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AudiMan · 3 April 2013, 10:59 PM

Just wanted to know peoples opinion on what I should do with my watch. The watch is a 1984 Submarinier, I love the watch but it does have some appearance issues. It took on some water about five years ago and the lume made a mess, the cyclops fell off about two years ago, and it could use a good polishing.
My question is do you think it is worth sending in and getting fixed up or should I just put it in the box and buy another watch just like it. The watch keeps great time and I love the fact that I can wear it and not have to be worried about putting a scratch on it, makes a great every day work watch and not to flashy.

Thanks

Yanks213x · 3 April 2013, 11:02 PM

I think if you've got the money and are ready to upgrade, go for it. If you want to keep this watch going, then I'd send it in and spend the money to fix it up. Ultimately you should follow your gut.

Clay · 3 April 2013, 11:22 PM

I would send it in and at the very least get a professional opinion as to what's needed and an estimate of cost...
At that point you'll be better able to make a decision...

Rags · 3 April 2013, 11:52 PM

I would send it in to Rik & see what he says.

Lgear080 · 4 April 2013, 12:26 AM

Based on current parts + labor I wouldn't be
Surprised if you were looking at $1500-2000
At rsc. I'd be interested to hear a price from
Riki.

ROGERB · 4 April 2013, 12:48 AM

The band is certainly wrong as it appears to have SEL's ? With the loss or removal of the cyclops we were going for the Seadweller look ? I'm not comfortable it's all there
R

dbt001 · 4 April 2013, 12:58 AM

Assuming there isn't damage you don't know about, you could probably have that one restored and looking like new for much less than the cost of a new Sub or a mint Sub from '84. Unless you're lusting after a new watch, it seems to make sense to restore it.

Or restore it and buy a new one, too. ;)

swish77 · 4 April 2013, 02:55 AM

I'd be more worried about the movement than the dial if it took on water. You could always just have the movement serviced, but if it wasn't looked at for water damage inside, I'd get that sorted out first. Good luck!

GeoGio Greece · 4 April 2013, 04:22 AM

Get a quote. If you decide to fix it OK. If not, and you go for a new one, you can send it to me to keep it for you

3 April 2013, 10:59 PM	#1
AudiMan "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 10	Advice on old Submariner Just wanted to know peoples opinion on what I should do with my watch. The watch is a 1984 Submarinier, I love the watch but it does have some appearance issues. It took on some water about five years ago and the lume made a mess, the cyclops fell off about two years ago, and it could use a good polishing. My question is do you think it is worth sending in and getting fixed up or should I just put it in the box and buy another watch just like it. The watch keeps great time and I love the fact that I can wear it and not have to be worried about putting a scratch on it, makes a great every day work watch and not to flashy. Thanks Attached Images

3 April 2013, 11:52 PM	#4
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,196	I would send it in to Rik & see what he says. __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

4 April 2013, 04:22 AM	#9
GeoGio Greece "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: George Location: Athens, Greece Watch: es --> A lot ! Posts: 2,327	Get a quote. If you decide to fix it OK. If not, and you go for a new one, you can send it to me to keep it for you __________________ Rolex owner since 1971. 5513 and 16700 the loved ones. DJ WG Jubilee 16170 for wife - U series Oyster Perpetual WG 177234 for daughter V-series

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3 April 2013, 11:02 PM	#2
Yanks213x "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Long Island Watch: 14060m Posts: 342	I think if you've got the money and are ready to upgrade, go for it. If you want to keep this watch going, then I'd send it in and spend the money to fix it up. Ultimately you should follow your gut.

3 April 2013, 11:22 PM	#3
Clay Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Up a tree Posts: 4,001	I would send it in and at the very least get a professional opinion as to what's needed and an estimate of cost... At that point you'll be better able to make a decision...

4 April 2013, 12:26 AM	#5
Lgear080 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 3,506	Based on current parts + labor I wouldn't be Surprised if you were looking at $1500-2000 At rsc. I'd be interested to hear a price from Riki.

4 April 2013, 12:48 AM	#6
ROGERB "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Roger Location: WHITE ROCK BC Watch: 89 16610, 57 7914, Posts: 897	The band is certainly wrong as it appears to have SEL's ? With the loss or removal of the cyclops we were going for the Seadweller look ? I'm not comfortable it's all there R

4 April 2013, 12:58 AM	#7
dbt001 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NC Watch: 5513, Dad's 1600 Posts: 182	Assuming there isn't damage you don't know about, you could probably have that one restored and looking like new for much less than the cost of a new Sub or a mint Sub from '84. Unless you're lusting after a new watch, it seems to make sense to restore it. Or restore it and buy a new one, too. ;)

4 April 2013, 02:55 AM	#8
swish77 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: CT/NYC Watch: ing the time! Posts: 7,003	I'd be more worried about the movement than the dial if it took on water. You could always just have the movement serviced, but if it wasn't looked at for water damage inside, I'd get that sorted out first. Good luck!

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