Advice please - sentimental / very beat up gold Oyster (1981, president band)

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My dad had a gold Oyster Datejust (EDIT - DAY DATE - THANKS FOLKS) he bought in Zurich 41 years ago. When he passed away and that watch came to me. I couldn't bear to look at it for five years. But I think it's time. The face, crystal and movement seem fine. The band is soft gold and has not held up. Dented bumps and twisted pins. I'm surprised it hadn't fallen completely apart.

I was thinking of going to the Rolex service centre here in town (Toronto) - but having had service on my Milgauss there one time - that place is not cheap.

What advice do folks have? I am not interested in selling - this has sentimental value. I have all the original paperwork associated with this watch.

This is my first post here.

Thanks in advance.