ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

arajohn · 15 January 2022, 04:26 AM

Hi everyone,
Great wealth of information in this forum.
I picked up a pretty trashed 1978 Rolex Oysterquartz 17000 for 2,000 dollars. I live a mile from a Rolex AD and dropped it off for service. A week later, I was quoted the following:

Necessary Work:
Complete overhaul $2,250.00
- Electronic module - x 1
- Motor module - x 1
Refinish Bracelet
Replace Clasp $185.00
- Clasp 16/100 17000b st - x 1
Refinish Case
Replace Crown $46.00
- Crown with gasket 604 st - x 1
Replace Crystal $133.40

The question I have is, does the overhaul with new parts seem high in regards to price to anyone?

Thanks for your time,
AJ

lennywilkins · 15 January 2022, 07:35 PM

Pricing seems normal. The module/motor are both expensive components unfortunately. They seldom need replacing though.

All in all, a good pickup IMO.

padi56 · 5 February 2022, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lennywilkins

Pricing seems normal. The module/motor are both expensive components unfortunately. They seldom need replacing though.

All in all, a good pickup IMO.

True and complete movement more costly than the mechanical.

Alexjb007 · 15 January 2022, 09:12 PM

El módulo eléctrico vale 600 euros, y módulo motor 700 euros, son piezas bastante caras.

arajohn · 16 January 2022, 01:32 AM

Thanks very much for the responses

Ron P · 16 January 2022, 07:07 AM

Good thing now is these parts are still available new, maybe in 5 years out of stock?
After replacing these critical parts you will be good to goo again for another 25 years or more I hope withe regular maintenance.

arajohn · 16 January 2022, 08:07 AM

Really good point, Ron, thanks. I dropped the Oysterquartz off at my AD today to get overhauled. Again, thanks for all of your opinions.
Kindly,
AJ

15 January 2022, 04:26 AM	#1
arajohn "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Cranston, RI Posts: 33	Rolex Oysterquartz 17000 Service Hi everyone, Great wealth of information in this forum. I picked up a pretty trashed 1978 Rolex Oysterquartz 17000 for 2,000 dollars. I live a mile from a Rolex AD and dropped it off for service. A week later, I was quoted the following: Necessary Work: Complete overhaul $2,250.00 - Electronic module - x 1 - Motor module - x 1 Refinish Bracelet Replace Clasp $185.00 - Clasp 16/100 17000b st - x 1 Refinish Case Replace Crown $46.00 - Crown with gasket 604 st - x 1 Replace Crystal $133.40 The question I have is, does the overhaul with new parts seem high in regards to price to anyone? Thanks for your time, AJ

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Switch to Linear Mode Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

15 January 2022, 07:35 PM	#2
lennywilkins "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Real Name: Lenny Location: Belfast Watch: Rolex Posts: 114	Pricing seems normal. The module/motor are both expensive components unfortunately. They seldom need replacing though. All in all, a good pickup IMO.

15 January 2022, 09:12 PM	#4
Alexjb007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: España Posts: 50	El módulo eléctrico vale 600 euros, y módulo motor 700 euros, son piezas bastante caras.

16 January 2022, 01:32 AM	#5
arajohn "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Cranston, RI Posts: 33	Thanks very much for the responses

16 January 2022, 07:07 AM	#6
Ron P "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Netherlands Posts: 145	Good thing now is these parts are still available new, maybe in 5 years out of stock? After replacing these critical parts you will be good to goo again for another 25 years or more I hope withe regular maintenance.

16 January 2022, 08:07 AM	#7
arajohn "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Cranston, RI Posts: 33	Really good point, Ron, thanks. I dropped the Oysterquartz off at my AD today to get overhauled. Again, thanks for all of your opinions. Kindly, AJ

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)