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SamNWOhio · 22 February 2010, 03:11 AM

Hello, I have had my submariner for close to 16 years with not one issue and it looks brand new. yesterday I went to put in on after not wearing it for a few days and set the time and date and shook it to get it moving and it wouldnt. I shook it a little more adn the second hand moved a little bit and then stopped.

Any advice here? This has actually never even been in a pool or shower and I only where it during work hours or for a evening out. Please advise, am i looking at a big repair?

Thank you

Sam

slevin kelevra · 22 February 2010, 03:19 AM

I think you should wind it properly then see what happens mate. If its been sitting for a few days just shaking it might not be enough to get it going.

kyle L · 22 February 2010, 03:20 AM

Probably needs an oil or a cleaning if it hasn't been service lately. I would try manually winding it.

sleddog · 22 February 2010, 03:21 AM

Instead of shaking it,how about giving it 40 winds of the crown!!

Safetrends · 22 February 2010, 03:22 AM

Put a fresh battery in it.

Sorry I could not help myself.

Skullring · 22 February 2010, 03:55 AM

Manually wind it and see if that gets it started. When is it the last time it was serviced? It may be a broken mainspring. I had a broken mainspring once that would move a couple of seconds after giving it a shake. Good luck.

DOUBLE 0 SE7EN · 22 February 2010, 03:57 AM

Time for the service..

padi56 · 22 February 2010, 04:12 AM

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Originally Posted by SamNWOhio

Hello, I have had my submariner for close to 16 years with not one issue and it looks brand new. yesterday I went to put in on after not wearing it for a few days and set the time and date and shook it to get it moving and it wouldnt. I shook it a little more adn the second hand moved a little bit and then stopped.

Any advice here? This has actually never even been in a pool or shower and I only where it during work hours or for a evening out. Please advise, am i looking at a big repair?

Thank you

Sam

Always best to manual wind a stopped watch myself recommend a manual wind say once or twice a week even if watch is worn regular.See if that wind solves your problem,but like others pointed out if watch has not been serviced now is the time to do it cost around $500 plus parts if needed.

SamNWOhio · 22 February 2010, 04:13 AM

yes, tried winding it, if it is something broken is that a big expense? To be honest, it has never been serviced. I just where it occasionally as stated earlier.

thanks guys

Sam

padi56 · 22 February 2010, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by SamNWOhio

yes, tried winding it, if it is something broken is that a big expense? To be honest, it has never been serviced. I just where it occasionally as stated earlier.

thanks guys

Sam

It could be just a need of service but main spring could be broke but thats not a expencive part.But 16 years without a sevice could be many things but get it checked out.

SamNWOhio · 22 February 2010, 04:40 AM

thanks again

Rikki · 22 February 2010, 09:51 AM

!6 years old it will need a mainspring, axle couple gears gaskets detail and watertest. Send it down it'll be about 550. Rik

mrwatchmaker · 26 February 2010, 12:00 PM

If you would like local Ohio Service Call Toledo Jewelers Supply and ask Pete Jerry or Bill about me. Bill Miller

New mainsprings are included with every service for each and every Rolex Watch. I follow all guide lines. Auth Material account, and sorry I do not sell material.

[email protected]

Boopie · 3 March 2010, 04:29 PM

I concur, send it for service.

Andad · 3 March 2010, 05:22 PM

Send it to me, I have a watchmaker in Adelaide who is very good - has Rolex parts account and lots of happy customers. About US$549.

SamNWOhio · 5 March 2010, 07:10 AM

thanks guys, appreciate the advice

22 February 2010, 03:11 AM	#1
SamNWOhio "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Waterville, OH Posts: 5	submariner just stopped Hello, I have had my submariner for close to 16 years with not one issue and it looks brand new. yesterday I went to put in on after not wearing it for a few days and set the time and date and shook it to get it moving and it wouldnt. I shook it a little more adn the second hand moved a little bit and then stopped. Any advice here? This has actually never even been in a pool or shower and I only where it during work hours or for a evening out. Please advise, am i looking at a big repair? Thank you Sam

22 February 2010, 03:21 AM	#4
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,930	Instead of shaking it,how about giving it 40 winds of the crown!! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

22 February 2010, 03:55 AM	#6
Skullring "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Phillip Location: Alabama Watch: Triple 6 SD Posts: 1,720	Manually wind it and see if that gets it started. When is it the last time it was serviced? It may be a broken mainspring. I had a broken mainspring once that would move a couple of seconds after giving it a shake. Good luck. __________________ It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye. - Antoine de Saint Exupéry

26 February 2010, 12:00 PM	#13
mrwatchmaker "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Bill Location: Howard,Ohio Watch: Omega Manual Wind Posts: 11	At Rolex it will be at least $550 If you would like local Ohio Service Call Toledo Jewelers Supply and ask Pete Jerry or Bill about me. Bill Miller New mainsprings are included with every service for each and every Rolex Watch. I follow all guide lines. Auth Material account, and sorry I do not sell material. [email protected]

3 March 2010, 05:22 PM	#15
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,510	Send it to me, I have a watchmaker in Adelaide who is very good - has Rolex parts account and lots of happy customers. About US$549. __________________ E

22 February 2010, 03:19 AM	#2
slevin kelevra "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Scotland Watch: 14060m Posts: 631	I think you should wind it properly then see what happens mate. If its been sitting for a few days just shaking it might not be enough to get it going.

22 February 2010, 03:20 AM	#3
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	Probably needs an oil or a cleaning if it hasn't been service lately. I would try manually winding it.

22 February 2010, 03:22 AM	#5
Safetrends Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: David Walz Location: San Diego CA USA Watch: my hand. :) Posts: 9,156	Put a fresh battery in it. Sorry I could not help myself.

22 February 2010, 03:57 AM	#7
DOUBLE 0 SE7EN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: KAAN Location: ISTANBUL Watch: Explorer-PAM233 Posts: 1,648	Time for the service..

22 February 2010, 04:13 AM	#9
SamNWOhio "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Waterville, OH Posts: 5	yes, tried winding it, if it is something broken is that a big expense? To be honest, it has never been serviced. I just where it occasionally as stated earlier. thanks guys Sam

22 February 2010, 04:40 AM	#11
SamNWOhio "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Waterville, OH Posts: 5	thanks again

22 February 2010, 09:51 AM	#12
Rikki TechXpert Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rik Dietel Location: Seminole Fla Watch: 5512 s/s Sub Posts: 1,818	!6 years old it will need a mainspring, axle couple gears gaskets detail and watertest. Send it down it'll be about 550. Rik

3 March 2010, 04:29 PM	#14
Boopie "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Beverly Hills, CA Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 3,949	I concur, send it for service.

5 March 2010, 07:10 AM	#16
SamNWOhio "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Waterville, OH Posts: 5	thanks guys, appreciate the advice

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