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K77aja · 23 January 2011, 12:57 AM

Hi chaps

My first post here so be gentle!

I'm a recent Rolex convert and have added 2 to my collection, a 2009 Oyster Perpetual Date (115200) and a 2010 Submariner (16610).

My question is about an old manual wind Oyster Perpetual Date that my father bought in the sixties. The glass has been damaged and needs replacing. The strap also needs polishing. Is it generally okay to return it to Rolex or would it be better to send it to a specialist? My fathers a bit concerned that having bits replaced on it might affect it's value. If not Rolex, any ideas where I shoulds

NikkiTyler · 25 January 2011, 12:48 AM

You would want to get the crystal replaced in my opinion. Another member would be alot better to refer you to someone to who could do this properly. As for the band I would say you could get a polishing clothe and do this yourself.

MonBK · 25 January 2011, 12:50 AM

Welcome

K77aja · 30 January 2011, 11:51 PM

Thanks chaps.

You can just about see the chunk thats been taken out at the 5 o'clock position. Should I just send it back to Rolex or go to one of the specialist restorers like Bob Ridley whse name I've seen banded about here.

From what I've read here the consensus seems to be that polishing is not recomended?

Racer X · 31 January 2011, 02:41 AM

Welcome to TRF!

I would go with an independent vintage Rolex watchmaker. Rolex has a tendency to shy away from vintage pieces or replace valuable original parts to "improve" the watch, which actually decreases value. Not sure who you might use in the UK. I'm sure someone else can provide a recommendation though.

jdc · 31 January 2011, 09:17 PM

Any good watch repairer should be able to service and fix the watch. Nothing wrong in getting it polished if you want it looking spick and span, if it was a older rarer sports model and you were interested in resell value then it would be wise to leave it alone.

http://www.westrepairs.co.uk/profile.htm

23 January 2011, 12:57 AM	#1
K77aja "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Purley, Croydon Posts: 2	Oyster Perpetual Date from the sixties Hi chaps My first post here so be gentle! I'm a recent Rolex convert and have added 2 to my collection, a 2009 Oyster Perpetual Date (115200) and a 2010 Submariner (16610). My question is about an old manual wind Oyster Perpetual Date that my father bought in the sixties. The glass has been damaged and needs replacing. The strap also needs polishing. Is it generally okay to return it to Rolex or would it be better to send it to a specialist? My fathers a bit concerned that having bits replaced on it might affect it's value. If not Rolex, any ideas where I shoulds Attached Images

25 January 2011, 12:48 AM	#2
NikkiTyler Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Danny Location: Ashland KY Watch: AK5500 Posts: 108	You would want to get the crystal replaced in my opinion. Another member would be alot better to refer you to someone to who could do this properly. As for the band I would say you could get a polishing clothe and do this yourself.

25 January 2011, 12:50 AM	#3
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	Welcome

30 January 2011, 11:51 PM	#4
K77aja "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Purley, Croydon Posts: 2	Thanks chaps. You can just about see the chunk thats been taken out at the 5 o'clock position. Should I just send it back to Rolex or go to one of the specialist restorers like Bob Ridley whse name I've seen banded about here. From what I've read here the consensus seems to be that polishing is not recomended?

31 January 2011, 02:41 AM	#5
Racer X "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: Unknown Posts: 999	Welcome to TRF! I would go with an independent vintage Rolex watchmaker. Rolex has a tendency to shy away from vintage pieces or replace valuable original parts to "improve" the watch, which actually decreases value. Not sure who you might use in the UK. I'm sure someone else can provide a recommendation though.

31 January 2011, 09:17 PM	#6
jdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: UK Posts: 7,023	Any good watch repairer should be able to service and fix the watch. Nothing wrong in getting it polished if you want it looking spick and span, if it was a older rarer sports model and you were interested in resell value then it would be wise to leave it alone. http://www.westrepairs.co.uk/profile.htm

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