Rolex Servicing

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Afternoon all
I have just got the quote for my watch the total? £1800 yes that's right 1800 pounds of including £800 for a new strap. They tell me the strap is on an exchange only deal so how much would a new strap be to buy with no exchange? (the old one is OK just a bit worn). They also tell me they will not Guarantee the watch is waterproof with the old glass they want to replace it with a new version with a better seal. Would this and the new strap affect the value of it much? (it is a late 70s Submariner) I have no interest in selling the watch as it was a gift 20 odd years ago but want to do the be thing for it. Is there a alternative to Rolex official servicing? I do not mind paying but would like to know what the best thing to do would be.
Thanks Rob

[6 pot]

mybrainhurts said:

6 pot said:

Afternoon all
£1800 yes that's right 1800 pounds of including £800 for a new strap.

They really do take the piss, don't they?

Yes tey do take te piss. I ave told tem just do the service no cosmetics. I will buy a new strap from my local dealer or talk to some of te recommendations above. Tanks for all te replies. I ave not tougt about value what sould I insure it for?

[6 pot]

sorry