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goduke1 · 11 January 2009, 06:03 AM

I have an older Air King. The serial number is hard to read, but I believe it's from 1977. An AD looked at it and said it's at least 30 years old. I would like to get it at least polished up, but it also needs a new crystal. So today I came upon a website called qualitytyme.net . They make some good claims on Rolex watch repair on their site.

Anyway to my question. In their FAQ's they state that Rolex USA will not service a watch if it's over 25 years old. Is that correct? And if that is correct any recommendations on independents?

I know the bracelet on the watch is aftermarket, will that make any difference on "If" they will service the watch?

Tools · 11 January 2009, 06:09 AM

No, that is a false statement.

Rolex will overhaul many different models for many years so long as they have the parts and the watch is not an "exotic" model where owners are quite picky about what gets done.

I would bet a dollar that they will service your 1977 Air King for about 500 bucks and put on a new bracelet for another 500 or so if you want one. Otherwise they will just take off the bracelet and return it to you along with the watch head.

However, qualitytyme is a pretty decent organization and you should feel comfortable if you want to use their services.

SLS · 11 January 2009, 06:18 AM

There is a bit of truth to that, albeit a "bit"! Rolex guarantees parts for models for 25 years from the end of production of that particular model. So it has less to do with the age of the watch and more to do with when the movement ceased production.
~Scott

Athonatron · 11 January 2009, 07:06 AM

I would get some good references here before I would send my rollie to some site on the net.

stevemulholland3 · 11 January 2009, 07:30 AM

quality time is as good as it gets..john brozek is a guru of our fine hobby and he will take good care of your watch..not to mention they are just up the street from me..lol..

goduke1 · 11 January 2009, 11:11 AM

Thanks for the reply's

It's good to know they are a decent company, because their overhaul price wasn't that bad.

The model of this watch is the 5500 and I am sure you fine folks know when they stopped making that movement more than I

Again, great info from a great site!

goduke1 · 11 January 2009, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevemulholland3

quality time is as good as it gets..john brozek is a guru of our fine hobby and he will take good care of your watch..not to mention they are just up the street from me..lol..

Yeah one of the things I noticed about Qualitytyme.net was they are the author of the Rolex Report.

http://www.qualitytyme.net

11 January 2009, 06:03 AM	#1
goduke1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: North Carolina Watch: 72' Rolex Air King Posts: 421	Watch Repair Question. ? I have an older Air King. The serial number is hard to read, but I believe it's from 1977. An AD looked at it and said it's at least 30 years old. I would like to get it at least polished up, but it also needs a new crystal. So today I came upon a website called qualitytyme.net . They make some good claims on Rolex watch repair on their site. Anyway to my question. In their FAQ's they state that Rolex USA will not service a watch if it's over 25 years old. Is that correct? And if that is correct any recommendations on independents? I know the bracelet on the watch is aftermarket, will that make any difference on "If" they will service the watch? __________________ Rolex Air-King 5500 Omega Seamaster Pro 300

11 January 2009, 06:09 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,494	No, that is a false statement. Rolex will overhaul many different models for many years so long as they have the parts and the watch is not an "exotic" model where owners are quite picky about what gets done. I would bet a dollar that they will service your 1977 Air King for about 500 bucks and put on a new bracelet for another 500 or so if you want one. Otherwise they will just take off the bracelet and return it to you along with the watch head. However, qualitytyme is a pretty decent organization and you should feel comfortable if you want to use their services. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

11 January 2009, 06:18 AM	#3
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	There is a bit of truth to that, albeit a "bit"! Rolex guarantees parts for models for 25 years from the end of production of that particular model. So it has less to do with the age of the watch and more to do with when the movement ceased production. ~Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

11 January 2009, 11:11 AM	#6
goduke1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: North Carolina Watch: 72' Rolex Air King Posts: 421	Thanks for the reply's It's good to know they are a decent company, because their overhaul price wasn't that bad. The model of this watch is the 5500 and I am sure you fine folks know when they stopped making that movement more than I Again, great info from a great site! __________________ Rolex Air-King 5500 Omega Seamaster Pro 300

11 January 2009, 07:06 AM	#4
Athonatron "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North of you Posts: 108	I would get some good references here before I would send my rollie to some site on the net.

11 January 2009, 07:30 AM	#5
stevemulholland3 Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: steven Location: tampa bay Watch: 1680 18k sub Posts: 6,672	quality time is as good as it gets..john brozek is a guru of our fine hobby and he will take good care of your watch..not to mention they are just up the street from me..lol..

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