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alphablade · 21 February 2013, 06:36 PM

Dear members,

This is my first post. I received an old 16013 from a family member. He says the watch is approximately 20-30 years old. He told me I could wear it or sell it, whatever I prefer.

The problem is this:

1. The watch has not been serviced in these years.
2. It looks pretty beat up (I will post pictures if needed)
3. The plexiglass has scratches and even a few tears.
4. No papers, box etcetera.
5. No extra links, it fits a 7" wrist.

What should I do?
1. Keep it and get it fully serviced (would set me back around 1000 euros right?)
2. Sell it, for who knows how much..
3. I plan on buying an Omega planet ocean chrono 9300. Maybe trade it in?

Any advice will be much appreciated!

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gpfps · 21 February 2013, 11:40 PM

If you want to keep it, send to rolex for repair quote and go from there.

Speed · 22 February 2013, 12:14 AM

Sounds like you don't care for it.

Spend as little as you can to fix it up and sell it.

rmfnla · 22 February 2013, 05:30 AM

1. There are plenty of unofficial people who can service it; try Rikki here on TRF.

2. A proper service will clean this up.

3. Easily replaced; also part of a proper service.

4. Doesn't matter.

5. Easily found on eBay.

If you like it, get it service and wear it. If you don't sell it.

nick c · 22 February 2013, 05:35 AM

Welcome

opm2008 · 22 February 2013, 01:00 PM

Sounds like you have your sights on another watch? But I guess if you could see potential in the 16013, maybe you'd keep it.

Or the money you'd spend restoring it would be better off with the piece you already set your heart on?

I would go to a local watch maker instead of RSC for the mechanical and crystal replacement. But polishing and stuff like that, if you have the time, it's really quite satisfying. I got mine in pretty bad shape and here is the work in progress ...

rodrob59 · 22 February 2013, 01:13 PM

Keep it for 3 months and see if it grows on you. The 16013 is a great classic piece.

21 February 2013, 06:36 PM	#1
alphablade "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1	First post, advice needed 16013 Dear members, This is my first post. I received an old 16013 from a family member. He says the watch is approximately 20-30 years old. He told me I could wear it or sell it, whatever I prefer. The problem is this: 1. The watch has not been serviced in these years. 2. It looks pretty beat up (I will post pictures if needed) 3. The plexiglass has scratches and even a few tears. 4. No papers, box etcetera. 5. No extra links, it fits a 7" wrist. What should I do? 1. Keep it and get it fully serviced (would set me back around 1000 euros right?) 2. Sell it, for who knows how much.. 3. I plan on buying an Omega planet ocean chrono 9300. Maybe trade it in? Any advice will be much appreciated! Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2

22 February 2013, 05:30 AM	#4
rmfnla "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Richard Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: TT DJ Posts: 4,456	1. There are plenty of unofficial people who can service it; try Rikki here on TRF. 2. A proper service will clean this up. 3. Easily replaced; also part of a proper service. 4. Doesn't matter. 5. Easily found on eBay. If you like it, get it service and wear it. If you don't sell it. __________________ Today, I believe my jurisdiction ends here... Lug Hole Lover®

22 February 2013, 01:00 PM	#6
opm2008 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Andre Tan Location: Singapore Watch: Rolex Posts: 69	Sounds like you have your sights on another watch? But I guess if you could see potential in the 16013, maybe you'd keep it. Or the money you'd spend restoring it would be better off with the piece you already set your heart on? I would go to a local watch maker instead of RSC for the mechanical and crystal replacement. But polishing and stuff like that, if you have the time, it's really quite satisfying. I got mine in pretty bad shape and here is the work in progress ... __________________ If Time was a man, He'd be wearing a Rolex \|PANERAI 156E Luminor GMT Regatta Leureus [/COLOR]\|STEINHART GMT\|BREITLING SOH46 BRZ\|PANERAI 27C Luminor Power Reserve Custom PVD\|ROLEX OysterDate 6694\|ROLEX TT SUBMARINER 16803\|ROLEX Explorer II 16570\|ROLEX Datejust 16233\|ROLEX Submariner 16610\|

22 February 2013, 01:13 PM	#7
rodrob59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Rod Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: YG DD 18238 Posts: 1,540	Keep it for 3 months and see if it grows on you. The 16013 is a great classic piece. __________________ I ask you to judge me by the enemies I have made. -Franklin D. Roosevelt

21 February 2013, 11:40 PM	#2
gpfps Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: George Location: Detroit Michigan Watch: 18078 Posts: 1,142	If you want to keep it, send to rolex for repair quote and go from there.

22 February 2013, 12:14 AM	#3
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Sounds like you don't care for it. Spend as little as you can to fix it up and sell it.

22 February 2013, 05:35 AM	#5
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Welcome

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