Life expectancy of a Rolex????

[f16570]

1st Service: Replaced the crystal as it was scratched.
2nd Service: Dial & sweep hand changed due to discolouration.
3rd Service: Case & balance wheel changed after motorbike accident.
4th Service: New bracelet and case polish.

After all this it still looks like new

[AJF]

I went 13 years before my first service. However if you stick to the 5-7 year rule of thump and nolonger than 10, I think you would be ok.

AJF.

[sini1717]

Originally Posted by roadcarver

My wife's 6618 Oyster Perpetual, dating back to the late 60's, was serviced about a little over a year ago by RSC.

When I received it, it still had the original dial (refinished) and hands. I took it to RSC, they found the replacement dial and matching hands, new crystal, crown and tube and all is good again!

my dad must be your dad he will only service it if it breaks its 15 yrs or so old and guess what its brokeits been away at rolex for about 12 weeks now

[casadecamporolex]

I love to show my friends the Rolex 1503/7 that I own... 18 kt gold case, leather strap, beautiful gold fluted bezel with a white stick dial recently serviced by RSC Dallas.
It looks brand new and I tell them it will last several lifetimes. Name anything else which can be used everyday, not use up its value and actually appreciate?
Oh, by the way, the watch is from 1968.

[AJF]

Originally Posted by casadecamporolex

I love to show my friends the Rolex 1503/7 that I own... 18 kt gold case, leather strap, beautiful gold fluted bezel with a white stick dial recently serviced by RSC Dallas.
It looks brand new and I tell them it will last several lifetimes. Name anything else which can be used everyday, not use up its value and actually appreciate?
Oh, by the way, the watch is from 1968.

That's a very interesting job you have. How did you get into that, if you don't mind me asking?

AJF

[casadecamporolex]

Originally Posted by AJF

That's a very interesting job you have. How did you get into that, if you don't mind me asking?

AJF

After years of hard work, long hours and good fortune, I lucked out.
Now it is easy work, short hours and no fortune needed.
7 iron or 8.....driver or 3 wood......56 degree or 60?

[MrCowboy99]

As someone stated here. I'm just storing them for my son. That says it all.

[unclesallie]

Originally Posted by Tools

You should be able to get a hundred years out of a Rolex... I plan to..

well, i won't live another 100 yrs. but if i do, i expect to get another 100!
best,
dan