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ginzo · 30 September 2006, 11:22 PM

On my previous thread I reported how my crown had pulled out and was asked to give the final outcome.

I took it to a local watch repair who I have done alot of business with and recently did a complete overhaul on my wife's Lady's DJ. He has been trained to service Rolex watches and gets original Rolex parts. His turn-around time is less than a week and his prices are great.

After he reconnected my crown and set lever he pressure tested the watch and it immediately failed. He replaced the steel case tube which required a new crown steel twinlock and it still failed which lead him to find a small crack in my crystal. After all of that and 3 new gaskets it passed the 7 atmosphere test. Final cost $164.00. He saved all the old parts for me to see and showed the packaging for the original Rolex parts all of which I got to keep. I am so lucky to have this guy so close to home. Wanted to share my good fortune with you all.

mike · 30 September 2006, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ginzo

On my previous thread I reported how my crown had pulled out and was asked to give the final outcome.

I took it to a local watch repair who I have done alot of business with and recently did a complete overhaul on my wife's Lady's DJ. He has been trained to service Rolex watches and gets original Rolex parts. His turn-around time is less than a week and his prices are great.

After he reconnected my crown and set lever he pressure tested the watch and it immediately failed. He replaced the steel case tube which required a new crown steel twinlock and it still failed which lead him to find a small crack in my crystal. After all of that and 3 new gaskets it passed the 7 atmosphere test. Final cost $164.00. He saved all the old parts for me to see and showed the packaging for the original Rolex parts all of which I got to keep. I am so lucky to have this guy so close to home. Wanted to share my good fortune with you all.

That is great news.

Indeed an advantage of a private Rolex watchmaker is the return of your old parts---after all they are your parts!

The fact that the crystal failed should not be a suprise. A topic that has received a lot of attention in the vintage community is the longevity of the acryllic crystal.
I'm aware of collectors that in an effort to preserve the orginality of certain vintage pieces have used NOS crystals on their pieces and have had these watches fail a pressure test.
The reason seems to be the acryllic crystal, unlike it's saphire sibling, over time may tend to develop stress cracks forgoing a proper seal.
Even if the piece is not directly exposed to water over time humidity (I think the real killer of vintage dials) can creep in and cause havoc with the dial and movement.
One of the big reasons Rolex replaces these crystals as a matter of course during servicing.
Congrats on getting everything up to speed!

BogeyFree · 30 September 2006, 11:54 PM

Good news. Glad everything worked out well for you.

ginzo · 1 October 2006, 12:08 AM

Happy birthday Mike, I checked your public profile wanted to see where you live. Its my mother's and daughter's birthday as well.

mike · 1 October 2006, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by ginzo

Happy birthday Mike, I checked your public profile wanted to see where you live. Its my mother's and daughter's birthday as well.

Fantastic!

Please give them my best wishes on their Birthdays.

Let's all have a party!!

TNRonin · 1 October 2006, 12:58 AM

ginzo, glad it worked out.

Launch Mini · 1 October 2006, 02:19 AM

Glad to hear all worked out, and for not too muck damage to the back pocket either

padi56 · 1 October 2006, 03:36 AM

Glad its now all fixed expect just the crown screw came loose,agree with Mike about the crytals.

C.J. · 1 October 2006, 03:42 AM

Great news

Glad to hear it all worked out

djemmtee · 1 October 2006, 04:03 AM

im glad to hear it all worked out and the damage wasnt too extensive.

JJ Irani · 1 October 2006, 04:59 AM

Hey Ginzo,

Glad it all worked out well. You do have a great watchmaker, that's for sure!!

maverick · 1 October 2006, 06:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike

That is great news.

Indeed an advantage of a private Rolex watchmaker is the return of your old parts---after all they are your parts!

The fact that the crystal failed should not be a suprise. A topic that has received a lot of attention in the vintage community is the longevity of the acryllic crystal.
I'm aware of collectors that in an effort to preserve the orginality of certain vintage pieces have used NOS crystals on their pieces and have had these watches fail a pressure test.
The reason seems to be the acryllic crystal, unlike it's saphire sibling, over time may tend to develop stress cracks forgoing a proper seal.
Even if the piece is not directly exposed to water over time humidity (I think the real killer of vintage dials) can creep in and cause havoc with the dial and movement.
One of the big reasons Rolex replaces these crystals as a matter of course during servicing.
Congrats on getting everything up to speed!

Super explaination, Mike. I totally agree and the future of the doomed crystal looks dim unless you can find a good aftermarket one. =) maverick

Rockrolex · 1 October 2006, 07:04 AM

Good news, Robert. That's a load off your mind now, I bet. That repair guy is a gem. Don't misplace him (or worse pi$$ him off

).

amanda · 1 October 2006, 08:19 AM

Great repair job... and sounds like a great price too!

Happy Birthday Mike.....

What a coincidence, its my Mothers Birthday too - in fact her 60th so I am off to a big b'day bash today!!!

30 September 2006, 11:22 PM	#1
ginzo Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Boston, MA Watch: GMT/1675 Exp/1016 Posts: 196	Conclusion to: "The Crown Pulled Out" On my previous thread I reported how my crown had pulled out and was asked to give the final outcome. I took it to a local watch repair who I have done alot of business with and recently did a complete overhaul on my wife's Lady's DJ. He has been trained to service Rolex watches and gets original Rolex parts. His turn-around time is less than a week and his prices are great. After he reconnected my crown and set lever he pressure tested the watch and it immediately failed. He replaced the steel case tube which required a new crown steel twinlock and it still failed which lead him to find a small crack in my crystal. After all of that and 3 new gaskets it passed the 7 atmosphere test. Final cost $164.00. He saved all the old parts for me to see and showed the packaging for the original Rolex parts all of which I got to keep. I am so lucky to have this guy so close to home. Wanted to share my good fortune with you all.

1 October 2006, 02:19 AM	#7
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	Glad to hear all worked out, and for not too muck damage to the back pocket either __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

1 October 2006, 03:36 AM	#8
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,964	Glad its now all fixed expect just the crown screw came loose,agree with Mike about the crytals. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

1 October 2006, 03:42 AM	#9
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	Great news Glad to hear it all worked out __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

1 October 2006, 04:03 AM	#10
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30 September 2006, 11:54 PM	#3
BogeyFree "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 336	Good news. Glad everything worked out well for you.

1 October 2006, 12:08 AM	#4
ginzo Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Boston, MA Watch: GMT/1675 Exp/1016 Posts: 196	Happy birthday Mike, I checked your public profile wanted to see where you live. Its my mother's and daughter's birthday as well.

1 October 2006, 12:58 AM	#6
TNRonin Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cookeville TN. Watch: 2000 SD Posts: 287	ginzo, glad it worked out.

1 October 2006, 04:59 AM	#11
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Hey Ginzo, Glad it all worked out well. You do have a great watchmaker, that's for sure!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

1 October 2006, 07:04 AM	#13
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,911	Good news, Robert. That's a load off your mind now, I bet. That repair guy is a gem. Don't misplace him (or worse pi$$ him off ). __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

1 October 2006, 08:19 AM	#14
amanda Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,380	Great repair job... and sounds like a great price too! Happy Birthday Mike..... What a coincidence, its my Mothers Birthday too - in fact her 60th so I am off to a big b'day bash today!!!

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