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M.a.x. · 18 February 2018, 03:57 AM

Can someone speak about the different levels and or types of servic?. I’m new to Rolex and am interested in getting a 60-70s dj. I also love the look of the new ones too and might get a new one(Navy retirement gift to myself).

I love vintage watches and have a few from other manufacturers and if I get a vintage Rolex what is service/repair like for these? Will Rolex polish the case automatically, ruining the patina?

Are parts hard to get/expensive compared to a newer piece?

If I were to get a new piece I don’t think I’d want them to polish the case. I like my watches to look as though they don’t live in the sock drawer.

This will be a daily wear.

Yashio · 18 February 2018, 06:32 AM

Service is no different from any other 3 hand watch and parts are relatively easy to come by still. The service will consist of disassembling the movement, ultrasonic cleaning, replacement of main spring and gaskets and if there are any worn parts internally. Being a 60-70’s they may not pressure test the case. Finally timing of the watch to confirm it’s running correctly. Most watch makers will only polish the case if you tell them to. When you send it in just make sure you tell them not to polish.

lhanddds · 19 February 2018, 12:45 AM

A lot of ADs will give you a list of planned procedures and let you check off on it. ADs have been known to go on their own and change things. I would pick from the trusted watchmakers that you see on here rather than an AD IMHO

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nofxatallorelse · 19 February 2018, 10:29 AM

I typically remove the band so they can't ruine it

theotse · 19 February 2018, 05:47 PM

Id like to know too! I just got a 6694 and want to get it serviced.

18 February 2018, 03:57 AM	#1
M.a.x. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Florida Posts: 129	New vs vintage service Can someone speak about the different levels and or types of servic?. I’m new to Rolex and am interested in getting a 60-70s dj. I also love the look of the new ones too and might get a new one(Navy retirement gift to myself). I love vintage watches and have a few from other manufacturers and if I get a vintage Rolex what is service/repair like for these? Will Rolex polish the case automatically, ruining the patina? Are parts hard to get/expensive compared to a newer piece? If I were to get a new piece I don’t think I’d want them to polish the case. I like my watches to look as though they don’t live in the sock drawer. This will be a daily wear.

18 February 2018, 06:32 AM	#2
Yashio "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: NH Posts: 355	Service is no different from any other 3 hand watch and parts are relatively easy to come by still. The service will consist of disassembling the movement, ultrasonic cleaning, replacement of main spring and gaskets and if there are any worn parts internally. Being a 60-70’s they may not pressure test the case. Finally timing of the watch to confirm it’s running correctly. Most watch makers will only polish the case if you tell them to. When you send it in just make sure you tell them not to polish.

19 February 2018, 12:45 AM	#3
lhanddds Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Watch: of course Posts: 8,429	A lot of ADs will give you a list of planned procedures and let you check off on it. ADs have been known to go on their own and change things. I would pick from the trusted watchmakers that you see on here rather than an AD IMHO Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

19 February 2018, 10:29 AM	#4
nofxatallorelse "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: tampa Posts: 237	I typically remove the band so they can't ruine it

19 February 2018, 05:47 PM	#5
theotse "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 35	Id like to know too! I just got a 6694 and want to get it serviced.

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