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jronet · 3 June 2015, 10:24 AM

I bought this Date Just over 30 years ago in St. Thomas at Little Switzerland for $750. It has never been serviced and still runs although it is a few minutes late a day. My questions are 1) What Model is this 2) Should I get it serviced 3) What would the service cost? The mark on the inside of the bracelet is 555. Any responses will be appreciated. I guess I am asking, If this were your watch, what would you do?

Thanks

dominic.warren · 3 June 2015, 10:31 AM

The model and cerial numbers are in between the lugs. If you remove the bracelet it should tell you enough to google the anwsers to your questions of what you have. If you bought it new the paperwork will tell you aswell. If it were mine I would service it and enjoy it.

andromeda160 · 3 June 2015, 10:32 AM

Looks like a 1603, servicing will probably be around $500 from an independent plus another couple hundred for a new dial

Rock · 3 June 2015, 05:37 PM

In my opinion this would be a prime candidate for a full service from a good independent.
It's a Rolex, it's a nice Rolex, it's worth the cost.

crowncollection · 3 June 2015, 05:40 PM

1603 yes it needs a service

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joli160 · 3 June 2015, 07:36 PM

Yes, full service and include a new dial

Old Expat Beast · 3 June 2015, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by joli160

Yes, full service and include a new dial

.....and hands.

crowncollection · 3 June 2015, 07:43 PM

New dial always comes with free hand set

Old Expat Beast · 3 June 2015, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by crowncollection

New dial always comes with free hand set

Not in HK, sadly.

crowncollection · 3 June 2015, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Not in HK, sadly.

Really, interesting that's a bit tight when you buy a dial

Old Expat Beast · 3 June 2015, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by crowncollection

Really, interesting that's a bit tight when you buy a dial

Yeah, they offered and charged me for hands when I got a 5513 service dial about 18 months ago. Pretty cheap, though. I think she quoted about us$70 or something.

phils · 4 June 2015, 02:39 AM

I would get it to Rolex Service Center for a full service.
After you spend the $$ it will look brand new.
So well worth it imo.

3 June 2015, 10:24 AM	#1
jronet "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 30	Need Help and Advise on an old Date Just I bought this Date Just over 30 years ago in St. Thomas at Little Switzerland for $750. It has never been serviced and still runs although it is a few minutes late a day. My questions are 1) What Model is this 2) Should I get it serviced 3) What would the service cost? The mark on the inside of the bracelet is 555. Any responses will be appreciated. I guess I am asking, If this were your watch, what would you do? Thanks Attached Images

3 June 2015, 05:37 PM	#4
Rock "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rocky Location: Australia Watch: Grail:Bluesy Posts: 17,921	In my opinion this would be a prime candidate for a full service from a good independent. It's a Rolex, it's a nice Rolex, it's worth the cost. __________________ Cellini 4112. Sub 14060M. DJ 16233. Rotherhams 1847 Pocket-watch. Foundation Member of 'Horologists Anonymous' "Hi, I'm Rocky, and I'm a Horologist..."

3 June 2015, 05:40 PM	#5
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,247	1603 yes it needs a service Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

3 June 2015, 07:36 PM	#6
joli160 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,976	Yes, full service and include a new dial __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

3 June 2015, 07:43 PM	#8
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,247	New dial always comes with free hand set __________________ watches many

3 June 2015, 10:31 AM	#2
dominic.warren "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Someone Location: Somwhere Watch: Tudor LHD Posts: 1,001	The model and cerial numbers are in between the lugs. If you remove the bracelet it should tell you enough to google the anwsers to your questions of what you have. If you bought it new the paperwork will tell you aswell. If it were mine I would service it and enjoy it.

3 June 2015, 10:32 AM	#3
andromeda160 Banned Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Greg Location: michigan Watch: Rolex Oyster Posts: 4,044	Looks like a 1603, servicing will probably be around $500 from an independent plus another couple hundred for a new dial

4 June 2015, 02:39 AM	#12
phils "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: philip Location: missouri Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 1,094	I would get it to Rolex Service Center for a full service. After you spend the $$ it will look brand new. So well worth it imo.

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