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SemperFi · 13 March 2018, 02:02 AM

As others have said, service the movement only and leave everything else as is.

hx_ONG · 13 March 2018, 02:05 AM

keep everything original

Tangier11 · 13 March 2018, 02:19 AM

I will echo what has been said. Leave it alone.....................UNLESS it bothers you and then do what you like. At the end of the day its about what makes you happy and NOT what we say. Its your watch.

101031-28 · 13 March 2018, 02:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tangier11

I will echo what has been said. Leave it alone.....................UNLESS it bothers you and then do what you like. At the end of the day its about what makes you happy and NOT what we say. Its your watch.

Agreed

Navarino · 13 March 2018, 02:36 AM

I agree with others above on not replacing the dial and hands. I think a light polish is okay.

Btw, my DJ from my father is also at the Dallas RSC right now. Very similar watch except it has the silver linen dial.

Congrats on the EXP!

adawil2002 · 13 March 2018, 02:57 AM

What to do?

Wear it and enjoy it.

Fasse · 13 March 2018, 03:38 AM

It's still your dad's watch, I know I would keep it as it is

RedLs3 · 13 March 2018, 03:45 AM

Im leaving my little guy my watches to pass down to his kids... if he dumps them im coming back for him for some good ole spanking time no matter how old he might be

rollee1 · 13 March 2018, 04:50 AM

Keeping everything original cannot be emphasized enough.
I would go for a light RSC polish once, leave the crystal unless severely damaged, the watch will outlast you.

Someone somewhere in future will thank you.

AJM914 · 13 March 2018, 04:56 AM

It might be best to leave the dial and hands original but servicing it is a good idea

1mlee0916 · 13 March 2018, 03:08 PM

Thanks again everyone! Decided to do full service on the movement, new crown (they said it was mandatory, and I’d rather not mess with this for waterproof reasons), and new acrylic.

RSC was ok with keeping original hands and dial. I asked them to slightly retouch the finishing. As I don’t plan on selling it, I don’t really care about keeping sharp edges on the lugs. Will post pix when I get it back in about 3 weeks hopefully!

1mlee0916 · 13 March 2018, 03:47 PM

Forgot to ask... my AD quoted me $1050 for a full movement service and new crown. Is that a reasonable amount? Next time, I’m dealing directly with the RSC...it was a mistake sending it in through an AD. :(

jets · 13 March 2018, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 1mlee0916

I’m debating whether I should replace the dials and hands. I understand with new dials and hands I will lose the tritium, and the overall faded vintage feel. Considering I don’t intend on selling it, should I just have them replace it? Any other factors that I should take into?

This is what makes it valuable. A time capsule figuratively speaking. Do not do this.

77T · 14 March 2018, 07:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1mlee0916

Forgot to ask... my AD quoted me $1050 for a full movement service and new crown. Is that a reasonable amount? Next time, I’m dealing directly with the RSC...it was a mistake sending it in through an AD. :(

The overhaul on a Ladies OP my wife used to wear came to $925 from RSC. That includes a crown and a crystal (crystal was $135).

Not as much work involved in an OP as in a DJ - so hope that helps.

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coelacanthus · 14 March 2018, 07:19 AM

I'd personally stay away from polishing (unless it's been polished by a 3rd party incorrectly already), and absolutely no dial/hand change.

The resale value talk aside, these watches are unpolished only once, and looks like you've got a very nice piece there.

If I were you, I'd get the movement serviced, crystal and crown replaced (if it fails pressure test), retain those original crystal and crown if possible, pressure tested with new crystal and crown, and leave the case finish, hands and the dial untouched.

I'd definitely work with an RSC directly or find a qualifying independent watchmaker (hopefully someone reputable with vintage pieces) for better pricing and quicker turnaround.

ronricks · 14 March 2018, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Aclockworkblue

Great watch. Just the movement service and a LIGHT polish and you are all set!

Agree.

thomaswentworth · 14 March 2018, 08:42 AM

My opinion is to keep it in original condition. I have learned that original condition helps maintain the romance of what the watch has been through. Polishing out scratches or repairing a dial unnecessarily will "remove" certain memories that watch has in it. If only it could have a recording device like a black box that monitored each time the watch was scratched or bumped, you could see parts of your father's life previously unseen by you. For now, you can look at scratches and dings, etc., and imagine what he was doing when the watch acquired that minor damage. It sounds like it would be an enjoyable exercise over the years.

