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leopardprey · 8 December 2006, 08:43 PM

Looking at buying another Rolex. Question is, with not haveing to buy one of those auto turner things, how good does the rolex store. If aleternate wearing month to month say, is OK? LIke having a spare to carry with me on my travels.

Little worried on the Rolex I just bought being a D series, means sitting in the shop for over one year? So does that mean, maybe the oil will become dry sooner? The Omega store said that is waht may bave happended to my Omega, was an older model had for 2 years, but they said maybe was in the store for a couple of years before I bought?

Would think that a year old Rolex, would be good to go?

Thanks.

miner · 8 December 2006, 09:07 PM

I have a 20yo GMT II that I stopped wearing when I got my sd. The advice I got was....

Its fine to leave it in the box, give it a wind once a month, about 40 winds or 20 complete revs of the crown, have it serviced by Rolex when you want to bring it back into service (ie when I give it to my son when he leaves school about 10 years to go). She'll be sweet..

mike · 8 December 2006, 09:15 PM

I have several pieces that get little wear. Just wind it once a month or so and you're fine.
If it sat for years might be a good idea to take it to a watchmaker first.

8 December 2006, 10:55 PM

Take the advice given above regarding giving the watch a wind once a month or so. I would hope (maybe I'm asking too much?) that an AD would do the same thing and give all the watches they have in the store a wind once a month or so to keep the lubricants in good shape. What I think is particularly bad about a store is the watches being under bright, hot lights for long periods.

JJ Irani · 9 December 2006, 03:37 AM

Agree with Al on the last bit. Those powerful lights could do things to the watches like dial fade, etc.

I know for a fact that my AD has his sales persons give the autos a full wind now and then. In fact, when you look into the window, you actually see some of the autos going!!

Once a month, about 40 turns of the crown, and you should be fine.

JJ

montecristo · 9 December 2006, 03:40 AM

Why are you against getting a winder to begin of? Just curious.

JJ Irani · 9 December 2006, 03:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by montecristo

Why are you against getting a winder to begin of? Just curious.

Hey guys,

How's this for a winder?

montecristo · 9 December 2006, 03:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Hey guys,

How's this for a winder?

Probably too big and noisy for my taste.

JJ Irani · 9 December 2006, 03:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by montecristo

Probably too big and noisy for my taste.

Perhaps, but you have to agree about its unique gears concept. Pretty interesting and eye-catching!!

fat-sam · 9 December 2006, 05:00 AM

i think the hot and bright lights may also fade leather straps... i have noticed this more with omegas in various dealers

astcell · 9 December 2006, 05:34 PM

I need that winder! I'll never wonder where I left it!

jaycee · 13 December 2006, 09:38 AM

I saw one of these recently in the duty-free at Johannesburg airport...it was being used in the display of watches in the rather crap and overpriced jewellery store. The winder certainly looked cool!

8 December 2006, 08:43 PM	#1
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Couple questions on storage Looking at buying another Rolex. Question is, with not haveing to buy one of those auto turner things, how good does the rolex store. If aleternate wearing month to month say, is OK? LIke having a spare to carry with me on my travels. Little worried on the Rolex I just bought being a D series, means sitting in the shop for over one year? So does that mean, maybe the oil will become dry sooner? The Omega store said that is waht may bave happended to my Omega, was an older model had for 2 years, but they said maybe was in the store for a couple of years before I bought? Would think that a year old Rolex, would be good to go? Thanks.

9 December 2006, 03:37 AM	#5
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Agree with Al on the last bit. Those powerful lights could do things to the watches like dial fade, etc. I know for a fact that my AD has his sales persons give the autos a full wind now and then. In fact, when you look into the window, you actually see some of the autos going!! Once a month, about 40 turns of the crown, and you should be fine. JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

9 December 2006, 05:00 AM	#10
fat-sam "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Manuel_Winde Location: London N1- UK Watch: Reverso Duoface Posts: 578	i think the hot and bright lights may also fade leather straps... i have noticed this more with omegas in various dealers __________________ This confession has meant nothing

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8 December 2006, 09:07 PM	#2
miner "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 1,294	I have a 20yo GMT II that I stopped wearing when I got my sd. The advice I got was.... Its fine to leave it in the box, give it a wind once a month, about 40 winds or 20 complete revs of the crown, have it serviced by Rolex when you want to bring it back into service (ie when I give it to my son when he leaves school about 10 years to go). She'll be sweet..

8 December 2006, 09:15 PM	#3
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	I have several pieces that get little wear. Just wind it once a month or so and you're fine. If it sat for years might be a good idea to take it to a watchmaker first.

8 December 2006, 10:55 PM	#4
---- Guest Posts: n/a	Take the advice given above regarding giving the watch a wind once a month or so. I would hope (maybe I'm asking too much?) that an AD would do the same thing and give all the watches they have in the store a wind once a month or so to keep the lubricants in good shape. What I think is particularly bad about a store is the watches being under bright, hot lights for long periods.

9 December 2006, 03:40 AM	#6
montecristo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Ken Location: New York Watch: 116234 DateJust Posts: 1,769	Why are you against getting a winder to begin of? Just curious.

9 December 2006, 05:34 PM	#11
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	I need that winder! I'll never wonder where I left it!

13 December 2006, 09:38 AM	#12
jaycee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Real Name: John Location: Halesworth, UK Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 69	I saw one of these recently in the duty-free at Johannesburg airport...it was being used in the display of watches in the rather crap and overpriced jewellery store. The winder certainly looked cool!

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