Got my first Rolex

[bobbyjones10]

I used to roll my eyes at all the watch junkies I knew. Didn’t understand them. Didn’t want to. The last watch I owned was 8th grade and it probably costs $30.

But I just received a most incredible gift. And I get it folks, I get it. Nothing like the weight and heft of one of these beauties.

I don’t know what I’m going to do with it. I’m not even sure best way to get it appraised. It’s awfully expensive to service and clean - and I’ve read mixed reviews as to whether you even should. (Or at least, don’t buff and replace any parts). Any thoughts and advice would be greatly appreciated.

[SAlNlDllvllAlNl]

Just enjoy the ride my friend. As far as servicing goes, yeah it can be a bit $$$ depending on what it needs, but its like a well running engine and only needs it every 5-10 years.

[zaydans]

Get it serviced and cleaned. Will be the best thing you do and like having a new watch!!

[Starhutch]

get that one spiffed up and enjoy. Congrats!

[Speed]

Congratulations. I love the white gold day date. Would love one with a silver stick dial myself.

It was a gift...so getting it properly serviced is a small price to pay for years of enjoyment to come.

Take it to a Rolex service center and have it completely overhauled.

It's not a super rare model...I would not worry about having those end links straightened or replaced...And if movement parts need to be replaced, what of it? Rolex will have the proper parts.

[HACKNSACK44]

Congrats!!

[synrrgy]

Congrats! You'll love it!

[rfs]

Congrats! Beautiful!

[csaltphoto]

Sweet! A vintage DD. Excellent way to start. And to be honest an excellent way to finish too.

[Boaters]

Congratulations it is a beauty.

[Manu74]

Congrats and enjoy!

[din64]

I could literally see the joy in your face from reading the post. Welcome to the club and congratulations.

[bp1000]

Put away $5 a month and after 10-12 years you will have about enough to service it.

If it is keeping consistent time, ie loosing or gaining something in the region of -5 to +5 every day consistently, eg gaining +4 each day, all is running smoothly. Use time.is web site to check this

Give it a good clean, especially in between the bracelet links with something like a babies soft Toothbrush, first brush and soap and warm water. Don’t submerge it until you get it pressure tested at a Rolex AD. Make sure the crown is screwed down finger tight

Welcome and congrats

[madbar]

thats a cool votch

[doramas]

36 or 41?

[rmlovett1]

Beauty! Congrats on the DD!

[Oxfordian]

Get the watch to your local RSC and let them service it, polish it before sending it back to you glistening and sparkling, you will also get a Rolex guarantee, 2 years I believe.

Then you will have what will look like a brand new watch yours to enjoy for many many years to come.

Congratulations and welcome to the Rolex family.

[1William]

Congratulations.

[Oyster Sauce]

Nice!

[bobbyjones10]

Thank you Everyone!!! i'm loving it. I may or may not keep long-term (explicitly told to do with it what I want to enjoy life), but for at least through this year, I'm a proud owner. Will get it serviced/cleaned. Why not. I know I'll never recoup that money if I sell, but so what. $1000(?) to show off the watch is fine.

[jatco]

Congrats and enjoy. Others should be so lucky

[AJMarcus]

Congrats. And big welcome to the club.