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Titan1979 · 5 March 2010, 09:10 AM

Hi all,

I am looking at buying a 25 year old sub that has never been serviced. Is this a good or bad idea. If I brought the watch to an AD would they be able to take a look at the movement and tell me if it has been damaged?

Thanks

moviefreak · 5 March 2010, 09:18 AM

and AD with a good watchmaker on site would be able to do that...
or a certified watchmaker in your area....
my guess is they would charge from 50usd-70usd to have a look...

Safetrends · 5 March 2010, 09:18 AM

Well, I have a 1601 that the seller knew nothing about. I had my watch repair man take it apart and look at everything and then he gave me a report on it which in my case was a clean bill of health. So you need to have it fully looked at before you buy it for two reasons, one to see if it all authentic Rolex and what state the movement is in. Then you can talk money to the seller.

AF/1 · 5 March 2010, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Titan1979

Hi all,

I am looking at buying a 25 year old sub that has never been serviced. Is this a good or bad idea. If I brought the watch to an AD would they be able to take a look at the movement and tell me if it has been damaged?

Thanks

nice timing!

ersnyder · 5 March 2010, 09:34 AM

IMO you should negotiate the price of a full service into the price of the watch, then you start of with a "new" piece.

Tools · 5 March 2010, 09:43 AM

I would love to find a 25 year old Sub that has never been serviced...

That would mean that, likely, the hands, dial, and bracelet are original to the watch as well as the insides..

I would leave it to my RSC to sort out a movement overhaul and leave all else as is..........

landroverking · 5 March 2010, 10:23 AM

Larry is dead on!

Dan Pierce · 5 March 2010, 10:28 AM

Depends. Does it run? Is it a reference you always wanted? Gotta a good watchmaker with a Rolex parts account? Willing to pay for a service? Then hell yes.

dP

mike · 5 March 2010, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

I would love to find a 25 year old Sub that has never been serviced...

That would mean that, likely, the hands, dial, and bracelet are original to the watch as well as the insides..

I would leave it to my RSC to sort out a movement overhaul and leave all else as is..........

Exactly.

bradg · 5 March 2010, 11:10 AM

Gotta agree with Larry also.

RolexPete · 5 March 2010, 11:16 AM

Asking price???

jets · 5 March 2010, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

I would love to find a 25 year old Sub that has never been serviced...

That would mean that, likely, the hands, dial, and bracelet are original to the watch as well as the insides..

I would leave it to my RSC to sort out a movement overhaul and leave all else as is..........

+1

Non-serviced means that you don't have to worry that anyone unqualified has messed around with it!

Boopie · 5 March 2010, 11:25 AM

I agree with the "depends..." It depends on what kind of watch it is, the condition (i.e. does it run?), value/price, etc. If you think it just needs a cleaning, and no major overhaul, then factor in about $600 for a standard service at a Rolex Service Center (or independent watchmaker).

padi56 · 5 March 2010, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

I would love to find a 25 year old Sub that has never been serviced...

That would mean that, likely, the hands, dial, and bracelet are original to the watch as well as the insides..

I would leave it to my RSC to sort out a movement overhaul and leave all else as is..........

Have to agree with Larry and the 15XX movements IMHO are the finest Rolex has made really bullet prove well over engineered.

chrislkb · 5 March 2010, 08:53 PM

I only buy vintage from my trusted dealer cum watchmaker as I can trust him to tell me whether the piece has been overhauled or not prior being put on display shelf. But caveat emptor applies

5 March 2010, 09:10 AM	#1
Titan1979 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: canada Posts: 89	Should I buy a vintage Rolex-Never serviced. Hi all, I am looking at buying a 25 year old sub that has never been serviced. Is this a good or bad idea. If I brought the watch to an AD would they be able to take a look at the movement and tell me if it has been damaged? Thanks

5 March 2010, 09:18 AM	#2
moviefreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: in my house... Posts: 5,524	and AD with a good watchmaker on site would be able to do that... or a certified watchmaker in your area.... my guess is they would charge from 50usd-70usd to have a look... __________________ Cheers, Eduardo Be a WIS not a WUSS... and remove all the stickers..

5 March 2010, 09:43 AM	#6
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,453	I would love to find a 25 year old Sub that has never been serviced... That would mean that, likely, the hands, dial, and bracelet are original to the watch as well as the insides.. I would leave it to my RSC to sort out a movement overhaul and leave all else as is.......... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

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5 March 2010, 09:18 AM	#3
Safetrends Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: David Walz Location: San Diego CA USA Watch: my hand. :) Posts: 9,156	Well, I have a 1601 that the seller knew nothing about. I had my watch repair man take it apart and look at everything and then he gave me a report on it which in my case was a clean bill of health. So you need to have it fully looked at before you buy it for two reasons, one to see if it all authentic Rolex and what state the movement is in. Then you can talk money to the seller.

5 March 2010, 09:34 AM	#5
ersnyder 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Eric Location: Long Beach CA USA Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 4,102	IMO you should negotiate the price of a full service into the price of the watch, then you start of with a "new" piece.

5 March 2010, 10:23 AM	#7
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Larry is dead on!

5 March 2010, 11:10 AM	#10
bradg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Brad Location: Pittsburgh Pa Watch: 14060M,GMT1675, Posts: 650	Gotta agree with Larry also.

5 March 2010, 11:25 AM	#13
Boopie "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Beverly Hills, CA Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 3,914	I agree with the "depends..." It depends on what kind of watch it is, the condition (i.e. does it run?), value/price, etc. If you think it just needs a cleaning, and no major overhaul, then factor in about $600 for a standard service at a Rolex Service Center (or independent watchmaker).

5 March 2010, 08:53 PM	#15
chrislkb "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Christopher Location: Singapore Watch: out kiddo! Posts: 1,033	I only buy vintage from my trusted dealer cum watchmaker as I can trust him to tell me whether the piece has been overhauled or not prior being put on display shelf. But caveat emptor applies Last edited by chrislkb; 5 March 2010 at 08:53 PM.. Reason: =)

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