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6 January 2020, 03:02 PM | #1 |
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116710LN service
I recently purchased a GMT that was bought in 2011 by a collector. It has never been worn. The jeweler would like to service it in house by a Rolex certified technician.
My question to you is: 1. Should I have them service it? 2. Should I just have them do a pressure test? 3. Can you harm a watch that has nothing wrong with it? Thank you |
6 January 2020, 04:45 PM | #2 |
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1. See how it's keeping time. If it's doing well, I wouldn't service it.
2. Probably 3. Unlikely |
6 January 2020, 04:49 PM | #3 |
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I wouldn't have it serviced unless there was an issue. I would have it pressure tested though.
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6 January 2020, 05:58 PM | #4 |
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By serving or just pressure testing they will need to remove the manufacturing stickers right?
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6 January 2020, 06:29 PM | #5 |
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6 January 2020, 10:10 PM | #6 |
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I would only have them service the watch if there is an issue. Otherwise, leave it alone. No need to fix what is not broken.
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6 January 2020, 10:16 PM | #7 |
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If you planning on keeping it I would remove the stickers and enjoy wearing it. If you plan on swimming with it I would have it pressure tested. If it doesnt keep good time I would have it serviced. The watches at service get any internal parts that are not good replaced at no extra cost if you use a RSC.
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6 January 2020, 10:32 PM | #8 |
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7 January 2020, 03:46 AM | #9 |
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If it was never worn, then I can't imagine it needs to be serviced. Monitor it. If it's within COSC standards I wouldn't service it.
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7 January 2020, 03:59 AM | #10 |
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No why ? Ask the shop to give you a voucher for the first service
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2. Nothing wrong with a pressure check. Seals can take a set or be out of place. 3. You cannot harm a watch by servicing it if it is done properly. Personally, I would not buy a watch a decade old that has "never been worn" unless I was never going to wear it, unless there is no premium tacked on. Wear it for a couple of days and that premium would be out the window.
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7 January 2020, 04:45 AM | #12 |
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Wind it, wear it, have a nice day
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7 January 2020, 05:01 AM | #13 |
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They want to service it in-house rather than send it out to a RSC?
Seems odd.... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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7 January 2020, 05:03 AM | #14 |
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Thank you everyone. I was debating keeping it locked up for 5 years or enjoy it. I’ve decided to wear it. It’s a beautiful watch and it shouldn’t sit in a safe for years.
Thanks again. |
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