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arguetaoscar · 28 July 2016, 11:51 AM

My fathers 1960's DD is due for a service, so I brought it to RSC NY, left the watch and I received the estimate today. Basically I just want the movement serviced and keep the watch in its original condition as much as possible. However, they suggest the hands and the crystal crystal to be replaced, I have the gold bracelet with the spring bars at home but wear it on a gator strap, so they want to also sell me the gold spring bars.. Etc... What do you more savvy gentleman suggest?
Here is a picture of the estimate.

Thank you guys!!!

Oscar

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springer · 28 July 2016, 11:55 AM

I would pass and find a competent watchmaker to service the watch. Additionally, I would keep the original dial/hands and bezel on the watch. I would source a set of the correct, 10k Rolex spring bars.

arguetaoscar · 28 July 2016, 09:11 PM

Thank you springer!

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crowncollection · 28 July 2016, 09:33 PM

Take it to an independent

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motoikkyu · 29 July 2016, 01:31 AM

I am also a fan of independent watchmakers: I'm lucky enough to have access to a few excellent local people, but there are also many mentioned on the forum that I would not hesitate to use.

arguetaoscar · 29 July 2016, 02:29 AM

Any suggestions for vintage watches?

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azguy · 29 July 2016, 02:54 AM

Send it to Rikki in Florida, ABC Watchwerks or LA Watchworks

iliketime · 29 July 2016, 06:19 AM

Eeep thats a pretty penny!

28 July 2016, 11:51 AM	#1
arguetaoscar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 2,335	Advice needed for DayDate service My fathers 1960's DD is due for a service, so I brought it to RSC NY, left the watch and I received the estimate today. Basically I just want the movement serviced and keep the watch in its original condition as much as possible. However, they suggest the hands and the crystal crystal to be replaced, I have the gold bracelet with the spring bars at home but wear it on a gator strap, so they want to also sell me the gold spring bars.. Etc... What do you more savvy gentleman suggest? Here is a picture of the estimate. Thank you guys!!! Oscar Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

28 July 2016, 11:55 AM	#2
springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,319	I would pass and find a competent watchmaker to service the watch. Additionally, I would keep the original dial/hands and bezel on the watch. I would source a set of the correct, 10k Rolex spring bars. __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

28 July 2016, 09:33 PM	#4
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	Take it to an independent Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

29 July 2016, 01:31 AM	#5
motoikkyu 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: PRJ Posts: 1,732	I am also a fan of independent watchmakers: I'm lucky enough to have access to a few excellent local people, but there are also many mentioned on the forum that I would not hesitate to use. __________________ "Do you like Breitling?" "I don't know, really, I've never been Breitled"

28 July 2016, 09:11 PM	#3
arguetaoscar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 2,335	Thank you springer! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

29 July 2016, 02:29 AM	#6
arguetaoscar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 2,335	Any suggestions for vintage watches? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

29 July 2016, 02:54 AM	#7
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	Send it to Rikki in Florida, ABC Watchwerks or LA Watchworks

29 July 2016, 06:19 AM	#8
iliketime "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Jack Location: NYC Watch: 16570, 16710 Posts: 1,535	Eeep thats a pretty penny!

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