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Real Name: Doug
Location: Singer Island FL
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Outbound - To Rolliworks
This is going to be a fun post. I’ve got a beautiful five digit Datejust 36 from 1987, my first Rolex, that I bought after closing my first apartment building deal as a young Commercial Real Estate Broker working in Los Angeles. I bought this brand new for $2600 from Ben Bridge in Canoga Park’s Topanga Plaza mall.
These are the photos of her just before packing it up and sending her off to be serviced. It’s going to take two months for the work to be done, and I’ll post the after-pictures when I get her back. Until then, follow along… Here we go gang… ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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That is a beauty indeed. Please share the after photos when you get her back
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Looking forward to pics of the restoration.
Curious what you're having done (besides a polish and bracelet restoration). Any laser welding?
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Can’t wait to see the after pics. My wife’s 16233 is coming back in September. Her bracelet was bad, but not nearly as bad as yours.
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Real Name: Doug
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Obviously, a well worn watch that’s seen it all! She was my daily for nearly 20 years before I expanded and bought a submariner. My collection has grown nicely since then, but this one has always found time on my wrist.
It still runs great and has never had service. Amazing watch. Rolli is doing it all, polish, bracelet and movement service. If they see anything worrisome, they’ll let me know. |
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The transformation will no doubt be night and day. Very keen to see outcome and know the cost too. Thekr work is epic.
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Looking forward to the after pictures now. I’m sure it will come back looking fantastic
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make sure to post the after pics
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Subscribed, looking forward to seeing the after pics.
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Looking forward to the return pics. They do amazing work.
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That looks like a well worn beauty Doug
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It will no doubt look amazing on its return!!
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Thank you for the post! Looking forward to the “after” pictures.
Subscribed! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Beautifully worn! This is going to be a good thread.
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This is going to be good.
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Very nice. Great to see a well worn watch with history. Looking forward to the after pictures.
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That was a lot of money in 1987!!
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Thanks for the photo documentation before sending it in! Can't wait to see the after pics. Love this kind of stuff.
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Subbed as well. Can't wait to see how this one turns out! Price breakdown would be very welcome as well :)
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Excited to see the finished product! Looks well worn but well cared for all at once.
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Well, you’ve seen some action there my friend.
I salute you for your service. 🫡 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Nice! I purchased a simiar Datejust in '83 as a milestone and had Rolliworks service a couple years ago. They do good work. Anxious to see how it comes back!
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So great to see well worn watch, and no service too. I’m curious, anny idea how well it kept time recently?
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Most anxious to see the end result. Surely needs some love.
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Can't wait to see the finished product.
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That is a well loved watch.
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Great watch with a ton of memories. Looking forward to the after.
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2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member
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She arrived in Miami. Looks like Rolli will have it in their hands on Monday.
I’ll post updates as I get them. |
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Can't wait as well to see the difference!
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