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sgroat · 14 July 2009, 12:39 PM

I have my father's old 1016, serial 216XXXX which I'd like to fix up for him. I'll throw down a short list of the problems and see if I could get any advice:

1. Movement is slow and minute and hour hands no longer alight to hours (e.x. at 12, the hands are together, slightly left of 12)

2. Folded link band is missing safety catch, band is in bad shape in general

3. Crystal is scratched, needs polishing

Does the forum have a list of trustworthy watch repair places I could send it to? I'm looking to have the movement fixed without spending rolex prices on it.

Also, what the possibility of getting a new band?

Thanks!

Lol-x · 14 July 2009, 12:43 PM

Hi
Those issues are all capable of remedy.
More than anything it seems your watch needs a service.
Depending on the wear of the bracelet it may be a better option to simply buy a new bracelet (or another bracelet in very good condition) that is the correct bracelet for the watch.

There are a number of guys who are known here to do very good work and Dalton and Bob Ridley are two that come to mind.

I'm sure you will get some more tips from other here.

It would be very useful if you could post some clear photographs of the watch you have to exhibit some of the issues you have raised.

sgroat · 14 July 2009, 01:27 PM

Here are some pics of the problems

stevemulholland3 · 14 July 2009, 07:01 PM

I have an excellent used bracelet..
stevemulholland3@aol.com

sgroat · 15 July 2009, 03:55 AM

Thanks. I pm'ed about it. Anyone else have any advice on a place to send it?

SLS · 15 July 2009, 04:18 AM

As recommended, I would contact Bob or Dalton....Bob has built quite a good reputation amongst collectors for servicing vintage pieces. What ever you do, keep the dial and hands original!
Scott

jdc · 15 July 2009, 06:29 AM

wow looks to be a great original watch and best kept that way

As stated Dalton or Ridley would the guys to get an opinion from, best of luck

pz93c · 15 July 2009, 08:55 AM

I don't see any insurmountable problems with that watch.

I do recommend Dalton.

He turned this...

Into this....

14 July 2009, 12:39 PM	#1
sgroat "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 6	Advice on How to Fix up an Old 1016 I have my father's old 1016, serial 216XXXX which I'd like to fix up for him. I'll throw down a short list of the problems and see if I could get any advice: 1. Movement is slow and minute and hour hands no longer alight to hours (e.x. at 12, the hands are together, slightly left of 12) 2. Folded link band is missing safety catch, band is in bad shape in general 3. Crystal is scratched, needs polishing Does the forum have a list of trustworthy watch repair places I could send it to? I'm looking to have the movement fixed without spending rolex prices on it. Also, what the possibility of getting a new band? Thanks!

14 July 2009, 12:43 PM	#2
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,468	Hi Those issues are all capable of remedy. More than anything it seems your watch needs a service. Depending on the wear of the bracelet it may be a better option to simply buy a new bracelet (or another bracelet in very good condition) that is the correct bracelet for the watch. There are a number of guys who are known here to do very good work and Dalton and Bob Ridley are two that come to mind. I'm sure you will get some more tips from other here. It would be very useful if you could post some clear photographs of the watch you have to exhibit some of the issues you have raised. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

15 July 2009, 04:18 AM	#6
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	As recommended, I would contact Bob or Dalton....Bob has built quite a good reputation amongst collectors for servicing vintage pieces. What ever you do, keep the dial and hands original! Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

14 July 2009, 07:01 PM	#4
stevemulholland3 Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: steven Location: tampa bay Watch: 1680 18k sub Posts: 6,672	I have an excellent used bracelet.. stevemulholland3@aol.com

15 July 2009, 03:55 AM	#5
sgroat "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 6	Thanks. I pm'ed about it. Anyone else have any advice on a place to send it?

15 July 2009, 06:29 AM	#7
jdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: UK Posts: 7,023	wow looks to be a great original watch and best kept that way As stated Dalton or Ridley would the guys to get an opinion from, best of luck

15 July 2009, 08:55 AM	#8
pz93c "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 2,776	I don't see any insurmountable problems with that watch. I do recommend Dalton. He turned this... Into this....

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