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misha · 18 November 2011, 03:10 AM

I've brought my vintage Sea-Dweller 1665 to Rolex Service Center in New York.
After inspection of the watch they refuse to service it if I don't agree on changing hands to a new style luminova. At the same time they told me that it will decrease the value of the watch if this hands are replaced, that new hands do not match the dial. They don't have old style hands in stock. What should be done. Should I agree on changing hands or not.

Grumpy Badger · 18 November 2011, 03:11 AM

I suspect you are about to hear "send it to Bob Ridley" A LOT!

azguy · 18 November 2011, 03:20 AM

You need someone that appreciates, specializes and understands vintage watches.

Try bringing your 2002 BMW, not the year, to the BMW dealership, they'll think it's a VW

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Clay · 18 November 2011, 03:25 AM

Do NOT let Rolex do anything to your watch.....There are many very qualified watch makers in the US that can service your watch while still protecting it's vintage value....

onkyo · 18 November 2011, 03:51 AM

Do you have a picture of your SD you can post for us to see....

misha · 18 November 2011, 04:10 AM

I'll pick up my watch from RSC tomorrow afternoon and will post the pictures.

RLXSTR · 18 November 2011, 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Clay

Do NOT let Rolex do anything to your watch.....There are many very qualified watch makers in the US that can service your watch while still protecting it's vintage value....

I agree. We are in the process of doing a partial restoration on a 1665 that went diving in the Caribbean with the crown not screwed down. We now own the watch because the owner didn't want to repair it. It will be brought back to it's original glory with original parts of that era.

So yes, don't change things on the watch just because Rolex said what they said. I'm surprised they even acknowledged the 'vintage' aspect of it.

Submarino · 18 November 2011, 07:33 AM

Contact either Manuel Chamosa or Bob Ridley in Texas!!!

harry in montreal · 18 November 2011, 07:38 AM

you really should wait and read the posts on here before you do anything.

you may have really saved the watch by not allowing rolex to touch it.

you are lucky and smart to have hesitated !

why did you bring it in to the shop? i recommend you do nothing to it and enjoy it as-is.

Regards,

Harry

misha · 19 November 2011, 06:23 AM

Here is the pictures of my watch. I did not let Rolex Service Center to service
the watch, they would want to alter it's original hands, crown and dial.
I've got the watch back this afternoon.

Beef · 19 November 2011, 07:27 AM

"At the same time they told me that it will decrease the value of the watch if this hands are replaced, that new hands do not match the dial."

I do give them credit for telling you that. Some RSCs would just say "we MUST change the hands and dial, etc." At least they gave you enough information that you made the wise decision to come here first! A beautiful SD, BTW!

Clay · 19 November 2011, 07:43 AM

You are lucky...I know more then one person who has lost matching hands, etc over the years when Rolex just went ahead and changed them....

subtona · 19 November 2011, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clay

You are lucky...I know more then one person who has lost matching hands, etc over the years when Rolex just went ahead and changed them....

x2 Big Time!!!!

18 November 2011, 03:10 AM	#1
misha "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: USA Posts: 5	Vintage Sea-Dweller 1665 I've brought my vintage Sea-Dweller 1665 to Rolex Service Center in New York. After inspection of the watch they refuse to service it if I don't agree on changing hands to a new style luminova. At the same time they told me that it will decrease the value of the watch if this hands are replaced, that new hands do not match the dial. They don't have old style hands in stock. What should be done. Should I agree on changing hands or not.

18 November 2011, 03:11 AM	#2
Grumpy Badger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Bonny Scotland Watch: 14060M Sub (cosc) Posts: 5,280	I suspect you are about to hear "send it to Bob Ridley" A LOT! __________________ Don't mind me. I'm full of scotch, bitterness and impure thoughts! "You have enemies? Good! That means you stood up for something, sometime in your life." Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill KG, OM, CH, TD, PC, DL, FRS.

18 November 2011, 07:33 AM	#8
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	Contact either Manuel Chamosa or Bob Ridley in Texas!!! __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

19 November 2011, 06:23 AM	#10
misha "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: USA Posts: 5	Vintage Rolex Sea Dweller 1665 Here is the pictures of my watch. I did not let Rolex Service Center to service the watch, they would want to alter it's original hands, crown and dial. I've got the watch back this afternoon. Attached Images

19 November 2011, 07:27 AM	#11
Beef "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,824	"At the same time they told me that it will decrease the value of the watch if this hands are replaced, that new hands do not match the dial." I do give them credit for telling you that. Some RSCs would just say "we MUST change the hands and dial, etc." At least they gave you enough information that you made the wise decision to come here first! A beautiful SD, BTW! __________________ "An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile, hoping it will eat him last." "So you have enemies. Good. You must have stood up for something, sometime in your life." Winston Churchill

18 November 2011, 03:20 AM	#3
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	You need someone that appreciates, specializes and understands vintage watches. Try bringing your 2002 BMW, not the year, to the BMW dealership, they'll think it's a VW

18 November 2011, 03:25 AM	#4
Clay Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Up a tree Posts: 4,001	Do NOT let Rolex do anything to your watch.....There are many very qualified watch makers in the US that can service your watch while still protecting it's vintage value....

18 November 2011, 03:51 AM	#5
onkyo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Pav Location: Manhattan Posts: 11,495	Do you have a picture of your SD you can post for us to see....

18 November 2011, 04:10 AM	#6
misha "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: USA Posts: 5	I'll pick up my watch from RSC tomorrow afternoon and will post the pictures.

18 November 2011, 07:38 AM	#9
harry in montreal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Montreal Watch: The Habs pick 1st! Posts: 3,589	you really should wait and read the posts on here before you do anything. you may have really saved the watch by not allowing rolex to touch it. you are lucky and smart to have hesitated ! why did you bring it in to the shop? i recommend you do nothing to it and enjoy it as-is. Regards, Harry

19 November 2011, 07:43 AM	#12
Clay Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Up a tree Posts: 4,001	You are lucky...I know more then one person who has lost matching hands, etc over the years when Rolex just went ahead and changed them....

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