HELP! 1916 vintage????

[johnboy2708]

can anyone help, i have a 1916, rolex which i know little about, apart from, its inherited, its a ladies rose gold 9ct, gold regency spring strap, 15 jewel wind up, i need some advise, its not winding, winder goes round, but no ticking, ive been told it could have been over wound?? and glass is broken?? any one recommend a watchmaker?? is it worth getting repaired??? thanks

[johnboy2708]

mine is the same as the one on the right, but a bit more worn, cracked glass......

[pz93c]

If I had to guess, a broken mainspring.

Don't know about the UK. Someone will be around soon.

Nice piece, chief.

I'd give that to my old lady.

[Alcan]

Nice looking vintage. Do the case hallmarks correspond to 1916?

[pz93c]

Which one is yours? The one on the left or right?

[johnboy2708]

its the 1 on the right slightly differant winder and face, its hall marked 1916, w&d rolex serial number 670692 Main spring broke eh?? i suppose that will be the most expensive component that could break, MAIN SPRING DAMN!!! i dont know what one is but it dont sound good, does anyone know whats involved with that?? rough cost?? thanks

[pz93c]

Nope.

Mainspring is fairly cheap and should be changed with each service anyway. Have it serviced and you should be golden.

But, I don't know of any watchmakers in the UK. Just stateside.

[johnboy2708]

thanks, i will search for a reputable watchmaker near me, what about a replacement glass?? are they expensive?? £100($150) is expensive to me, but i would love to get it all working and looking likke new, so i can let my wife wear it, sometimes,,

[pz93c]

I wouldn't think so. It should be an easy replacement.

Looking forward to seeing it finished.