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rolexconfuse · 24 March 2007, 02:33 AM

How long can a rolex precision 6694 run if it gets sent in to a authorize rolex service center every 3-4 years? I mean will there be a time when the watch will just die and rolex will say sorry we can't fix it you need to buy a new watch.

padi56 · 24 March 2007, 03:08 AM

Now your 6694 will have either the Cal 1215 or 1225 movement and this is considered one of the most durable movements made by Rolex.Now Rolex USA might have a service problem, but still plenty of parts around,and can be serviced by any good watchmaker.These M/W movements are quite bulletproof and just seem to run forever,so don't think you will have to buy a new watch.And today with the
modern oils every five years, or perhaps a bit longer should be fine for service.Manual winds have fewer parts and a much simpler design.I have two manual winds from the early 1920s and expect them to be still ticking when my own internal ticker stops.

Ironstark · 24 March 2007, 03:38 AM

Add to that one of the new Cellini`s uses a derived 1225 movt (1240) so some of the core components are again being produced.
Rolex aims to keep stock of material for it`s movements for 30 to 40 years after production ends on that calibre.

rolexconfuse · 24 March 2007, 03:55 AM

great to know, thanks for all the info

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watchnut · 24 March 2007, 05:56 AM

[.I have two manual winds from the early 1920s and expect them to be still ticking when my own internal ticker stops.[/QUOTE] I enjoy your posts immensley! Here's hoping that's many, many, many years from now!

24 March 2007, 02:33 AM	#1
rolexconfuse Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Us Posts: 54	Rolex Precision old watch question How long can a rolex precision 6694 run if it gets sent in to a authorize rolex service center every 3-4 years? I mean will there be a time when the watch will just die and rolex will say sorry we can't fix it you need to buy a new watch.

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padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,063	Now your 6694 will have either the Cal 1215 or 1225 movement and this is considered one of the most durable movements made by Rolex.Now Rolex USA might have a service problem, but still plenty of parts around,and can be serviced by any good watchmaker.These M/W movements are quite bulletproof and just seem to run forever,so don't think you will have to buy a new watch.And today with the modern oils every five years, or perhaps a bit longer should be fine for service.Manual winds have fewer parts and a much simpler design.I have two manual winds from the early 1920s and expect them to be still ticking when my own internal ticker stops. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

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24 March 2007, 03:38 AM	#3
Ironstark TechXpert Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Rolex world Watch: SS/W Skydweller Posts: 527	Add to that one of the new Cellini`s uses a derived 1225 movt (1240) so some of the core components are again being produced. Rolex aims to keep stock of material for it`s movements for 30 to 40 years after production ends on that calibre.

24 March 2007, 03:55 AM	#4
rolexconfuse Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Us Posts: 54	great to know, thanks for all the info

24 March 2007, 05:56 AM	#6
watchnut "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: David Location: SW Fla Watch: SS Daytona & TT DJ Posts: 1,430	[.I have two manual winds from the early 1920s and expect them to be still ticking when my own internal ticker stops.[/QUOTE] I enjoy your posts immensley! Here's hoping that's many, many, many years from now!

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