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)
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.
Polishing is an art in and of itself. Different wheels and compounds. I have a 2004 36mm just date that I paid $4,800 for and I had it serviced once in 2008 for $500. It has always been incredibly accurate. So, 16 years later of daily wear and it’s still running great, but I know I’m due the $1K service at some point. I can buy a pretty nice new watch for $1K. Rolex’s are tanks and run forever. Other than oiling the jewels I’m not sure there is much to do that would prevent it from running another 16 years. Great timepiece
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.
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.
In my opinion the most iconic Rolex. Beautiful
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!
Looks like a brand new watch!
Looks good I’m not sure if I want Rolex to polish my submariner when I get it serviced
Great video - do you go to your AD to drop off or is there a specific service center?
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.
How much did the cost for RSC cost ? I want to send mys but haven’t yet .
2:58 Watch again.
Polishing is an art in and of itself. Different wheels and compounds.
I have a 2004 36mm just date that I paid $4,800 for and I had it serviced once in 2008 for $500. It has always been incredibly accurate.
So, 16 years later of daily wear and it’s still running great, but I know I’m due the $1K service at some point.
I can buy a pretty nice new watch for $1K.
Rolex’s are tanks and run forever. Other than oiling the jewels I’m not sure there is much to do that would prevent it from running another 16 years.
Great timepiece
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.
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.
Wow
For $1000.00, it better look great.
that thing is worth nothing
About 5k value
Should have shown the clasp. That spot seems to take the most scratches and dings
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
Is this watch 36 mm
Yessir
It looks fantastic. I hope you’re enjoying it.
Wonderful job! Amazing score and service results! Enjoy