Datejust r series 16233

[scooba]

Today my son was given a R serial number bi colour date just model number 16233 supplied new on 9/8/89 so it is nearly 20 years old ,It works ok but has never been serviced and cost £1645 when it was purchased.

My 14 year old son will want to wear this so my question is this ,Is it worth sending to RSC ,for a full service and possibly a new bracelet as it has lots of wear as you would expect from a 20 year old watch.

I belive its not a problem to purchase a new bracelet only the cost also if you return it to RSC they give you a discount on the new bracelet does any one have any ideas of the cost involved or if its worth it ?

Or do i just get a watchmaker to give it a clean and oil and just let him wear it thanks in advance

[Perdu]

20 years is not old for a Rolex, so I would get it serviced at Rolex, or with a Rolex trained watchmaker who will only use genuine Rolex parts.

[Wolfgang427]

Get it serviced at a RSC, it will come back looking new.

[gone-rolex-mad]

Send it to Rolex Bexley Heath through your local AD and it will come back looking like new, then decide if you want the expence of that new bracelet.