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Old 5 July 2024, 09:11 AM   #1
erling
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Rolex 16610 overhaul

I have a Rolex Submariner 16610, 1992 model. I bought it used in 2003.
I took it to my AD for overhaul.
I have been told not to restore Rolex watches too much. Keep them in their original condition. Don´t restore too much of it. (to keep the walue of the watch)
The lume of my watch is exhausted (doesn´t work).But anyway I´ve been super happy with it for the last years,.
Now is the time for overhaul of the watch: I brought it to my AD for overhaul. He gave me inscription of necessary overhaul for the watch:
The case is scratched from many inflicted shocks.Needs to be polished. (I didn't want it to be polished)
The internal movement is described as in average condition.
Watch back is scratched. The crown is very worn and severely scratched.
The glass is scratched. (new glass $172)
New bracelet is recommended ($1663) (I reclined a new bracelet)
New dial: ($513) (I accepted)
The aluminum bezel is scratched, the watches´ hands are scratched, and the lume on the hand (aluminum) is cracked) New hands: $117 (also accepted)
The movement is dirty and dry,and the date reel is scratched.
All in all, the repairment will cost $ 2200.-
My question is:
Am I ruining my watch´s vintage condition by adding new parts?
My AD informed me that the lume on the hands were cracking, and particle of the lume could travel from the dial to the movement through the date window, and thus damaging the movement.
What are your thoughts on this?
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