Service for my Datejust 16233

[haris1687]

Dear All,


I have two tone Datejust Ref#16233 that was purchased in 1999. the watch is slightly used and was in box for years. Now currently I am using it and am confused to give it for service or not. The watch is perfectly working and giving perfect time with +-2/3 seconds errors per day.

So i need suggestions regarding ,whether continue it using until i face any problem or give it to AD dealer straight for service.

Regards
Haris.

[Robtayham]

While you might want to wait until it stops keeping good time, there’s nothing wrong with getting a service. The problem will be when they want to replace original parts with service parts. That’s what you have to avoid, especially with a vintage, classic watch.

[haris1687]

but if there is no issue with the watch why would they suggest to replace parts?? :S

[Robtayham]

For RSC, for the next service, they probably wouldn’t. But at some point, maybe a future service, they would. That’s when you have to decide whether you should go with a good independent watchmaker.

But, for a common watch, like a DJ, it may never reach collector’s status. Vintage, yes. So, service parts - dial, hands, bezel, crown, etc - are ok.

[andrewjb88]

My 16203 from 1999 needed a few parts according to RSC, crystal, crown amongst other things.

Took it to a well recommended guy in the UK who replaced all seals etc along with a service and it is running spot on since.