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It’s an early 80s Oyster Perpetual Date Just with the Juibilee bracket. Never been serviced but sat in a box from the mid 80s to 2011 and was rarely worn. It think having it serviced by Rolex in Beverly Hills is like $800 or $1000. The one thing that sucks about it is this was still the era of acrylic crystals. They didn’t switch to the sapphire ones till the mid 80s.Swaye said:
Opinions are like assholes on this stuff, but my opinion is 10 seconds fast is more unusual than 10 seconds slow. Neither is a huge issue. Slow usually indicates it needs cleaning or lubrication, whereas fast usually indicates it has been magnetized (yes mechanical watches can get magnetized which causes them to be off time). There are articles online for how to demag a watch. Might want to try that. Many of the newer watches are being designed with anti-mag properties - in fact Rolex made one many years ago, and recently brought it back. The Milgauss. I own one. Sharp watch. Omega Seamasters (higher end ones) now have a 15,000 gauss demag design.YellowSnow said:
I think I asked you this before, but my Rolex runs about 10 secs fast per day. Seems like that’s still within spec? Do you agree?Swaye said:
I don't even own a battery watch. All my watches are mechanicals, or automatics as it were. I don't do quartz. I have a phone for accurate timekeeping. I only buy watches because the craftsmanship is amazing to me. I just like to look at them. None of them, and I have some nice ones, are more accurate than an iPhone.YellowSnow said:So is this a battery watch or perpetual watch?Which do you prefer?
A Rolex should be serviced every 7 years they say - but vintage opens a whole new can of worms. How old is the watch? I like to get a watch overhauled completely once it is 5-10 years old, but then if it runs fine not touch it again until it needs it (which is judged my how it is timing). Almost like the first oil change on a fresh motor, do it at 500-100 miles to get any crud out of it, then it is fine to let it ride more.
Let me know how old the watch is, and provide a pic if possible. I know you inherited it, so it might be REALLY old. And usually, on the really old ones, if it isn't REALLY off, you just let it ride because even service centers don't have the parts to fix the true vintage stuff. HTH.
Alas I’m cheap and putting off the service because I have other expensive hobbies like whiskey and records. Plus I just renewed my season tickets. I hate money!! -
Yeah, well at least you know it needs to be serviced. The good news is if you get a full service done on it it would likely last you 20 more years. But yeah, if it has sat for long periods I'd certainly service it as soon as you can. Like I said, I try for once in the first 5-10 years of life, then never again unless it gets way off.YellowSnow said:
It’s an early 80s Oyster Perpetual Date Just with the Juibilee bracket. Never been serviced but sat in a box from the mid 80s to 2011 and was rarely worn. It think having it serviced by Rolex in Beverly Hills is like $800 or $1000. The one thing that sucks about it is this was still the era of acrylic crystals. They didn’t switch to the sapphire ones till the mid 80s.Swaye said:
Opinions are like assholes on this stuff, but my opinion is 10 seconds fast is more unusual than 10 seconds slow. Neither is a huge issue. Slow usually indicates it needs cleaning or lubrication, whereas fast usually indicates it has been magnetized (yes mechanical watches can get magnetized which causes them to be off time). There are articles online for how to demag a watch. Might want to try that. Many of the newer watches are being designed with anti-mag properties - in fact Rolex made one many years ago, and recently brought it back. The Milgauss. I own one. Sharp watch. Omega Seamasters (higher end ones) now have a 15,000 gauss demag design.YellowSnow said:
I think I asked you this before, but my Rolex runs about 10 secs fast per day. Seems like that’s still within spec? Do you agree?Swaye said:
I don't even own a battery watch. All my watches are mechanicals, or automatics as it were. I don't do quartz. I have a phone for accurate timekeeping. I only buy watches because the craftsmanship is amazing to me. I just like to look at them. None of them, and I have some nice ones, are more accurate than an iPhone.YellowSnow said:So is this a battery watch or perpetual watch?Which do you prefer?
A Rolex should be serviced every 7 years they say - but vintage opens a whole new can of worms. How old is the watch? I like to get a watch overhauled completely once it is 5-10 years old, but then if it runs fine not touch it again until it needs it (which is judged my how it is timing). Almost like the first oil change on a fresh motor, do it at 500-100 miles to get any crud out of it, then it is fine to let it ride more.
Let me know how old the watch is, and provide a pic if possible. I know you inherited it, so it might be REALLY old. And usually, on the really old ones, if it isn't REALLY off, you just let it ride because even service centers don't have the parts to fix the true vintage stuff. HTH.
Alas I’m cheap and putting off the service because I have other expensive hobbies like whiskey and records. Plus I just renewed my season tickets. I hate money!! -
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What's a watch?Swaye said:There are only three people in this thread which makes me think nobody likes watches and this place is full of poors.
Haven't worn one since phones put the time on the front
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Read only headline, self-esteem in the toilet
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For only 2 yards of wampum per month I might rent some space in my Shoppe for @Swaye ‘s Pawn and Loan.
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well I live on acreage, have goats and chickens, throw hay around every day, pruning fruit trees etc - so my Timex does not deserve a picture or mention on a thread for metrosexual men talking watches.
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Sheep too or just goats?LebamDawg said:well I live on acreage, have goats and chickens, throw hay around every day, pruning fruit trees etc - so my Timex does not deserve a picture or mention on a thread for metrosexual men talking watches.
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I have never been accused of being metrosexual. That's a first. I will cherish this moment.LebamDawg said:well I live on acreage, have goats and chickens, throw hay around every day, pruning fruit trees etc - so my Timex does not deserve a picture or mention on a thread for metrosexual men talking watches.
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Are you that fucker who keeps buggering my dog?LebamDawg said:well I live on acreage, have goats and chickens, throw hay around every day, pruning fruit trees etc - so my Timex does not deserve a picture or mention on a thread for metrosexual men talking watches.
He comes back his daily run around the guns and religion complex with sticky shit on his ass.
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#MeTooSwaye said:
I have never been accused of being metrosexual. That's a first. I will cherish this moment.LebamDawg said:well I live on acreage, have goats and chickens, throw hay around every day, pruning fruit trees etc - so my Timex does not deserve a picture or mention on a thread for metrosexual men talking watches.
