Rolex Submarine - Help

[therolexboy]

Hi all,

I need some explaination/advice from you all.

Here's my situation:

I purchased my rolex submariner (2 tone) in 1997. It has been running flawlessly until 2 weeks ago. The winding dial broken and I could not wind it.

So, I took it to an authorized rolex dealer for repair. They told me that they would oil and fix the dial.

Now, here's the situation:

My rolex use to run about 3 days without winding before the repair.

Now, after I got my watch back from the repair dealer, my rolex runs for almost a week now without winding???

I left my rolex on my night stand (without wearing it) and it has been running since last Wednesday. It continues to run. No winding.

What's going on here? Did they replaced my rolex internal parts and make it an automatically?

Please help? I'm so confused and frustrated. This rolex has sentimental values to me.

Any comments, suggestions, or recommendations are greatly appreciative.

Cheer

[nauticajoe]

Hmmmm...interesting. So, your watch now has a much longer reserve time (a week) before it stops? WOW! I think the most reserve time I've gotten is with my Daytona 3-4 days, tops.
I'd let it run down to -0-, then give it a complete 40-45 turns. See what happens.

[sleddog]

Assuming you mean the crown for 'winding dial', with a full 40 turns of the crown, this is a full wind on your watch.
If placed on a table and left untouched, it should run in and around 48 hours before stopping. If you wear that watch, your kenetic energy will prolong that...
If it's still running after a 4 or 5 days without being worn, I'd be a little concerned!

[Mickey®]

Might I be as bold to say that a 168 Hour Power Reserve (24 hours x 7 days) is impossible...unless they did you a favor and took out the automatic movement and put in a quartz! LOL Then it might not stop for 5 years!!! Joking of course...

Let it completely run down and give it 40 winds....wear it for a day and then let it run down again.

[therolexboy]

Thanks for the replies. I know, before I would turn it 45 turns and it would last 3 days. Now, it runs without winding for almost a week.

Yes it is the crown for "winding dial".

Could it be possible that after oiling my rolex, it has more room to run?

Is it also possible that they replaced my rolex internals?

What should I do? Should I send my Rolex to Dallas, TX dealer for thorough inspection?

I am so cunfused on why my rolex runs for so long. I'm afraid the internal parts have been swapped?

[sleddog]

Originally Posted by therolexboy

Thanks for the replies. I know, before I would turn it 45 turns and it would last 3 days. Now, it runs without winding for almost a week.

Yes it is the crown for "winding dial".

Could it be possible that after oiling my rolex, it has more room to run?

Is it also possible that they replaced my rolex internals?

What should I do? Should I send my Rolex to Dallas, TX dealer for thorough inspection?

I am so cunfused on why my rolex runs for so long. I'm afraid the internal parts have been swapped?

Answer to your Questions:
1st: No
2nd: Possible
3rd: That depends.... Who serviced your watch and were they a Rolex supplied technician??

[gwalker]

Originally Posted by therolexboy

Hi all,

I need some explaination/advice from you all.

Here's my situation:

I purchased my rolex submariner (2 tone) in 1997. It has been running flawlessly until 2 weeks ago. The winding dial broken and I could not wind it.

So, I took it to an authorized rolex dealer for repair. They told me that they would oil and fix the dial.

Now, here's the situation:

My rolex use to run about 3 days without winding before the repair.

Now, after I got my watch back from the repair dealer, my rolex runs for almost a week now without winding???

I left my rolex on my night stand (without wearing it) and it has been running since last Wednesday. It continues to run. No winding.

What's going on here? Did they replaced my rolex internal parts and make it an automatically?

Please help? I'm so confused and frustrated. This rolex has sentimental values to me.

Any comments, suggestions, or recommendations are greatly appreciative.

Cheer

The reserve time without wearing the watch is 48 hours. If you haven't worn it in 48 hours and its still going like the energizer bunny then there is an issue. If you are wearing the watch you shouldn't have to wind it. Maybe if the oils inside were gunked up the kinetic energy from wearing the watch wasn't letting the watch wind itself as it should. If you haven't worn the watch since Wed you might want to bite the bullet and send it to a RSC for a true full servicing. It would be worth the price IMO.

[timeisfathaoftruth]

I am having a difficult time taking this seriously.....

[(DMB)]

Originally Posted by timeisfathaoftruth

I am having a difficult time taking this seriously.....

You're not the only one.



To the OP: How about take it back to the guy that did the work on it. I'd be willing to bet he can explain things better than a bunch of watch forum members that did not do the work on the watch. Then, if everything checks out and you're watch is still running for a week without winding, enlist the aid of a priest. You're watch is possessed.

[slashd0t]

Looks like they put an IWC 8-Day movement in there!

[therolexboy]

@ timeisfathaoftruth,

I'm here to get help and suggestions. I would not make up anything like this. I never have experienced anything like this for my rolex.

This watch has alot of sentimental values to me as it was a gift from my parents.

I need some advice and suggestions. I am as confused as anyone here. Just wanted to know if the dealer screwed me.

Cheers

[therolexboy]

@sleddog

Yes it was an authorized Rolex dealer. They have their own rolex technician. They been in business for over 25 years and has been selling rolex including submariner.

What should I do now?

