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oneillba · 25 April 2008, 09:33 AM

I have several watches from my grandfathers. Two pocketwatches and two wrist watches. Only one of the watches works, an Elgin pocket watch dated around 1904. They all need to be serviced. I love having them and more especially, having the memories they conjur up when I look at them. It should be wonderful having your watch returned back to you from the RSC in almost new condition. Ware it in good health, I'm sure your grandpa would want you to.

PhillipShanghai · 25 April 2008, 02:55 PM

Coming back from golf and seeing all these responses, sure brings joy.

I located a independent watch repair that repairs Patek Philippe, Rolex, VC, etc and he gave me a quote for $250. Roughly 1 week time frame.

Still deciding which route to take. Help me out..

erwin · 25 April 2008, 03:43 PM

I can't wait to see this magnificent watch on your writst, bud! Pls give us an update

erwin · 25 April 2008, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PhillipShanghai

Coming back from golf and seeing all these responses, sure brings joy.

I located a independent watch repair that repairs Patek Philippe, Rolex, VC, etc and he gave me a quote for $250. Roughly 1 week time frame.

Still deciding which route to take. Help me out..

RSC is the place to go for a watch that has been sitting for 13 yrs! imho!

nilsoncheng · 25 April 2008, 05:41 PM

Rolex Service Center ...

Quote:

Originally Posted by PhillipShanghai

Coming back from golf and seeing all these responses, sure brings joy.

I located a independent watch repair that repairs Patek Philippe, Rolex, VC, etc and he gave me a quote for $250. Roughly 1 week time frame.

Still deciding which route to take. Help me out..

PhillipShanghai · 26 April 2008, 07:14 PM

Thanks for the replys about RSC.

I went to visit my friend and also wanted to show him my Rolex. He recently inherited a Rolex from his dad that was passed down. He seems to be having some doubts about his watch being real, since he can't find any pictures on the net to match his.

Here is a picture:

Jimbits76 · 26 April 2008, 07:55 PM

That looks real, in my experience you see very few fake vintage OP's.

As for which route to take...unless you have a good relationship and expeince of a watchmakers talents, I'd go with RSC this time.

Why? Well the last pics you sent show some surface scratching mainly to the jubilee bracelet. RSC will polish the band and the watchcase up and as said above, it should look just like new.

Once you've had it serviced and polished by RSC, I'd then consider intermittant services with a local watchmaker. Rolex can be a pain when servicing vintages as they often state, once the parts are gone, that's it!!!!
By having the watch serviced every 3 years or so by a local watch maker (at a considerably cheaper cost than RSC) you'll limit wear and tear on those soon to be extremely rare and valuable (to you) watch parts.

Go the main route tho, this time, splash a little money on it and get that beauty shining again, your grandfather would be proud!

J

betrezra · 26 April 2008, 08:27 PM

Why not wind it and wear it?

Or is this a plonker question? :)

Nice watch! Congrats!

PhillipShanghai · 26 April 2008, 08:34 PM

I'm sure others would agree with me, getting the watch serviced before wearing it. I made a mistake by not unscrewing the crown on my DJ, so it was actually moving.

pretty amazing for a watch that hasn't been running for 13-14 years.

OYSTERMANN · 26 April 2008, 08:40 PM

Phillip,

What a great inheritance your Grandpa left you - just think of the memories of happy times past and now you're blessed with his gorgeous Rolex to treasure, as he did, for the rest of your life.

A great story and thanks for shring it here on TRF

.

Dan Pierce · 26 April 2008, 10:49 PM

What a great watch to pass down to your son or daughter.

dP

time · 26 April 2008, 11:16 PM

Welcome.
Very nice! Timeless.
It is a nice memory of your grandp.!
Good luck.

Terry Newton · 27 April 2008, 06:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ricnas1

philip, congrats on inheriting such a nice vintage watch....

terry, how's this for a nice story....

well as long as you dont sell it on ebay and relate the same story... terry wont spot you....

FAKE, FAKE FAKE

Terry Newton

ricnas1 · 27 April 2008, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Terry Newton

FAKE, FAKE FAKE

Terry Newton

don't worry philip....

he's not refering to yr watch....

Terry Newton · 27 April 2008, 01:03 PM

Phillip:

Sorry if I hijacked your thread. It was a private joke between Nas and I.

The watch is a definite memory of your grandfather and deserves to be passed down to one of your kids who will do the same.

I still have a pocket watch of my grandfather's handed down to my father and now to me. My father has been dead 20 years ago last month. I still think very fondly of him. Memories are all that are truly important in the grand scheme of things. We won't take anything else with us when we go.

