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rkenly · 29 August 2009, 02:07 PM

Just found this forum this evening.

I've had an oyster date just - ss & gold for about 20 years (it replaced an accutron that I wore for years). It is my only watch (except the time on my cell phone)

*** warning for young children - please turn away ***

uhhh... I never take it off (except to take a shower) - so it is pretty hammered. work on cars, woodworking, etc, and I keep it on. - never think to take it off until it's covered in paint, grease, etc, and by then it's too late, so I keep going.

So - I never had it serviced, and it's still wrking fine. My local jewelry store told me to only have it serviced when it quit working - until he saw how hammered it was, and then suggested that I purchase another watch, and have mine serviced.

So I'm thinking I probably should have it serviced. So what's the ins and outs of that? Do I want to send it somewhere, or just have the local guy service it or what? Since the crystal is not sapphire - did they have them 20 years ago? - and should I have it replaced with sapphire? - or not an option.

thanks -

>>>Rod<<<

Lol-x · 29 August 2009, 11:19 PM

Welcome.
You could get it serviced locally as long as the person is properly qualified.
A photo would be useful. It is well overdue for service, so sending it to Rolex might be a good idea.

Idle Swede · 29 August 2009, 11:32 PM

If it's a 1989 it should have a sapphire crystal, and yes, it's due for a service.

Brushpup · 29 August 2009, 11:43 PM

Local store is wrong, it needs service asap...otherwise you are asking for major trouble. Sind it to Rolex, or one of our trusted watchmakers that post here.

Welcome to the forum, hope you enjoy it here.

R1@160@alltimes · 29 August 2009, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brushpup

Local store is wrong, it needs service asap...otherwise you are asking for major trouble.

Welcome to the forum, hope you enjoy it here.

Agreed....I can't believe your jeweler would suggest that

I'd steer clear from his services

Tools · 30 August 2009, 01:22 AM

There is a Rolex Service Center in San Fran on Post Rd. Check your phone book or google.... Expect the cost to be close to 500 dollars up to 1000 dollars because you have waited so long..

Your Jeweler was not giving you complete information.. You should have it serviced every 5 to 8 years if you wear it all the time... It is a mechanical machine that needs to periodically be cleaned and oiled... Since it has been so long, there are likely quite a few parts that have been running dry and are now in need or replacement..

Skutt50 · 30 August 2009, 02:00 AM

And as for your question on acrylic VS sapphire I would choose the acrylic.

Since you use the watch in a harsh environment I think you are better off with a scratched acrylic crystal than a chipped or broken sapphire crystal.

slcbbrown · 30 August 2009, 07:07 AM

Don't be shocked if Rolex says $600+, if it needs a replacement plastic crystal. You might look for a good, non-Rolex watch guy. You could expect to pay $350+ for a thorough service with no parts replaced. If your crystal is OK, a polishing might be enough to make you happy with the results.

A thorough service will probably include a polishing of the entire watch (unless you don't want it) that is usually pretty impressive on an old, well used watch. Stick with the plastic crystal-- the sapphire is not made for your watch.

Idle Swede · 30 August 2009, 07:13 AM

An 89 DJ DOES have a sapphire crystal.

Harvey58 · 30 August 2009, 07:27 AM

Welcome to the forums and enjoy them, this is a great place to learn!!! I would send your watch in to Rolex and let them service it ASAP....It is time to give it a day off!!!

Rikki · 30 August 2009, 11:59 AM

If your watch has an acrylic crystal that's all you can use. The bezel on the sapphire is taller to seal the sapphire at the top and the bottom. If you want it done as it should be gime me a call Rik the watchmaker

Rolexophile · 30 August 2009, 03:04 PM

I just want to welcome you to the form, good luck with the watch. Trust these folks they are true gurus.

nektar · 30 August 2009, 03:22 PM

welcome and post phootoosss

rkenly · 2 September 2009, 11:42 AM

Here's the best photo of the watch. You can see its had a little wear & tear.

Thanks,

>>>Rod<<<

sakuraba · 2 September 2009, 11:58 AM

It doesn't look as bad as you described it, but would be prudent to send it in for servicing.

