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Mr DateJust · 2 January 2011, 01:58 AM

Hi.

Looking for some advice. I have a 16200 DateJust which I have had from new (got it about 6 years ago). Love the watch and it has been great, however over the past month or so it has been behaving a little strangely. Over the course of a day it can start to run slow by around 15 mins. This doest happen every day just from time to time. Also on 2 occasions it has stopped cold while I have been wearing it (I very rarely take it off so it so it should have been fully wound).

This is the first and only rolex I have so not sure if this is just a sign that it is in need of a service or do you think there is something more serious wrong with the watch?

MonBK · 2 January 2011, 01:59 AM

Before sending it in for service I would manually wind it approx. 40 turns to see if it cures the problem.

Good luck.

Mr DateJust · 2 January 2011, 02:02 AM

Thanks for your reply.

On the 2 occasions where it stopped cold, thats what I had to do to get it restarted was manually wind the watch. What I was thinking was that there might be a problem with the self winding mechanism?

MonBK · 2 January 2011, 02:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr DateJust

Thanks for your reply.

On the 2 occasions where it stopped cold, thats what I had to do to get it restarted was manually wind the watch. What I was thinking was that there might be a problem with the self winding mechanism?

Did you wind it 40 full turns?

Mr DateJust · 2 January 2011, 02:06 AM

Yes, gave it the full 40 turns. Like I say it got the watch going again but the stopping cold happened again. I then did the same, full 40 turns (that was about 4 days ago and it hasn't reoccurred yet). However the issue with the watch running 15 mins slow is still happening.

spuds · 2 January 2011, 02:08 AM

I'm no expert but it's six years old now so I'd send it off for a service.

MonBK · 2 January 2011, 02:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr DateJust

Yes, gave it the full 40 turns. Like I say it got the watch going again but the stopping cold happened again. I then did the same, full 40 turns (that was about 4 days ago and it hasn't reoccurred yet). However the issue with the watch running 15 mins slow is still happening.

Could be something as easy/cheap as a worn out rotor bearing.

I would recommend taking it to a RSC or a good watchmaker for evaluation.

Mr DateJust · 2 January 2011, 02:14 AM

My local AD has a rolex accredited watchmaker in house who someone on here recommended so I was going to drop in there there next week for him to take a look at and service. Just thought I would see what folks on here thought as I was a bit worried. Was going to send it off to the RSC here in the UK but the wait times are now pushing 20 weeks!

MonBK · 2 January 2011, 02:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr DateJust

My local AD has a rolex accredited watchmaker in house who someone on here recommended so I was going to drop in there there next week for him to take a look at and service. Just thought I would see what folks on here thought as I was a bit worried. Was going to send it off to the RSC here in the UK but the wait times are now pushing 20 weeks!

Well, there you have it.

slcbbrown · 2 January 2011, 05:11 AM

Time for service by a competent watch guy.

2 January 2011, 01:58 AM	#1
Mr DateJust "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Glasgow, UK Watch: 16570 Posts: 909	DateJust running stopping/running slow Hi. Looking for some advice. I have a 16200 DateJust which I have had from new (got it about 6 years ago). Love the watch and it has been great, however over the past month or so it has been behaving a little strangely. Over the course of a day it can start to run slow by around 15 mins. This doest happen every day just from time to time. Also on 2 occasions it has stopped cold while I have been wearing it (I very rarely take it off so it so it should have been fully wound). This is the first and only rolex I have so not sure if this is just a sign that it is in need of a service or do you think there is something more serious wrong with the watch?

2 January 2011, 02:08 AM	#6
spuds "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Dan Location: Essex, UK Watch: West Ham! COYI!! Posts: 7,941	I'm no expert but it's six years old now so I'd send it off for a service. __________________ Onwards & Upwards Rodders...... Onwards & Upwards. Life is not about how fast you can run or how high you can climb........... It's about how well you can bounce!! TRF HALL OF FAME JANUARY 2010

2 January 2011, 01:59 AM	#2
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	Before sending it in for service I would manually wind it approx. 40 turns to see if it cures the problem. Good luck.

2 January 2011, 02:02 AM	#3
Mr DateJust "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Glasgow, UK Watch: 16570 Posts: 909	Thanks for your reply. On the 2 occasions where it stopped cold, thats what I had to do to get it restarted was manually wind the watch. What I was thinking was that there might be a problem with the self winding mechanism?

2 January 2011, 02:06 AM	#5
Mr DateJust "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Glasgow, UK Watch: 16570 Posts: 909	Yes, gave it the full 40 turns. Like I say it got the watch going again but the stopping cold happened again. I then did the same, full 40 turns (that was about 4 days ago and it hasn't reoccurred yet). However the issue with the watch running 15 mins slow is still happening.

2 January 2011, 02:14 AM	#8
Mr DateJust "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Glasgow, UK Watch: 16570 Posts: 909	My local AD has a rolex accredited watchmaker in house who someone on here recommended so I was going to drop in there there next week for him to take a look at and service. Just thought I would see what folks on here thought as I was a bit worried. Was going to send it off to the RSC here in the UK but the wait times are now pushing 20 weeks!

2 January 2011, 05:11 AM	#10
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,689	Time for service by a competent watch guy.

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