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John Atkins · 21 July 2014, 10:17 PM

My niece inherited an old non working Rolex watch from her father. It is a manual wind, steel cased watch at least 50 years old. I doubt if it has any real value, but she would like to get in in running condition. It probably needs a good cleaning and lube, plus some polishing. Could some of our knowledgeable members give me a ''ball park'' figure on what a servicing at a reputable repair shop would run excluding any parts? Neither she, nor I have any idea what watch repair costs run these days. Thanks guys/girls.

mjclark32 · 21 July 2014, 10:32 PM

Sounds like a lot of variables, any pictures?
I know Bob Ridley has an impeccable record when it comes to fixing up vintage pieces. Maybe he could provide an estimate?

77T · 21 July 2014, 10:41 PM

A Rolex overhaul would range from $400-600 at the low end by an independent watchmaker. The RSC can cost more...

Agree with Clark that it needs to be seen and estimated by the watchmaker you choose to do the work.

Would also love to see some pics, too

joe100 · 21 July 2014, 11:01 PM

It's like asking: "hi I have an old car, how much will it cost to get it running?"

Well, without pics, your guess is as good as ours. The more photos the better.

Tools · 22 July 2014, 12:12 AM

there is a watch shop located in Lititz, Pa, next to the Rolex Technicum Watchmaker School. They are an Authorized Rolex Service Center..

Expect to pay around 500 to bring this watch back to excellent condition (do not change the dial or hands); it will still be worth twice that or more.

Rolexpharm · 22 July 2014, 08:14 AM

I would actually speculate more on the $1200 range because you don't know if parts need replacing

21 July 2014, 10:17 PM	#1
John Atkins "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Real Name: John Location: Valley Forge, Pa Watch: Polar Exp II Posts: 57	Repair of old Rolex watch My niece inherited an old non working Rolex watch from her father. It is a manual wind, steel cased watch at least 50 years old. I doubt if it has any real value, but she would like to get in in running condition. It probably needs a good cleaning and lube, plus some polishing. Could some of our knowledgeable members give me a ''ball park'' figure on what a servicing at a reputable repair shop would run excluding any parts? Neither she, nor I have any idea what watch repair costs run these days. Thanks guys/girls.

21 July 2014, 10:32 PM	#2
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Sounds like a lot of variables, any pictures? I know Bob Ridley has an impeccable record when it comes to fixing up vintage pieces. Maybe he could provide an estimate? __________________

21 July 2014, 10:41 PM	#3
77T 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 41,767	A Rolex overhaul would range from $400-600 at the low end by an independent watchmaker. The RSC can cost more... Agree with Clark that it needs to be seen and estimated by the watchmaker you choose to do the work. Would also love to see some pics, too __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

21 July 2014, 11:01 PM	#4
joe100 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,834	It's like asking: "hi I have an old car, how much will it cost to get it running?" Well, without pics, your guess is as good as ours. The more photos the better. __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

22 July 2014, 12:12 AM	#5
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,453	there is a watch shop located in Lititz, Pa, next to the Rolex Technicum Watchmaker School. They are an Authorized Rolex Service Center.. Expect to pay around 500 to bring this watch back to excellent condition (do not change the dial or hands); it will still be worth twice that or more. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

22 July 2014, 08:14 AM	#6
Rolexpharm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Bensalem, Pa Posts: 638	I would actually speculate more on the $1200 range because you don't know if parts need replacing

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