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Rivarama · 29 December 2016, 07:09 AM

I have a watch from my great grandfather and even though it was "restored" by a Rolex AD ten years ago I would like to try and make it right as I do not believe the dial and the hands are correct.

What would be the best way to go about this? Can I send it directly to Rolex? I know there is a $500 minimum fee if it has to go all way to Switzerland (if RSC in Texas doesn't have the parts).

Rivarama · 29 December 2016, 12:27 PM

Here is a better picture of the watch. It is a 6248.

Richard Carver · 29 December 2016, 10:36 PM

Looks in beautiful condition, the crown looks brand new. The dial has been refinished but it's an original dial, not too sure about the red second hand but it looks good.

Why do you feel the need to change it? It's your grandfather's watch, that's how he liked it and that's how he wore it. At least think about it, I think the originality fetish goes to far once you get out of the big dollar collectibles and certainly for an heirloom that was loved by your gf just like it is.

Rivarama · 30 December 2016, 02:11 AM

If the dial is original why does it not say "SWISS" on the bottom? Also compared to other examples I can find the Lume on the hands is thicker and I cannot find one with a second hand in the same color or even shape.

My understanding is that the watch had a white dial at one point...don't know if that is true or not.

There are some pretty sad watch stories in my family like my my great uncle melting down Pateks years ago for their gold value.

Rivarama · 30 December 2016, 02:18 AM

Oops I meant it's a 6284

Richard Carver · 30 December 2016, 02:51 AM

It's a repainted (refinished) original dial, thought I'd made that clear, perhaps not. It's your watch, do what you like!

alexkarbo · 30 December 2016, 07:45 AM

Leave it as it is, get the movement serviced by a watchmaker and enjoy you Grandpa's watch.

bdex75 · 30 December 2016, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by alexkarbo

Leave it as it is, get the movement serviced by a watchmaker and enjoy you Grandpa's watch.

Agree with this. Especially if this is how your grandfather wore it and was happy with it.

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Rivarama · 31 December 2016, 02:00 AM

Okay I will leave it alone. Thank you for your help!

29 December 2016, 07:09 AM	#1
Rivarama "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: San Francisco Posts: 5	How to make this vintage OP right? I have a watch from my great grandfather and even though it was "restored" by a Rolex AD ten years ago I would like to try and make it right as I do not believe the dial and the hands are correct. What would be the best way to go about this? Can I send it directly to Rolex? I know there is a $500 minimum fee if it has to go all way to Switzerland (if RSC in Texas doesn't have the parts).

29 December 2016, 12:27 PM	#2
Rivarama "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: San Francisco Posts: 5	Here is a better picture of the watch. It is a 6248.

29 December 2016, 10:36 PM	#3
Richard Carver "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: US Posts: 2,237	Looks in beautiful condition, the crown looks brand new. The dial has been refinished but it's an original dial, not too sure about the red second hand but it looks good. Why do you feel the need to change it? It's your grandfather's watch, that's how he liked it and that's how he wore it. At least think about it, I think the originality fetish goes to far once you get out of the big dollar collectibles and certainly for an heirloom that was loved by your gf just like it is.

30 December 2016, 02:11 AM	#4
Rivarama "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: San Francisco Posts: 5	If the dial is original why does it not say "SWISS" on the bottom? Also compared to other examples I can find the Lume on the hands is thicker and I cannot find one with a second hand in the same color or even shape. My understanding is that the watch had a white dial at one point...don't know if that is true or not. There are some pretty sad watch stories in my family like my my great uncle melting down Pateks years ago for their gold value.

30 December 2016, 02:18 AM	#5
Rivarama "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: San Francisco Posts: 5	Oops I meant it's a 6284

30 December 2016, 02:51 AM	#6
Richard Carver "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: US Posts: 2,237	It's a repainted (refinished) original dial, thought I'd made that clear, perhaps not. It's your watch, do what you like!

30 December 2016, 07:45 AM	#7
alexkarbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: canada Posts: 136	Leave it as it is, get the movement serviced by a watchmaker and enjoy you Grandpa's watch.

31 December 2016, 02:00 AM	#9
Rivarama "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: San Francisco Posts: 5	Okay I will leave it alone. Thank you for your help!

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