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Old 27 September 2008, 02:42 PM   #1
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Hello All, I am new so sorry if I am posting this wrong or I have not looked for answers in the right place so bear with me....

I have inherited a Stainless Oyster Perpetual date just ( probably from the 70's) it does not work ( no movement) in the US. I now live in Seoul South Korea and I am looking for a place to have it serviced and working again. I am hoping not to send it back to Rolex, but looking for a good repair person who can do it locally. - best -
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Old 27 September 2008, 03:31 PM   #2
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Try to do some search in your local area. Some former Rolex technician or watchmaker maybe there especially in large city like Seoul.
Since it's over 30 yr, Rolex may or may not service it. Get a quote since it may cost more than the watch's worth if you don't have a movement.
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Old 27 September 2008, 04:52 PM   #3
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This is the address of Rolex Korea Ltd they are an affiliate to Rolex in Korea.
Hope this helps

5F, Gangnam Finance Center
737 Yeoksam-dong
Gangnam-gu
Seoul 135-984
South Korea tel: +82-2-2112-1251
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Old 27 September 2008, 08:01 PM   #4
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Thanks for the replies, I have tried to do an online search of Locals but my Hangol is not too good...as far as cost to repair anyone know? When I move it back and forth I can hear wind and tick inside, it just does not move. Should I try to send it out? Thanks again!
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Old 27 September 2008, 08:23 PM   #5
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Thanks for the replies, I have tried to do an online search of Locals but my Hangol is not too good...as far as cost to repair anyone know? When I move it back and forth I can hear wind and tick inside, it just does not move. Should I try to send it out? Thanks again!
Have you tried to uncrew the crown and give it a manual wind or pull the crown out see if you can move the hands.
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Old 27 September 2008, 10:08 PM   #6
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Anyong haseo. PM me. I have relatives in Seoul.
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Old 28 September 2008, 01:25 AM   #7
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Sounds like a broken mainspring...

Almost any decent watchmaker should be able to replace it, but go to a large Dealership....Tlhey may have a contact for you..
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Old 28 September 2008, 03:00 AM   #8
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Thanks for the replies, I have tried to do an online search of Locals but my Hangol is not too good...as far as cost to repair anyone know? When I move it back and forth I can hear wind and tick inside, it just does not move. Should I try to send it out? Thanks again!
Datejust ss/sg:
550.00 USD (doesn't include hands or other possibly necessary parts)
crown/case tube adds about 150.00
pulled from the Rolex service estimation guide.
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Old 28 September 2008, 02:19 PM   #9
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Have you tried to uncrew the crown and give it a manual wind or pull the crown out see if you can move the hands.
Yes, I can move the hands and I can wind it, but the movement does not start.
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Old 28 September 2008, 08:32 PM   #10
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Thanks for the replies, one question is what would the rough value be of a working watch in similar age and type, (ie is it worth the cost of fixing) and secondly any help in finding a place in Seoul? This place is crazy huge. - Best -
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Old 29 September 2008, 02:23 PM   #11
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UPDATE - I pulled the bracelet off and found the serial # and it dates it to 1981, so will it be hard to get it working again? (ie parts?) also I saw some similar looking watches from the same year priced at 1500$ to 2000$ - Is it worth putting the money into the watch? Thanks again
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Old 29 September 2008, 02:39 PM   #12
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not worth it ,just send it to me and I will throw it away for you.
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Old 29 September 2008, 03:47 PM   #13
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Thanks for the replies, I have tried to do an online search of Locals but my Hangol is not too good...as far as cost to repair anyone know? When I move it back and forth I can hear wind and tick inside, it just does not move. Should I try to send it out? Thanks again!
That problem sound like what Larry said.
I do know a good local watch maker in LA area if you don't mind send it to US.
1981 is not that old and most Rolex service center will fix that.
Rolex at San Francisco services vintage watches. The quote for repair is free but you'll need to pay for the shipping charges.
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Old 29 September 2008, 07:28 PM   #14
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I am going to try and see if I can find a local watchmaker, but if not...Can I still send it out to the States and back to be serviced without any customs problems? I don't want to get hit with any taxes - best
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Old 29 September 2008, 08:27 PM   #15
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I am going to try and see if I can find a local watchmaker, but if not...Can I still send it out to the States and back to be serviced without any customs problems? I don't want to get hit with any taxes - best
If you're going to send it, why not send it to RSC Geneva?

Enjoy the watch when it comes back!

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UPDATE - I pulled the bracelet off and found the serial # and it dates it to 1981, so will it be hard to get it working again? (ie parts?) also I saw some similar looking watches from the same year priced at 1500$ to 2000$ - Is it worth putting the money into the watch? Thanks again
Still plenty of parts available for the 15XX series movement,could be just a very simple service and clean or as Larry said a mainspring.Myself would take it to a local watchmaker let him have a look at it first.
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Old 29 September 2008, 11:24 PM   #17
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Somehow I doubt that you will find someone that will have a movement to fit your watch with.
In the 70's the Italians will take the movement out of a relatively inexpensive Rolex and will place it in an 18k "Italian" made case and bracelet president.
As Rolex is charging 10 times the amount of gold, the Italians had created a nice little illegal industry at only twice the gold price for brand new. Anyone back then that had any doubts about the authenticity of their gold watch, would take it to a watchmaker, he would open it...and presto...a REAL rolex movement in there...then he would pass the 18 karat Italian made president as genuine. So for many years now we discover many newish rolex date cases and bracelets without a movement for both gents and ladies watches.
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Old 29 September 2008, 11:33 PM   #18
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I live in Seoul as well (Dutch/Korean), actually there is a watchmaker who lived in the US for a while, although hardly speak English, and is a Master Watch Maker. Visit his website at http://www.timeseoul.com, its a really small shop, but don't let it fool you, this guy knows what he is doing. He also has a watch museum in Gangnam, never been there, but that area is the more posh neighborhood of Seoul.

FYI: I also have a Date and have seen quite a few on sale in that area (many jewelry stores there), so worst case scenario buy one there and you'll have all the parts you need.

Edit: its near Jeongno 3-ga, get of the subway there, not sure which exit, but walk towards Jeongno 4-ga, follow the traffic signs, and stay on the right side of the street, walk for a good 10 minutes until you come across a big intersection (this is Jeongno 4-ga), but don't cross the shop is located there on the corner, very very small tho and has a sign on top 'TimeSeoul'.
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Old 30 September 2008, 01:10 PM   #19
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Thanks man! - I will get over there in the next day or so. I know what you mean with trying to find small stores and places considering there are no street names. Seoul is great still. - best
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