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27 November 2019, 07:56 AM | #1 |
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Advice on buying a Rolex Chronograph from the 40's?
I'd love to add a vintage chronograph from the 40's-50's as a daily. Would it be serviceable at a RSC?
Are there any resources I should read to become more knowledgeable? What is the market trend been in this segment? I'm not sure where I should start. |
27 November 2019, 01:31 PM | #2 |
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you have probably picked the most difficult and faked area.
These watches are often not real witj movements and parts from other watches Dials are often repainted be careful Buy from a reputable collector or dealer whom you trsut and have dealt with before Ask lots of questions and post some pics here before committing As regards servicing , my understanding is that these are not difficult to service but Rolex will not touch them Julian |
30 November 2019, 06:27 AM | #3 |
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I guess only Rolex geneva will service it but I'm afraid the bill will be SUBSTANTIAL
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30 November 2019, 07:08 AM | #4 |
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If you ever acquired a real one send to a professional like Philip Ridley and stay away from RSC.....far away
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30 November 2019, 09:25 AM | #5 |
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30 November 2019, 02:04 PM | #6 |
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This collector (darknerimperator)has One of the best collections of early Rolex chronographs ever seen!!!
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30 November 2019, 04:48 PM | #7 |
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Here’s another angle on that beauty!
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30 November 2019, 09:30 PM | #8 |
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In my experience Rolex won't service them. I had to send mine to 3 different watch makers to find someone willing to work on it. I will let you know when I get it back how it turns out.
Joe |
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