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samt · 16 January 2010, 08:43 PM

how can we tell if a rolex has been re-cased before? any sign or marking in the casing to say that its no longer stock case or change on serial number etc?

swissautopro · 16 January 2010, 09:41 PM

A Rolex service case has a 44x... serial number. There is some discussion regarding a range of serial numbers in the 4xx...., but most agree that 44x... are absolutely service cases.

Tools · 17 January 2010, 03:32 AM

I believe that most of the 44xxxx replacement cases have been used up and the current replacements are 47xxxx..........

samt · 17 January 2010, 06:40 PM

so its safe not to get watches with 4 mil series?

Speed · 17 January 2010, 06:44 PM

So I take is a case has to have a lug off...or a mighty deep gouge to get replaced, yes???

rickyslam · 17 January 2010, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Speed

So I take is a case has to have a lug off...or a mighty deep gouge to get replaced, yes???

Would this be able to be filled and filed down?

Or will this require a new case?

samt · 17 January 2010, 07:08 PM

some case got pitting in the case back near the threaded area and is affecting the integrity of a watch being waterproof.. so bad that the O ring can only minimise seepage... is this condition common for a 30 yr old watch. i did came across some red sub pics and some of the pics in the back case shows this sign internally

mailman · 17 January 2010, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by rickyslam

Would this be able to be filled and filed down?

Or will this require a new case?

Dalton is your man for that

He's in your area too

buz-lh · 17 January 2010, 09:34 PM

As Mailman says, let Dalton give it a shot. He's shown us pics worse than that he was able to repair.

Sgthuff · 18 January 2010, 05:56 AM

Great information!

rickyslam · 18 January 2010, 06:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mailman

Dalton is your man for that

He's in your area too

Quote:

Originally Posted by buz-lh

As Mailman says, let Dalton give it a shot. He's shown us pics worse than that he was able to repair.

Thanks guys!

samt · 18 January 2010, 04:13 PM

but anyhow.. does recasing take any value off a vintage watch?
or does it add value to it? since the watch should be in a greater condition then before...

onkyo · 18 January 2010, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by samt

but anyhow.. does recasing take any value off a vintage watch?
or does it add value to it? since the watch should be in a greater condition then before...

It typically reduces the value of a vintage piece. There will always be a disclaimer 'replacement case'....

Collectors want a watch as original as possible.

louie · 18 January 2010, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by onkyo

It typically reduces the value of a vintage piece. There will always be a disclaimer 'replacement case'....

Collectors want a watch as original as possible.

having said that,there goes the condition...not easy to find or see one that is in original state and in good condition. If you ever did,the price is gonna be very high..

But seriously does it bothers op if its a service case,hand or even the dial? For me, as long as they original i'm okay...

DSJ · 19 January 2010, 12:57 AM

Terry would know the series of replacement cases, but he has gone MIA:
http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=56005

16 January 2010, 08:43 PM	#1
samt Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: sg Posts: 38	how can we tell if a rolex watch has been re-cased before? how can we tell if a rolex has been re-cased before? any sign or marking in the casing to say that its no longer stock case or change on serial number etc?

16 January 2010, 09:41 PM	#2
swissautopro "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: South Carolina Watch: 3.3M 1655 Mk I Posts: 2,384	A Rolex service case has a 44x... serial number. There is some discussion regarding a range of serial numbers in the 4xx...., but most agree that 44x... are absolutely service cases. __________________ "A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, and poverty will come upon you like a bandit, and scarcity like an armed man." Proverbs 24 "It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than open your mouth and remove all doubt." Unknown "Better to be a nobody and yet have a servant than pretend to be somebody and have no food." Proverbs 12

17 January 2010, 03:32 AM	#3
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,172	I believe that most of the 44xxxx replacement cases have been used up and the current replacements are 47xxxx.......... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

17 January 2010, 09:34 PM	#9
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	As Mailman says, let Dalton give it a shot. He's shown us pics worse than that he was able to repair. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

19 January 2010, 12:57 AM	#15
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	Terry would know the series of replacement cases, but he has gone MIA: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=56005 __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

17 January 2010, 06:40 PM	#4
samt Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: sg Posts: 38	so its safe not to get watches with 4 mil series?

17 January 2010, 06:44 PM	#5
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,705	So I take is a case has to have a lug off...or a mighty deep gouge to get replaced, yes???

17 January 2010, 07:08 PM	#7
samt Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: sg Posts: 38	some case got pitting in the case back near the threaded area and is affecting the integrity of a watch being waterproof.. so bad that the O ring can only minimise seepage... is this condition common for a 30 yr old watch. i did came across some red sub pics and some of the pics in the back case shows this sign internally

18 January 2010, 05:56 AM	#10
Sgthuff Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Salem,or Posts: 31	Great information!

18 January 2010, 04:13 PM	#12
samt Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: sg Posts: 38	but anyhow.. does recasing take any value off a vintage watch? or does it add value to it? since the watch should be in a greater condition then before...

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