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thechoson · 12 June 2012, 07:35 AM

I have a Sub, but that was purchased new.

I've purchased other "lesser" watches used, but they were never keepers. I got them in fairly good shape, wore them till I tired of them, and flipped them.

But this one - a DJ - in a keeper.

Owner says it's about 13 years old, and has been kept in a safe for basically its entire life (owner wore it when he first received it, then put it away until now). I have no reason not to believe him.

As such, what do I need to do (if anything) when I receive the watch? Does it need a full service? I like to clean/ wash used watches upon receipt. Do I need to get it tested first for water resistance?

Kraftwerck · 12 June 2012, 07:39 AM

I would take it for service, no doubt about that. I wouldn't even wash my hands with it as it is now.

The gaskets must be dry, also the oils in the machine must be thick. It needs a service for sure after 13 years, many of them without working.

jolimont · 12 June 2012, 08:27 AM

I would take it to my local trusted watchmaker and get it serviced. You never know what has happened inside the watch. At the very least get the gaskets changed and pressure checked

thechoson · 12 June 2012, 08:30 AM

Thanks guys. I missed the obvious - I'd also want someone to check it out to make sure it's 100% authentic/ original Rolex. Again, no reason to believe otherwise, but can't be too safe these days.

Would any watchmaker that has experience with Rolex be able to help me with this?

I live in the SF Bay Area, so I'm thinking of just taking it to the Service Center in the city, I'm sure they would know whether the thing is 100% authentic or not.

mjclark32 · 12 June 2012, 08:32 AM

Take it to RSC for an estimate and they should point you in the right direction. Congrats, how about some pics?

thechoson · 12 June 2012, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjclark32

Take it to RSC for an estimate and they should point you in the right direction. Congrats, how about some pics?

Thanks. I don't even have the watch yet, it's in transit as we speak! Super excited!

kilyung · 12 June 2012, 08:35 AM

Take it to a local watchmaker and get it water resistance checked and tested on a timegrapher. That'll tell you what next steps need to be.

blue lion · 12 June 2012, 09:31 AM

In addition to a good servicing, I'd get it appraised and/or inspected for insurance purposes. I paid $75 for my appraisal and it was worth it.

nauticajoe · 12 June 2012, 09:34 AM

Time to hit the spa.

azguy · 12 June 2012, 10:23 AM

Congratulations

We need to see some wrist shots

HL65 · 12 June 2012, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

Take it to a local watchmaker and get it water resistance checked and tested on a timegrapher. That'll tell you what next steps need to be.

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12 June 2012, 07:35 AM	#1
thechoson Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: California Posts: 39	First Used Rolex incoming - What to do? I have a Sub, but that was purchased new. I've purchased other "lesser" watches used, but they were never keepers. I got them in fairly good shape, wore them till I tired of them, and flipped them. But this one - a DJ - in a keeper. Owner says it's about 13 years old, and has been kept in a safe for basically its entire life (owner wore it when he first received it, then put it away until now). I have no reason not to believe him. As such, what do I need to do (if anything) when I receive the watch? Does it need a full service? I like to clean/ wash used watches upon receipt. Do I need to get it tested first for water resistance?

12 June 2012, 08:32 AM	#5
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Take it to RSC for an estimate and they should point you in the right direction. Congrats, how about some pics? __________________

12 June 2012, 07:39 AM	#2
Kraftwerck Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Hernan Location: Spain Watch: A lot... Posts: 98	I would take it for service, no doubt about that. I wouldn't even wash my hands with it as it is now. The gaskets must be dry, also the oils in the machine must be thick. It needs a service for sure after 13 years, many of them without working.

12 June 2012, 08:27 AM	#3
jolimont "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Will Location: land of oz Watch: sundial Posts: 2,219	I would take it to my local trusted watchmaker and get it serviced. You never know what has happened inside the watch. At the very least get the gaskets changed and pressure checked

12 June 2012, 08:30 AM	#4
thechoson Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: California Posts: 39	Thanks guys. I missed the obvious - I'd also want someone to check it out to make sure it's 100% authentic/ original Rolex. Again, no reason to believe otherwise, but can't be too safe these days. Would any watchmaker that has experience with Rolex be able to help me with this? I live in the SF Bay Area, so I'm thinking of just taking it to the Service Center in the city, I'm sure they would know whether the thing is 100% authentic or not.

12 June 2012, 08:35 AM	#7
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Take it to a local watchmaker and get it water resistance checked and tested on a timegrapher. That'll tell you what next steps need to be.

12 June 2012, 09:31 AM	#8
blue lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Florida State! Watch: It's just a watch. Posts: 1,463	In addition to a good servicing, I'd get it appraised and/or inspected for insurance purposes. I paid $75 for my appraisal and it was worth it.

12 June 2012, 09:34 AM	#9
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Time to hit the spa.

12 June 2012, 10:23 AM	#10
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	Congratulations We need to see some wrist shots

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