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bran319 · 4 April 2010, 04:05 PM

Hi everyone-

I have a '77 DateJust which was my father's before he passed away. I have had it fully serviced and restored by Rolex; it looks great! My only reservation is the movement's age. Is it like a car with high miles? Would wearing the watch often reduce the overall longevity of the movement or does Rolex restore them to like new? I guess what I'm asking is should I reserve the watch for special occasions only or just wear it and be happy? I have a son on the way and would like to be able to pass this watch on to him one day in good working order so that is why I ask.

Thanks!
Brandon

Dr. Robert · 4 April 2010, 04:09 PM

I have my father's 1963 Datejust....I have had it since 1987, it's been serviced, etc.....I wear it....always brings a smile....wear it & be happy....it's a Rolex...it'll outlive you.

deschen · 4 April 2010, 04:10 PM

If you had it fully serviced and restored by Rolex, you shouldn't worry at all about it.
Wear it in good health!

Tools · 4 April 2010, 04:15 PM

Well....... the Big Ben Clock has been running since 1854, and they don't just save it for special occasions.......

With that, I am going to say that it is up to your own introspection for an heirloom..

I have my Dad's old gold Seamaster from 1962. I had it properly serviced and pressure tested... On the overhaul, they replaced all the worn gears, the pallet and jewels, winding pinions, crown, and the crystal... It performs like a new watch and the pressure check was satisfactory.........

........ But, I only wear this watch now for formal dinners and other "black tie" or "cocktail" attire.. I have plenty of other watches to wear for any occasion, and this one deserves a respectful rest, even though I am confident that I could wear it for another 45 years...

sakuraba · 4 April 2010, 04:19 PM

If properly serviced, I don't see any reason a vintage watch would be less wearable than a modern one.

shandy · 4 April 2010, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bran319

Hi everyone-

I have a '77 DateJust which was my father's before he passed away. I have had it fully serviced and restored by Rolex; it looks great! My only reservation is the movement's age. Is it like a car with high miles? Would wearing the watch often reduce the overall longevity of the movement or does Rolex restore them to like new? I guess what I'm asking is should I reserve the watch for special occasions only or just wear it and be happy? I have a son on the way and would like to be able to pass this watch on to him one day in good working order so that is why I ask.

Thanks!
Brandon

A watch movement is one of those wonderful things, the more you use it the better it performs. I had a 1948 Omega that ran beautifully, All properly serviced there were no worries.

Think how special your dads wonderful watch is to you, it is special as you probably saw him wearing it day in day out, just think how your son will feel knowing that not only his dad but also his grandad wore that watch all the time. I bet he will feel fantastic about that.

I love it when things that are loved and used as intended are passed down from generation to generation. I wear every day the wedding ring that was my mum's and before that her mothers, my Grandfather panned the gold in the Welsh mountains and had it made into a ring, the engraving is still there from their wedding day in 1915! It means so much to wear what they both wore daily!

Just make sure you get it serviced every few years (whatever rolex recommend for a watch that age) and your son will have a fine watch to wear with a huge emotional value..In fact I bet you it will be going strong enough for his son to eventually wear..Now wouldn't that be something

OYSTERMANN · 4 April 2010, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

I have my father's 1963 Datejust....I have had it since 1987, it's been serviced, etc.....I wear it....always brings a smile....wear it & be happy....it's a Rolex...it'll outlive you.

Great reply, Bob

Quite sobering to think that our watches will, for the vast majority, see us all out and then, like a relay baton, pass on to the next generation

padi56 · 4 April 2010, 07:20 PM

I regularly wear a couple from the 1920s and expect them to be still ticking when my ticker stops.

slcbbrown · 4 April 2010, 09:23 PM

I wear my father's 50's TT TOG and expect to hand it down. Never been babied and never had a problem that wasn't fixed for a reasonable cost. That's why I buy Rolex. I've got a few others now but never worry about the age (it just means lower cost, usually). When I look at the age, I mostly consider whether it has quickset or not.

Rscmaine · 4 April 2010, 10:47 PM

33 years is not old for a Rolex...it's just getting broken in by now. Trust me, it will run for 40 hours longer than you will.

