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Title: Restoring a beat up vintage tudor
Post by: aramis on July 14, 2020, 10:02:21 AM: Hi,
Need some advice regarding where and roughly how much to restore this watch? It's a family heirloom from my wife's side and she intends to wear it when it's been restored.

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Title: Re: Restoring a beat up vintage tudor
Post by: dpkong on July 14, 2020, 06:21:12 PM: If you intend to keep it in the family, I suggest you go back to Rolex for peace of mind.
Title: Re: Restoring a beat up vintage tudor
Post by: aramis on July 14, 2020, 06:42:31 PM: Quote from: dpkong on July 14, 2020, 06:21:12 PM
If you intend to keep it in the family, I suggest you go back to Rolex for peace of mind.
Yeah, you got a point. Thanks

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Title: Re: Restoring a beat up vintage tudor
Post by: kvwong2014 on July 20, 2020, 02:31:56 PM: I have the exact same Tudor 7966 that you have right here. My dad sent it to a local watch repair guy that used to work at the Rolex SC.

I suggest if you don't want any hassle and want a smooth process, just go to the official service center, but they might change a lot of the old desirable parts like the crystal and dial etc. just because its worn and they will not return the old replaced parts back to you.

The other option is to send it to a local independent watch repair shop. Many vintage watch collectors opt for this because they prefer to keep their watches as original as possible and keep the old original parts if it really needs to be replaced.

ultimately, its up to you.
Title: Re: Restoring a beat up vintage tudor
Post by: aramis on July 22, 2020, 07:00:50 PM: Thanks for your comments. Mimd sharing which shop your dad sent it to?

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Title: Re: Restoring a beat up vintage tudor
Post by: kvwong2014 on July 24, 2020, 12:19:54 AM: That was a few years ago and the guy retired. He didn't have a large store or anything, it was just him.
Title: Re: Restoring a beat up vintage tudor
Post by: wingman7 on September 18, 2020, 01:54:25 PM: You can also send to Vita Time at Amcorp Mall, Level 1. They do service older watch model at reasonable price.