to Watches of Switzerland for a service. They sent it to GP and they came back with a quote of £1,303 for the service, £264 for a new glass, £326 for a new leather strap, and 16 weeks to do ☹️ 😔 In 2004 WoS charged £545 for the service and strap. Someone's taking the proverbial... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caterham Kid Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Yep sounds about right! I have been quoted between £600 and £700 but if it needs something major like a new glass that could be more pushing it towards the £1000 mark! ☹️ Apparently mine is now classed as vintage/classic so costs more to service ☹️ I have heard they come back like new. As I said it looks like I will get something else and save to get the service done and then keep it for occasional use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorcher Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 My neighbour is very keen onwatches and he uses Watch Doctors in Tring and they look after him very nicely.Price list on their website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singlespeeder Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Caterham Kid, I've same watch and it's been serviced at Watch Doctor in Tring, no hesitation in recommending them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Piper Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Rolex service their watches in...Bromley....I have mine serviced once every 10 years and they come back as new...everything tightened, polished and where relevant with a new 'glass'. But I have my other watches serviced by specialists in each marque. I too had a big estimate from Girard Perregaud many years go and had a local guy tailor a glass to fit it. There are people out there with the relevant skills. I guess my decision to have the Rolexes serviced by the manufacture is more about maintaining the resale values..a bit like main dealer servicing on a prestige car... I know that my specialists will service a Rolex for half the official price and if I were on a budget, that would be what I would do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECR Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 I have an Explorer 2 (orange hand jobby ...) and have had it serviced twice by Rolex. The first time it came back, I was able to pull the winder clean out of the body and despite my complaints, nothing was ever done to rectify. The second time I sent it to them because I was advised that they were discontinuing their old watch service facility and that a service reciept would lend credence to the watches provenance. Unbelievably, it was returned with a complete link missing from the bracelet. Rolex refused to replace it on the grounds that I had acknowledged that because it was an old watch, and despite their best efforts, some damage might occur. The jeweler (a Rolex agent) through whom I dealt was deeply embarrased and replaced it foc with a link from an old watch. For these (miss) services Rolexy charged me mightily. Never again ! I'll find a good independent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Cardwell Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Also recommend . . . Watch Doctors in Tring - paid £200 for a full service and some new parts for a Rolex GMT Master type 1 Watch was service in 8 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil G Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 My 2004 Datejust cost £270.00 for a full sevice at Rolex back in 2011. 14 week lead-time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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