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M7powers · 6 June 2023, 02:36 AM

Hello Rolexforums,

I need some advice please!

I just purchased a vintage (1978) Lady Datejust in solid 18k 26mm. Seller claimed it had been recently serviced. Took it to my local AD this morning and it didn’t take any time at all for them to hell me it was dry as a bone. Winds like it too. Original “alternate” leather strap mounted on backwards, aftermarket bezel otherwise everthing else looked ok

Here’s what I would like advice on:

1) any idea of what it’s worth? It only has a Rolex leather strap, original boxes and packaging, no original papers.

2) can it be serviced, who could do a proper service and how much? I don’t know if the movement in this watch is anything special by Rolex standards. It is the version where you cannot set the date independently of the time.

3) would a service event for this watch actually require spare parts? My AD said that is one of the problems with older Rolexes is you can’t get parts.

Thank you

EDIT: well this is where pictures would go but the software is interpreting IMG as links and I have to have 10 posts for that.

TuRo · 8 June 2023, 05:41 AM

Welcome.

Rough idea :

Rolex Lady-Datejust
£4,714
https://chrono24.app/rolex/datejust-...GB&SETCURR=GBP

Use an independent Rolex specialist be about $600 or so....

Usually no parts needed, but if so they are not eyewateringly expensive on the calibre / mvt it had fitted

Rgds P

6 June 2023, 02:36 AM	#1
M7powers "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: Collierville tn Posts: 1	Rolex newbie needs help - first - Datejust 6917 questions Hello Rolexforums, I need some advice please! I just purchased a vintage (1978) Lady Datejust in solid 18k 26mm. Seller claimed it had been recently serviced. Took it to my local AD this morning and it didn’t take any time at all for them to hell me it was dry as a bone. Winds like it too. Original “alternate” leather strap mounted on backwards, aftermarket bezel otherwise everthing else looked ok Here’s what I would like advice on: 1) any idea of what it’s worth? It only has a Rolex leather strap, original boxes and packaging, no original papers. 2) can it be serviced, who could do a proper service and how much? I don’t know if the movement in this watch is anything special by Rolex standards. It is the version where you cannot set the date independently of the time. 3) would a service event for this watch actually require spare parts? My AD said that is one of the problems with older Rolexes is you can’t get parts. Thank you EDIT: well this is where pictures would go but the software is interpreting IMG as links and I have to have 10 posts for that.

8 June 2023, 05:41 AM	#2
TuRo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Real Name: Paul Location: Cantabrigia - G.B Watch: ing the detectives Posts: 2,507	Welcome. Rough idea : Rolex Lady-Datejust £4,714 https://chrono24.app/rolex/datejust-...GB&SETCURR=GBP Use an independent Rolex specialist be about $600 or so.... Usually no parts needed, but if so they are not eyewateringly expensive on the calibre / mvt it had fitted Rgds P __________________ So the graduations hang on the wall, but they never really helped us at all, No they never taught us what was real, Iron and coke, chromium steel, And we're waiting here in Allentown.... ALLENTOWN - Billy Joel

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