I need a submariner part

[Jason71]

Originally Posted by sco

Aren't the delrin rings replaced at service? Isn't a service due around 5-7 years? You are going to have way more problems in a movement waiting 30 years for a service than worrying about the delrin. Hearing about the cost difference in replacing the ceramic bezel vs aluminum comes up often. I'd like to know how many people actually have to / will have to replace a ceramic one.

Different strokes for different folks. I know people love their aluminum bezels. I see the ceramics better over all. From the bracelet, to the dial, to the bezel, to the movement. I've handled plenty of subs and the older ones feel way too light especially in the bracelet. That's my view, and everyone's is different!

OP. Good luck with your decision, unfortunately sometimes expensive toys have expensive replacement parts. That's just the way it goes. I hope you get yours fixed up and enjoy it for many years to come.

This is the recommendation.......service every 5 years. I have seen many Rolex watches here on this forum that have been 10, 20, and even 30 years without a service and still running like a champ. I own a BLNR, DSSD, and a WG blue Sub.....all are ceramic models of course and I 'like' them. To say that these evolutions of change in the Sub, SD, and GMT models are "improvements" is a totally subjective statement. They are definitely more jewelry-like now and so is the price-tag.......both for purchase and repair.

With all my watches to choose from, my absolute favorite is my 1665 Seadweller.

--You see the lighter weight as a drawback or as inferior. I see it as more comfortable and plenty strong. I've never seen a weld failure with an older bracelet. Oh wait.....no welded parts in the older bracelets.

--You see the newer movements as superior, and I see them as more 'finicky' and needing more attention at times. I've seen more new ceramics still under warranty having to go back for adjustment or movement issues than ever before. My 5513 is my most accurate watch at +0.75 sec/day the last time I checked it. Why would I want an 'improved' movement??

--You see the ceramic bezel insert as superior due to scratch resistance, resistance to fade, and ability to look like-new for years. I see this as soul-less. Many of the aspects attractive for vintage collectors have to do with the well faded and aged look. For me, it is not totally about the cost as I have paid $800 for a faded vintage bezel insert.......a great deal of money for a small sliver of aluminum.

You are right.......different strokes for different folks. I do like both, but I DEFINITELY do not gush on and on about all these Rolex 'improvements'. Meh, Rolex can keep their dang improvements and give me a plexiglass vintage scratched-up model anytime. I would trade my DSSD or my BLNR for the right 1665 any day of the week

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