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nodnarb757 · 14 June 2007, 10:17 AM

Hello to all! I am the recent reciepient (sp) of an older Rolex from my grandfather. I will post pics soon. The crystal is in need of replacement, and it could use a cleaning and a polish. I am unsure of where to get the work done. I live in the Toledo Ohio area, and upon calling the Manhattan office, I learned that a local jewler is authorized. Should I send it to a RSC or will the rolex refered jeweler be fine?

Your help is greatly appreciated.

Tools · 14 June 2007, 10:55 AM

Welcome to TRF.

It's amazing how much abuse an older crystal can take and still be polished out.

An authorized Rolex shop can do a fine job at a fraction of the cost of an RSC in half the time (or less). Depends on you and your watch.

Looking for those pics.

nodnarb757 · 14 June 2007, 11:13 AM

I will post some pics after I have it the watch polished and cleaned. The watch has had an interesting story. It has traveled to South America, Europe, Pacific Islands, Asia and all across the U.S. My Grandfather purchased it many years ago(before I was born and I am now almost 32!). A few years back he developed Alzehiemers and dementia. My mother died in an accident a few years ago, and my Aunt and my sister and I have been caring for him. He was recently moved to a fully locked unit. When he heard he was moving, he started packing his things into garbage bags(no one knows why he chose bags). He forgot that his trash and valuables were all in garbage bags, so he set it all out to be taken. The Rolex was in one of those bags, and thank god I got to the bag before the trash hauler did. He said he threw it out because it didnt work anymore, not realizing that he hadn't wound it in some time.
Needless to say, the family said that I should take it since I rescued it, and now I am a very proud owner of a very sentimental timepiece.
I am so far unsure as to what model it is, but I am researching that, and hope to resotre the watch to a new looking apperance. Word in the family is that he was religious about having it serviced every 5-6 years, and that it was serviced recently.

bfh · 14 June 2007, 11:27 AM

Great Story!

Sorry to hear about your Grandfather (and mother), tough stuff.

Rockrolex · 14 June 2007, 12:27 PM

Welcome to TRF, Brandon. Sounds like you have yourself a wonderful family momento (although it's unfortunate about the circumstances that brought it about).

In answer to your question, a Rolex certified techician should be able to fix your watch at less cost and in less time than RSC.

How about some before and after pics.

Uncle-AJ · 14 June 2007, 02:58 PM

What a great story and I'm sure it's in very good hands now. Why not post a before and after picture so we can see how good the servicing job is.

BTW Welcome to TRF.

padi56 · 14 June 2007, 07:30 PM

Welcome to TRF Brandon and your local guy could do your service, the older acrylic crystals are always replaced as part of service,thats a great story

nodnarb757 · 15 June 2007, 07:29 AM

I will be sure to post some before and after pics.

Alcan · 15 June 2007, 12:31 PM

Hi Brandon, welcome aboard!

That's a wonderful story about your Grandfather's watch. As others have said, any authorized Rolex repair facility can service it. If it was mine I wouldn't hesitate to send it to one of the three U.S. Rolex Service Centres. Too significant a watch.

nodnarb757 · 17 June 2007, 11:18 AM

While its not a bubbleback or a daytona, it is rather modest and reserved timepiece. Once I take some pics I will post it to see if anyone with a sharp eye can identify it.

roadcarver · 17 June 2007, 11:34 AM

Welcome to TRF. Sorry to hear about the tragic loss of your mother and the current condition of your grandfather. My grandmother also recently passed due to Alzheimers, but it was best that the good Lord has taken her since she was suffering.

Do post a photo of your grandfather's watch especially with is long history.

Again, welcome.

JJ Irani · 17 June 2007, 04:22 PM

Welcome to TRF, Brandon. Great story there!!

Cheers - JJ

SPACE-DWELLER · 18 June 2007, 12:31 AM

Fascinating story!

That Rolex must be highly treasured by you. Therefore, I'd definately take it to an official RSC, just to be on the safe side

I have heard gruesome stories from the "craftmanship" carried out by non Rolex people tampering with Rolex watches

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BTW: That suggestion with a "before and after photo" is a really good piece of advise!

