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rolexmania16 · 11 February 2014, 08:06 PM

Hi Guys,

I've had my 18038 day date for five years now.
I bought it and wore it everyday until December last year, when I bought my newer 18238 (images of both below)
I decided to retire my 18038 for special occasions, and wear my 18238 everyday.
Do you think it is worth servicing my old DayDate? It has cosmetic wear and I figured it should look like new if it's for best!
Has anybody got any service pictures from before and after?

Thanks

MonBK · 11 February 2014, 08:11 PM

Looks good but service never hurts.

padi56 · 11 February 2014, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by monbk

looks good but service never hurts.

x2.But remember you are the boss when it come to service and not Rolex, you have done what you want done to your watch, you do not have to comply 100% with there recommendations.

crowncollection · 11 February 2014, 08:19 PM

Well if you want it for special occasions it should look mint IMHO. Reapplication of the finishes via polish and satin finish. This makes a daydate look stunning especially at night. That is just me though, some do not like polishing but every 5 years is ok, be careful ensure you use the best polisher you can find it's a real art to polish well. If you hardly wear it and it runs well now, why service it to wear it one night out, here and their for a few hours IMHO.

Andad · 11 February 2014, 08:50 PM

x2
If it ain't broke after only 5 years don't fix it.

rolexmania16 · 11 February 2014, 10:35 PM

Thanks guys

Tadphya · 12 February 2014, 09:25 AM

I do overhaul my DD in Thailand.cost $1,000(4 weeks)
They do very good job.you can compare by the picture.

Frosty · 12 February 2014, 10:05 AM

Nice!

AbsolutelyROLEX! · 12 February 2014, 11:22 AM

Beautiful sight!

NeedHelp · 12 February 2014, 01:48 PM

I sent my old 18038 to ABC Watchwerks for a full service. I originally did not want to have it polished. After talking to the crew there they assured me I would be pleased with the result of their polish job. Pleased would be a major under statement. I ended up trading the watch with one of our very well known trusted sellers. I explained it had been serviced and polished by ABC. When he got it (keep in mind he sees thousands of watches a year I am guessing) he was shocked at the quality of the polish job. He said it could have easily passed for a original Rolex finish. I will without a doubt send ABC my 218238 when it needs service.

11 February 2014, 08:19 PM	#4
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,215	Service my Day Date Well if you want it for special occasions it should look mint IMHO. Reapplication of the finishes via polish and satin finish. This makes a daydate look stunning especially at night. That is just me though, some do not like polishing but every 5 years is ok, be careful ensure you use the best polisher you can find it's a real art to polish well. If you hardly wear it and it runs well now, why service it to wear it one night out, here and their for a few hours IMHO. __________________ watches many

11 February 2014, 08:50 PM	#5
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,480	x2 If it ain't broke after only 5 years don't fix it. __________________ E

12 February 2014, 11:22 AM	#9
AbsolutelyROLEX! "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Andy Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: AKA: ANDERL712000 Posts: 4,935	Beautiful sight! __________________ We want to be the first in the field and Rolex should be seen as the one and only-the best. Hans Wilsdorf, Rolex founder

11 February 2014, 08:11 PM	#2
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	Looks good but service never hurts.

11 February 2014, 10:35 PM	#6
rolexmania16 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Canada Watch: Rolex DD 18238 YG Posts: 159	Thanks guys

12 February 2014, 09:25 AM	#7
Tadphya "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: US Watch: RL 16520 A Posts: 195	I do overhaul my DD in Thailand.cost $1,000(4 weeks) They do very good job.you can compare by the picture.

12 February 2014, 10:05 AM	#8
Frosty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: So Cal Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 5,087	Nice!

12 February 2014, 01:48 PM	#10
NeedHelp "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 72	I sent my old 18038 to ABC Watchwerks for a full service. I originally did not want to have it polished. After talking to the crew there they assured me I would be pleased with the result of their polish job. Pleased would be a major under statement. I ended up trading the watch with one of our very well known trusted sellers. I explained it had been serviced and polished by ABC. When he got it (keep in mind he sees thousands of watches a year I am guessing) he was shocked at the quality of the polish job. He said it could have easily passed for a original Rolex finish. I will without a doubt send ABC my 218238 when it needs service.

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