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Old 11 May 2021, 10:09 AM   #1
pk552502
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$750 for overhaul from independent...too high?

There's an independent watchmaker that lives about 20 miles from my house- he's been in business for about 30 years or so. He quoted me $750 to service my 16030. My initial reaction was it's too high. He said he uses all genuine Swiss Rolex parts, complete movement cleaning, overhaul service, new mainspring, highest quality Swiss made synthetic oils, gaskets, new spring bar band pins and full 12 month warranty on work done and any needed timing adjustments. And you get what you pay for.

Pros:

- I could physically drop off the watch at his house.
- don't have to worry about shipping
- nice to establish a relationship, verify future purchases possibly
- good local reviews online
- contracts with local rolex AD.

Cons:
- Price- almost as expensive as the RSC.

I probably will use him, but dang it seems high for a vintage datejust.
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