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Old 24 July 2009, 06:31 AM   #1
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Wear on Jewels

Do the jewels on an older vintage watch ever need to be replaced? What type of jewels are used by Rolex in the 1570 movement watches?
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Old 24 July 2009, 06:50 AM   #2
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Yes, I had some replaced in my 5513 not to long ago...The jewels are synthetic.
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Old 24 July 2009, 08:39 AM   #3
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Thanks. Was it expensive?
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Old 24 July 2009, 09:26 AM   #4
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I do not know the price of the jewel, but coupled with what else was replaced, the entire service cost about $750. I can not imagine the jewels cost much.
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