izkeh
  • izkeh
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Wednesday, August 25, 2010 6:41:00 PM
Anyone have to send one back? I got one handed down from the ol man and I need t get it fixed.

Anyone ever sent it back to one of the Rolex Service Centers? Was it worth it to have Rolex fix it clean it, etc?

wheelrite
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 6:43:00 PM
^ no need to send it .

I get mine serviced at a local Rolex dealer.

wheel,

wheelrite
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 6:45:00 PM
and,

it is good to have the gaskets replaced every few years.

wheel,

izkeh
  • izkeh
  • Connoisseur Topic Starter
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 6:52:00 PM
Wheel - I live in Hooterville (SW Michigan) and there is no local Rolex dealer here.

Where do you take yours?

wheelrite
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 6:58:00 PM
^a jewler here in N.Dallas that is an authorized Rolex dealer.

wheel,

izkeh
  • izkeh
  • Connoisseur Topic Starter
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 7:06:00 PM
Wheel - email me bro. jawenzel2002 AT yahoo dot com
wheelrite
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 7:19:00 PM
ems
murray80
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 7:50:00 PM
Hooterville! That sounds like someplace I'd like to retire...
Iguano
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 8:47:00 PM
Izkeh, email me, I can put you in touch with people who can help. Top people.

jdllizard AT gmail

05busa
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 9:01:00 PM
just look for a local watch Co. that deals with rolex
TTHunter
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 9:04:00 PM
And yes it is worth it to get it serviced.
05busa
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 9:08:00 PM
anyone have an extra?? I just broke my Movado & timex and need a new kick around peice.
jackconrad
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 9:16:00 PM
Timex , throw out when batteries die buy new one for 20 dollars ..
Iguano
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 9:19:00 PM
It's definitely worth it to get it serviced, but I wouldn't trust just anyone who claims they can work on a Rolex to do the job. A local watch maker may say he can do it, but most likely he is farming it out to one of the few real pros in the US anyway. Might as well cut out the middle man.

Since it was handed down, I assume it's vintage. Any idea of the model #?

My other hobby is vintage watches, although I admit, my Rolex knowledge is lacking. Those collectors are a whole other breed.

itsawaldo
Thursday, August 26, 2010 3:16:00 AM
Go to Rolex dot com and look for a dealer in your area.

There are dealers in Grand Rapids and Detroit. It will be a few hundred $$ to have it overhauled but worth every dime. An authroized dealer will either send to Rolex or have a certifed watchmaker on site to recondition your timepiece.

The same applies to all fine watches, dont let just anyone mess with them.

topper7788
Thursday, August 26, 2010 3:28:00 PM
the answer is simple... Yes and no.. Is it worth it, NO, should you do it (serviced by a Rolex agent or Rolex) Yes...

Hope that helped

Iguano
Thursday, August 26, 2010 4:58:00 PM
Any idea of what model it is?

Some of the vintage ones are worth a bunch. Some MOD issued ones are 6 figures if it's all correct with provenance.

f16devils
Thursday, August 26, 2010 5:24:00 PM
8. Author: murray80 Date: 08/25/2010 11:50 PM Reply

Hooterville! That sounds like someplace I’d like to retire...

What if the hooters hang down to the waist?