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Old 21 October 2010, 05:46 AM   #1
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Icon5 Oyster brevet 6480 serial #132350

My Father in-law gave me His watch in 2001 shortly before he passed away,it has water damaged due to cracked cover and bracelet is not the original. I want to fix it and wonder if it is worth it? I kept it in my safe since 2001 till this week, is keeping time ok, face is black, casing is silver. I dont know the history of the watch prior to my father in law ownership. will ask my mother in law for some info...hopefully she knows something. Any suggestions or coments are welcome. Thanks...Sincerely, P. Monche, Clearwater Fl
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Old 21 October 2010, 02:29 PM   #2
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Spoke to my in-law, She stated that her Husband bought the watch sometime after 1960 in Brooklyn, NY. my father in law used to work at The Brooklyn Navy Yard around that time, Unable to provide me with more information.
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Old 21 October 2010, 02:56 PM   #3
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I have moved this over to the vintage section as you might get some better replies there...

Papo,welcome to TRF and I hope you get the answers your looking for!
There are lots of well versed folk here in the vintage side....

Is that the watch in question in your Avatar?? If so,post a larger pic here on the thread as it will aid others in your questions!
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Old 22 October 2010, 04:03 AM   #4
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Old 22 October 2010, 04:24 AM   #5
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Don't know, but it is a nice one.
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Old 22 October 2010, 06:42 AM   #6
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Thank You!!!! I continue to look for info. about this Rolex all over the internet. As per some web site list, this model serial number is from 1939-41? That was news to me, incredible!!! I contacted a Rolex authorized dealer near my residence and they sent the watch to Rolex for a restoration..I was told that I will be contacted with an estimate on the restoration. Hope that someone at Rolex could give me more info about it,ea. production year,price then and value now ect. Watch has a great sentimental value so I decided to go ahead and fix it.
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Old 22 October 2010, 04:25 PM   #7
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Don't let the service center change the dial or hands. You will lose all value.
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Old 23 October 2010, 12:04 AM   #8
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restoration

you mean leave dial and hands in present condition or have them cleaned(restore) is ok?
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Old 23 October 2010, 01:32 AM   #9
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I suspect he means have them cleaned and I agree.

That is a great old watch and it looks like it will clean up nicely.

Make sure to post pics when you get it back!
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Old 23 October 2010, 05:38 AM   #10
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Thanks, Im pretty excited about having the repairs(Restoration) done. At this point Im waiting for A Rolex rep.. to call with the estimates..hope to have the watch back by mid November..will post before and after pictures. Thanks again...
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Old 25 October 2010, 03:05 AM   #11
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Ummmm. I read some postings that indicate RSC wont work on some vintage watches? So if they refused to work on mine, Who will you recommend, I read a lot here about Mr. Steve Mulholland..Can I get some info.??All suggestions and comments are welcome.

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Old 25 October 2010, 06:12 AM   #12
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what part of FL are you in?
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Old 25 October 2010, 06:51 AM   #13
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I moved to Clearwater from Brooklyn NY 2 yrs ago, Retired and loving it!!!
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Old 25 October 2010, 07:21 AM   #14
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No question that Steve Mulholland could help with this. If he cannot help he will send you to the right place.
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Old 25 October 2010, 07:32 AM   #15
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I google it and it appears that He(Mr. Mulholland) is right here in my area..Excellent. if RSC can't help me, I will contact Him ASAP...Thanks!!!
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Old 26 October 2010, 05:53 AM   #16
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Just got a call from local Rolex Authorized Dealer, As per RSC as some people have already mentioned on this page they wont work on a vintage so they are mailing watch back without anything done to it..:(( I live in Clearwater, Fl; need info on local watchmakers that will work on a vintage Rolex..thanks in advance, Sincerely, P. Monche
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Old 26 October 2010, 06:58 AM   #17
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Have you called the locals I provided?
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Old 26 October 2010, 10:31 AM   #18
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Restoration

Made contact with Mr Joseph Osborn via email. As soon as I get watch back I will go visit his store in Tampa..Hopefully He can do the job. Thanks for your help...will keep u posted...Sincerely; P. Monche
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Old 31 October 2010, 07:31 AM   #19
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Ok...got my Rolex back from RSC in NY. They were unable to help me...I will contact local watchmaker and hopefully get this watch restore to his glory days....

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Old 31 October 2010, 08:22 AM   #20
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Contact Bob Ridley. He is a TRF member who works on vintage Rolex, he is very highly regarded.

http://www.watchmakers.com/
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Contact Bob Ridley. He is a TRF member who works on vintage Rolex, he is very highly regarded.

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Old 31 October 2010, 02:59 PM   #22
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Ok...got my Rolex back from RSC in NY. They were unable to help me...I will contact local watchmaker and hopefully get this watch restore to his glory days....
Did RSC NY at least offer you a Rolex bracelet?
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Old 1 November 2010, 02:58 AM   #23
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They sent it back..never even offered to change the bracelet, I was disappointed about that...They don't seem to care about vintage rolex owners, :(.... so my saga continues...next stop: local watchmaker in Tampa, Fl.
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Contact Bob Ridley. He is a TRF member who works on vintage Rolex, he is very highly regarded.

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I made contact via email with a local watchmaker recommended by another member on this forum, but will keep all options open...Thanks for helping me with this issue..
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They sent it back..never even offered to change the bracelet, I was disappointed about that...They don't seem to care about vintage rolex owners, :(.... so my saga continues...next stop: local watchmaker in Tampa, Fl.
That’s awful as that is the only way to “officially” get a new Rolex bracelet from Rolex US. The RSC requires having the watch in hand which they did. It would have been nice for them to mention it to you assuming you want a new Rolex steel bracelet. The bracelet is one of the few parts of a Rolex watch they will provide without a service assuming the watch does not have any aftermarket parts on it. If you want a period correct bracelet, there are a few brokers around here that can get you one including one not far from you. Let us know how your meeting goes with Ernest. Remember to ask about keeping period correct.
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Thanks for your suggestion..make's perfect sense, will try to meet with Mr. Ernest ASAP. As per bracelet I will see what Mr. Ernest recommends, if there something else that matches and fits perfect with this Rolex I will consider that option too. Again thanks for your advise, always welcome....:)
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Old 2 November 2010, 02:38 AM   #27
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Question: where can I get a bracelet for this vintage watch in Tampa? Thanks for any info...P. Monche Clearwater FL
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Old 2 November 2010, 08:50 AM   #28
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Restoration about to begin Oyster 6480

Here are some pics as the restoration of my Rolex Oyster 6480 is about to start. Any comments or suggestions are welcome...see attached pictures
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What a pretty movement!

Quick, throw that awful band away!

You can always put on a leather band until you find a metal replacement.
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Here are some pics as the restoration of my Rolex Oyster 6480 is about to start. Any comments or suggestions are welcome...see attached pictures
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