Re-lume?

[bkandj2000]

Would "re-luming" a Rolex that is 100% authentic render the watch a fake after the re-lume and thus RUSA refuse to service the watch?


Blaine

[Tools]

No, it doesn't make it a fake..

It just makes it a re-lumed dial and the original value of the watch will drop considerably, depending on the model..

Rolex will service any authentic Rolex.. If it has aftermarket parts on, they simply require that they be removed and replaced with authentic parts. This may also happen to a re-lume if the lume is deficient and below standard..

[gold canyon]

Originally Posted by Tools

No, it doesn't make it a fake..

It just makes it a re-lumed dial and the original value of the watch will drop considerably, depending on the model..

Rolex will service any authentic Rolex.. If it has aftermarket parts on, they simply require that they be removed and replaced with authentic parts. This may also happen to a re-lume if the lume is deficient and below standard..

When you send your Rolex to RSC for servicing, will they do a "re-lume"? And does "re-luming" by Rolex negatively impact the monetary value of the watch?

[tulgsT]

Originally Posted by gold canyon

When you send your Rolex to RSC for servicing, will they do a "re-lume"? And does "re-luming" by Rolex negatively impact the monetary value of the watch?

There is no such thing as a re-lume. The whole dial is replaced with a genuine Rolex replacement part, like Tools said. Value will be affected depending on which watch you have. Unless your watch is very rare, it really wouldn't affect resale value that much.

[tulgsT]

For an additional fee, of course. That is not part of a basic Rolex servicing.

[Tools]

Originally Posted by gold canyon

When you send your Rolex to RSC for servicing, will they do a "re-lume"? And does "re-luming" by Rolex negatively impact the monetary value of the watch?

As mentioned.. Rolex does not re-lume any dials, they replace them with proper service dials. Frequently a service dial is better than a badly relumed dial, especially for a modern reference.

If the watch is exotic or collectible and the dial is rare, (such as an early matte dial) a professional relume by a good restoration expert can maintain it's value, however, most collectors prefer an original dial and so this is only a good option if the lume has deteriorated to a point where it may degrade further..

[gold canyon]

Originally Posted by Tools

As mentioned.. Rolex does not re-lume any dials, they replace them with proper service dials. Frequently a service dial is better than a badly relumed dial, especially for a modern reference.

If the watch is exotic or collectible and the dial is rare, (such as an early matte dial) a professional relume by a good restoration expert can maintain it's value, however, most collectors prefer an original dial and so this is only a good option if the lume has deteriorated to a point where it may degrade further..

Thanks for the information.

[Jason71]

Originally Posted by tulgsT

There is no such thing as a re-lume. The whole dial is replaced with a genuine Rolex replacement part, like Tools said. Value will be affected depending on which watch you have. Unless your watch is very rare, it really wouldn't affect resale value that much.

"There is such a thing as a re-lume". Silly Rabbit, Tricks are for kids.

It is not wise to Relume a Rolex watch, but in certain instances it might be advantageous to have a Rolex relumed by a 3rd party vendor that knows his business and can do a Relume to look good. It will almost always decrease the value of the piece though.

[HL65]

Originally Posted by Jason71

"There is such a thing as a re-lume". Silly Rabbit, Tricks are for kids.

It is not wise to Relume a Rolex watch, but in certain instances it might be advantageous to have a Rolex relumed by a 3rd party vendor that knows his business and can do a Relume to look good. It will almost always decrease the value of the piece though.

Agree Jason!

[tulgsT]

Originally Posted by Jason71

"There is such a thing as a re-lume". Silly Rabbit, Tricks are for kids.

It is not wise to Relume a Rolex watch, but in certain instances it might be advantageous to have a Rolex relumed by a 3rd party vendor that knows his business and can do a Relume to look good. It will almost always decrease the value of the piece though.

Jason, sugar cereals are for kids. A RSC will not typically do a re-lume. It is not part of a typical 5 yr servicing and they WILL try to sell you a new dial. Period. If one were to go to a highly skilled watchmaker, then just about anything is possible. To expect such from a RSC is weally weally widiculous.

[troyus]

How long aproximately does the rolex lumes glow properties last?
And how long the aftermarket stuff?

Will it last the 5 years till service, or only a year or so?
(cheap watch lume is soo bad)

[Jason71]

Originally Posted by tulgsT

Jason, sugar cereals are for kids. A RSC will not typically do a re-lume. It is not part of a typical 5 yr servicing and they WILL try to sell you a new dial. Period. If one were to go to a highly skilled watchmaker, then just about anything is possible. To expect such from a RSC is weally weally widiculous.

No, an RSC will NOT do a relume. It's not typically or might....they will NOT. I never said that I expected a relume from an RSC. In fact, I would never take one of my Rolex watches to a RSC.

[tulgsT]

Originally Posted by Jason71

No, an RSC will NOT do a relume. It's not typically or might....they will NOT. I never said that I expected a relume from an RSC. In fact, I would never take one of my Rolex watches to a RSC.

Great!! So you were answering the question in terms of what a 3rd party can do and I was answering it from the perspective of what a RSC will do. We are saying the same thing. The horse is dead already, why keep kicking it while it's down? If you only go to a 3rd party and I only go to a RSC, then that is our choice and personal preference.