do i still need to send in rolex for service if not worn?

[abt43392]

I bought 2 brand new rolexes back in 2011:

submariner
gmt master ii

I wore the Sub daily for one year. Then bought GMT, but never wore it.

Then i never wore them again, been sitting in their original boxes for the last 8 years. Because i changed job, so didn't want wear rolex to work.

do i still need to send them in for regular maintenance?

[Me4u2night]

Maybe wind it to see if it works. If it doesn’t, send it in for service.

[Polarexplorerii]

Originally Posted by Me4u2night

Maybe wind it to see if it works. If it doesn’t, send it in for service.

i agree!

[abt43392]

Originally Posted by Me4u2night

Maybe wind it to see if it works. If it doesn’t, send it in for service.

they do. i check twice a year and when i pick them up and give them a shake, they start clocking.

[japenney]

Imo if you don't plan to wear them right now then don't service them. Not a bad idea to service a watch that has been sitting for 10 years if you plan to start wearing it regularly again. I think the oils could break down a bit after that long but I could be wrong. Someone feel free to correct me.

[Onikage]

Wow. You ever have any time off? Weekends maybe?

[abt43392]

Originally Posted by Onikage

Wow. You ever have any time off? Weekends maybe?

but no point to get a watch winder and let it wind 2 rolexes from monday to friday.

[Calatrava r]

Originally Posted by abt43392

but no point to get a watch winder and let it wind 2 rolexes from monday to friday.

You do not need a watch winder. Just set the time, wind a few times and off you go. I would not even bother setting the dates given the limited wear. Easy as that.

[iTreelex]

you bought a gmt 2 and never wore it for 9 years? what's the point of servicing them?

[Nikrnic]

Originally Posted by iTreelex

you bought a gmt 2 and never wore it for 9 years? what's the point of servicing them?

Really.

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[Stud Screw]

My advice is sell the watches to someone who will wear them and appreciate them.

[abt43392]

Originally Posted by Stud Screw

My advice is sell the watches to someone who will wear them and appreciate them.

why? i can pass down to my kid.

[Stud Screw]

Originally Posted by abt43392

why? i can pass down to my kid.

Your kid might appreciate it more knowing that it was the watch that his dad wore every day and loved, rather than it sat in a box in a drawer until you died.

[mtuned]

It's just a watch. We have watches we never wore just to pass it down.

Originally Posted by Stud Screw

Your kid might appreciate it more knowing that it was the watch that his dad wore every day and loved, rather than it sat in a box in a drawer until you died.

[rcclarkie]

Originally Posted by Stud Screw

Your kid might appreciate it more knowing that it was the watch that his dad wore every day and loved, rather than it sat in a box in a drawer until you died.

+1 this.

[Goin2drt]

Originally Posted by Stud Screw

Your kid might appreciate it more knowing that it was the watch that his dad wore every day and loved, rather than it sat in a box in a drawer until you died.

This. I started my own family tradition. I have two boys. The first one just graduated in mechanical engineering and for his gift I gave him my 1993 ish Submariner that my wife gave me for an anniversary. Watch was worn all the time. It’s been in for service and looking new again so he got that. Knowing I was going to do this in about 2015 I bought another sub and will do the same for the next son.

Seeing his expression I knew it was special because he knew how much I loved and wore that watch. I think it would have meant nothing if it was some watch that meant nothing and was just sitting in the safe but too each his own I guess.

[Maxy]

Originally Posted by abt43392

why? i can pass down to my kid.

So you're confident your kid will wear them to his job? What if he follows your idea and keep them for his kids?

Just wear it every weekend and then if its keeping time well, don't bother with service and if its losing time or gaining time, send it for service!

[Yess]

Originally Posted by Maxy

So you're confident your kid will wear them to his job? What if he follows your idea and keep them for his kids?



Just wear it every weekend and then if its keeping time well, don't bother with service and if its losing time or gaining time, send it for service!

Kid won't need a job... Just sell the near new Rolex watches and live off the proceeds.

[TswaneNguni]

Originally Posted by abt43392

why? i can pass down to my kid.

[Kube]

Originally Posted by Stud Screw

My advice is sell the watches to someone who will wear them and appreciate them.

Oh come on, there are more than enough pieces available for those wanting to wear

OP, if you appreciate your pieces in the box rather than on your wrist, enjoy your collection however you want to My opinion on servicing is if it runs, you should be fine. If you want to take it into the water, a pressure test is recommended to make sure the gaskets don't need replacing.

[Bigblu10]

Originally Posted by abt43392

I bought 2 brand new rolexes back in 2011:

submariner
gmt master ii

I wore the Sub daily for one year. Then bought GMT, but never wore it.

Then i never wore them again, been sitting in their original boxes for the last 8 years. Because i changed job, so didn't want wear rolex to work.

do i still need to send them in for regular maintenance?

Should always wind up a watch 40 crown turns once a month even if never worn.

[dkpw]

Originally Posted by Bigblu10

Should always wind up a watch 40 crown turns once a month even if never worn.

Why?

[Andad]

Originally Posted by dkpw

Why?

So it doesn’t feel ignored?

[Dyim]

I would only service if they didn't keep time properly.

[joli160]

Why service any watch ain’t broken ?

Servicing a watch which is not going to be used is a total waste of time and money

[Robf52]

Originally Posted by joli160

Why service any watch ain’t broken ?

Servicing a watch which is not going to be used is a total waste of time and money

This.

[subprimero]

No, not unless your planning on wearing them.

[Simon_jrees]

Originally Posted by abt43392

I bought 2 brand new rolexes back in 2011:

submariner
gmt master ii

I wore the Sub daily for one year. Then bought GMT, but never wore it.

Then i never wore them again, been sitting in their original boxes for the last 8 years. Because i changed job, so didn't want wear rolex to work.

do i still need to send them in for regular maintenance?

If you haven't used them for 8 years the lubricants may have dried out, which leads to inaccuracies and possibly damage. I'd have them serviced just to be on the safe side but that's more if you're planning on wearing them regularly.

P.S be prepared to get a slap at the AD for not wearing high demand models for 8 years

[Vincent65]

They're basically new, modern ones with modern oils. I wouldn't bother doing anything to them except wind and wear for a day once in a while.

[abt43392]

Originally Posted by Vincent65

They're basically new, modern ones with modern oils. I wouldn't bother doing anything to them except wind and wear for a day once in a while.

thats what i thought. they are practically new oils. oils only break down if there is heat and mechanical movement involved. I plan to wear regularly again in the future, but based on feedbacks, i think gonna leave them as is till then.