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OldRolexDude · 15 June 2018, 08:07 AM

Hi,

First post. Long time Rolex owner.

I have a 1951 gold Rolex Prince that I've owned for around 30 years,but haven't worn much for the last 15 or so as I find it's a bit small on my wrist.

Anyway, I decided to show it some love and took it to a reputable jewelers in Manchester to get it serviced.

They've now contacted me and told me that it needs a part that they can't get due to it's age. It seems that the hands are now out of sync. I can't be sure that it was working when I took it in, but certainly wasn't aware that there was anything wrong with it.

I'm now stuck with a watch that doesn't work and I can't really prove that it was okay when I handed it over. To make it worse, it seems that I won't be able to get fixed as nobody can get parts.

The watch has a lot of sentimental value and I'd really like to get it fixed. Does anybody know anywhere that may be able to help ?

Thanks.

watch-guy.com · 15 June 2018, 04:00 PM

It should not be that difficult to service ( or even make specific parts)
I contacted James Dowlng who gave mine to his watch person

Runs like a chronometer now

Contact him via his website

Julian

PS DO you have any pics?

OldRolexDude · 16 June 2018, 03:34 AM

Thanks Julian, much appreciated.

I've been on his web page and dropped him a line. I don't know if it's sign, but I've just spent the day at the funeral of a friend and neighbour called Dowling.

I don't have any photos to hand, and the watch is still in the jewellers, but I'll see if I can dig anything out.

Andy

15 June 2018, 08:07 AM	#1
OldRolexDude "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Ireland Posts: 2	Servicing a 1951 Prince Hi, First post. Long time Rolex owner. I have a 1951 gold Rolex Prince that I've owned for around 30 years,but haven't worn much for the last 15 or so as I find it's a bit small on my wrist. Anyway, I decided to show it some love and took it to a reputable jewelers in Manchester to get it serviced. They've now contacted me and told me that it needs a part that they can't get due to it's age. It seems that the hands are now out of sync. I can't be sure that it was working when I took it in, but certainly wasn't aware that there was anything wrong with it. I'm now stuck with a watch that doesn't work and I can't really prove that it was okay when I handed it over. To make it worse, it seems that I won't be able to get fixed as nobody can get parts. The watch has a lot of sentimental value and I'd really like to get it fixed. Does anybody know anywhere that may be able to help ? Thanks.

15 June 2018, 04:00 PM	#2
watch-guy.com Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: United States Posts: 501	It should not be that difficult to service ( or even make specific parts) I contacted James Dowlng who gave mine to his watch person Runs like a chronometer now Contact him via his website Julian PS DO you have any pics?

16 June 2018, 03:34 AM	#3
OldRolexDude "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Ireland Posts: 2	Thanks Julian, much appreciated. I've been on his web page and dropped him a line. I don't know if it's sign, but I've just spent the day at the funeral of a friend and neighbour called Dowling. I don't have any photos to hand, and the watch is still in the jewellers, but I'll see if I can dig anything out. Andy

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