Rolex

have a friend whose been told by a few watchmakers that his 1988 datejust has to have the movement replaced. curiously what does rolex charge for such a replacement. feel free to PM me with any info. thanks, kevin

...on the watchcase and/or bracelet/strap material (ss, gold or platinum?). It might be less of an expense to melt down the gold or platinum, sell it and buy a brand new Rolex. If ss, try to sell it whole as is, let someone else worry about replacing the ... 

the friend wants to keep this specific watch as it has sentimental value. its a stainless steel datejust (sorry should have been specific) i had just never seen what a total movement replacement costs, and wanted to give him some advice. thanks, kevin

Rolex charges a lot. A new movement would cost a minimum of a couple of thousand dollars. Nevertheless, most movements don't need to be replaced unless there is a lot of water damage within the watch. If there is a significant amount of damage to the move...