Care tips for your old vintage watch
Just like any mechanical product, luxury watches require regular maintenance to ensure they stay in proper working order – this is especially true when it comes to vintage Rolex replica watches. Brand new watches are newly manufactured and have zero wear and tear on their components, which means they can usually run for many years before they start to have any problems. However, all watches require maintenance to a greater or lesser extent, and even Rolex recommends a full service every ten years to keep the watch performing properly.
Rolex watches should only be serviced by trained professionals – by certified independent watchmakers or by Rolex’s own in-house service center. However, if you own a vintage model with collectible value, there are some additional factors you should consider when repairing your watch. Rolex repairs can actually negatively impact the value of a Rolex if not done properly, so understanding the nuances of maintaining a vintage Rolex watch is an important part of ownership.
Rolex will not only replace any worn or damaged parts, including the dial, hands, crown, and bezel but will also polish the case and bracelet during the repair to remove any marks and scratches that make your vintage Rolex watch unique. When you submit your watch for repair evaluation, you may request that none of these things be done, but if your request has the potential to affect the functionality of the watch, Rolex may refuse to repair it completely. While replacing most movement components rarely affects resale value, the vintage fake Rolex watches with a replaced case or dial is often worth a fraction of its original value.
Another option to consider is to take your Rolex to a private repair store or an independent watchmaker. When your watch is repaired by an independent repair store, you will usually have a greater say in matters such as whether your watch is polished or if certain key components are replaced. With this in mind, not all independent service centers are created equal, and not all have access to genuine Rolex parts, so it is important to find a center that can actually complete repairs to your vintage watch.
While one is usually not in favor of replacing the original parts of a vintage Rolex watch, there are some parts that may need to be replaced at some point in order to maintain functionality. Most movement parts fall into this category, but there are other parts that may need to be replaced in order to maintain the integrity of the watch itself.
When it comes to many highly collectible vintage replica Rolex watches, a large part of their value is often associated with their dials. Therefore, if these parts are damaged, it is almost impossible to find the correct replacement, and replacing a less important part, such as the crown or crystal, is often used as a preemptive measure to protect a collectible vintage dial that can never be replaced. Rolex vintage watches are excellent timepieces for everyday wear and use; however, they can also be some of the most valuable and collectible luxury watches in the world. Whether your vintage Rolex watch is an investment piece or a reliable daily timekeeper, knowing how to properly care for your watch will help ensure its longevity.
