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Nick Hacko · 24 August 2007, 09:55 AM

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frostie · 24 August 2007, 10:00 AM

Great thread Nick. really interesting as allways

USMCsilver · 24 August 2007, 10:07 AM

Very interesting! Whowouldathunkit that a new(old) watch would have to end up eating $500 for a service. Guess that's something to ponder when looking at older dated Rollies in the AD case.

walds11 · 24 August 2007, 10:11 AM

Great job Nick. USMCsilver, I am sure Nick charges less than $500 :)

USMCsilver · 24 August 2007, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by walds11

Great job Nick. USMCsilver, I am sure Nick charges less than $500 :)

Yes, I'm sure he does...

I was just using the "$500" as a round number for an assumed service cost from a RSC; that's it!

Nick Hacko · 24 August 2007, 10:15 AM

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ashu2289 · 24 August 2007, 10:19 AM

Gr8 info mate!!!!!!!!!

Paulie · 24 August 2007, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick Hacko

To find 16 yrs old NOS Rolex is not that common and this is rather rare example.
Still "5 year service" rule should apply to all mechanical watches, worn or not.

I sent mine out for service after 4 years of daily use. It is a 2002-2003 Y serial GMTII (with lug holes) purchased Sept03, so probably sat on display for a while. I'm so glad I decided not to put it off.

drumpike · 24 August 2007, 10:58 AM

Nick - GREAT post! and point well taken.
thanks!

Flyjet601 · 24 August 2007, 11:22 AM

Intersting Nick,

Question: Why would there be metal shaving in the gummed up oil if the watch was never worn? Where would these comes from?

USMCsilver · 24 August 2007, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Flyjet601

Intersting Nick,

Question: Why would there be metal shaving in the gummed up oil if the watch was never worn? Where would these comes from?

Just a guess here, but the oil is going to trap any minute piece of metal that was ever ground off of any gear that has been put in the watch. Also, the watch was run during the COSC test. This could also grind off a TINY amount of metal due to fabrication intolerances that are ever so slight. We're talking tiny gears here, so there will be some 0.000001 pieces that are simply ground off when the watch is first run.

Anyway, that's my idea. If I'm correct, can I have a cookie? White chocolate macadamia please.

Nick Hacko · 24 August 2007, 02:32 PM

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SPACE-DWELLER · 24 August 2007, 07:27 PM

Thanks for the head-up, Nick!

JJ Irani · 24 August 2007, 07:31 PM

Interesting info, Nick. Thanks!!

Atomant · 24 August 2007, 08:43 PM

I've always enjoyed your upost nick!! Great illustrations!

Ragu · 24 August 2007, 09:59 PM

Thanks Nick,
great info!

SPACE-DWELLER · 24 August 2007, 10:04 PM

So, Nick, you would have this NOS Daytona 16520 serviced right away, if you were the buyer??

http://cgi.ebay.de/Original-Rolex-Da...QQcmdZViewItem

AWESOME watch, btw!

nodnarb757 · 25 August 2007, 01:59 AM

Thanks for the info Nick. I have been searching for some vintage pieces and have seen "NOS" alot. Most times "NOS" has turned out to mean "fake"

Governor · 25 August 2007, 08:14 PM

So if you could get a "P" serial or for a few hundred more a "Z" serial I guess it makes sense to buy the "Z".

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USMCsilver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Sterling Location: Middle of SC Watch: Anniv. GMT II Posts: 908	Very interesting! Whowouldathunkit that a new(old) watch would have to end up eating $500 for a service. Guess that's something to ponder when looking at older dated Rollies in the AD case. __________________ The Original USMCsilver© ~~><~~

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drumpike Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Billy Location: nyc Watch: Explorer II Posts: 34	Great Nick - GREAT post! and point well taken. thanks!

24 August 2007, 10:00 AM	#2
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Great thread Nick. really interesting as allways

24 August 2007, 10:11 AM	#4
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,674	Great job Nick. USMCsilver, I am sure Nick charges less than $500 :)

24 August 2007, 11:22 AM	#10
Flyjet601 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hong Kong Watch: All of them Posts: 2,789	Intersting Nick, Question: Why would there be metal shaving in the gummed up oil if the watch was never worn? Where would these comes from? __________________ I used to be indecisive, now I'm not sure

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24 August 2007, 07:27 PM	#13
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Thanks for the head-up, Nick! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

24 August 2007, 07:31 PM	#14
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,317	Interesting info, Nick. Thanks!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

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Atomant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fernwood Posts: 3,455	I've always enjoyed your upost nick!! Great illustrations!

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24 August 2007, 10:04 PM	#17
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	So, Nick, you would have this NOS Daytona 16520 serviced right away, if you were the buyer?? http://cgi.ebay.de/Original-Rolex-Da...QQcmdZViewItem AWESOME watch, btw! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

25 August 2007, 01:59 AM	#18
nodnarb757 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Brandon Location: Toledo Watch: you gonna do? Posts: 224	Thanks for the info Nick. I have been searching for some vintage pieces and have seen "NOS" alot. Most times "NOS" has turned out to mean "fake"

25 August 2007, 08:14 PM	#19
Governor "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: london Watch: out your next! Posts: 14	So if you could get a "P" serial or for a few hundred more a "Z" serial I guess it makes sense to buy the "Z".

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