Service a vintage watch before selling?

Service a vintage watch before selling?

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Maxf

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8,409 posts

242 months

Tuesday 10th November 2009
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I've decided to sell my '78 Rolex 1680 and was wondering if to get it serviced first.

It's obviously vintage and has some qwerks, like setting the watch can be a pain and the datewheel takes a few hours to line up properly. Obviously the cost of servicing is a consideration, but it is also a very original watch, with the original crown (which are pretty rare) and things like that.

Any thoughts?

darreni

3,803 posts

271 months

Tuesday 10th November 2009
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If its keeping good time, i'd be inclined to leave as is.
Let the new owner decide if/where its serviced.