Take care and wear the watch in good health.

Terry Newton

PhillipShanghai · 27 April 2008, 01:37 PM

Thanks Nas and Terry.

When Terry posted FAKE.. I nearly fainted.

haha

PhillipShanghai · 27 April 2008, 03:38 PM

Had some wrist shot request.

1976 · 27 April 2008, 06:59 PM

Hi Philip,

Welcome to the forum! Enjoy your Datejust, wear it in pride...Here are some pics of my 1976 Datejust, looks to me it is the same one

entropydave · 27 April 2008, 07:05 PM

Fantastic! For me, this is what Rolex is about, largely, they may be expensive, but they are of heirloom quality and the recipient of such an item will love and appreciate such a thing.
I wish someone would have left me a Rolex! I bought mine in the knowledge that I'd be able to do the same for my kids

shoppy · 27 April 2008, 07:16 PM

Congrats, what a nice watch.

PhillipShanghai · 28 April 2008, 02:47 AM

nice pictures, 1976. I guess we can be twins.

I do have the original box, but the papers are no where to be found.

JimSnyder · 28 April 2008, 02:55 AM

And such a great story about your grandfather. I think a watch that tells a story is so cool. Welcome; Jim

PhillipShanghai · 28 April 2008, 03:17 AM

Thanks Jim and all that responded.

PhillipShanghai · 2 May 2008, 10:18 AM

A pic at the office

oneillba · 2 May 2008, 11:05 AM

I've said it before, the watches I've received from my grandfathers, while not Rolex's, are the ones that I treasure the most. They seem to have a life all their own. Some may not run reliably, but it still makes me reflect of the days that they were ticking and keeping perfect time on their wrists while they were alive.

25 April 2008, 09:33 AM	#31
oneillba "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Hamilton, MI USA Watch: My beloved TT DJ Posts: 3,831	I have several watches from my grandfathers. Two pocketwatches and two wrist watches. Only one of the watches works, an Elgin pocket watch dated around 1904. They all need to be serviced. I love having them and more especially, having the memories they conjur up when I look at them. It should be wonderful having your watch returned back to you from the RSC in almost new condition. Ware it in good health, I'm sure your grandpa would want you to. __________________ My Trusty TT DJ

25 April 2008, 03:43 PM	#33
erwin - Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Erwin Location: Hollywood, Ca Watch: SD Posts: 1,032	I can't wait to see this magnificent watch on your writst, bud! Pls give us an update __________________ Your watch silently speaks about your character! sd/datejust/tudor/a couple of vintage omegas/tissotMB Meisterstuck Bordeaux pen/MB Noblesse Oblige/Starwalker/MB Classique Fountain pen/MB no 149

26 April 2008, 08:27 PM	#38
betrezra "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 477	## Why not wind it and wear it? Or is this a plonker question? :) Nice watch! Congrats!

26 April 2008, 08:40 PM	#40
OYSTERMANN "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Neil Location: West Midlands UK Watch: DJ,DD,GMTIIc,Sub Posts: 7,063	Phillip, What a great inheritance your Grandpa left you - just think of the memories of happy times past and now you're blessed with his gorgeous Rolex to treasure, as he did, for the rest of your life. A great story and thanks for shring it here on TRF. __________________ Neil 116231 SS/RG DATEJUST 2007 118238 YG DAY-DATE 2007 116713 LN SS/YG GMT IIc 2008 116613 LB SS/YG SUBMARINER 2009 216570 SS EXPLORER II 2013 116520 SS DAYTONA 2014

26 April 2008, 10:49 PM	#41
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,216	What a great watch to pass down to your son or daughter. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

25 April 2008, 02:55 PM	#32
PhillipShanghai Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Phillip Location: LAX/Shanghai Watch: PP 5196G,116610LN, Posts: 50	Coming back from golf and seeing all these responses, sure brings joy. I located a independent watch repair that repairs Patek Philippe, Rolex, VC, etc and he gave me a quote for $250. Roughly 1 week time frame. Still deciding which route to take. Help me out..

