What to do with a vintage red sub?

[Jkcwl]

Hey Guys,

I am looking into a red sub from the 60's (First vintage rolex), and just want to what kind of things are needed to service the watch? What I mean is should I just bring it to a trusted rolex repair guy and let him decide? The other question is let's say the main spring needs a new one, should I have the new one installed in the watch and will it depreciate the value of the whole watch?

Any help is appreciated.

Thanks!

[omitohud]

Depends on how much u trust ur watch guy. But imo its worth it since its such a valuable watch. U dont want the oil to dry out n cause problems with the movement. As the main spring, i would say no. Its like changing parts on ur car.


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[Vincent65]

Originally Posted by Jkcwl

Hey Guys,

I am looking into a red sub from the 60's (First vintage rolex), and just want to what kind of things are needed to service the watch? What I mean is should I just bring it to a trusted rolex repair guy and let him decide? The other question is let's say the main spring needs a new one, should I have the new one installed in the watch and will it depreciate the value of the whole watch?

Any help is appreciated.

Thanks!

Yes, one that clearly knows what they are doing and appreciates vintage. Any proper watchmaker can service a Rolex movement if they can get into the case with the correct tool. But you decide what you want done, and agree it together - your property, his/her expertise.

And, no, replacing a mainspring would not devalue the watch, but enhance it. if it needs parts as part of the service, then that's what you agree together. I wouldn't change 'visible' parts though, such as dial, hands, bezel insert etc. because that will devalue the piece.