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Monday, September 28, 2009

Restoration of a 1945. Rolex Oyster watch

This family heirloom was in need of major repair and was taken to Rolex Service Centre for a quote. Unfortunately, the watch was rendered as beyond repair because allegedly, Rolex does no longer have spare parts for their vintage models.

Restoration of a 1945. Rolex Oyster watch

Restoration of a 1945. Rolex Oyster watch

Restoration of a 1945. Rolex Oyster watch

Restoration of a 1945. Rolex Oyster watch

Restoration of a 1945. Rolex Oyster watch

The entire restoration project took over 4 hours where most of the time was spent on realignment of the hair spring which was badly damaged by previous repairers.

The end result was rewarding. The watch now ticks at a rate of +1 second a day and ha a healthy amplitude of over 300 degrees. Not bad for a 64 years old watch!

Restoration of a 1945. Rolex Oyster watch


The features of the watch are its original "quarter hatch" dial and its early screw lock crown.

Restoration of a 1945. Rolex Oyster watch

Restoration of a 1945. Rolex Oyster watch

Restoration of a 1945. Rolex Oyster watch