Rikki · 3 September 2009, 12:43 PM

Looks like a 16013 I can make it look awesome has an acrylic crystal. drop me a line Rik

29 August 2009, 02:07 PM	#1
rkenly "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Rod Location: high desert, ca Watch: oyster date just Posts: 2	newbie - service Just found this forum this evening. I've had an oyster date just - ss & gold for about 20 years (it replaced an accutron that I wore for years). It is my only watch (except the time on my cell phone) * warning for young children - please turn away * uhhh... I never take it off (except to take a shower) - so it is pretty hammered. work on cars, woodworking, etc, and I keep it on. - never think to take it off until it's covered in paint, grease, etc, and by then it's too late, so I keep going. So - I never had it serviced, and it's still wrking fine. My local jewelry store told me to only have it serviced when it quit working - until he saw how hammered it was, and then suggested that I purchase another watch, and have mine serviced. So I'm thinking I probably should have it serviced. So what's the ins and outs of that? Do I want to send it somewhere, or just have the local guy service it or what? Since the crystal is not sapphire - did they have them 20 years ago? - and should I have it replaced with sapphire? - or not an option. thanks - >>>Rod<<<

29 August 2009, 11:19 PM	#2
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,593	Welcome. You could get it serviced locally as long as the person is properly qualified. A photo would be useful. It is well overdue for service, so sending it to Rolex might be a good idea. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

29 August 2009, 11:43 PM	#4
Brushpup "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Patrick Location: Texas Watch: what I'm wearing Posts: 5,943	Local store is wrong, it needs service asap...otherwise you are asking for major trouble. Sind it to Rolex, or one of our trusted watchmakers that post here. Welcome to the forum, hope you enjoy it here. __________________ *TRFs "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron-Founding Member* PClub # 10 74,592 The safest place for your watch is on your wrist.

30 August 2009, 01:22 AM	#6
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,516	There is a Rolex Service Center in San Fran on Post Rd. Check your phone book or google.... Expect the cost to be close to 500 dollars up to 1000 dollars because you have waited so long.. Your Jeweler was not giving you complete information.. You should have it serviced every 5 to 8 years if you wear it all the time... It is a mechanical machine that needs to periodically be cleaned and oiled... Since it has been so long, there are likely quite a few parts that have been running dry and are now in need or replacement.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

30 August 2009, 07:07 AM	#8
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,689	$500,minimum at Rolex Don't be shocked if Rolex says $600+, if it needs a replacement plastic crystal. You might look for a good, non-Rolex watch guy. You could expect to pay $350+ for a thorough service with no parts replaced. If your crystal is OK, a polishing might be enough to make you happy with the results. A thorough service will probably include a polishing of the entire watch (unless you don't want it) that is usually pretty impressive on an old, well used watch. Stick with the plastic crystal-- the sapphire is not made for your watch.

29 August 2009, 11:32 PM	#3
Idle Swede Suspended Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Leo Location: Boca Raton Posts: 13,820	If it's a 1989 it should have a sapphire crystal, and yes, it's due for a service.

30 August 2009, 02:00 AM	#7
Skutt50 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Steven Location: Sweden Watch: Old English Fusee Posts: 246	And as for your question on acrylic VS sapphire I would choose the acrylic. Since you use the watch in a harsh environment I think you are better off with a scratched acrylic crystal than a chipped or broken sapphire crystal.

30 August 2009, 07:13 AM	#9
Idle Swede Suspended Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Leo Location: Boca Raton Posts: 13,820	An 89 DJ DOES have a sapphire crystal.

30 August 2009, 07:27 AM	#10
Harvey58 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Harvey Location: Clermont, Florida Watch: TT Sub Champ Serti Posts: 338	Welcome to the forums and enjoy them, this is a great place to learn!!! I would send your watch in to Rolex and let them service it ASAP....It is time to give it a day off!!! __________________ TT Sub Champ. Serti Dial "M" SS Sub-C "G"

30 August 2009, 11:59 AM	#11
Rikki TechXpert Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rik Dietel Location: Seminole Fla Watch: 5512 s/s Sub Posts: 1,818	If your watch has an acrylic crystal that's all you can use. The bezel on the sapphire is taller to seal the sapphire at the top and the bottom. If you want it done as it should be gime me a call Rik the watchmaker

30 August 2009, 03:04 PM	#12
Rolexophile "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: D.J. Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 278	I just want to welcome you to the form, good luck with the watch. Trust these folks they are true gurus.

30 August 2009, 03:22 PM	#13
nektar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Louisiana Watch: 114060 Posts: 1,678	welcome and post phootoosss

2 September 2009, 11:42 AM	#14
rkenly "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Rod Location: high desert, ca Watch: oyster date just Posts: 2	here's the requested photo Here's the best photo of the watch. You can see its had a little wear & tear. Thanks, >>>Rod<<< Attached Images

2 September 2009, 11:58 AM	#15
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	It doesn't look as bad as you described it, but would be prudent to send it in for servicing.

3 September 2009, 12:43 PM	#16
Rikki TechXpert Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rik Dietel Location: Seminole Fla Watch: 5512 s/s Sub Posts: 1,818	Looks like a 16013 I can make it look awesome has an acrylic crystal. drop me a line Rik

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