26 April 2008, 07:14 PM	#36
PhillipShanghai Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Phillip Location: LAX/Shanghai Watch: PP 5196G,116610LN, Posts: 50	Thanks for the replys about RSC. I went to visit my friend and also wanted to show him my Rolex. He recently inherited a Rolex from his dad that was passed down. He seems to be having some doubts about his watch being real, since he can't find any pictures on the net to match his. Here is a picture:

26 April 2008, 07:55 PM	#37
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	That looks real, in my experience you see very few fake vintage OP's. As for which route to take...unless you have a good relationship and expeince of a watchmakers talents, I'd go with RSC this time. Why? Well the last pics you sent show some surface scratching mainly to the jubilee bracelet. RSC will polish the band and the watchcase up and as said above, it should look just like new. Once you've had it serviced and polished by RSC, I'd then consider intermittant services with a local watchmaker. Rolex can be a pain when servicing vintages as they often state, once the parts are gone, that's it!!!! By having the watch serviced every 3 years or so by a local watch maker (at a considerably cheaper cost than RSC) you'll limit wear and tear on those soon to be extremely rare and valuable (to you) watch parts. Go the main route tho, this time, splash a little money on it and get that beauty shining again, your grandfather would be proud! J

26 April 2008, 08:34 PM	#39
PhillipShanghai Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Phillip Location: LAX/Shanghai Watch: PP 5196G,116610LN, Posts: 50	I'm sure others would agree with me, getting the watch serviced before wearing it. I made a mistake by not unscrewing the crown on my DJ, so it was actually moving. pretty amazing for a watch that hasn't been running for 13-14 years.

26 April 2008, 11:16 PM	#42
time "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Euro Posts: 522	Welcome. Very nice! Timeless. It is a nice memory of your grandp.! Good luck. __________________ Time is one of our greatest endeavour....

27 April 2008, 01:03 PM	#45
Terry Newton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Terry Newton Location: Michigan Watch: Rolex TT GMT II c Posts: 6,644	Phillip: Sorry if I hijacked your thread. It was a private joke between Nas and I. The watch is a definite memory of your grandfather and deserves to be passed down to one of your kids who will do the same. I still have a pocket watch of my grandfather's handed down to my father and now to me. My father has been dead 20 years ago last month. I still think very fondly of him. Memories are all that are truly important in the grand scheme of things. We won't take anything else with us when we go. Take care and wear the watch in good health. Terry Newton __________________ Terry Newton; Superstar and Fake Sleuth "Z" SS Date Submariner "Z" TT GMT-Master IIc

27 April 2008, 01:37 PM	#46
PhillipShanghai Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Phillip Location: LAX/Shanghai Watch: PP 5196G,116610LN, Posts: 50	Thanks Nas and Terry. When Terry posted FAKE.. I nearly fainted. haha

27 April 2008, 03:38 PM	#47
PhillipShanghai Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Phillip Location: LAX/Shanghai Watch: PP 5196G,116610LN, Posts: 50	Had some wrist shot request.

27 April 2008, 06:59 PM	#48
1976 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Maurice Location: The Netherlands Watch: 14060M/1601/1500 Posts: 246	Hi Philip, Welcome to the forum! Enjoy your Datejust, wear it in pride...Here are some pics of my 1976 Datejust, looks to me it is the same one __________________ Kind regards, Maurice

27 April 2008, 07:05 PM	#49
entropydave "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: Huntington, IN Posts: 680	Fantastic! For me, this is what Rolex is about, largely, they may be expensive, but they are of heirloom quality and the recipient of such an item will love and appreciate such a thing. I wish someone would have left me a Rolex! I bought mine in the knowledge that I'd be able to do the same for my kids

27 April 2008, 07:16 PM	#50
shoppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Simon Location: UK Watch: OP and daytona Posts: 1,783	Congrats, what a nice watch.

28 April 2008, 02:47 AM	#51
PhillipShanghai Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Phillip Location: LAX/Shanghai Watch: PP 5196G,116610LN, Posts: 50	nice pictures, 1976. I guess we can be twins. I do have the original box, but the papers are no where to be found.

28 April 2008, 02:55 AM	#52
JimSnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Jim Snyder Location: Ohio Watch: Ask me later..... Posts: 7,726	Wonderful Datejust Phillip; And such a great story about your grandfather. I think a watch that tells a story is so cool. Welcome; Jim

28 April 2008, 03:17 AM	#53
PhillipShanghai Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Phillip Location: LAX/Shanghai Watch: PP 5196G,116610LN, Posts: 50	Thanks Jim and all that responded.

2 May 2008, 10:18 AM	#54
PhillipShanghai Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Phillip Location: LAX/Shanghai Watch: PP 5196G,116610LN, Posts: 50	A pic at the office

2 May 2008, 11:05 AM	#55
oneillba "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Hamilton, MI USA Watch: My beloved TT DJ Posts: 3,831	I've said it before, the watches I've received from my grandfathers, while not Rolex's, are the ones that I treasure the most. They seem to have a life all their own. Some may not run reliably, but it still makes me reflect of the days that they were ticking and keeping perfect time on their wrists while they were alive. __________________ My Trusty TT DJ

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