Advice needed,
Hi guys, recently, I dug up my father's old rolex (a 6694) which had fell into disrepair years and years ago. I would like to restore it for him as i believe it has some sentimental value attached to it.
When brought it to RSC and they quoted me an overhaul, a back, bezel, middle, dial and bracelet replacement which amounted to some 2576.00. I was pretty shocked as i had only budgeted about 1000 for this undertaking.
Sentimentality aside, is this repair economically feasible, i think the repairs would cost more than what the watch cost in the past and its value today. (The 6694 isn't a very expensive model right?)
Do i have any alternatives? I remember seeing rolex bracelets on the internet for about $100 as compared to the $625 rsc quoted me. And would going to these 3rd party repairers really compromise on the 100% rolex thing?
Or would it be cheaper if i brought the watch to London or Europe with me for repairs?
Would be grateful for any insights and advice thanks!
Hi guys, recently, I dug up my father's old rolex (a 6694) which had fell into disrepair years and years ago. I would like to restore it for him as i believe it has some sentimental value attached to it.
When brought it to RSC and they quoted me an overhaul, a back, bezel, middle, dial and bracelet replacement which amounted to some 2576.00. I was pretty shocked as i had only budgeted about 1000 for this undertaking.
Sentimentality aside, is this repair economically feasible, i think the repairs would cost more than what the watch cost in the past and its value today. (The 6694 isn't a very expensive model right?)
Do i have any alternatives? I remember seeing rolex bracelets on the internet for about $100 as compared to the $625 rsc quoted me. And would going to these 3rd party repairers really compromise on the 100% rolex thing?
Or would it be cheaper if i brought the watch to London or Europe with me for repairs?
Would be grateful for any insights and advice thanks!
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