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cluster32 · 4 May 2014, 12:34 PM

Hello
I just purchased my first vintage Rolex from the original owner. As he remembers it was only serviced twice since new and it was last serviced in 1998. Shortly thereafter, the owner stopped wearing it. I met the owner at my local Rolex dealer as he allowed them to open the case. The watchmaker told me the movement appeared to be in “exceptional” condition. The owner said it was never worn much.
Now, I want to make sure I take a slow, well thought out approach to the service. My intentions are to wear this watch often, not quite a daily wear piece, but close to it. I don’t think I want the case or the bracelet polished as I don’t want a show piece, but something that I can wear without worry. The bezel shows some wear and is missing the pearl and there is a small piece of missing tritium on the hour hand and there is a scratch (or possibly a crack) on the bottom of the crystal. Other than that it appears to be in good condition.
Does the bracelet appear to be correct? Should I replace the bezel? Do I polish the case and bracelet?
Thanks in advance,
Joe

cajuntiger · 4 May 2014, 12:54 PM

If its keeping time accurately and is water tight...I would leave it alone and enjoy it.

cluster32 · 4 May 2014, 10:10 PM

I don't think that's an option. It's only been serviced twice in almost 50 years.

RolexPete · 4 May 2014, 10:50 PM

Send it to Rikki. That case has had the crap polished out of it...at least Rikki can restore the chamfered edges.

strafer_kid · 5 May 2014, 06:21 AM

Looks very good as it is!

cluster32 · 1 June 2014, 10:39 PM

Happy to report the watch is with Rik in Florida!

4 May 2014, 12:34 PM	#1
cluster32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Joe Location: Princeton, NJ Posts: 3	My First Vintage Rolex; Service Opinions Wanted Hello I just purchased my first vintage Rolex from the original owner. As he remembers it was only serviced twice since new and it was last serviced in 1998. Shortly thereafter, the owner stopped wearing it. I met the owner at my local Rolex dealer as he allowed them to open the case. The watchmaker told me the movement appeared to be in “exceptional” condition. The owner said it was never worn much. Now, I want to make sure I take a slow, well thought out approach to the service. My intentions are to wear this watch often, not quite a daily wear piece, but close to it. I don’t think I want the case or the bracelet polished as I don’t want a show piece, but something that I can wear without worry. The bezel shows some wear and is missing the pearl and there is a small piece of missing tritium on the hour hand and there is a scratch (or possibly a crack) on the bottom of the crystal. Other than that it appears to be in good condition. Does the bracelet appear to be correct? Should I replace the bezel? Do I polish the case and bracelet? Thanks in advance, Joe Attached Images

4 May 2014, 10:50 PM	#4
RolexPete "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Peter Location: Massachusetts Watch: 214270 Mk2 Posts: 1,963	Send it to Rikki. That case has had the crap polished out of it...at least Rikki can restore the chamfered edges. __________________ 2016 Explorer 214270 Mk2 - 1996 Submariner 14060* - 1972 Datejust 1601 1972 Oyster Perpetual 1002 - 1978 Oysterquartz 17000 Omega Seamaster 2265.80 - Omega Seamaster 300 166.0324 *RIP PAL 1942-2015

4 May 2014, 12:54 PM	#2
cajuntiger 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Who Dat Location: USA Watch: 5512 Posts: 1,149	If its keeping time accurately and is water tight...I would leave it alone and enjoy it.

4 May 2014, 10:10 PM	#3
cluster32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Joe Location: Princeton, NJ Posts: 3	I don't think that's an option. It's only been serviced twice in almost 50 years.

5 May 2014, 06:21 AM	#5
strafer_kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Kenny Location: northern ireland Watch: SDs, Subs & GMTs Posts: 5,136	Looks very good as it is!

1 June 2014, 10:39 PM	#6
cluster32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Joe Location: Princeton, NJ Posts: 3	Happy to report the watch is with Rik in Florida!

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