Focal 0 Posted October 4, 2012 (edited) Hey, I got this watch in my possesion recently and i want to know what i have to do to make it look good. I'm not sure if i want to restore it or keep the vintage look. First i really need a new strap since the fake alligator strap looks like shit. I would really like some input, i dont know much about rolexes but it has emotional vallue so i want to take good care of it. Thanks Edited October 4, 2012 by Focal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10:10 Watch Repair 1 Posted October 4, 2012 service it, waterproof, light polish on case and crystal and change the strap to something quality. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
replicastuff 0 Posted October 4, 2012 get it serviced and buy a nice hirsch strap for it, the most comfortable aftermarket strap imho. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,792 Posted October 4, 2012 Gorgeous. 10:10 is wise :yoda: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hnic 1 Posted October 4, 2012 Just send it to 10:10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bobbylah 135 Posted October 4, 2012 Just send it to 10:10 +1 and then do what Chris suggests. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hazz 0 Posted October 4, 2012 Just send it to 10:10 +1 and then do what Chris suggests. Agreed,,,,,10:10 will treat it well Rolex will botch it up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kwt 11 Posted October 4, 2012 See my thread bud, nice watch http://www.rwg.bz/board/index.php?showtopic=35266 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Focal 0 Posted October 4, 2012 (edited) Thanks for the advice, i would love to have 10.10 working on my watch but i would not feel comfortabele sending a gen solid gold Rolex to a foreign country. Especialy since it has a lot of emotional value. I must say i have no clue wath this watch is worth because its from the sixties and really old, but i could not stand losing it. So i think i must find someone in the Netherlands who is able to fix this. Thanks for the strap info, i will look into hirsch straps. Also any info on this watch is more than welcome. Would this piece need a 19 or 20 mm strap? Edited October 5, 2012 by Focal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1littlegreen 1 Posted October 5, 2012 Agreed with everyone here.. Send to 10:10. ANY AD will muck it up and bring you to tears, not only in price but sentimental value. My $5.00 Kev Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Focal 0 Posted October 5, 2012 Agreed with everyone here.. Send to 10:10. ANY AD will muck it up and bring you to tears, not only in price but sentimental value. My $5.00 Kev Would you send a gen Rolex just with DHL or something. Is that oke? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1littlegreen 1 Posted October 5, 2012 To be honest, I don't know the best overseas shipping practices. Any seniors that can lend a hand??? HWG, greg_r, Luthier, Chris?? PM one of the admin folks here, they have access to answers like this. Kev Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Reed 0 Posted October 5, 2012 If you are sending it to 10:10 I would ask him the best way I am sure he has delt with this before. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10:10 Watch Repair 1 Posted October 5, 2012 To be honest, I don't know the best overseas shipping practices. Any seniors that can lend a hand??? HWG, greg_r, Luthier, Chris?? PM one of the admin folks here, they have access to answers like this. Kev DHL and Fed Ex both have their own customs clearance so items don't get lost and arrive quickly. Should be 20mm. Where are you located? There may be some vintage specialists in your area. Rolex really isn't that bad a choice, they can be sensitive, but they like to make things factory new. They might not take a Datejust depending on it's age though . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted October 5, 2012 I ship $5,000 - $10,000 guitars all over the World, never lost one. Just insure it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
