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Mundi · 9 June 2021, 03:34 AM

Hey guys- My Sea Dweller is losing 5-20 mins a day. I live in Los Angeles and have never serviced my Rolex before (it's 3 years old). Is going to the RSC the best (an obvious) choice? Thanks in advance for your opinions/advice.

amphr1 · 9 June 2021, 03:39 AM

Dumb question, but have you already try to demagnetize your watch?

Mundi · 9 June 2021, 04:07 AM

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Dumb question, but have you already try to demagnetize your watch?

Oh-- hmm, no I have NOT tried to de-magnetize the watch!

GGGMT · 9 June 2021, 05:14 AM

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Dumb question, but have you already try to demagnetize your watch?

How do you do this?

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amphr1 · 9 June 2021, 05:47 AM

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How do you do this?

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Just get something like this https://www.google.com/aclk?sa=L&ai=...gQIARBE&adurl=

GGGMT · 9 June 2021, 07:17 AM

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Just get something like this https://www.google.com/aclk?sa=L&ai=...gQIARBE&adurl=

Ahhh! Would make me nervous?

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amphr1 · 9 June 2021, 07:57 AM

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Ahhh! Would make me nervous?

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ok. well if u're not comfortable. It's a pretty simple concept. If the hairsprings are stuck together because they've been magnetized, sending it through a multi directional magnet will randomize it and no longer stick together, thus the watch beats normally again. It won't hurt it. But if you're not comfortable that's fine.

Go to dealer and have them check. I figure it's just easy to do at home for $15 or so. It's a good tool to have if you have any watch that isn't anti-magentic. Especially if u have Amazon Prime etc.

can-am · 9 June 2021, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Mundi

Hey guys- My Sea Dweller is losing 5-20 mins a day. I live in Los Angeles and have never serviced my Rolex before (it's 3 years old). Is going to the RSC the best (an obvious) choice? Thanks in advance for your opinions/advice.

Isn't it covered under warranty ?

Mundi · 9 June 2021, 04:07 AM

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Isn't it covered under warranty ?

I think so.

ugoblue · 9 June 2021, 04:27 AM

You could try to demagnitize the watch. Done properly, it won't hurt anything. 5-20 minutes is losing a lot of time. Sounds like really low amplitude to the point where the escapemenet is missing beats. Does it still have its normal power reserve? I'd kind of expect it to stop early. In any case, I think it is time for a service. The RSC should fix it for free.

FWIW, a lot of watch wearers don't wear the same watch every day. I'm kind of wondering if the manufacturers are counting on that in their new longer service intervals. If you wear the watch every day for 3 years, the watch may need to be cleaned and lubed to reduce friction earlier.

kieselguhr · 9 June 2021, 05:12 AM

It’s under warranty, if the timing bothers you, head over to the Beverly Hills Rolex Service Center on Wilshire. Good luck!

GGGMT · 9 June 2021, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Mundi

Hey guys- My Sea Dweller is losing 5-20 mins a day. I live in Los Angeles and have never serviced my Rolex before (it's 3 years old). Is going to the RSC the best (an obvious) choice? Thanks in advance for your opinions/advice.

Absolutely just bring to AD or RSC. THEYLL take it from there

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drrd · 9 June 2021, 05:28 AM

It’s out of spec and it’s under warranty.

Take it to RSC.

Dirt · 9 June 2021, 08:14 AM

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It’s out of spec and it’s under warranty.

Take it to RSC.

Precisely

Harry-57 · 10 June 2021, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by drrd

It’s out of spec and it’s under warranty.

Take it to RSC.

This.

Oxfordian · 9 June 2021, 05:47 AM

Don’t worry about de-magnetising the watch just take it in to your nearest RSC and get them to fix it under warranty, that’s what your warranty is for.

fsprow · 9 June 2021, 05:53 AM

100%

GGGMT · 9 June 2021, 07:17 AM

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Don’t worry about de-magnetising the watch just take it in to your nearest RSC and get them to fix it under warranty, that’s what your warranty is for.

