Aftermarket Rolex band

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Cool Vid CM, got my new band in from Germany today too.

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Once you go lime .....
 
There are many certified Rolex repairman all across the country. For a clean oil and adjust they don't need to go to the factory repair center.
 
I'm pretty sure Dallas is the only RSC. I'm pretty sure that I will send it to the proper Rolex Service Center when the time comes.
 
CM there are literally dozens of certified by rolex repair shops all across the country and around the world. Sending the watch to the Dallas center is of course fine, but normally thats for warranty repair. I worked for a certified Rolex dealer for 20 years lots of certified repair shops around.
 
cricketdave said:
There are many certified Rolex repairman all across the country. For a clean oil and adjust they don't need to go to the factory repair center.
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I have a 40 year old GMT 1 that my father, a Rolex certified watchmaker, gave me as a college graduation present. It was last serviced abt 10 years ago by the now-closed service
center in Beverley Hills. A VERY nice and friendly Rolex authorized dealer in San Ramon, Ca. told me the factory center was no longer able to get parts for watches of this vintage
but he knew of a facility in San Francisco that, although not factory certified, had access to the parts necessary for a cleaning/overhaul. I'm lost as to who to trust and what to do
at this juncture; any knowledgeable opinions are gratefully accepted.
 
Carrera parts can be hard to find for vintage watches. The best thing to do is go to a reputable jeweler, one thats been around a long time and talk to their watchmaker. Most will either have one on staff or have a company that they are familiar with and use regularly. The rolex dealer you talked to is doing exactly that. A clean oil and adjust does not normally require any parts replaced, unless there has been excessive wear on a part and a good watchmaker will know where to get the part or can build it from scratch if needed. Thats the way all or ours were trained.
 
cricketdave said:
Carrera parts can be hard to find for vintage watches. The best thing to do is go to a reputable jeweler, one thats been around a long time and talk to their watchmaker. Most will either have one on staff or have a company that they are familiar with and use regularly. The rolex dealer you talked to is doing exactly that. A clean oil and adjust does not normally require any parts replaced, unless there has been excessive wear on a part and a good watchmaker will know where to get the part or can build it from scratch if needed. Thats the way all or ours were trained.
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Thanks for your input; you obviously are knowledgeable @ Rolex.

The problem, I'm told, is the crystal. Apparently, it needs to be replaced @ every service as it is a stressed member that is integral in the waterproofing of the
watch. A simple disassembly/reassembly with oiling will compromise the moisture barrier unless this is replaced. Same thing for the crown/stem tube; new
ones need to be supplied. In yr experience is all this true? These are the components that were replaced in Beverly Hills.

Again, thanks for your input; greatly appreciated. I would love to wear my old friend for another 10-12 years; after that it will be something for my grandson
to explore.
 
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In general the crystals and the crown and stem tube are simply cleaned and all seals replaced. The only time they require replacement is if they are damaged. The gasket/seals are replaced when the watch is serviced but not the crystal and stem tube. The stem tube is rare to need replacement the crystal if its pre-synthetic sapphire may need to be replaced or polished depending on its condition.
 
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cricketdave said:
In general the crystals and the crown and stem tube are simply cleaned and all seals replaced. The only time they require replacement is if they are damaged. The gasket/seals are replaced when the watch is serviced but not the crystal and stem tube. The stem tube is rare to need replacement the crystal if its pre-synthetic sapphire may need to be replaced or polished depending on its condition.
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Thanks again for your input.
 
A few years ago, I bought a nice quality, thick silicone rubber strap for my '89 Sub. The strap is silky soft to the touch and very comfortable to wear. After all these years of use, the strap still looks new. I paid $20, so there must be quite a difference in quality compared to Charlie Mike's strap, but I'm very happy with it.

Not the best photo of the watch, but it's the only one I had in Photobucket.

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I wish my watch had exposed holes like yours. My 168000 Sub had them too.
 
Yep, the exposed pins make it a breeze to change bands. Beautiful watch and strap on your set up, BTW.
 
Thanks, I hope/pray that this will be the last one!
 
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