TBF Rolex service centres have been cheaper than Breitling, JLC etc. for a long while.
They are now all overpriced!
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Just got sent the new RRPs price list for Rolex services.... its in SEK but should translate to GBP rather well since it's a similar VAT, 20% vs 25%.
A standard Professional model service, 116610LN for instance, is up from 6550:- to 7950:- SEK, so approx from £510 to £625. Datejusts are circa £580 etc...
I'm sure someone will get the UK pricelist shortly as it's a global thing.
Rolex isn't the great value proposition now that it used to be....
TBF Rolex service centres have been cheaper than Breitling, JLC etc. for a long while.
They are now all overpriced!
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The options for getting a Rolex serviced are now limited, the number of accredited Rolex indys is in decline, Rolex don`t really want these guys so they make it harder and harder for them.
The prices they charge are crazy, around £350-£400 would be more realistic.
Is that effective immediately?
I guess the indies will follow suit before long too? Or will this lead to even more of a value proposition in staying away from Manufacture servicing?
How are you going to get your watch serviced if still under warranty? As I'm sure going outside of the manufacturer's "walled garden" the warranty would be invalid.
Even out of warranty you'll still have to go to an accredited indie (not that there are many left) due to parts supply.
Can you request Rolex not to polish the case when it's sent for service? That always puts me off a service from them.
Last year I had a full service on an Aerospace (had a crown issue) and it was about £80 cheaper than the Explorer II that was serviced a month after. I thought it was Breitling that was taking the pee.
Rolex accreditation means that you have to accept what Rolex tells you if you wish to maintain it.
If you're told to increase your prices, or buy certain tools, or have a specific working environment, you do it.
If you don't, you won't have that important accreditation (and access to parts via Rolex UK etc.) for very long...
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Jim.
I suppose if someone feels that Rolex are charging too much, they could sell their Rolex and pocket a nice dollop of money. Then they are happy, the new owner is happy and the world is once again a happy place.
Logic's a bit flawed Mick. Lets take the case of someone who bought a Rolex back in the late 90s when they were far more affordable and the service costs were much lower. They're still happy with the watch and it's got lots of sentimental value, but their eyes will water when asked to pay £600+ to service it! I had a 1986 Datejust serviced by Bill Rice in 2009 and the price was £173 which seemed a lot, I guess Rolex SC would've charged around £200. Now that figure's approaching £600, which is a big increase over the timeframe.
The people who bought these watches in the past didn't sign on to the current service charges. This is even more true for Omega, it's only 5 years since anyone could buy anything for an Omega and all independent repairers were happy to work on them. The owners had paid around £1200 for a watch that could be serviced for £100, fast forward a few years and that's all changed.
There was a time when parts for all watches were freely available and manufacturers made technical service data available too. This was the case when the Swiss watch industry was fighting for its very survival in the 70s/early 80s following the quartz revolution.....now look where we've ended up!
They can argue all they like about protecting the brands, quality assurance, customers best interests, but the situation we've reached is absurd. There will be no repair trade left in a few years.
Has anyone had their Mercedes, Porsche, Audi, <Insert car manufacturer> serviced recently by a main dealer?
Plus remember that most cars need servicing every 12 months, where as a watch (which might be worth more than a car), only requires it every 10 years. Plus it's unlikely that you will get 5 years guarantee with your car after it's serviced.
Perspective is important.
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Isn't the Rolex guarantee from service 2 years? Only 5 years at point of purchase. WoS give an additional 5 years on top.