14 June 2007, 10:17 AM	#1
nodnarb757 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Brandon Location: Toledo Watch: you gonna do? Posts: 224	Howdy! Hello to all! I am the recent reciepient (sp) of an older Rolex from my grandfather. I will post pics soon. The crystal is in need of replacement, and it could use a cleaning and a polish. I am unsure of where to get the work done. I live in the Toledo Ohio area, and upon calling the Manhattan office, I learned that a local jewler is authorized. Should I send it to a RSC or will the rolex refered jeweler be fine? Your help is greatly appreciated.

14 June 2007, 12:27 PM	#5
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,966	Welcome to TRF, Brandon. Sounds like you have yourself a wonderful family momento (although it's unfortunate about the circumstances that brought it about). In answer to your question, a Rolex certified techician should be able to fix your watch at less cost and in less time than RSC. How about some before and after pics. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

14 June 2007, 02:58 PM	#6
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	What a great story and I'm sure it's in very good hands now. Why not post a before and after picture so we can see how good the servicing job is. BTW Welcome to TRF. __________________ A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10

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15 June 2007, 12:31 PM	#9
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	Hi Brandon, welcome aboard! That's a wonderful story about your Grandfather's watch. As others have said, any authorized Rolex repair facility can service it. If it was mine I wouldn't hesitate to send it to one of the three U.S. Rolex Service Centres. Too significant a watch. __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

14 June 2007, 10:55 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Welcome to TRF. It's amazing how much abuse an older crystal can take and still be polished out. An authorized Rolex shop can do a fine job at a fraction of the cost of an RSC in half the time (or less). Depends on you and your watch. Looking for those pics.

14 June 2007, 11:13 AM	#3
nodnarb757 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Brandon Location: Toledo Watch: you gonna do? Posts: 224	I will post some pics after I have it the watch polished and cleaned. The watch has had an interesting story. It has traveled to South America, Europe, Pacific Islands, Asia and all across the U.S. My Grandfather purchased it many years ago(before I was born and I am now almost 32!). A few years back he developed Alzehiemers and dementia. My mother died in an accident a few years ago, and my Aunt and my sister and I have been caring for him. He was recently moved to a fully locked unit. When he heard he was moving, he started packing his things into garbage bags(no one knows why he chose bags). He forgot that his trash and valuables were all in garbage bags, so he set it all out to be taken. The Rolex was in one of those bags, and thank god I got to the bag before the trash hauler did. He said he threw it out because it didnt work anymore, not realizing that he hadn't wound it in some time. Needless to say, the family said that I should take it since I rescued it, and now I am a very proud owner of a very sentimental timepiece. I am so far unsure as to what model it is, but I am researching that, and hope to resotre the watch to a new looking apperance. Word in the family is that he was religious about having it serviced every 5-6 years, and that it was serviced recently.

14 June 2007, 11:27 AM	#4
bfh Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: usofa Watch: SS Subdate Posts: 171	Great Story! Sorry to hear about your Grandfather (and mother), tough stuff.

15 June 2007, 07:29 AM	#8
nodnarb757 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Brandon Location: Toledo Watch: you gonna do? Posts: 224	I will be sure to post some before and after pics.

17 June 2007, 11:18 AM	#10
nodnarb757 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Brandon Location: Toledo Watch: you gonna do? Posts: 224	While its not a bubbleback or a daytona, it is rather modest and reserved timepiece. Once I take some pics I will post it to see if anyone with a sharp eye can identify it.

17 June 2007, 11:34 AM	#11
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	Welcome to TRF. Sorry to hear about the tragic loss of your mother and the current condition of your grandfather. My grandmother also recently passed due to Alzheimers, but it was best that the good Lord has taken her since she was suffering. Do post a photo of your grandfather's watch especially with is long history. Again, welcome. __________________ I'm just a cook...

17 June 2007, 04:22 PM	#12
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Welcome to TRF, Brandon. Great story there!! Cheers - JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

18 June 2007, 12:31 AM	#13
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Fascinating story! That Rolex must be highly treasured by you. Therefore, I'd definately take it to an official RSC, just to be on the safe side I have heard gruesome stories from the "craftmanship" carried out by non Rolex people tampering with Rolex watches SUPERLATIVE WELCOMING OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED BTW: That suggestion with a "before and after photo" is a really good piece of advise! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

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