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Jdaniel343 · 25 February 2023, 08:43 AM

I have this 1958 Rolex Oysterdate that was left to me by my father.
He aquired the watch in 1958 at Artland Watch Co. in Hong Kong. He was with buddies who took a trip from the Philipines. He was in the Air Force and was stationed at Clark.
The watch is not in terrible shape. It could use a new crystal and face. The band also needs 2 or 3 pieces which are missing.
Watch does not work. The stem can be pulled out and the date set.
Is this worth repairing.
Thanks

Tools · 25 February 2023, 09:19 AM

Almost any Rolex from the 50's onward is "worth" repairing. Even more so if it has meaning for you.

rootbeer7 · 25 February 2023, 06:14 PM

that is a beautiful watch with history. Don’t do anything apart from having the movement serviced. If you don’t have polywatch, use toothpaste on the glass & some of those scratches will go. There are many places who can repair the bracelet and links are available online if you (or expect) know what you’re looking for.

TuRo · 25 February 2023, 06:31 PM

Yes it's very nice fully orig. swiss dial /roulette full set. The repairs will be well under 1/4 of its potential, as a ballpark.

25 February 2023, 09:19 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,382	Almost any Rolex from the 50's onward is "worth" repairing. Even more so if it has meaning for you. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

25 February 2023, 06:14 PM	#3
rootbeer7 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: london Posts: 6,083	that is a beautiful watch with history. Don’t do anything apart from having the movement serviced. If you don’t have polywatch, use toothpaste on the glass & some of those scratches will go. There are many places who can repair the bracelet and links are available online if you (or expect) know what you’re looking for. __________________ @imrootbeer7

25 February 2023, 06:31 PM	#4
TuRo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Real Name: Paul Location: Cantabrigia - G.B Watch: ing the detectives Posts: 2,728	Yes it's very nice fully orig. swiss dial /roulette full set. The repairs will be well under 1/4 of its potential, as a ballpark. __________________ As silent as car lights that move across this room As cold as our bodies silhouetted by the moon I would lie awake and wonder, Is it just me or this the way love is supposed to be? THE THE - Kingdom of Rain.

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