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wildcat465 · 24 November 2018, 01:51 AM

I inherited a box of rolex watch parts which includes a 3155 movement with dial and hands intact. What can I do with it? There is no band and no case. Looking for options to bring it back to life. I assume that it needs to be serviced.

joli160 · 24 November 2018, 02:22 AM

What's the use of that ? I'd take a screwdriver and see how far i get disassembling and rebuilding it

SearChart · 24 November 2018, 02:23 AM

You could sell it?

Lgear080 · 24 November 2018, 02:30 AM

I’m always a buyer for movements if you’re selling. Pm me. These usually require a complete tear down and rebuild.

wildcat465 · 25 November 2018, 01:48 AM

It was my grandfather's. He and I shared an interest in watches. So, it has sentimental value to me and it would be great if I could finish this project. Just looking for suggestions to make it work.

Bxtek · 25 November 2018, 01:57 AM

With the sentimental value attached, I personally would get it serviced and working. Then, I'd probably try to find a close vintage case and dial to put it together with. Put it on leather, NATO strap, or a matching vintage bracelet.....then enjoy it in memory of your Grandfather! The dollar value may not be there, but the sentimental value will probably skyrocket for you.

wildcat465 · 25 November 2018, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Bxtek

With the sentimental value attached, I personally would get it serviced and working. Then, I'd probably try to find a close vintage case and dial to put it together with. Put it on leather, NATO strap, or a matching vintage bracelet.....then enjoy it in memory of your Grandfather! The dollar value may not be there, but the sentimental value will probably skyrocket for you.

I like this idea and am not concerned about the dollar value. I live in Los Angeles, California. Any thoughts on where to get it serviced? Any idea which vintage cases will fit and where can I purchase?

Rags · 25 November 2018, 02:15 AM

Los Angeles watch works. WWW.LAWATCHWORKS.COM

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Nikrnic · 25 November 2018, 03:44 AM

First thought, sell. Second thought, Grandfather's watch, have it restored and wear it.

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ahlee00023 · 25 November 2018, 04:41 AM

Can you post pics?

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Lgear080 · 25 November 2018, 09:08 AM

Laww or rik dietel... both will get it running like a top. You’ll need quite a few parts to complete a watch, but it’s be a nice way to honor pops. Everything can be had a patience on the bay.

wildcat465 · 26 November 2018, 12:57 AM

I appreciate everyone's helpful suggestions and am optimistic about being able to put this watch back into service. I have found remnants of a WG DD band. So, that's the direction I'll head.

Jonnyj · 26 November 2018, 01:00 AM

Have it restored and wear it !!

fskywalker · 26 November 2018, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by wildcat465

I appreciate everyone's helpful suggestions and am optimistic about being able to put this watch back into service. I have found remnants of a WG DD band. So, that's the direction I'll head.

Can you show pictures of what you have? I think you might be able to fit it on a Datejust or Tudor Date Day 36mm case; finding a solid gold case for it always an option but would think it is harder to source

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wildcat465 · 26 November 2018, 03:30 PM

I'm traveling for the holidays. So, I cant take a pic until next week. I'm only interested in a PM setup. My preference would be RG, but I believe I have much of a WG president bracelet. So, im thinking that's the most practical (PM) path. Ive started looking at vintage dials. I suspect a DD case will be difficult and then I worry about the case being from a stolen watch....so many challenges.

Kostas · 26 November 2018, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Lgear080

I’m always a buyer for movements if you’re selling. Pm me. These usually require a complete tear down and rebuild.

Lol

24 November 2018, 01:51 AM	#1
wildcat465 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Patrick Location: CA Watch: 118206 Posts: 150	Saving an abandoned 3155 movement I inherited a box of rolex watch parts which includes a 3155 movement with dial and hands intact. What can I do with it? There is no band and no case. Looking for options to bring it back to life. I assume that it needs to be serviced.

24 November 2018, 02:22 AM	#2
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,757	What's the use of that ? I'd take a screwdriver and see how far i get disassembling and rebuilding it __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

25 November 2018, 02:15 AM	#8
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,196	Los Angeles watch works. WWW.LAWATCHWORKS.COM WWW.ABCWATCHWERKS.COM __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

25 November 2018, 04:41 AM	#10
ahlee00023 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Texas Posts: 462	Can you post pics? Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk __________________ "The Secret of Life is to Enjoy It"

24 November 2018, 02:30 AM	#4
Lgear080 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 3,506	I’m always a buyer for movements if you’re selling. Pm me. These usually require a complete tear down and rebuild.

25 November 2018, 01:48 AM	#5
wildcat465 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Patrick Location: CA Watch: 118206 Posts: 150	It was my grandfather's. He and I shared an interest in watches. So, it has sentimental value to me and it would be great if I could finish this project. Just looking for suggestions to make it work.

25 November 2018, 01:57 AM	#6
Bxtek "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: CA Posts: 2,636	With the sentimental value attached, I personally would get it serviced and working. Then, I'd probably try to find a close vintage case and dial to put it together with. Put it on leather, NATO strap, or a matching vintage bracelet.....then enjoy it in memory of your Grandfather! The dollar value may not be there, but the sentimental value will probably skyrocket for you.

25 November 2018, 03:44 AM	#9
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,172	First thought, sell. Second thought, Grandfather's watch, have it restored and wear it. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

25 November 2018, 09:08 AM	#11
Lgear080 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 3,506	Laww or rik dietel... both will get it running like a top. You’ll need quite a few parts to complete a watch, but it’s be a nice way to honor pops. Everything can be had a patience on the bay.

26 November 2018, 12:57 AM	#12
wildcat465 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Patrick Location: CA Watch: 118206 Posts: 150	I appreciate everyone's helpful suggestions and am optimistic about being able to put this watch back into service. I have found remnants of a WG DD band. So, that's the direction I'll head.

26 November 2018, 01:00 AM	#13
Jonnyj "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Jonny Location: West Coast-Denver Watch: Yachtmaster 2 Posts: 708	Have it restored and wear it !!

26 November 2018, 03:30 PM	#15
wildcat465 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Patrick Location: CA Watch: 118206 Posts: 150	I'm traveling for the holidays. So, I cant take a pic until next week. I'm only interested in a PM setup. My preference would be RG, but I believe I have much of a WG president bracelet. So, im thinking that's the most practical (PM) path. Ive started looking at vintage dials. I suspect a DD case will be difficult and then I worry about the case being from a stolen watch....so many challenges.

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