Early 60’s Tudor Prince

[jps3b]

A workmate just inherited a watch from his father who passed. He doesn’t care about the worth because he will never sell it. However, he does want to get it service so he can wear it. He lives in San Diego but works in Los Angeles.

Is it better to find a trusted watch worker to service the time piece, or should he take it to RSC Beverly Hills. The watch is working after we wound it, but it began to lose time after the first day.

It appears to be a 34mm with acrylic crystal. We couldn’t find a reference number, but it says “stainless steel” on one side of the lug.

Thanks for any input.

[R.O.L.E.X]

I would advise him to replace the strap when possible with one that's the correct width. Probably should be 19mm but he can measure the distance between the lugs.

If it were me i'd just find an independent watchmaker recommended on here and have the movement serviced and the crystal polished, nothing else done. No polishing to the case. Your friend needs to give clear instructions for them to not replace any parts as this ruins the value and history of the watch.

I am sure people will tune in with advice for servicing shortly. There's no benefit in having it done through Rolex really, would just cost a lot more and they may replace parts that don't need replacing.

[jps3b]

[QUOTE=R.O.L.E.X;8544704]I would advise him to replace the strap when possible with one that's the correct width. Probably should be 19mm but he can measure the distance between the lugs.

If it were me i'd just find an independent watchmaker recommended on here and have the movement serviced and the crystal polished, nothing else done. No polishing to the case. Your friend needs to give clear instructions for them to not replace any parts as this ruins the value and history of the watch.

I am sure people will tune in with advice for servicing shortly. There's no benefit in having it done through Rolex really, would just cost a lot more and they may replace parts that don't need replacing.[/

Just saw this. I’ll pass this along. Great advice, thank you!!

[alwayshere]

not a particular rare or expensive model so just do what needs to be done - economically.