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That is indeed a rule.
Rolex doesn't service a watch which is 30 years old.
The problem with a dry movement is that you may ruin its parts if you let it run.
So, avoid these watch winders, and find a watch maker which will be able to service it, which may not be too difficult.
Best,
Nicolas.
Need advice for my vintage
Here the pic. Need you advice friends. 1. I ask rolex service center and they say I can't do service on my watch. According to them this is a regulation from Geneva if the watch is rare and discontinued. They not allow to touch it 2. My movement is dry fr...
That is indeed a rule.
Rolex doesn't service a watch which is 30 years old. The problem with a dry movement is that you may ruin its parts if you let it run. So, avoid these watch winders, and find a watch maker which will be able to service it, which may not be too difficult. ...
Is it true?
They said if they touch or oil it may cause damage other part is it true? Noted no watch winder. The movement is working well. If I wears daily it shouldn't be a problem rite nic? Cause I'm new to this vintage thing. Do you recommend to sell this and buy ...
Sure that if the watch is dead without parts to replace it, it is an useless watch.
But if you love it, looking for a good watchmaker can be THE solution. Look at Joeyza's post, you will have a perfect example of what kind of solution you can find. The movement can't work without oil. Yes, it can, but you will dammage the parts of the mo...
Bringing you Rolex back to life
I am a certified swiss trained watchmaker and I work on lots of vintage Rolex. Your watch will need a professional cleaning and oiling. From your description it sounds as though the watch is running, which is a very good sign. However, I recommend that yo...
hi where are located swiss?
at the moment this watch is working very well. but according to rolex it need oil. i only wears it 3 times a week. what is your opinion? should i do the service now? seem all still working well hehehehehe let me know your thought many thanks logan
i need your help
hi there, i have email you regarding my vintage 1957. please advice and will have the watch send to you when i receive the qoutation