BNA/LION · 14 March 2018, 09:14 AM

Leave it the way your Dad had it would be my answer. Wear it with pride and think of him as you wear it.

Congratz on the new Explorer!

jatco · 14 March 2018, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by bp1000

Keep everything as is. Don’t even polish it

I like to view my dads DJ and see all the wear on it. Polishing it and changing it would feel like wiping away the history.

Also, new hands on a vintage watch look so out of place.

Just have it’s movement serviced. Keep it running clean and smoothly.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 16610v

This vintage rolex is awesome with creamy dial.

Keep everything original.

X2 or 3 .. Keep it original, just have it serviced as others suggest..!`

13 March 2018, 02:02 AM	#31
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13 March 2018, 02:05 AM	#32
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13 March 2018, 02:57 AM	#36
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13 March 2018, 04:50 AM	#39
rollee1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Rollee Location: Boston Watch: it watching me Posts: 1,945	Keeping everything original cannot be emphasized enough. I would go for a light RSC polish once, leave the crystal unless severely damaged, the watch will outlast you. Someone somewhere in future will thank you. __________________ Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted

13 March 2018, 04:56 AM	#40
AJM914 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: AJ Location: NY Watch: ♕ Posts: 6,761	It might be best to leave the dial and hands original but servicing it is a good idea __________________

13 March 2018, 02:19 AM	#33
Tangier11 Banned Join Date: Sep 2017 Real Name: Paul Location: Southern Virginia Watch: ROLEX Posts: 2,544	I will echo what has been said. Leave it alone.....................UNLESS it bothers you and then do what you like. At the end of the day its about what makes you happy and NOT what we say. Its your watch.

13 March 2018, 02:36 AM	#35
Navarino 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 3,411	I agree with others above on not replacing the dial and hands. I think a light polish is okay. Btw, my DJ from my father is also at the Dallas RSC right now. Very similar watch except it has the silver linen dial. Congrats on the EXP!

13 March 2018, 03:38 AM	#37
Fasse "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Finland Posts: 22	It's still your dad's watch, I know I would keep it as it is

13 March 2018, 03:45 AM	#38
RedLs3 Banned Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: NYC Posts: 283	Im leaving my little guy my watches to pass down to his kids... if he dumps them im coming back for him for some good ole spanking time no matter how old he might be

13 March 2018, 03:08 PM	#41
1mlee0916 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: N/A Posts: 183	Thanks again everyone! Decided to do full service on the movement, new crown (they said it was mandatory, and I’d rather not mess with this for waterproof reasons), and new acrylic. RSC was ok with keeping original hands and dial. I asked them to slightly retouch the finishing. As I don’t plan on selling it, I don’t really care about keeping sharp edges on the lugs. Will post pix when I get it back in about 3 weeks hopefully!

13 March 2018, 03:47 PM	#42
1mlee0916 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: N/A Posts: 183	Forgot to ask... my AD quoted me $1050 for a full movement service and new crown. Is that a reasonable amount? Next time, I’m dealing directly with the RSC...it was a mistake sending it in through an AD. :(

14 March 2018, 07:19 AM	#45
coelacanthus "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: SF, CA, USA Posts: 148	I'd personally stay away from polishing (unless it's been polished by a 3rd party incorrectly already), and absolutely no dial/hand change. The resale value talk aside, these watches are unpolished only once, and looks like you've got a very nice piece there. If I were you, I'd get the movement serviced, crystal and crown replaced (if it fails pressure test), retain those original crystal and crown if possible, pressure tested with new crystal and crown, and leave the case finish, hands and the dial untouched. I'd definitely work with an RSC directly or find a qualifying independent watchmaker (hopefully someone reputable with vintage pieces) for better pricing and quicker turnaround.

14 March 2018, 08:42 AM	#47
thomaswentworth Banned Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Tom Wentworth Location: Los Angeles Watch: Rolex 116610 Sub Posts: 541	My opinion is to keep it in original condition. I have learned that original condition helps maintain the romance of what the watch has been through. Polishing out scratches or repairing a dial unnecessarily will "remove" certain memories that watch has in it. If only it could have a recording device like a black box that monitored each time the watch was scratched or bumped, you could see parts of your father's life previously unseen by you. For now, you can look at scratches and dings, etc., and imagine what he was doing when the watch acquired that minor damage. It sounds like it would be an enjoyable exercise over the years.

14 March 2018, 09:14 AM	#48
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