Badfish179 · 4 April 2010, 11:10 PM

The reason I buy Rolex is to pass it on and I expect my son to wear the watch daily and pass it on to his son.

bran319 · 5 April 2010, 12:29 AM

You guys are awesome! Thanks a lot for all the great replies!

rfknauss · 5 April 2010, 12:40 AM

Been wearing my 5513 Sub for over 30 years ...... no problem ...... I just get it serviced every 5 - 7 years.

Safetrends · 5 April 2010, 12:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bran319

Hi everyone-

I have a '77 DateJust which was my father's before he passed away. I have had it fully serviced and restored by Rolex; it looks great! My only reservation is the movement's age. Is it like a car with high miles? Would wearing the watch often reduce the overall longevity of the movement or does Rolex restore them to like new? I guess what I'm asking is should I reserve the watch for special occasions only or just wear it and be happy? I have a son on the way and would like to be able to pass this watch on to him one day in good working order so that is why I ask.

Thanks!
Brandon

Rolex watches are really great, regarding the 1601 which is what I have, the 1565 or 1575 movement will run for ever as long as you keep up the regular service on it. I wear mine all the time.

icnbne · 5 April 2010, 01:29 AM

if Rolex wont outlast me, i wouldn't have bought one in the first place

CKLinLA · 5 April 2010, 02:04 AM

No worries needed, I have a couple from the 1960s/70s
and I expect they will outlast me ... ...

jatco · 5 April 2010, 03:27 AM

Check out 'Jakes Rolex World' banner below... Some people there have been wearing Rolex longer than we've been alive...!

landroverking · 5 April 2010, 05:59 AM

Wear & enjoy!

JBat · 5 April 2010, 06:46 AM

Wear it!

VaDave · 5 April 2010, 07:39 AM

I've been wearing my drsd for over 30 years - every activity under the sun and in the dark ( spelunking for awhile). Still runs great! Service and enjoy - that's what they are meant for.

Renoir · 5 April 2010, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rscmaine

33 years is not old for a Rolex...it's just getting broken in by now. Trust me, it will run for 40 hours longer than you will.

+1

I wear a vintage Rolex 5 out of 7 days a week with no hesitation or issues....just wear it and enjoy!

shandy · 5 April 2010, 09:32 AM

I love it that you guys are wearing your older Rolex's on a daily basis

DWdrummer · 5 April 2010, 10:01 AM

I wear my Datejust every day since I bought it. Its older than I am being a 1973-1974 production serial watch.

Rolex watches are made to last and with even a decent amount of service and care will outlast several lifetimes of their owners.

kelly56 · 5 April 2010, 11:06 AM

My 1978 GMT has a power reserve of 48 hours and runs at +/- 4 sec/day. It will be running long after my flame is extinguished.

4 April 2010, 04:05 PM	#1
bran319 Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 108	Wearing an older Rolex? Hi everyone- I have a '77 DateJust which was my father's before he passed away. I have had it fully serviced and restored by Rolex; it looks great! My only reservation is the movement's age. Is it like a car with high miles? Would wearing the watch often reduce the overall longevity of the movement or does Rolex restore them to like new? I guess what I'm asking is should I reserve the watch for special occasions only or just wear it and be happy? I have a son on the way and would like to be able to pass this watch on to him one day in good working order so that is why I ask. Thanks! Brandon

4 April 2010, 04:15 PM	#4
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Well....... the Big Ben Clock has been running since 1854, and they don't just save it for special occasions....... With that, I am going to say that it is up to your own introspection for an heirloom.. I have my Dad's old gold Seamaster from 1962. I had it properly serviced and pressure tested... On the overhaul, they replaced all the worn gears, the pallet and jewels, winding pinions, crown, and the crystal... It performs like a new watch and the pressure check was satisfactory......... ........ But, I only wear this watch now for formal dinners and other "black tie" or "cocktail" attire.. I have plenty of other watches to wear for any occasion, and this one deserves a respectful rest, even though I am confident that I could wear it for another 45 years... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

4 April 2010, 04:19 PM	#5
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	If properly serviced, I don't see any reason a vintage watch would be less wearable than a modern one. __________________ F 14000 AirKing black F 16710 GMT Pepsi F 16570 Explorer II white T 16600 SD D 16610 LV "fine quality is remembered long after the pain of spending money" -Steve Mulholland

