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I would think it would depend...

 

...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 movement, and go for a new Rolex.  Or, if you can find a good refurbished movement, put that in it.  =:^D

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Movement replacement question

 
By: brokenwrist : July 17th, 2010-01:47
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

I would think it would depend...

 
By: chaser579 : July 17th, 2010-16:37
...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 ... 

if it was mine...

 
By: brokenwrist : July 17th, 2010-18:31
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

It depends

 
By: marcwagman : July 20th, 2010-11:37
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...