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Rolexlover92 · 9 May 2019, 07:04 AM

Hey Everyone! I’ve been looking a lot at some Vintage Rolex Datejust on websites like HqMilton and Bobs Watches and have seen some really nice examples that come with aftermarket leather straps which I’m alright with depending on the price. But I was wondering if time to service would Rolex Service just the head of the watch? Thanks!

exador · 9 May 2019, 07:21 AM

Of course they will. But it would be much safer to take a vintage watch to an independent for servicing (and save money).

smithdg13 · 9 May 2019, 10:46 AM

I just sent my vintage 1675 GMT to Rolex Service Center in Dallas. I gave them specific instructions on what I wanted done (and not done) to the watch. They did just as I asked and serviced it wonderfully. I sent only the watch head itself (no bracelet/strap).

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iliketime · 9 May 2019, 11:00 AM

after seeing some of the horror stories lately, might be better to send in the watch, head only

sillo · 9 May 2019, 11:55 AM

Yes, there's no issue with sending in a watch without a bracelet.

18●20●22●▼●2●4●6 · 9 May 2019, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by exador

Of course they will. But it would be much safer to take a vintage watch to an independent for servicing (and save money).

Will they allow to purchase "correct" bracelet? I have a 1990's 16710 without bracelet and I would like a Jubilee bracelet for it though it was probably had a Oyster (with Flip-Lock I hope).

Thank you for your help again.

~Mark

alwayshere · 9 May 2019, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 18●20●22●▼●2●4●6

Will they allow to purchase "correct" bracelet? I have a 1990's 16710 without bracelet and I would like a Jubilee bracelet for it though it was probably had a Oyster (with Flip-Lock I hope).

Thank you for your help again.

~Mark

yep they will give you a quote for optional bracelet purchase

zapokee · 9 May 2019, 11:30 PM

Depends on where you are... In my experience there doesn't seem to be a consistent worldwide policy among RSCs and ADs.

In Japan they won't let you request anything - you have to agree to servicing exactly as they say, or else they won't do it. For example, you can't request a movement-only service. Bye bye vintage parts and watch value...

Conversely, in the UK and the USA I've had ADs sell me loose bracelets and parts. Not cheap, but exactly as requested.

Mileage varies.

9 May 2019, 07:04 AM	#1
Rolexlover92 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: New York Watch: Datejust, Speedy Posts: 95	Will Rolex Service Watch Without Bracelet? Hey Everyone! I’ve been looking a lot at some Vintage Rolex Datejust on websites like HqMilton and Bobs Watches and have seen some really nice examples that come with aftermarket leather straps which I’m alright with depending on the price. But I was wondering if time to service would Rolex Service just the head of the watch? Thanks!

9 May 2019, 11:55 AM	#5
sillo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Sean Location: NY Watch: 5 Digit Posts: 2,840	Yes, there's no issue with sending in a watch without a bracelet. __________________ 14060 \| 16570 \| 16600 \| 16700 \| 16800 \| 79260 @TheGMTHand

9 May 2019, 07:21 AM	#2
exador Banned Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: NZ Posts: 2,600	Of course they will. But it would be much safer to take a vintage watch to an independent for servicing (and save money).

9 May 2019, 10:46 AM	#3
smithdg13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Posts: 27	I just sent my vintage 1675 GMT to Rolex Service Center in Dallas. I gave them specific instructions on what I wanted done (and not done) to the watch. They did just as I asked and serviced it wonderfully. I sent only the watch head itself (no bracelet/strap). Sent from my SM-G892A using Tapatalk

9 May 2019, 11:00 AM	#4
iliketime "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Jack Location: NYC Watch: 16570, 16710 Posts: 1,535	after seeing some of the horror stories lately, might be better to send in the watch, head only

9 May 2019, 11:30 PM	#8
zapokee "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Japan Posts: 4,367	Depends on where you are... In my experience there doesn't seem to be a consistent worldwide policy among RSCs and ADs. In Japan they won't let you request anything - you have to agree to servicing exactly as they say, or else they won't do it. For example, you can't request a movement-only service. Bye bye vintage parts and watch value... Conversely, in the UK and the USA I've had ADs sell me loose bracelets and parts. Not cheap, but exactly as requested. Mileage varies.

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