In this video I will walk you through my experience with servicing and polishing my Rolex Datejust 36 116233 at the official Rolex Service Center (RSC)
Turned out great. Beautiful, timeless Rolex reference. I suspect Rolex uses a machine that polishes whilst removing no metal; I seen a high-end polishing machine in Vegas doing just that. While I love dents, dings, and scratches on my tool watches, I like to keep my dress watches in pristine shape. I daily my tool watches (divers) while reserving my DJ for special events. Reserve your DJ for special occasions only, and it won't get back into bad condition.
Thanks for posting. I'm in a very similar situation: found a 1999 Air-King for a great price. Watch was very well worn and crown threading was poor, so off to Rolex Dallas it went. Should be back next week, and I'm hoping the results are just as good.
The dings and dents show that the previous owner actually wore and enjoyed the watch. As every owner should. Wear your watch and enjoy it people. Don't worry about the dings and dents. It creates a story and bonding experience!
To each their own. I think I would agree if this was my daily tool watch, but for my dress piece, I ideally want something a bit more refined and cleaned up.
No, there are two ways to get it dropped off. One of them is at your local Rolex AD, the other is at an official Rolex service center (there are very few of these around the world). The one I went to was the latter.
In my opinion the most iconic Rolex. Beautiful
It looks fantastic. I hope you’re enjoying it.
Wonderful job! Amazing score and service results! Enjoy
Turned out great. Beautiful, timeless Rolex reference. I suspect Rolex uses a machine that polishes whilst removing no metal; I seen a high-end polishing machine in Vegas doing just that. While I love dents, dings, and scratches on my tool watches, I like to keep my dress watches in pristine shape. I daily my tool watches (divers) while reserving my DJ for special events. Reserve your DJ for special occasions only, and it won't get back into bad condition.
Well said
Looks like a brand new watch!
Thanks for posting. I'm in a very similar situation: found a 1999 Air-King for a great price. Watch was very well worn and crown threading was poor, so off to Rolex Dallas it went. Should be back next week, and I'm hoping the results are just as good.
Amazing find and gorgeous servicing! I think the video would be more complete with a look at the clasp. Congrats on your neo-vintage Rolex!
Wow
The dings and dents show that the previous owner actually wore and enjoyed the watch. As every owner should. Wear your watch and enjoy it people. Don't worry about the dings and dents. It creates a story and bonding experience!
To each their own. I think I would agree if this was my daily tool watch, but for my dress piece, I ideally want something a bit more refined and cleaned up.
For $1000.00, it better look great.
How much did the cost for RSC cost ? I want to send mys but haven’t yet .
2:58 Watch again.
Where did you ho to physically drop off for service? Was that an AD office?
No, there are two ways to get it dropped off. One of them is at your local Rolex AD, the other is at an official Rolex service center (there are very few of these around the world). The one I went to was the latter.
Is this watch 36 mm
Yessir
that thing is worth nothing