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21 July 2020, 12:28 PM | #1 |
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Got my first Rolex
I used to roll my eyes at all the watch junkies I knew. Didn’t understand them. Didn’t want to. The last watch I owned was 8th grade and it probably costs $30.
But I just received a most incredible gift. And I get it folks, I get it. Nothing like the weight and heft of one of these beauties. I don’t know what I’m going to do with it. I’m not even sure best way to get it appraised. It’s awfully expensive to service and clean - and I’ve read mixed reviews as to whether you even should. (Or at least, don’t buff and replace any parts). Any thoughts and advice would be greatly appreciated. |
21 July 2020, 12:32 PM | #2 |
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Just enjoy the ride my friend. As far as servicing goes, yeah it can be a bit $$$ depending on what it needs, but its like a well running engine and only needs it every 5-10 years.
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21 July 2020, 12:34 PM | #3 |
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Get it serviced and cleaned. Will be the best thing you do and like having a new watch!!
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21 July 2020, 12:49 PM | #4 |
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get that one spiffed up and enjoy. Congrats!
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21 July 2020, 01:05 PM | #5 |
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Congratulations. I love the white gold day date. Would love one with a silver stick dial myself.
It was a gift...so getting it properly serviced is a small price to pay for years of enjoyment to come. Take it to a Rolex service center and have it completely overhauled. It's not a super rare model...I would not worry about having those end links straightened or replaced...And if movement parts need to be replaced, what of it? Rolex will have the proper parts. |
21 July 2020, 01:06 PM | #6 |
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Congrats!!
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21 July 2020, 01:23 PM | #7 |
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Congrats! You'll love it!
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21 July 2020, 01:52 PM | #8 |
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Congrats! Beautiful!
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21 July 2020, 03:29 PM | #9 |
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Sweet! A vintage DD. Excellent way to start. And to be honest an excellent way to finish too.
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21 July 2020, 05:43 PM | #10 |
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Congratulations it is a beauty.
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21 July 2020, 05:47 PM | #11 |
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Congrats and enjoy!
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21 July 2020, 05:54 PM | #12 |
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I could literally see the joy in your face from reading the post. Welcome to the club and congratulations.
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21 July 2020, 06:01 PM | #13 |
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Put away $5 a month and after 10-12 years you will have about enough to service it.
If it is keeping consistent time, ie loosing or gaining something in the region of -5 to +5 every day consistently, eg gaining +4 each day, all is running smoothly. Use time.is web site to check this Give it a good clean, especially in between the bracelet links with something like a babies soft Toothbrush, first brush and soap and warm water. Don’t submerge it until you get it pressure tested at a Rolex AD. Make sure the crown is screwed down finger tight Welcome and congrats |
21 July 2020, 09:31 PM | #14 |
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thats a cool votch
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21 July 2020, 10:31 PM | #15 |
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36 or 41?
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21 July 2020, 10:33 PM | #16 |
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Beauty! Congrats on the DD!
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21 July 2020, 10:40 PM | #17 |
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Get the watch to your local RSC and let them service it, polish it before sending it back to you glistening and sparkling, you will also get a Rolex guarantee, 2 years I believe.
Then you will have what will look like a brand new watch yours to enjoy for many many years to come. Congratulations and welcome to the Rolex family.
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22 July 2020, 12:10 AM | #18 |
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Congratulations.
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22 July 2020, 01:08 AM | #19 |
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Nice!
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22 July 2020, 01:16 AM | #20 |
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Thank you Everyone!!! i'm loving it. I may or may not keep long-term (explicitly told to do with it what I want to enjoy life), but for at least through this year, I'm a proud owner. Will get it serviced/cleaned. Why not. I know I'll never recoup that money if I sell, but so what. $1000(?) to show off the watch is fine.
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22 July 2020, 02:10 AM | #21 |
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Congrats and enjoy. Others should be so lucky
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22 July 2020, 02:20 AM | #22 |
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Congrats. And big welcome to the club.
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