Broken Rolex

[Tape]

Originally Posted by Tape

I just received a call from RSC NY and they said "sorry the watch is too old and we don't have the parts so we will be sending it back too you"

Originally Posted by Seibei

Get it serviced by Rolex. Selling it in it's current state is a huge gamble. Buying it in it's current state would also be a huge gamble.

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[77T]

Originally Posted by Tape

Thank you 77 for the info, RSC said it was a 6564 but I thought for sure it was a 6565 as you said.

I saw you already were turned down by NY RSC - that is a disappointment I’m sure.

The value of a 6564 in working condition is around $2500. So it is worth fixing methinks.

Perhaps contact Bob Ridley to see what parts he has to overhaul it? http://www.watchmakers.com/www/servicesRolex.html

The RSC should be sending you a report of what was needed for the fee they charged.


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[Seibei]

Originally Posted by Tape

I just received a call from RSC NY and they said "sorry the watch is too old and we don't have the parts so we will be sending it back too you"

Sorry, I did not see that and I was certainly not expecting that.

[pickettt]

Originally Posted by inadeje

Its completely false that rolex will not service older watches. On the contrary, they are very accommodating and want to see their legacy watches in pristine condition and out in the public eye.

.....or not.

[SLS]

There are also watchmakers here on the forum that will service your watch. You may also have one locally. Either way, there is a way to get the watch serviced.

[Tape]

Originally Posted by 77T

I saw you already were turned down by NY RSC - that is a disappointment I’m sure.

The value of a 6564 in working condition is around $2500. So it is worth fixing methinks.

Perhaps contact Bob Ridley to see what parts he has to overhaul it? http://www.watchmakers.com/www/servicesRolex.html

The RSC should be sending you a report of what was needed for the fee they charged.


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77, I am wondering if maybe RSC Dallas would have parts? Do you think maybe the different service centers may have different stock? I would really like the watch to be serviced by Rolex but the woman that called me even said that Geneva wouldn't have the parts for a Rolex that old. I would think that what they charge for servicing that they can feasibly make the parts in-house Because many of us would pay the price even tho it would not be financially circumspect.

[77T]

I don’t believe Dallas would have the parts either. All vintage work has been shifted to Lititz Technicum and I’m sure NY would have called them to see if the parts were in inventory. You and I can’t send the watch there - only RSCs can do so.

Therefore, you’re down to independents who specialize in vintage Rolex. I believe all the parts you’ll need are somewhere in US - but the problem is they are prolly scattered all around in the parts bins of watchmakers. In other words, no single watchmaker may have everything on hand.

In addition to Bob Ridley, you can check TRF member’s vintage watchmaker recommendations in the vintage section

But plan to be very patient. I worked with my watchmaker to revive a 50 year old Omega and I did a good deal of parts sourcing myself. It took almost 2 years. But it was a family heirloom from my Dad that I wanted my brother to have in restored working order.




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