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Old 18 December 2007, 03:32 PM   #1
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whats acceptable?

my 5512 is losing 10 seconds a day. been that way since i've had it. bought it new. havent serviced it for 7 years. am i risking damage if i dont send it in?
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Old 18 December 2007, 03:40 PM   #2
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A rolex should be serviced every 5 years. If you don't service the watch then you are risking of damaging it's inner parts. 10 seconds a day is lot and ih think that you should have the watch serviced and regulated
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Old 18 December 2007, 03:44 PM   #3
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The short answer is yes.

On a 5512, and other watches with a "sliding pallet" escapment there are a couple of areas where oil is essential for consistent accuracy. one is at the mainspring barrel, another is the balance pivots (end of the hairspring axles) and also, the sliding part of the pallet.

Over time oil moves from these points and you have metal-to-metal or metal-to-jewel wear, friction increases, and the watch slows down. You do eventually reach a point where tolerances become so loose that the watch will speed up, and then failure is immenent..

If you have gone 7 years you are probably at a point where there is no longer any lubricating oil at these critical points..

You can take your watch to any competent watchmaker and he can clean, oil and adjust your Rolex. This will increase it's life and the life of the parts..

Also, if it has been consistently 10 seconds slow, then it can be regulated to be consistently 1 second slow, or fast.. I would desire about 1-2 seconds fast, but would regulate any watch over 5 seconds off either way..
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Old 18 December 2007, 03:56 PM   #4
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For a valuable watch such as a 5512 it is well worth spending the money after 7 years to get it serviced. Sorry, but that does mean you have to reach into your pocket and pull out the cash Good Luck, and I hope it doesn't cost too much
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Old 18 December 2007, 05:44 PM   #5
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Sounds like its fine, been running consistant since new!. but servicing is all about prevention than cure IMO

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Old 18 December 2007, 05:59 PM   #6
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If your 5512 (which is COSC rated, btw.!) loses 10 secs. a day CONSISTANTLY, you actually have a very precise watch!

COSC specs are minus 4 to plus 6 seconds. So your watch is beyond the specs, but showing consistant timekeeping is a sign of good accuracy.

It would just need adjusting. But besides that, being more than 7 years without service, it also needs cleaning and fresh oils.

Your nearest AD can have it sent to RSC (or you can choose to send it directly to RSC) to have it serviced, and a typical service costs 500 US Dollars.

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Old 19 December 2007, 05:20 AM   #7
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Old 19 December 2007, 05:28 AM   #8
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It amazes me that after 7 years the watch is this consitant.
Get it serviced.
You would not expect a car to function without a service.

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