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JXD2015 · 30 May 2018, 04:59 AM

Hello!
I recently inherited a GMT Masters II from my grandfather. The watch is very old and in need of a servicing. How do I go about this endeavor and what is the price range I should expect to come across when said and done? Also what does a servicing entail? I've heard the watch will be like New?
Thank you for your time and knowledge!
Cheers.
Justin

beshannon · 30 May 2018, 05:04 AM

https://www.rolex.com/rolex-dealers/...180529190415:s

Your closest service center is in Dallas

AEC · 30 May 2018, 05:08 AM

It would help us to know a little more about this watch. I recommend you snap some photos and share them here.

Depending on its age and condition, there are a range of options for providers best suited to your needs, and there will be advice from members here about specific direction you should give to the provider who services it, especially if you may want to retain character and patina it may have.

Start by posting photos of the watch here, and then be patient while lots of good advice comes in from members.

I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your grandfather, but glad for your good fortune to inherit his GMT.

enjoythemusic · 30 May 2018, 05:10 AM

If you can, would enjoy seeing a few photos of it. IMHO send it to Rolex Service Center in Texas. If you call them, they will send you the proper shipping box and packing bits free of charge.

Rolex Building
2651 North Harwood
Dallas, Texas 75201

Tel: (214) 871-0500
Mon-Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm

Kel_Solaar · 30 May 2018, 05:11 AM

Lovely piece to inherit, wish you all the best with it.

kauffee · 30 May 2018, 05:44 AM

Sorry for your loss, but the GMT will be a great memento.

Please, before you send your watch for service, watch this video:
https://youtu.be/li0mRLcGbU8

What you have may be extremely valuable. That value will be based on the original condition of the watch, and restoring it to "like new" will destroy that value. If you send the watch to Rolex, their stated goal is to return the watch to as close to "like new" as possible. If this is what you want, then fine. But it's probably not a good idea.

What you want is a good movement service and replacement of things like gaskets to ensure water tightness. Replacing the dial and hands and refinishing/polishing the watch would be inadvisable if you want to maintain the value of the watch. There are many great watchmakers around the country that can provide this service for you. There's no advantage in going through Rolex directly for this kind of service... you want that personal communication with the watchmaker.

You'll get some good advice on this forum. Consider it before making any decisions.

tudorwatches · 4 June 2018, 04:11 PM

Start with a real rolex.. that will help

Why1504 · 4 June 2018, 04:16 PM

Post some pictures. I expect we would all love to see the watch.

Old Expat Beast · 4 June 2018, 04:46 PM

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...75#post8641975

30 May 2018, 04:59 AM	#1
JXD2015 Banned Join Date: May 2018 Location: Houston Posts: 2	Getting my watch serviced Hello! I recently inherited a GMT Masters II from my grandfather. The watch is very old and in need of a servicing. How do I go about this endeavor and what is the price range I should expect to come across when said and done? Also what does a servicing entail? I've heard the watch will be like New? Thank you for your time and knowledge! Cheers. Justin

30 May 2018, 05:04 AM	#2
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	https://www.rolex.com/rolex-dealers/...180529190415:s Your closest service center is in Dallas __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

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enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,020	If you can, would enjoy seeing a few photos of it. IMHO send it to Rolex Service Center in Texas. If you call them, they will send you the proper shipping box and packing bits free of charge. Rolex Building 2651 North Harwood Dallas, Texas 75201 Tel: (214) 871-0500 Mon-Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm __________________ __________________ ----> TAMPA Meetup In December 2024 <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?p=13450519 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

30 May 2018, 05:11 AM	#5
Kel_Solaar "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Cheltenham Posts: 93	Lovely piece to inherit, wish you all the best with it. __________________ All those moments will be lost, in time, like... tears in rain. Time... to die.

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30 May 2018, 05:08 AM	#3
AEC 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Tony Location: Orchard Park, NY Watch: Idiot Savant Posts: 3,362	It would help us to know a little more about this watch. I recommend you snap some photos and share them here. Depending on its age and condition, there are a range of options for providers best suited to your needs, and there will be advice from members here about specific direction you should give to the provider who services it, especially if you may want to retain character and patina it may have. Start by posting photos of the watch here, and then be patient while lots of good advice comes in from members. I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your grandfather, but glad for your good fortune to inherit his GMT.

30 May 2018, 05:44 AM	#6
kauffee 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Portland, OR Watch: 116610LN, 116500LN Posts: 1,385	Sorry for your loss, but the GMT will be a great memento. Please, before you send your watch for service, watch this video: https://youtu.be/li0mRLcGbU8 What you have may be extremely valuable. That value will be based on the original condition of the watch, and restoring it to "like new" will destroy that value. If you send the watch to Rolex, their stated goal is to return the watch to as close to "like new" as possible. If this is what you want, then fine. But it's probably not a good idea. What you want is a good movement service and replacement of things like gaskets to ensure water tightness. Replacing the dial and hands and refinishing/polishing the watch would be inadvisable if you want to maintain the value of the watch. There are many great watchmakers around the country that can provide this service for you. There's no advantage in going through Rolex directly for this kind of service... you want that personal communication with the watchmaker. You'll get some good advice on this forum. Consider it before making any decisions.

4 June 2018, 04:11 PM	#7
tudorwatches "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Suisse Posts: 411	Start with a real rolex.. that will help

4 June 2018, 04:16 PM	#8
Why1504 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Southeast US Posts: 325	Post some pictures. I expect we would all love to see the watch.

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