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iwhelan · 27 October 2009, 10:06 AM

Hey everyone,

I am hopefully going to step into the vintage realm soon with a 1675 or 16750 GMT Master. I have always wanted a vintage rolex with matte dial and acrylic crystal. I decided to "upgrade" recently from my 3 year old Submariner 14060M to a GMT and was initially looking at more modern GMTs. I realized that the prices of vintage GMTs were not so far off as I thought.

The vintage realm comes with the question of service though. Where do I get my future watch serviced so that it is treated with care? I have heard bad stories about RSCs ignoring requests to keep original dials/hands.

I'm located in NJ, close to Manhattan. Is there someone nearby that can service these watches? I have also read about a San Francisco RSC that is more sympathetic to vintage pieces.

What can I expect to pay for a regular movement service on a vintage GMT?

Thanks,
Ian

R1@160@alltimes · 27 October 2009, 10:22 AM

Try Dalton he is a member here on the forum. Good luck

Gonerafting · 27 October 2009, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by R1@160@alltimes

Try Dalton he is a member here on the forum. Good luck

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iwhelan · 27 October 2009, 10:38 AM

In general, what can one expect to pay for a movement service on a vintage GMT?

Thanks,
Ian

greekbum · 27 October 2009, 01:08 PM

For just the movement I would say $300 (+ or - $100) plus parts from an Independent with a Rolex parts account.

iwhelan · 27 October 2009, 11:06 PM

Thanks, I hope with whatever I buy, it will be in good cosmetic condition so it should only need a movement service and water resistance check at the most.

Ian

Xkalifornian · 30 October 2009, 07:52 AM

Bob Ridley.

Barracuda · 30 October 2009, 09:53 AM

I took a long time to find someone who I could trust to restore an old DRSD MKll. I did my homework so to speak. I checked all over the place, made calls and looked at references. This site was a motherload of information concerning the restoration of vintage ROLEX's.

After much thought I chose Bob Ridley in Texas, of Watchmakers International. I juuuust sent the watch to him where he'll do his magic. Due to the condition of my watch, there was no alternative...according to his reputation, he's the Grand Poo-Bah of all things restorational-ish.

27 October 2009, 10:06 AM	#1
iwhelan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Ian Location: Ridgewood, NJ USA Posts: 83	Servicing of vintage rolexes? Hey everyone, I am hopefully going to step into the vintage realm soon with a 1675 or 16750 GMT Master. I have always wanted a vintage rolex with matte dial and acrylic crystal. I decided to "upgrade" recently from my 3 year old Submariner 14060M to a GMT and was initially looking at more modern GMTs. I realized that the prices of vintage GMTs were not so far off as I thought. The vintage realm comes with the question of service though. Where do I get my future watch serviced so that it is treated with care? I have heard bad stories about RSCs ignoring requests to keep original dials/hands. I'm located in NJ, close to Manhattan. Is there someone nearby that can service these watches? I have also read about a San Francisco RSC that is more sympathetic to vintage pieces. What can I expect to pay for a regular movement service on a vintage GMT? Thanks, Ian

27 October 2009, 10:22 AM	#2
R1@160@alltimes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: ♛ Posts: 4,408	Try Dalton he is a member here on the forum. Good luck __________________

27 October 2009, 01:08 PM	#5
greekbum "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Nikos Location: Florida Watch: Rolex GMT 16750 Posts: 8,418	For just the movement I would say $300 (+ or - $100) plus parts from an Independent with a Rolex parts account. __________________ Follow Me On Instagram @nickgogas Original Owner ROLEX 16750 GMT Daily Wearer For Over 13,000 Days And Counting

27 October 2009, 10:38 AM	#4
iwhelan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Ian Location: Ridgewood, NJ USA Posts: 83	In general, what can one expect to pay for a movement service on a vintage GMT? Thanks, Ian

27 October 2009, 11:06 PM	#6
iwhelan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Ian Location: Ridgewood, NJ USA Posts: 83	Thanks, I hope with whatever I buy, it will be in good cosmetic condition so it should only need a movement service and water resistance check at the most. Ian

30 October 2009, 07:52 AM	#7
Xkalifornian Banned Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Mark Location: Cochise County,AZ Watch: 7016 snowflake Posts: 81	Bob Ridley.

30 October 2009, 09:53 AM	#8
Barracuda "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Michigan Watch: DRSD MKll Posts: 84	I took a long time to find someone who I could trust to restore an old DRSD MKll. I did my homework so to speak. I checked all over the place, made calls and looked at references. This site was a motherload of information concerning the restoration of vintage ROLEX's. After much thought I chose Bob Ridley in Texas, of Watchmakers International. I juuuust sent the watch to him where he'll do his magic. Due to the condition of my watch, there was no alternative...according to his reputation, he's the Grand Poo-Bah of all things restorational-ish.

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