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17 March 2015, 12:12 AM | #31 |
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mmmmhhhh
you have a Rolex for almost 30 years, but you do not have a camera you furthermore obviously do not have a cellphone, since you could take a picture with that also, you have a computer (or at least access to it...) but NO access to taking some pics with whatever device???
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17 March 2015, 12:32 AM | #32 |
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OP seems to be going for a record of sorts? Risky.
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17 March 2015, 01:11 AM | #33 |
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I wouldn't service this watch until it stops running. :)
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17 March 2015, 02:25 AM | #34 |
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How is it possible you don't have a camera! What mobile phone do you have?
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17 March 2015, 02:38 AM | #35 |
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I say first buy a camera then take it to service.... gotta see the before and after shots.
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17 March 2015, 02:42 AM | #36 |
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Interesting...think I would get it serviced, though.
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17 March 2015, 05:39 AM | #37 |
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Don't have a camera.
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17 March 2015, 05:46 AM | #38 | |
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No camera
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17 March 2015, 06:00 AM | #39 |
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So I'm guessing that dropping it off for service when you pick up your apple watch is not likely?
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17 March 2015, 06:04 AM | #40 |
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17 March 2015, 06:08 AM | #41 |
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We love pictures and especially of old (vintage) pieces.
So the last chance for some pictures ask a son, daughter, nephew, niece, neighbor, etc. to make some pictures of your watch.
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17 March 2015, 06:10 AM | #42 |
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The man has worn the same watch for nearly 30 years and doesn't have a camera. Probably hacks his own firewood for cold nights and has a tool shed built by hand. Total bad ass!
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17 March 2015, 07:23 AM | #43 |
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He's got an Ipad, no reason in this day and age not to get a few pics taken on a friend's cellphone...
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17 March 2015, 07:41 AM | #44 |
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I wouldn't get it serviced. I think it is safe to say that the rotor shaft bearings are already worn and will need replacement anyway in the future along with other parts.
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17 March 2015, 07:46 AM | #45 |
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Nothing wrong with not wanting change - Looks like you'll be keeping your 2005 fone and iPad1 also for 28years too - you havnt got a first edition superman comic by any chance have you?
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17 March 2015, 07:53 AM | #46 |
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I have to see pics. No camera on any device? Must work for a defense contractor.
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17 March 2015, 07:56 AM | #47 | |
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Would You Please Correct The Title
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Would you please correct the title of my post to: No Maintenance in 28 1/2 Years Thank You |
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17 March 2015, 09:05 AM | #48 |
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Send it to Rik at Time Care in Florida. Pay the 500 for a service. He will send it back to you and it will look like brand new and it will be spot on accurate.
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17 March 2015, 09:16 AM | #49 |
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17 March 2015, 09:37 AM | #50 |
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This is exactly what I was picturing. Dude is a bad ass - probably related to Richard Proenneke.
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17 March 2015, 09:42 AM | #51 |
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Pretty neat story. After 28 1/2 years I'd say it's due and besides it's pretty affordable if you wait that long
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17 March 2015, 09:49 AM | #52 |
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point is, he loves his watch, it ain't broke, so whatev... Enjoy it... I am all about vintage and thanks for the post
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17 March 2015, 08:16 PM | #53 |
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It has served you very well. Therefore it deserves a through service. However, before dropping it off to the service if you like make sure they will contact you before changing parts because when they renew something you may consider of losing sentimental value or vintage value
Besides, in today's technological advancement oil technology should be also benefit from and today's synthetic oils must be better improvement than what was available when your watch ⌚ was brand new
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17 March 2015, 09:02 PM | #54 |
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You must be chuck norris
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18 March 2015, 01:39 AM | #55 |
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My father tells the story of taking in my mother's prized high school graduation watch in for service. Apparently mother was under the impression that you never needed to service a watch. The jeweler found no oil left and all the jewels in the movement ground to dust. It was worthless.
Lots of luck. I will follow my father's example of getting my Rolex serviced every 5-6 years. He hasn't had any problems with his 1966 Datejust. |
18 March 2015, 03:01 AM | #56 | |
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18 March 2015, 04:42 AM | #57 |
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I am not sure if I am more impressed with the watch not being serviced for 28.5 years or the fact that you have had the same flip phone since 2005!
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18 March 2015, 05:10 AM | #58 |
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This thread made me laugh. I can appreciate the OP having the same phone since 2005 and not having a camera. But too see everyone ask the question how is this possible was great, I was thinking the same thing but didn't have the stones to ask.
To the OP, I think its time for a service. Watch will come back looking like it did and '86 and it will last another 28 1/2 years. As for a new phone, maybe you should break down and get one. A smart phone can be had for $50 or under now a days.
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18 March 2015, 05:25 AM | #59 |
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I wish I could find a copy of it now, but Rolex has a "dead watch" form letter that they send to people who send in their watches for service and the movement is so trashed that there is nothing they can do with it.
Your Rolex may be running, but when it finally does stop, the last thing I'd expect you'd want to receive along with your watch is a "dead watch" letter from Rolex.
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18 March 2015, 05:53 AM | #60 |
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1) Please do post a pic 2) WOW
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