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ulackfocus
·Buy the one that you like the best on your wrist. Modern Rolexes like the ones you're considering use very similar base movements and cases.
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kyle L
··GrasshopperDennis is right...these are 3 very different watches that will wear differently. A vintage Datejust would be a nice entry watch into the vintage Rolex world and the Milgauss is a nice modern Rolex that will wear bigger. Vintage GMTs are cool too - I have a SS one. With buying vintage watches you should also factor in the cost of a service, and sometimes parts can be harder to find.
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kendrick
·Thanks!
Kyle, how often do you have your GMT serviced, to give me an idea of what I would be looking at for additional cost?
Kyle, how often do you have your GMT serviced, to give me an idea of what I would be looking at for additional cost?
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Littleroger
·You are probably aware that it is unadvisable to have a vintage Rolex serviced by Rolex. They have a policy of removing various bits that most collectors definitely do not want to have removed.
So the trick is to find an independent watchmaker who can do the job. If you can find one, you need to assume you will have to pay around £300.
Edit: Don't know about in your part of the US I'm afraid.
So the trick is to find an independent watchmaker who can do the job. If you can find one, you need to assume you will have to pay around £300.
Edit: Don't know about in your part of the US I'm afraid.
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Alpha
··Kilt Owner, Beagle Parent, Omega CollectorOne great watchmaker I can vouch for is James at http://midwestwatchandclock.com/index.html
Bit of a distance from you and a lot further for me but a good guy and worth the effort. 👍
Bit of a distance from you and a lot further for me but a good guy and worth the effort. 👍
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Littleroger
·And regarding service intervals, there are basically two schools of thought.
First, some people (including most competent watchmakers) tend to think it is a good idea to have a watch such as a 1675 serviced at regular intervals, approximately every five years. Second, there are others who will let a Rolex run until it causes problems before having it serviced.
I am somewhere in the middle. My 1675 from 1968 has not been serviced for a while as it is not causing any trouble. It is also keeping regular, solid time. As soon as this begins to fluctuate, I'll have it done. A compromise.
First, some people (including most competent watchmakers) tend to think it is a good idea to have a watch such as a 1675 serviced at regular intervals, approximately every five years. Second, there are others who will let a Rolex run until it causes problems before having it serviced.
I am somewhere in the middle. My 1675 from 1968 has not been serviced for a while as it is not causing any trouble. It is also keeping regular, solid time. As soon as this begins to fluctuate, I'll have it done. A compromise.
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kyle L
··GrasshopperI have yet to get my GMT serviced, as it spends most of its time in the safe now. Usually it is recommended that every 5 years you get a service, but I'm with Roger on being somewhere in the middle. Where are you located?
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kendrick
·Roger, Is this also true of AD if you were to bring in a watch for repair?
Kyle, I asked because my friends with a Rolex complain that they need service more often than similar watches, but they might just be abusive? I usually send my watches out to a shop in California, but would love if someone had a more regional recommendation. I currently am living in downtown Boston.
Alpha, thanks for the recommendation, distance isn't too much of an issue as long as the repair shop is within the US. Ill have to look into them next time one of my watches needs servicing.
Kyle, I asked because my friends with a Rolex complain that they need service more often than similar watches, but they might just be abusive? I usually send my watches out to a shop in California, but would love if someone had a more regional recommendation. I currently am living in downtown Boston.
Alpha, thanks for the recommendation, distance isn't too much of an issue as long as the repair shop is within the US. Ill have to look into them next time one of my watches needs servicing.
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Littleroger
·Roger, Is this also true of AD if you were to bring in a watch for repair?
Depends on your relationship with the AD and whether he does the work on the premises or sends it away. If you can find a friendly AD looking to make a couple of extra bucks in this tough economic climate, you're up and running 😉
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kendrick
·Depends on your relationship with the AD and whether he does the work on the premises or sends it away. If you can find a friendly AD looking to make a couple of extra bucks in this tough economic climate, you're up and running 😉
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··Steve @ ΩFIt turns out I was all talk, I ended up purchasing a Speedmaster moon phase 3575.20. Someday, I hope to get a birth year GMT master 16760 . Until then I am very happy with my new Speedy.
Regardless, thanks for all the advice.
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ulackfocus
·It turns out I was all talk, I ended up purchasing a Speedmaster moon phase 3575.20.
Sweet watch. 😉 I passed on one a few years ago and I'm kicking myself now seeing what these sell for.
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Privateday7
·It turns out I was all talk, I ended up purchasing a Speedmaster moon phase 3575.20. Someday, I would like to get a birth year GMT master 16760 . Until then I am very happy with my new Speedy.
Regardless, thanks for all the advice.
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Privateday7
·It turns out I was all talk, I ended up purchasing a Speedmaster moon phase 3575.20. Someday, I would like to get a birth year GMT master 16760 . Until then I am very happy with my new Speedy.
Regardless, thanks for all the advice.
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dsio
··Ash @ ΩFCalibre 1866 is an awesome movement, and in that watch it works brilliantly!
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kendrick
·Sweet watch. 😉 I passed on one a few years ago and I'm kicking myself now seeing what these sell for.
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kendrick
·What a smart move...........go for speedy first, you can buy the Rolex later. I only have one Rolex, the 1994 Datejust with black dial like your picture but with jubilee dial accent.
