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S.C · 18 February 2016, 08:28 PM

I have a 2010 Rolex explorer which I usually rotate with my sub to keep the two wound enough. I picked up my explorer after less then 12 hours since I wore it and it had stopped. I then tested it last night (11:30pm) with a full 40 winds of the crown and this morning when I woke up (7 am) it had stopped at 6:10am.

What is the main cause for power reserve failure ? How much does a repair cost these days approximately? I'm shocked after 5 years of light wear that these issues occur and under no warranty either

japenney · 18 February 2016, 08:37 PM

id say send it in for a full service. I don't know what is the main cause of this type of power reserve failure. Probably cost around 500 USD to service an explorer 1. If you send it in and its a minor problem there is a small chance they don't charge you anything. good luck.

S.C · 18 February 2016, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by japenney

id say send it in for a full service. I don't know what is the main cause of this type of power reserve failure. Probably cost around 500 USD to service an explorer 1. If you send it in and its a minor problem there is a small chance they don't charge you anything. good luck.

Thanks mate ! I'll visit the AD today and see what they say. Not really looking forward to giving my watch in to be honest but it has to be done :(

japenney · 18 February 2016, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by S.C

Thanks mate ! I'll visit the AD today and see what they say. Not really looking forward to giving my watch in to be honest but it has to be done :(

If your AD has an in house watch maker he could take a quick look and give you a prognosis.

travisb · 18 February 2016, 09:10 PM

Bite the bullet. Send it to Rolex for a full service and it'll come back like new with a 2 year warranty.
Up until the recent recommendation of service every 10 years it used to be very 5 - 7.

JohnBaker3 · 18 February 2016, 11:21 PM

The most likely fault is a broken mainspring.

Many times the watch will still run for a period of time but will not take a full wind.

Rolex routinely changes out this part on a regular service; should be an easy fix...

tigerpac · 19 February 2016, 01:03 AM

Yup, I'd second the broken mainspring theory.

They'll make you do a full service but its about time for that anyway.

fskywalker · 19 February 2016, 01:04 AM

Service likely to be $600; that's what RSC charged in december 2015 for doing full service to my Datejust.

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matbaj · 19 February 2016, 02:33 AM

I have 2014 explorer and its got low power reserve has to be worn everyday or wound or it will stop within 24 hours.

japenney · 19 February 2016, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by matbaj

I have 2014 explorer and its got low power reserve has to be worn everyday or wound or it will stop within 24 hours.

should still be under warranty (3 year warranty now for that watch)....send it in and get it fixed for free before warranty expires.

watchwatcher · 19 February 2016, 02:58 AM

Well that's a bummer. Good luck and keep us posted,

dieseldragon · 19 February 2016, 05:49 AM

Sent my sub in for service because I couldn't change the time and set the hour. 420€ for service

ernie2 · 19 February 2016, 05:53 AM

114270 went to RSC NY for service last year. $600

18 February 2016, 08:28 PM	#1
S.C "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: S.C Location: Dubai Watch: DD 40 Posts: 156	Suspicions confirmed. Explorer l problems. I have a 2010 Rolex explorer which I usually rotate with my sub to keep the two wound enough. I picked up my explorer after less then 12 hours since I wore it and it had stopped. I then tested it last night (11:30pm) with a full 40 winds of the crown and this morning when I woke up (7 am) it had stopped at 6:10am. What is the main cause for power reserve failure ? How much does a repair cost these days approximately? I'm shocked after 5 years of light wear that these issues occur and under no warranty either

18 February 2016, 11:21 PM	#6
JohnBaker3 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: John Baker III Location: Spring,Texas Watch: 1971 Red Sub Posts: 2,222	The most likely fault is a broken mainspring. Many times the watch will still run for a period of time but will not take a full wind. Rolex routinely changes out this part on a regular service; should be an easy fix... __________________ As I've grown older, I've learned that pleasing everyone is impossible, but pissing off everyone is a piece of cake.

19 February 2016, 01:04 AM	#8
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,181	Service likely to be $600; that's what RSC charged in december 2015 for doing full service to my Datejust. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 310.30.42.50.01.002 / 210.90.42.20.01.001 Zenith 02.480.405 2FA security enabled

19 February 2016, 05:49 AM	#12
dieseldragon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Ian Location: Spain Watch: Ω & ♛ Posts: 1,321	Sent my sub in for service because I couldn't change the time and set the hour. 420€ for service __________________ Rolex GMT, Zenith Chronomaster Sport, Zenith Pilot type 20 40mm, IWC mkXVI, Tudor BB58, Glashütte Original SeaQ 39. 5

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18 February 2016, 08:37 PM	#2
japenney "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Josh Location: Canada Watch: undecided Posts: 4,777	id say send it in for a full service. I don't know what is the main cause of this type of power reserve failure. Probably cost around 500 USD to service an explorer 1. If you send it in and its a minor problem there is a small chance they don't charge you anything. good luck.

18 February 2016, 09:10 PM	#5
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,489	Bite the bullet. Send it to Rolex for a full service and it'll come back like new with a 2 year warranty. Up until the recent recommendation of service every 10 years it used to be very 5 - 7.

19 February 2016, 01:03 AM	#7
tigerpac "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Hoboken, NJ Posts: 673	Yup, I'd second the broken mainspring theory. They'll make you do a full service but its about time for that anyway.

19 February 2016, 02:33 AM	#9
matbaj "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Mat Location: UK Watch: 114060 & 5167 Posts: 277	I have 2014 explorer and its got low power reserve has to be worn everyday or wound or it will stop within 24 hours.

19 February 2016, 02:58 AM	#11
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	Well that's a bummer. Good luck and keep us posted,

19 February 2016, 05:53 AM	#13
ernie2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Arnold Location: New York Watch: SD4K+BLNR Posts: 849	114270 went to RSC NY for service last year. $600

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