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scooba · 17 November 2014, 04:25 PM

I have just purchased a MK4 DRSD from 1980 it is actually in very nice condition, But I know nothing of any service work being carried out ,I have read so much and think I'm correct in saying these early watches may have come with out a trip lock crown but at service Rolex just fitted the new tube and crowns it appears to have the trip lock crown so may at some time been serviced.

The goal is to wear this along with some other watches and id like the "SPA" treatment just a refinish of the bracelet and new plexi and a movement service ,Who would you recommend in the UK ?

Many Thanks

Vincent65 · 17 November 2014, 04:34 PM

1980 - came with a trip-lock on a SD.

Any decent watchmaker can service the movement, and perhaps get the plexi.

A Rolex AD can re-finish the bracelet.

May we see photos of it? Congrats.

Vincent65 · 17 November 2014, 10:33 PM

BTW - 1980 is a bit late for a DRSD... what's the serial no. on the case (first couple of digits)?

scooba · 18 November 2014, 08:20 AM

Hi Vincent

Its a MK4 50xxxxx , I have had it checked on VRF

I will put some pis up later this week when I get 5 minutes

Vincent65 · 18 November 2014, 04:44 PM

Great - looking forward to it!

Swearengen · 18 November 2014, 07:43 PM

I have had a few serviced with William Rice, he's pretty good.

http://www.williamricewatches.com/contact.php

Guy h · 19 November 2014, 08:03 AM

Check Superlative Time in West London. They did a fantastic job on my 1953 Pre-Eplorer 6150. Runs lke new.

Matdaytona · 19 November 2014, 02:01 PM

Paul send it to Seth he can adjust the tighten the bracelet and do all the work to your exact specs will also do only what you ask he does all of mine

17 November 2014, 04:25 PM	#1
scooba 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Europe Watch: Anything Posts: 2,496	UK Service advice I have just purchased a MK4 DRSD from 1980 it is actually in very nice condition, But I know nothing of any service work being carried out ,I have read so much and think I'm correct in saying these early watches may have come with out a trip lock crown but at service Rolex just fitted the new tube and crowns it appears to have the trip lock crown so may at some time been serviced. The goal is to wear this along with some other watches and id like the "SPA" treatment just a refinish of the bracelet and new plexi and a movement service ,Who would you recommend in the UK ? Many Thanks

18 November 2014, 07:43 PM	#6
Swearengen "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Gabriel Location: London, UK Posts: 1,816	I have had a few serviced with William Rice, he's pretty good. http://www.williamricewatches.com/contact.php __________________ 1680 1675 16800 16570 16710 17000 16613 17013 Gone but not forgotten 16610LV 1016 16234

17 November 2014, 04:34 PM	#2
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,293	1980 - came with a trip-lock on a SD. Any decent watchmaker can service the movement, and perhaps get the plexi. A Rolex AD can re-finish the bracelet. May we see photos of it? Congrats.

17 November 2014, 10:33 PM	#3
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,293	BTW - 1980 is a bit late for a DRSD... what's the serial no. on the case (first couple of digits)?

18 November 2014, 08:20 AM	#4
scooba 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Europe Watch: Anything Posts: 2,496	Hi Vincent Its a MK4 50xxxxx , I have had it checked on VRF I will put some pis up later this week when I get 5 minutes

18 November 2014, 04:44 PM	#5
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,293	Great - looking forward to it!

19 November 2014, 08:03 AM	#7
Guy h "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Uk Posts: 41	Check Superlative Time in West London. They did a fantastic job on my 1953 Pre-Eplorer 6150. Runs lke new.

19 November 2014, 02:01 PM	#8
Matdaytona "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Mat Location: Somerset uk Watch: Rolex daytona Posts: 574	Paul send it to Seth he can adjust the tighten the bracelet and do all the work to your exact specs will also do only what you ask he does all of mine

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