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wigdog63 · 6 July 2021, 08:15 PM

I'm looking for advice and guidance from the UK

A work colleague does not know what to do with this watch, which was his father's and has sat in a drawer for many years. It was sent to Rolex for repair in 1993 and sent back as no parts available. Can anyone suggest a possible repair/service option in the UK? Is it worth trying RSC again after all these years?
Thanks in advance,
Richard.

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khalifam · 6 July 2021, 08:48 PM

I would certainly try them again (no harm) if not then there is Steve Hale who is meant to be very good...

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zapokee · 6 July 2021, 09:09 PM

That typewriter letter from Rolex is super-cool, regardless of what happens to the watch.

There are vintage specialists who can fix it. Steve Hale seems to be emerging as the UK version of the well-respected Los Angeles experts.

Chris · 6 July 2021, 09:26 PM

Hi
You can try Giles and Charlie at watches of distinction in Lymington. They are Rolex accredited and supply a 2 yr warranty.

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wigdog63 · 7 July 2021, 12:51 AM

Thanks guys-Steve Hale seems to be the most talked about but thanks for the other suggestions.

TimeLord2 · 7 July 2021, 01:53 AM

Lovely watch. There is a very brief mention of this reference in this short history of the DateJust. https://www.ancienne.es/en/blogpost/...ejust-watches/

wigdog63 · 7 July 2021, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by TimeLord2

Lovely watch. There is a very brief mention of this reference in this short history of the DateJust. https://www.ancienne.es/en/blogpost/...ejust-watches/

Thank you-very informative article.

swish77 · 7 July 2021, 07:32 AM

Shouldn't the dial have the words "Datejust" and "Swiss" on it? Perhaps the dial was refinished.

Either way, very surprised that way back in 1993 Rolex couldn't repair a watch from the '50s. Seems odd.

Tools · 7 July 2021, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by swish77

Shouldn't the dial have the words "Datejust" and "Swiss" on it? Perhaps the dial was refinished.

. . .

The dial appears to have been repainted at some point in time.

77T · 7 July 2021, 10:29 AM

The first round of DJs didn’t have Datejust on the dial. They were solid gold and the known branding was Oyster Perpetual - so it had the pride of placement on the dial.

Later on it showed up. This watch seems to be ‘52 or ‘53 by some databases.

For the OP, he may need to do what I did with an old Omega from the early ‘60s. Buy a non-working donor movement. Or just the parts that are broken.

It’s cheaper than fab’g any broken parts. A non-Rolex mainspring may be needed or maybe even a few screws and mounting tabs.

A good vintage watchmaker should be able to source most of the parts but some may need a quest to find them.

This can take control over your life if you don’t go into it with the risk of spending more than the monetary value. But the emotional value is more rewarding methinks.

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6 July 2021, 08:15 PM	#1
wigdog63 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Real Name: Richard Location: Hove,GB Watch: me prevaricate. Posts: 236	Old ? 6305 I'm looking for advice and guidance from the UK A work colleague does not know what to do with this watch, which was his father's and has sat in a drawer for many years. It was sent to Rolex for repair in 1993 and sent back as no parts available. Can anyone suggest a possible repair/service option in the UK? Is it worth trying RSC again after all these years? Thanks in advance, Richard. Sent from my SM-G988B using Tapatalk

7 July 2021, 10:29 AM	#10
77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,842	Old ? 6305 The first round of DJs didn’t have Datejust on the dial. They were solid gold and the known branding was Oyster Perpetual - so it had the pride of placement on the dial. Later on it showed up. This watch seems to be ‘52 or ‘53 by some databases. For the OP, he may need to do what I did with an old Omega from the early ‘60s. Buy a non-working donor movement. Or just the parts that are broken. It’s cheaper than fab’g any broken parts. A non-Rolex mainspring may be needed or maybe even a few screws and mounting tabs. A good vintage watchmaker should be able to source most of the parts but some may need a quest to find them. This can take control over your life if you don’t go into it with the risk of spending more than the monetary value. But the emotional value is more rewarding methinks. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

6 July 2021, 08:48 PM	#2
khalifam "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: UK Posts: 1,071	I would certainly try them again (no harm) if not then there is Steve Hale who is meant to be very good... Sent from my SM-N986B using Tapatalk

6 July 2021, 09:09 PM	#3
zapokee "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Japan Posts: 4,346	That typewriter letter from Rolex is super-cool, regardless of what happens to the watch. There are vintage specialists who can fix it. Steve Hale seems to be emerging as the UK version of the well-respected Los Angeles experts.

6 July 2021, 09:26 PM	#4
Chris "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: UK Posts: 593	Hi You can try Giles and Charlie at watches of distinction in Lymington. They are Rolex accredited and supply a 2 yr warranty. Sent from my SM-G973F using Tapatalk

7 July 2021, 12:51 AM	#5
wigdog63 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Real Name: Richard Location: Hove,GB Watch: me prevaricate. Posts: 236	Thanks guys-Steve Hale seems to be the most talked about but thanks for the other suggestions.

7 July 2021, 01:53 AM	#6
TimeLord2 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Valencia, CA Watch: GMT Master 1675/3 Posts: 2,057	Lovely watch. There is a very brief mention of this reference in this short history of the DateJust. https://www.ancienne.es/en/blogpost/...ejust-watches/

7 July 2021, 07:32 AM	#8
swish77 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: CT/NYC Watch: ing the time! Posts: 6,800	Shouldn't the dial have the words "Datejust" and "Swiss" on it? Perhaps the dial was refinished. Either way, very surprised that way back in 1993 Rolex couldn't repair a watch from the '50s. Seems odd.

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