Rolex Quality Control???

Aug 26, 2008,08:47 AM
 

Hello:
I have been a Rolex devotee for over 30 yrs.  My three 7-30 year old Rolex watches (all different models) have been faithful in their performance and it is for that reason that two weeks ago I purchased a brand new Everose Presidential Day-Date.  What a costly disappointment!  Right out of the box, although the watch kept accurate time (as accurate as a Rolex can be) its power or wind reserve proved to be a problem.  I had been told by Rolex New York that the watch should provide in the range of a 40 hr power reserve with a full wind but the best that I could get was 11hrs.  So, back to New York it went and I am still waiting for its return.  I must add that I was reluctant to send a brand new watch back to Rolex NY since the last gold watch I sent them for cleaning returned with a gnarled case.
In all, I am very disappointed and am prepared for the worst and if such occurs, I will endeavor to sell this brand new watch, never to return to the Rolex fold. 
I hope that this is an isolated incident and that all of you other owners have not been in a similar place bit I fear, however, that quality control has taken its toll and that it is a sign of the times.  As an example, I offer the explanation given by one of the NY technicians prior to sending my watch back to them: "... the watch has over 300 parts, it's possible to miss some adjustment ..."  GREAT, but isn't that what quality control is all about???

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yes, another poor excuse !

 
 By: insubterfuge : August 26th, 2008-12:50

Unfortunately

 
 By: DrStrong : August 26th, 2008-12:53
I have heard similar stories about every watch brand, even Rolex which is the most reliable IMHO. I hope they will fix your watch soon and you will be able to enjoy it at last. Cheers Jeff

Rolex QC

 
 By: scrittore : August 26th, 2008-14:25
Hi: Thank you both for your replies. I guess that lack of quality control abounds in all aspects of product life ... things just aren't what they used to be. In addition, I agree that today's youth could care less about "pride in productivity," but the wo... 

Just be sure and keep a...

 
 By: insubterfuge : August 26th, 2008-17:29

Nostalgia?

 
 By: BDLJ : September 2nd, 2008-03:14

Check out the Breguet 5817..I have been a Rolex guy for many years

 
 By: justpen : September 1st, 2008-05:10
Hi Scrittore, I too have been a Rolex addict for a very, very long time and while I still enjoy my Yellow gold Daytona and I gave my President day date to my son recently...I did so because I bought a Breguet 5817 Marine in yellow gold. This watch has som... 

Ditto, Jack!!!! [nt]

 
 By: Tassos : September 4th, 2008-02:04