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redcalx · 14 March 2010, 07:12 PM

Hey Everyone,

Yesterday I took my original GMTII (not ceramic) into my AD to have it serviced. I purchased the watch in 2006, and figured it was about time for a servicing anyway. I plan to sell the watch when it comes back, but I'm curious about how much I should expect to pay for the servicing itself?

Aside from daily wear and tear, that watch performs beautifully, so I doubt anything would need to be replaced. The only thing that concerns me is that I nicked the casing noticeably when changing the bezel last summer. Photo attached.

Anyone know what the average cost for a servicing is? For what it's worth, I'm in Amsterdam and the cost will be in €

Thanks in advance!

Latrodectus · 15 March 2010, 02:04 AM

I don't know what the cost will be, it may vary a little but when you get the watch back, it will look like new. I had deep scratches in mine and could not believe how nice it looked after the service!

sea-dweller · 15 March 2010, 02:39 AM

It will come back looking like new. In fact, you may NOT want to sell it after service !

HL65 · 15 March 2010, 02:55 AM

X2!

ParisDakarBmw · 15 March 2010, 03:01 AM

That nick isn't too bad. They will file it down with emory paper, and then high polish that area, followed by a satin finish on the top of the lug. No biggie.

redcalx · 15 March 2010, 08:26 AM

Thanks for the replies guys. I'm pretty set on selling it, as I have the GMTIIc as well, which I personally prefer more. I'll get the estimate from my AD within 2 weeks, and then it will go to Rolex for a full servicing. Any idea what a good price would be to sell it at when it returns?

Also, is there a way to tell which movement is inside the watch from it's serial #? I read that towards the end of the GMTII production, some of the older watches got the newer movement found in the GMTIIc. I would imagine this makes the watch worth more, no?

Thanks!

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sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	It will come back looking like new. In fact, you may NOT want to sell it after service ! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

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15 March 2010, 03:01 AM	#5
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	That nick isn't too bad. They will file it down with emory paper, and then high polish that area, followed by a satin finish on the top of the lug. No biggie.

15 March 2010, 08:26 AM	#6
redcalx "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Amsterdam Watch: GMTIIc/SS Daytona Posts: 171	Thanks for the replies guys. I'm pretty set on selling it, as I have the GMTIIc as well, which I personally prefer more. I'll get the estimate from my AD within 2 weeks, and then it will go to Rolex for a full servicing. Any idea what a good price would be to sell it at when it returns? Also, is there a way to tell which movement is inside the watch from it's serial #? I read that towards the end of the GMTII production, some of the older watches got the newer movement found in the GMTIIc. I would imagine this makes the watch worth more, no? Thanks!

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