[therolexboy]

I am planning to go the the dealer on Wednesday (that would make it a full week without winding) and address this issue. I will let you all know the results. Maybe it's time to involve lawyers.

@timeisfathaoftruth => I know it sounds a bit unreal, but it is happening to my rolex. I'm here to see if anyone experienced this type of situation.

To all, many thanks for your replies.

Cheers

[sleddog]

Originally Posted by therolexboy

@sleddog

Yes it was an authorized Rolex dealer. They have their own rolex technician. They been in business for over 25 years and has been selling rolex including submariner.

What should I do now?

Well, there should be no problem if they are infact a Rolex dealer!

Originally Posted by therolexboy

I am planning to go the the dealer on Wednesday (that would make it a full week without winding) and address this issue. I will let you all know the results. Maybe it's time to involve lawyers.

Cheers

A little hasty.........Have you also been wearing this watch, and maybe a little more than normal??

[Route 66]

It's not possible for a Rolex mechanical watch to run for a week without being wound or worn during that time. Are you sure you're just leaving it untouched during that time?

[zeuloa]

Originally Posted by therolexboy

@sleddog

Yes it was an authorized Rolex dealer. They have their own rolex technician. They been in business for over 25 years and has been selling rolex including submariner.

What should I do now?

It seems to me you are a bit confused. ALL Submariners are automatic, meaning that if you wear the watch it will wind itself and there is no need to wind everyday or every few days if you are wearing every day.

Now, if you gave the watch a good wind and left it alone on your nightstand it should last 48 hrs. If it lasts more than this you need to contact Rolex and share with them whatever the shop did because the guy that fixed your watch is a genius that turned a simple movement into an 8 day reserve!

All jokes aside, I would go to Rolex.com or call them and find out a bit more info regarding your watch. Good luck.

[therolexboy]

@selddog

I got the watch back August 29th. I wore it until Wednesday August 31 night, then I wanted to test to make sure that if I do not wind it, it will stop. So I winded it for the last time on Wednesday morning (August 31) and wore it until Wednesday night (Augutst 31). After that, I left my rolex on my night stand and have not touched it or worn it since then. I just check it every day and the second hands keeps running.

Now it is Sept 5 and it still runs.

[therolexboy]

@StevArn,

Yes, I have not touched it, it has been sitting on my night stand since Wednesday night. My main concern is that my rolex internal has been replaced with a quartz?

Is it possible to replace the Rolex submariner internals?

[R S]

really???? This is the guy with the DJ yesterday right??

[Mickey®]

Originally Posted by therolexboy

@StevArn,

Yes, I have not touched it, it has been sitting on my night stand since Wednesday night. My main concern is that my rolex internal has been replaced with a quartz?

Is it possible to replace the Rolex submariner internals?

Are you sure it is not STOPPED and BROKEN and the two times you looked at it the time was "about correct". LOL

YOU KNOW even a broken Rolex is right twice a day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[sleddog]

Originally Posted by therolexboy

@StevArn,

Yes, I have not touched it, it has been sitting on my night stand since Wednesday night. My main concern is that my rolex internal has been replaced with a quartz?

Is it possible to replace the Rolex submariner internals?

Yes, but if it was a sanctioned technician, then I highly doubt this is the case!
But your watch should not still be running...Maybe your kids or wife are running around the house with it while you're out?
Long story short, without wearing it, it should not run this amount of time!

[jonathon555]

Sure it's not a timex rather than a Rolex ?

My watches last about 2 - 3 days max

[Lagunatic]

I think this guy is pulling the forums chain

[subtona]

Originally Posted by timeisfathaoftruth

I am having a difficult time taking this seriously.....

Originally Posted by Lagunatic

I think this guy is pulling the forums chain

in the many years i have been wearing my sub.... its stops after a full wind right on spec at about 2 days without fail.

if your watch was running for 3 full consecutive days prior to service, this would be abnormal behavior in and of itself.

if your watch now runs for a week, somehow you are tapping into some sort of perpetual energy and according to all the action movies out there, your life may be in great danger... apparently the oil companies are not ready to give way to that sort of discovery

[therolexboy]

@Mickey,

Yes, I looked at it every day and the time is correct.

I will definitely let you all know my findings on this when I talk to the dealer on Tuesday. Today is Labor day and they are closed.

[Mickey®]

Originally Posted by therolexboy

@Mickey,

Yes, I looked at it every day and the time is correct.

I will definitely let you all know my findings on this when I talk to the dealer on Tuesday. Today is Labor day and they are closed.

OK. Keep us posted...we are on your side and interested to hear what the deal is.

[Onikage]

LOL that's funny. A haunted Rolex.

[therolexboy]

@sleddog,

I have no kids, my girlfriend does not touch my Rolex because she is also puzzled about how long it has been running.

Could it be that the dealer has wind my Rolex to the max allowed and it is still running from it until the tension is out?

[therolexboy]

Again thanks to all for support and comments. This Rolex means alot to me since it was from my parents. I will keep you all posted on my situation.

Cheers

[RolexYM]

Sounds BS...sorry. You're making a weird joke...or you are on some dope drugs. Really...replace with a quartz?! You actually thought this! Can't you tell the difference? Or maybe Rolex replaced your internals with a Spring Drive!

Sorry, working on holiday...sucks...bad mood.