This

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SN13 · 9 June 2021, 06:12 AM

I'm guessing a 126600? SD 43?

Dirt · 9 June 2021, 08:20 AM

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I'm guessing a 126600? SD 43?

Almost certainly

amphr1 · 9 June 2021, 08:00 AM

which SD do you have? I think the watch is probably already anti-magnetic, especially the SD43

YoMike951 · 9 June 2021, 10:57 AM

I had the same issue with my 126600, took it in and now it keeps perfect time.

pbubsy · 9 June 2021, 04:38 PM

If it were magnetized, it would be running really fast...not slow.

RichM · 9 June 2021, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Mundi

Hey guys- My Sea Dweller is losing 5-20 mins a day. I live in Los Angeles and have never serviced my Rolex before (it's 3 years old). Is going to the RSC the best (an obvious) choice? Thanks in advance for your opinions/advice.

If you are sure about it’s timing, yes take it to the RSC located at 9420 Wilshire Blvd, BH.

77T · 9 June 2021, 11:32 PM

This would be covered in a warranty repair so I see a trip to Beverly Hills in your near future.

That’s the best answer methinks.

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9 June 2021, 03:34 AM	#1
Mundi "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: CA Posts: 53	Sea Dweller Losing Time-Rolex Service Center? Hey guys- My Sea Dweller is losing 5-20 mins a day. I live in Los Angeles and have never serviced my Rolex before (it's 3 years old). Is going to the RSC the best (an obvious) choice? Thanks in advance for your opinions/advice.

9 June 2021, 05:47 AM	#16
Oxfordian "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Martin Location: England Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 3,117	Don’t worry about de-magnetising the watch just take it in to your nearest RSC and get them to fix it under warranty, that’s what your warranty is for. __________________ Martin Small Rolex, Omega, Seiko and Oris Collection

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SN13 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 1,124	I'm guessing a 126600? SD 43? __________________ IG@Construction_Time --- 1986 DD 18038 --- 1992 YM 16628 --- 2015 116600 SD4K --- SBDX001 MM300 --- 2009 Omega Ploprof White --- 2010 Omega LE LMPO

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77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,024	This would be covered in a warranty repair so I see a trip to Beverly Hills in your near future. That’s the best answer methinks. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

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9 June 2021, 03:39 AM	#2
amphr1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: El Cerrito, CA Posts: 2,237	Dumb question, but have you already try to demagnetize your watch?

9 June 2021, 04:27 AM	#10
ugoblue "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: Ann Arbor Posts: 66	You could try to demagnitize the watch. Done properly, it won't hurt anything. 5-20 minutes is losing a lot of time. Sounds like really low amplitude to the point where the escapemenet is missing beats. Does it still have its normal power reserve? I'd kind of expect it to stop early. In any case, I think it is time for a service. The RSC should fix it for free. FWIW, a lot of watch wearers don't wear the same watch every day. I'm kind of wondering if the manufacturers are counting on that in their new longer service intervals. If you wear the watch every day for 3 years, the watch may need to be cleaned and lubed to reduce friction earlier.

9 June 2021, 05:12 AM	#11
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,623	It’s under warranty, if the timing bothers you, head over to the Beverly Hills Rolex Service Center on Wilshire. Good luck!

9 June 2021, 05:28 AM	#13
drrd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Real Name: rd Location: uk Posts: 1,552	It’s out of spec and it’s under warranty. Take it to RSC.

9 June 2021, 05:53 AM	#17
fsprow 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Real Name: Frank Location: Dallas,NY,Colo. Watch: Patek 5168, 5170P Posts: 2,547	100%

9 June 2021, 08:00 AM	#21
amphr1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: El Cerrito, CA Posts: 2,237	which SD do you have? I think the watch is probably already anti-magnetic, especially the SD43

9 June 2021, 10:57 AM	#22
YoMike951 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Home Posts: 115	I had the same issue with my 126600, took it in and now it keeps perfect time.

9 June 2021, 04:38 PM	#23
pbubsy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Pablo Location: In the sand Watch: DSSD Posts: 197	If it were magnetized, it would be running really fast...not slow.

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