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Cal465 · 6 January 2020, 03:02 PM

I recently purchased a GMT that was bought in 2011 by a collector. It has never been worn. The jeweler would like to service it in house by a Rolex certified technician.

My question to you is:

1. Should I have them service it?
2. Should I just have them do a pressure test?
3. Can you harm a watch that has nothing wrong with it?

Thank you

RJRJRJ · 6 January 2020, 04:45 PM

1. See how it's keeping time. If it's doing well, I wouldn't service it.
2. Probably
3. Unlikely

Geckobros · 6 January 2020, 04:49 PM

I wouldn't have it serviced unless there was an issue. I would have it pressure tested though.

Cal465 · 6 January 2020, 05:58 PM

By serving or just pressure testing they will need to remove the manufacturing stickers right?

RJRJRJ · 6 January 2020, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Cal465

By serving or just pressure testing they will need to remove the manufacturing stickers right?

Why would you worry about the stickers if you plan on taking the watch in the water?

1William · 6 January 2020, 10:10 PM

I would only have them service the watch if there is an issue. Otherwise, leave it alone. No need to fix what is not broken.

Jim Smyth · 6 January 2020, 10:16 PM

If you planning on keeping it I would remove the stickers and enjoy wearing it. If you plan on swimming with it I would have it pressure tested. If it doesnt keep good time I would have it serviced. The watches at service get any internal parts that are not good replaced at no extra cost if you use a RSC.

brandrea · 6 January 2020, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1William

I would only have them service the watch if there is an issue. Otherwise, leave it alone. No need to fix what is not broken.

Same ^^^

mmaggi · 7 January 2020, 03:46 AM

If it was never worn, then I can't imagine it needs to be serviced. Monitor it. If it's within COSC standards I wouldn't service it.

joli160 · 7 January 2020, 03:59 AM

No why ? Ask the shop to give you a voucher for the first service

Tools · 7 January 2020, 04:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cal465

. . .
1. Should I have them service it?
2. Should I just have them do a pressure test?
3. Can you harm a watch that has nothing wrong with it?

Thank you

1. I do not see a reason to service this watch.

2. Nothing wrong with a pressure check. Seals can take a set or be out of place.

3.

You cannot harm a watch by servicing it if it is done properly.

Personally, I would not buy a watch a decade old that has "never been worn" unless I was never going to wear it, unless there is no premium tacked on. Wear it for a couple of days and that premium would be out the window.

BigBoy17 · 7 January 2020, 04:45 AM

Wind it, wear it, have a nice day

envuks · 7 January 2020, 05:01 AM

They want to service it in-house rather than send it out to a RSC?

Seems odd....

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Cal465 · 7 January 2020, 05:03 AM

Thank you everyone. I was debating keeping it locked up for 5 years or enjoy it. I’ve decided to wear it. It’s a beautiful watch and it shouldn’t sit in a safe for years.

Thanks again.

6 January 2020, 03:02 PM	#1
Cal465 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Benicia, ca Watch: Rolex 126711CHNR Posts: 17	116710LN service I recently purchased a GMT that was bought in 2011 by a collector. It has never been worn. The jeweler would like to service it in house by a Rolex certified technician. My question to you is: 1. Should I have them service it? 2. Should I just have them do a pressure test? 3. Can you harm a watch that has nothing wrong with it? Thank you

7 January 2020, 03:59 AM	#10
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,757	No why ? Ask the shop to give you a voucher for the first service __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

7 January 2020, 05:01 AM	#13
envuks 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New England Posts: 3,741	They want to service it in-house rather than send it out to a RSC? Seems odd.... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Current watches: 116718ln, 116500 black dial, 40mm Breitling Chronomat MOP dial “A man with one watch always knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.”

6 January 2020, 04:45 PM	#2
RJRJRJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: USA Posts: 3,495	1. See how it's keeping time. If it's doing well, I wouldn't service it. 2. Probably 3. Unlikely

6 January 2020, 04:49 PM	#3
Geckobros "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Arrakis Posts: 874	I wouldn't have it serviced unless there was an issue. I would have it pressure tested though.

6 January 2020, 05:58 PM	#4
Cal465 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Benicia, ca Watch: Rolex 126711CHNR Posts: 17	By serving or just pressure testing they will need to remove the manufacturing stickers right?

6 January 2020, 10:10 PM	#6
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,764	I would only have them service the watch if there is an issue. Otherwise, leave it alone. No need to fix what is not broken.

6 January 2020, 10:16 PM	#7
Jim Smyth Banned Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Jim Smyth Location: Florida Watch: DD Posts: 1,842	If you planning on keeping it I would remove the stickers and enjoy wearing it. If you plan on swimming with it I would have it pressure tested. If it doesnt keep good time I would have it serviced. The watches at service get any internal parts that are not good replaced at no extra cost if you use a RSC.

7 January 2020, 03:46 AM	#9
mmaggi Banned Join Date: Sep 2019 Real Name: Michael Location: Nassau County, NY Watch: 16710 Posts: 889	If it was never worn, then I can't imagine it needs to be serviced. Monitor it. If it's within COSC standards I wouldn't service it.

7 January 2020, 04:45 AM	#12
BigBoy17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Nik Location: NYC Posts: 1,166	Wind it, wear it, have a nice day

7 January 2020, 05:03 AM	#14
Cal465 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Benicia, ca Watch: Rolex 126711CHNR Posts: 17	Thank you everyone. I was debating keeping it locked up for 5 years or enjoy it. I’ve decided to wear it. It’s a beautiful watch and it shouldn’t sit in a safe for years. Thanks again.

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