Is it solid gold?
A frind of mine has this:
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He has asked me to take care of it. It is a 1030 caliber from 1957.
I asked the cost of servicing: 8000 swiss francs. And no, I did not add a zero by mistake. So it is not repairable... Although so far it tics...
How much should I give him? I think that no more than 1500 euros...
What are your views? Am I being a fool or am I abusing my friend?
PS: how poor the pics are! Any idea how to increase quality after the photobucket debacle and the tapatalk debacle?
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Yes and it has the right gold markings in the case...
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May I ask who has quoted CHF8000? I can't help thinking that an independent could help you remove a zero and then half that number. What's wrong with it?
In the Sotadic Zone, apparently.
Rolex. And I cannot see anything wrong, apart from a tough life in Cuba and Spain.
I can decide not to service it. I was expecting a quote in the 500 euros area, and I was really shocked by the 8000 CHF quote (literally I burst into a nervous laughter!).
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I assume that the CHF quote means that it's going back to Geneva; regardless of which it's a ridiculous price. Have you thought about sending it to one of the forum favourites - we have enough Rolex-accredited independents around? Or perhaps contact somebody like Mike Wood for advice.
What's the reference between the lugs?
In the Sotadic Zone, apparently.
80000 something, that locates the watch in 1957...
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