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26 December 2015, 02:41 PM
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Just found this gem!
Hey guys - Merry Christmas to all! So, today I was at my in-laws and my father in law says "hey i've got some watches in my drawer upstairs and there are a few fake rolexes and a couple other ones, want to see?" So, I of course could not resist. I looked at the first few, funny quartz versions of fake Rolexes. And then...he says "oh look at this one."
   So he tells me "oh yeh it's a Tudor, I think it was like the original Rolex, I got it back in around 1980ish." Of course from the forums and liking watches, I know what a Tudor is (prob more than him) and he says I can have it! So anyway, now I have it. The question is: What should I do to recondition it? I already ordered polywatch from amazon for the plexi glass. He has a different strap than the original one that came with it, but I'm thinking I want to order a dark brown leather NATO. Should I polish the case or no? Right now, I have a BLNR as my everyday watch. I'm excited to put this little bad boy in my rotation! Any thoughts are greatly appreciated...thanks! 
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26 December 2015, 03:00 PM
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26 December 2015, 03:46 PM
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Thanks Mike! What do you think I should do with it?
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26 December 2015, 03:50 PM
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I would service it and wear it. It's tough to say if I would polish the case....the pics aren't really clear.
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26 December 2015, 03:52 PM
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How much would it be to service it? You think a dark brown leather strap would look cool? If you click the pictures they get bigger...thanks!
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26 December 2015, 04:03 PM
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Wear it! I wouldn't polish the case though.
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26 December 2015, 04:19 PM
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Light polish on the case replace glass and a nice formal leather strap (from Tudor) to keep it original. Then wear and enjoy.
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26 December 2015, 04:33 PM
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Anyone know what size watch band I might need? 19 or 20? I believe it's 36mm?
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26 December 2015, 04:53 PM
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I don't know.
What is the measurement across the lugs?
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26 December 2015, 05:05 PM
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Nice Tudor; likely less expensive to have it serviced than a Rolex. Not certain of the cost however. Is it running?
None of those quartz were the Rolex OysterQuartz were they. |
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26 December 2015, 05:19 PM
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Nice prince!!
Don't touch it. Is beautiful as is!! If I'm not wrong that prince mounts ETA 2834. A local watchmaker can service it. If you want to change band just take the ruler and measure between lugs. Don't polish, leave the plexy and wear it!!! |
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26 December 2015, 06:20 PM
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26 December 2015, 08:47 PM
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service and a leather strap
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26 December 2015, 09:07 PM
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I think Rolex service starts at 650. Should be far less than that. I would try to clean up the crystal, service the movement and skip the polish. Sky's the limit with straps and so many great makers out there for all budgets. Go crazy with straps as different styles and colors give the watch different looks.
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26 December 2015, 09:17 PM
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Sweet find. We're it me I would send it to our very own RWT aka Tommy. He did a great job on my 53' 6298 awhile back and preserved the patina while making it fully functional.
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26 December 2015, 09:30 PM
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26 December 2015, 09:41 PM
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Very generous of your fil. Now get it service and enjoy the hell out of it.
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26 December 2015, 10:24 PM
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I would suggest a service and then put it on and enjoy it!
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27 December 2015, 01:31 AM
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Tough to tell with the small pictures, but does the case really need a polish? I'd try to leave it as is if possible.
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27 December 2015, 09:19 AM
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27 December 2015, 09:28 AM
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Like others have said...I'd service the movement and leave the case/ crystal alone.
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27 December 2015, 09:48 AM
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Nice find. Easy and fairly inexpensive to get an ETA serviced. Maybe just a light brush and polish and polywatch the plexi. Should be 20mm if I remember.
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27 December 2015, 11:37 AM
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Just found this gem!
Get a Tudor strap from any Tudor AD. When I priced Them out for my BB the strap and deployant clasp were about $400 combined. Now that was the distressed black strap. I am sure the gator Tudor strap off of my Advisor would be more.
Oh and have it serviced my Rik at Time Care inc or Vanessa. I would be hesitant to send that watch to Rolex service center. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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27 December 2015, 11:51 AM
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service it and wear it
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27 December 2015, 12:02 PM
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Nice watch, think you need a phone or camera upgrade as well.
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27 December 2015, 04:45 PM
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Haha Joker - I have a 6 plus just didn't try that hard on the pics!
Hog - yes 2 of them are OysterQuartz why what's up? I'll see how much it is to service (by the way still runs) and will see if it's worth it! Thanks all! |
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27 December 2015, 06:02 PM
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Nice one
Lovely looking watch, service on an ETA movement should be quite cheap. My local chap just did a service on one of mine which was not running and it was only £45 . Wear it with a nice leather strap and enjoy. 
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27 December 2015, 06:41 PM
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27 December 2015, 06:49 PM
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4 January 2016, 07:33 AM
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Hey guys - so here is the finished product. I am pretty happy with how it turned out! Thought you'd all like to see...tried to get some NYC skyline in the back as well.
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