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8 August 2007, 05:57 PM | #1 |
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Modern Rolex worn as an occasional/dress piece , given a full wind everymonth just to keep things moving/ oils circulating,
is there a real need to get a service at say 5-6 years is there real evidence/danger/fact of oils deteriorating and drying/breaking down merely through age, after this period or merely precautionary! advice from Rolex thanks steve
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The 5 year service interval is a thumb rule
If your Rolex is keeping time well and you are not actually swimming with it, there is no reason to have it service after 5 years. Actually, the OFFICIAL Rolex-recommended service interval is 18 months! The booklet "Your Rolex Oyster" actually says so, I quote: "It is advisable to have your Rolex Oyster tested approximately every eighteen months to verify that the case crown and crystal are intact" Ha! Rolex would like that, wouldn't they? Keep them money coming!
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I did take my oldest Rolex (1983 DJ) in for service about 6 months ago. Turns out it had been serviced about 8 years ago - so that's not too bad. Next time I'm in my serviceman's neighborhood (next month), I will take my '86 DD and '91 DJ in for service, just to make sure they keep running smoothly.
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Trust me, Nick. This guy is good. That's why I won't let anyone else service my watches.
Besides, I buy a lot of my wife's jewelry from there, so they do treat me well.
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Thanks for the good info Nick.
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Don't miss the point that your Rolex (or other fine watch) only needs to be cleaned, oiled, and adjusted every few years to keep it in excellent working order for decades. It does not need to be sent to the RSC every 5 years to be kept in pristine condition.... Save that expensive RSC trip for when you really need to have that bracelet re brushed, and that crystal replaced. Or not of course....the choice is yours. |
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Thanks!!! for the clarification, my thoughts now [as its time related not useage] might as well wear and enjoy it 24/7 come rain shine and "patina" come 5 years still gonna need a service even if its not really been "worn" !!!! as a watch should and enjoyed otherwise whats the point of firstly a "nice watch " secondly , WELL actually dont think there is a secondly!!!! steve
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