Suggestions re repair to Gen 1960's Ladies Rolex

[Sunbird 0]

Hi Guys,

 

I found this watch amongst my mothers belongings whilst clearing out her things after passing away. I took it to a jeweller with a couple of other watches hoping to have it repaired but was sad to discover that it is badly corroded inside and unrepairable.

 

 

My question to you is whether I could get a replacement movement, either wind up as per original or even consider a quartz movement just to get it going. I could then give it to my teenage daughter who would be none the wiser.. She would appreciate the watch for sentimental reasons.

 

It measures about 5/8 inch accross and about 1/4 inch thick.

 

Thanks

[Aren 27]

Sorry to hear about your loss and my condolences to your family as well.

 

Regarding your Mum's Rollie...was it a handwind or quartz originally.

The corroded part made me think it was an old battery.

You could check with the Trusted watch repair guys here, like 10:10

It sounds like a great idea to hand it down to your daughter and she probably won't care about a modification even if she realized it down the road.

Great sentimental piece.

Good Luck with it.

 

to all

[Sunbird 0]

Aren,

Thanks for your prompt reply. My mother bought it in Switzerland in 1959, so I am sure it is wind up. I do not think Qhartz watches were around then. I would say that the corrosion is through carelessness in getting it wet.

I have seen references on this site to 10:10 but not sure who it is?

Thanks

[Sunbird 0]

Found it!

 

10:10 Watch Repair

 

Thanks

[Aren 27]

Good luck and all the best!