ROLEX 1960's osyter date, advice needed

[Omar Anbar]

Good morning enthusiasts, this is post will be a bit long so i apologize in advance.
I was recently gifted an inherited a 34mm 1960's oyster perceptual date which has been in the family since bought new till this date. To be honest i was always a more of an Omega fan, but since i received this watch even though it's in a extremely bad shape my heart changed. (tried to attach but wouldn't let me, apparenty i am newbie :D

So i need to revive her and bring her back to life but i ma not sure if i can do it all at once (Budget wise) and some changes should be made in the first place (Authenticity and Vintage) so here we go one by one

Bracelet - it has 7205 bracelet on it missing end links, from my search i should be looking to get 57 end links but i cant find them no where.
-there are 557 available but no connectors plus im not sure if they will fit, other model also like 60, 62 etc but again i don't know if they will fit.
- other option is to ger 7835 with 557 end links or so and completely change (dont know if i should do that)

Glass/acrylic and crown needs to be changed - i check with the dealer they will do it, but should i go to Rolex or some specialist can do the job cheaper ?

I am thinking of changing the Dial - Rolex showed me some options but its quite costly, so the question is should i change the dial ? or it will loose its vintage spirit ?
if i will change it what are my other options other than dealer and which model no./reference should i be looking for ?

I am looking forward to all you comments, advises, recommendations, even info about the history the model if youd like to.

P.S watch model ref 1500 , movement 1575.

cheers :)

[330ci]

I would find a good independent watchmaker, and get it serviced as is. Endlinks come up from time to time, they have a center link attached to them, you can find aftermarket ones that work just as good as originals as placeholders until an authentic set comes up.
If the dial isn't damaged, I wouldn't change it, and even if I did, I would likely source an authentic used dial and have an independent change it along with the service and crown, and crystal. an independent with new crown, crystal and service would be around $500 i'd imagine.

[Omar Anbar]

Thanks alot for your reply, can you recommend a center and end link would work for the 19mm 7205?

Also if you known where I can I find an authentic dial, which model works for my watch it would be great.

[Verdi]

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[interestedwatcher]

To get parts for the 1500, you might be better off buying a complete watch, swapping out what you want (like end links) then selling the entire donor watch.

[Omar Anbar]

Thanks Verdi. Apparently the issue is I am a new user, need 10 posts before being able to share a link.

[Omar Anbar]

I did not see that coming :D
Thanks anyways, I'll keep this as my last option, mean while I am considering buying a preowned 78350 with 557 end links and consider it as an upgrade. Just hoping it fits

[330ci]

Originally Posted by Omar Anbar

I did not see that coming :D
Thanks anyways, I'll keep this as my last option, mean while I am considering buying a preowned 78350 with 557 end links and consider it as an upgrade. Just hoping it fits

Will fit just fine, as will a folded link 7835. If you swap the dial what color do you want?

[Omar Anbar]

I dont have somethings specific in mind. Can I see what's available ?

[formula]

Can I see it too
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