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25 July 2007, 11:55 AM | #1 |
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Refurbishing, or not ??
I have a 6265/0 SS. I am the original owner. It has some minor wear on it, light scratches etc. Does Rolex (in my case Rolex Canada), refurb/polish/rebuild these watches ??
If so, any idea the cost, and exactly what they would do to it ?? Can a competent Non-Rolex jeweller do the job (I know one that works on Rolex). I've had the maintenance done on it over the years, but now I'd like to improve the cosmetics. Thanks Jack |
25 July 2007, 12:19 PM | #2 |
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If you send it to rolex for a complete overhaul they will return it to you in like new condition ! They completely disassemble and reassemble the watch and they can restore the bracelet as well !
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25 July 2007, 12:42 PM | #3 |
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Thanks. Any idea (ball park) cost ??
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25 July 2007, 12:52 PM | #4 |
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You can send it to rolex for an estimate
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25 July 2007, 07:57 PM | #6 |
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Thanks PADI56
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Thanks Padi.
I was almost going to post the same thing! DO NOT change the dial, hands, bracelet OR bezel under ANY circumstances!! How about a picture or two, please. John. |
26 July 2007, 09:31 AM | #8 |
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I will....once I find a photo hosting site..
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26 July 2007, 09:39 AM | #9 |
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I don't know where you are in Canada, but there is a local jeweler here, independent, that does a lot of Rolex work. When I left my Tudor with him, he had four others lined up for repair. I have seen several rolexes and tudors he has done. They all looked good. He does what you ask, but not always without some discussion. He's reasonable and it might be worth at least talking to him.
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Any competent watchmaker can overhaul a Rolex if he has access to genuine parts, but for the polishing many here feel that nobody can touch Rolex's refinishing. Cost at the Toronto RSC is around $475 or so plus whatever bits are required. Mine came to about $1,040, but that included $200 worth of innards, a new 18K crown & tube, and a new crystal to replace the one I chipped. And it came back in a cool Rolex Service box with a 1 year warranty document.
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26 July 2007, 09:52 AM | #11 |
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If RSC Canada will do it and NOT change the dial and hands that would be my choice.
On a reference like that I'd try to get as much documentation as I could. |
26 July 2007, 09:56 AM | #12 |
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$475 is a good price. For what it's worth, mine came in the same type of box, with a one year warranty and a polishing cloth.
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Yep, that's right. I forgot the cloth.
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Now, as a follow-up, my conundrum:
I spoke with the local AD who, of course can do the work for me. Now they quoted me a cost which I find quite high. They also use a local 70-year old master jeweller for most of their non-warranty work. I know this gentleman and he does fantastic work. All my 6265 needs is to change the gaskets, lubrication, and polishing out any minor scratches. Would going to this gentleman instead of the AD (who I suspect will use him to do the work as well), de-value the watch ?? I plan on selling it once its at 100% cosmetically. |
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The price of service can always be included in the overall price of the watch. At these levels a serious buyer won't think twice and be glad to have the documentation. |
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Have to agree with Mike if you intend on selling watch,but as I have said in my previous post any good watchmaker could service your watch.
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29 July 2007, 08:12 AM | #17 |
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Thanks Guys...I've, errr you've, made up my mind ..
Cheers jack |
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Typical overhaul with RSC in Toronto is around $500 CDN. Now if the dial and hands need replacing they will include that in the quote. It typicall costs $200 for the dial/hands and they will not hand you the older one.. its more like a trade-in.
RSC does magic... you won't believe the work that they do. Both my 14060 and my wife's 6618 came back brand spanking new! As for case polishing without opening the case back, they may even offer a complimentary one. I think a thorough buff job would be $80-$90. I would give RSC Toronto a call and let them patch you to the after sales service to get a quote. Usually, they prefer you come in person so that their technician and have a quick look over.
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31 July 2007, 03:56 AM | #20 |
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Ah, that is one critical point that I missed!
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31 July 2007, 12:38 PM | #21 |
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I have to make one comment: you guys, all of you, area great resource to someone like me...someone who bought a Rolex many moons ago as a "I've always wanted one" situation. Now that I've learned my "old" stainless "hub-cap" watch is worth a small fortune, I can take the steps required. The info about not changing the hands and face is quite a surprise to me.
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