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RSC Crown replacement?
RSC requires crown replacement on 1981 Datejust in order to service watch. Would like to be able to wear the watch daily (belonged to deceased parent and was never serviced before). Seeking thoughtful advice please:
1. How does replacing crown affect collectability of watch? 2. Should I try to find an independent watch repairer to try to preserve the original crown? Concerned about finding someone reliable and trustworthy. 3. How to balance wearability with collectability? New to this and would appreciate kind responses. Hoping will not need to sell watch and want to preserve value to pass on to relative one day. Thanks! |
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The crown on a datejust isn't of particular real value to be honest, I wouldn't worry too much about it.
An independent can do the work and they will likely give you back the original. Just keep it for completeness. |
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I would not think twice about it. In fact, I would ask them to replace the tube as well, peace of mind with water resitance. |
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No issue with replacing the crown. Great watch. Do the complete service and have years of wear.
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If this were an older and more collectible reference, you might be getting different advice. But for a 1980s DJ, I agree that it doesn't make much of a difference. Most people don't think about it.
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Thanks everyone! Appreciate the advice.
Dial is burl (dark brown, mahogany I think). Not sure if this is collectable. Thanks again. |
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Unless you have an old watch with a Brevet crown that they want to replace to a modern crown, replacing the crown on a semi-modern watch is not a concern for collectability
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They want to offer you a 2 year warranty, and understandably can’t do so without ensuring the case is water resistant. You can always ask them (RSC) for the old crown back, but you'll pay more for the new crown if you do.
I’m having my 74 Speedmaster serviced by an independent Omega certified watchmaker. I'm getting new crown and pushers installed and will keep the original ones in a bag. They're fairly easy to reinstall if a future buyer/collector prefer originality over water resistance. For me, water and dust resistance are important, as I want to minimize humidity and debris entering the case as much as possible. |
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Thanks again everyone. Grateful for your expertise and helpful responses. Happy to know the watch is not a collectible so I can stop caring about that aspect.🤣👍🤣
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I'd assume a new crown would also greatly increase the water resistance?
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