4 April 2010, 07:20 PM	#8
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,063	I regularly wear a couple from the 1920s and expect them to be still ticking when my ticker stops. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

4 April 2010, 10:47 PM	#10
Rscmaine "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Nat Parkinson Location: Maine, USA Watch: me pull a rabbit.. Posts: 1,196	33 years is not old for a Rolex...it's just getting broken in by now. Trust me, it will run for 40 hours longer than you will. __________________ When the alien spaceships actually landed, to everyone's surprise, it turned out that the world's governments had not been hiding anything. They were just as clueless as the rest of us!

4 April 2010, 04:09 PM	#2
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,291	I have my father's 1963 Datejust....I have had it since 1987, it's been serviced, etc.....I wear it....always brings a smile....wear it & be happy....it's a Rolex...it'll outlive you.

4 April 2010, 04:10 PM	#3
deschen "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Home Posts: 94	If you had it fully serviced and restored by Rolex, you shouldn't worry at all about it. Wear it in good health!

4 April 2010, 09:23 PM	#9
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,689	I wear my father's 50's TT TOG and expect to hand it down. Never been babied and never had a problem that wasn't fixed for a reasonable cost. That's why I buy Rolex. I've got a few others now but never worry about the age (it just means lower cost, usually). When I look at the age, I mostly consider whether it has quickset or not.

4 April 2010, 11:10 PM	#11
Badfish179 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Snook Location: USS Bluefish Watch: Pam24, Seamaster Posts: 883	The reason I buy Rolex is to pass it on and I expect my son to wear the watch daily and pass it on to his son. __________________ Truth will rise above falsehood as oil above water. - Miguel De Cervantes

5 April 2010, 12:29 AM	#12
bran319 Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 108	You guys are awesome! Thanks a lot for all the great replies!

5 April 2010, 12:40 AM	#13
rfknauss 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Richard Location: Macungie, PA Watch: 5513 Sub, LV Sub Posts: 14,497	Been wearing my 5513 Sub for over 30 years ...... no problem ...... I just get it serviced every 5 - 7 years. __________________ *"Few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex!"* TRF's "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron

5 April 2010, 01:29 AM	#15
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5 April 2010, 02:04 AM	#16
CKLinLA "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: KL Location: Los Angeles Watch: Explorer II Black Posts: 1,480	No worries needed, I have a couple from the 1960s/70s and I expect they will outlast me ... ... __________________ Explorer II 1655; Day Date 1803; Submariner 14060; Deepsea Sea-Dweller 116660; 5-Digit Datejusts; Perpetual Date 1500 and 15000; Pelagos FXD M25707B; Omega Dynamic 'Targa Florio' 5291.51.07; 'Good Planet' GMT 232.30.44.22.03.001; Planet Ocean 215.30.40.20.03.002; Zenith Chronomaster Original 03.3200.3600/22.M3200.

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5 April 2010, 05:59 AM	#18
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Wear & enjoy!

5 April 2010, 06:46 AM	#19
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	Wear it!

5 April 2010, 07:39 AM	#20
VaDave "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: Virginia, USA Watch: DRSD:1665 Sub:5512 Posts: 16	I've been wearing my drsd for over 30 years - every activity under the sun and in the dark ( spelunking for awhile). Still runs great! Service and enjoy - that's what they are meant for.

5 April 2010, 09:32 AM	#22
shandy Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Ian Location: canada Posts: 1,724	I love it that you guys are wearing your older Rolex's on a daily basis

5 April 2010, 10:01 AM	#23
DWdrummer Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Florida USA Posts: 954	I wear my Datejust every day since I bought it. Its older than I am being a 1973-1974 production serial watch. Rolex watches are made to last and with even a decent amount of service and care will outlast several lifetimes of their owners.

5 April 2010, 11:06 AM	#24
kelly56 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: Kentucky Watch: 16610 1675 Speedy Posts: 1,057	My 1978 GMT has a power reserve of 48 hours and runs at +/- 4 sec/day. It will be running long after my flame is extinguished. __________________

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