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28 June 2019, 08:53 PM | #1 |
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Will Rolex service a 50 year old watch- Canada ?
Hi guys, wondering about servicing a 1960's DJ in Canada. I've heard in some places Rolex doesn't service them. Just wondering what options I have in Canada. Thanks in advance for any help.
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28 June 2019, 10:24 PM | #2 |
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I can’t see them refusing to work on any of their watches unless of course it includes parts that are not genuine. Depending on age and parts it could be costly. Be careful when sending to have work done as it could greatly hurt the value depending on the watch.
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28 June 2019, 10:55 PM | #3 |
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For my vintage stuff (16800 and my wife's 1601) - I always use Derek Dier.
He's a vintage dealer and well known in Canada and the vintage community. Has a shop in London and a certified Rolex tech at his disposal. He'll do whatever is instructed and I've never had an issue buying or servicing vintage through him. Google him and you'll find his contact info.... |
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Thanks very much
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I took an old 1018 in (fourth from the top, post service) and had them remake it https://imgur.com/a/SMizQ and they were pleased to do the work. Be warned they'll change the acrylic for sapphire though, which changes the look quite a bit, and so if you want it back in ORIGINAL condition you'd be better off calling Derek. Anyway good luck eh and Happy Canada Day!
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29 June 2019, 12:55 AM | #8 |
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29 June 2019, 01:01 AM | #9 |
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I don't have it yet but I know it needs a service and I'm probably going to send the Jubilee to MY to get it fixed. I'll take some pics as soon as I can and post them.
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29 June 2019, 05:56 AM | #10 |
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Depends on where you are of course. If you’re near Ottawa try Ashton Tracy. He used to be a watchmaker at Rolex in Toronto.
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29 June 2019, 07:37 AM | #11 |
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Thanks I'm in Halifax. I'm going to try locally first then I'll decide where I'm comfortable sending it. Appreciate all the comments and advice guys.
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29 June 2019, 12:23 PM | #12 |
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The Rolex service center changed a watch which originally had an acrylic crystal to a sapphire? That’s certainly something I have never heard of it seen. RSC toronto will service anything with a 15xx series movement. Anything older than that and it’s Switzerland only.
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I would always advise against using a watchmaker just because they are local. If you want to go the RSC route, that is totally fine. But be aware of the service you will get. New hands, new dial, etc are alll possible if they deem it necessary. Refinishing of the case and bracelet is standard practice so if you don’t won’t it done, you will need to instruct them. When choosing an independent, if you that route, make sure they truly understand vintage restoration. It’s a very different game to servicing a modern watch.
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Go rsc. You can request them not to change anything and no polishing. They will just service the movements. This way you know it’s not stolen or have aftermarket parts. Good luck and post photo after service.
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Thanks, that's the way I'm leaning the more I ponder it. I remember sending in my 1982 Sub probably around 1986 for service and they polished the hell out of it. I don't remember them asking me anything, just took it and did what they wanted haha. I was only 20 and had no idea what I was doing. A little smarter now at 53. I'll ask questions and make sure they do what I want done. Once again, thanks to everyone for helping me out, great community of like minded people on this great forum.
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Here are a few pics I had from the seller. I won't get the watch till next week.
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That’s going to look real sharp on sunny days especially at the beach. Wow, very strong dial. I love it. Looks great.
Get some wrist shot and be sure to update us when you do.
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The band looks to have some life left too to boot.
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30 June 2019, 01:25 AM | #22 |
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Thanks for the kind words, Yeah band looks stretched but I might wear it a bit then send it off to MY. Needs a service as I mentioned but overall it looks good. Can't wait to get it, hopefully early next week. I'll post wrist shots ASAP.
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30 June 2019, 02:29 AM | #23 |
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All lot of people are in the no polish camp, but I personally would polish any watch that isn’t rare. Paul Newman Daytona? No. A DJ? Hell yes.
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30 June 2019, 02:40 AM | #24 |
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Agreed, I haven't ruled out a polish. Going to wait and talk to Rolex and come up with a plan. This watch will not be sold, but given to my son after I'm gone. After I've had a chance to look it over closely I'll decide about polishing the band and watch as a whole. First I want to get the damn thing in my hands haha. Thanks again everyone for chiming in, appreciate it. Kevin
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Will Rolex service a 50 year old watch- Canada ?
I’ve just had my 50yo 1675 serviced by RSC in Canada.
My watchmaker and I couldn’t find an 8039 wheel we were looking for, so we ended up sending it to RSC instead. The watch arrived back on Friday looking spit spot. The service did cost me $1500CAD, though. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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What was the breakdown for the service?
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22 March 2020, 10:09 PM | #27 |
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Nice pick up. Congrats.
If you want to keep it original I would not send it to RSC. Find a watchmaker who works on vintage Rolex. That’s what I did when I recently picked up my 1968 DJ. |
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Please be carefully locally I have seen them destroy beautiful dials and hands by doing such things as relume. If the watch has value Halifax is not the right place for service.
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The more l read about it , the more am finding out that RSC is not much different than a car/motorcycle dealer ..... (owner of over 6 Harley D in the past few years...)
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My RSC refused to work on my 1978 Tudor Snowflake, saying it was too old. A**holes.
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