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Dan2010 · 26 February 2011, 02:23 AM

Will there be parts for the Sea Dweller, Explorer I, etc 30 years from now do you think? Just wondering.

Dan Pierce · 26 February 2011, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan2010

Will there be parts for the Sea Dweller, Explorer I, etc 30 years from now do you think? Just wondering.

I suspect it's based on how long a particular reference has been produced. If so, parts for the SD and EXP 1 should be available in 30 years.
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MonBK · 26 February 2011, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan2010

Will there be parts for the Sea Dweller, Explorer I, etc 30 years from now do you think? Just wondering.

I think so and they are still servicing watches that are way older than 30 years.

zak98 · 26 February 2011, 02:30 AM

late last year had my R series 16014 serviced. no problems there it seems. i know it is not a 30+ year old watch, but close.

Dan2010 · 26 February 2011, 02:30 AM

Thanks guys. I figured there would be parts but I wonder at what point they say the heck with it. Probably no definative answer.

padi56 · 26 February 2011, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan2010

Will there be parts for the Sea Dweller, Explorer I, etc 30 years from now do you think? Just wondering.

Well as for movement parts they are both current today,as all the present oyster line except the chronos.Are all based on the cal 3135 with or without added complications.Now that was introduced in 1988 and has remained unchanged to present day. Except now for some now having the in-house escapement parts.So you will have no problem with parts a long time in future with any modern day Rolex..

Tools · 26 February 2011, 02:47 AM

Rolex used to actually advertise that they kept parts in stock for 30 years after the discontinuation date.. I haven't seen the ads in a while, but there is no reason to think that they would suddenly go less than that.....

As Padi says, all of the movements used in those watches are still in production, so it's likely that parts will be around well beyond 30 years from now.....

phiengin · 26 February 2011, 02:55 AM

How about Zenith Daytonas parts? Any idea?

Dan2010 · 26 February 2011, 03:02 AM

What about dials and hour markers?

Tools · 26 February 2011, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan2010

What about dials and hour markers?

These are replaced with whatever latest version the same model last came with..

This is why a matte dial 16800 will get serviced with a newer gloss wg surround dial, but a 1680 will still get the matte painted dial.

Dan2010 · 26 February 2011, 03:33 AM

Thanks Larry. You da man!

padi56 · 26 February 2011, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by phiengin

How about Zenith Daytonas parts? Any idea?

Well the EL-Primo movement is still in production by Zenith but the normal 36000BPH not sure if the the modded Rolex 28800 BPH escapement to fit is.

phiengin · 26 February 2011, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Well the EL-Primo movement is still in production by Zenith but the normal 36000BPH not sure if the the modded Rolex 28800 BPH escapement to fit is.

Thanks, Padi

Jocke · 26 February 2011, 04:44 AM

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Jocke · 26 February 2011, 04:45 AM

The parts for cal 15XX are running out but all cal 3XXX will Rolex still service.

Rolex still service cal 15XX and older so long it don't needs parts that they don't have longer.

BYW. Is Dan for real?

Dan2010 · 26 February 2011, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

BYW. Is Dan for real?

Who's Jocke????

capote · 26 February 2011, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

These are replaced with whatever latest version the same model last came with..

This is why a matte dial 16800 will get serviced with a newer gloss wg surround dial, but a 1680 will still get the matte painted dial.

That is very interesting. So If you get a replacement dial when you service a 1680 you get a period dial complete with tritium and all?

pcst · 26 February 2011, 06:56 AM

This is the reason why I bought Rolex! :)

Jocke · 26 February 2011, 07:20 AM

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That is very interesting. So If you get a replacement dial when you service a 1680 you get a period dial complete with tritium and all?

Nope, you will get a matte dial without WG surrounds and Luminova.

Tools · 26 February 2011, 08:04 AM

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Nope, you will get a matte dial without WG surrounds and Luminova.

RolexPete32 · 26 February 2011, 08:36 AM

I was told by my Ad when asking about this that Rolex keeps parts on hand for 30 years after the end of a model.

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zak98 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: TN Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,166	late last year had my R series 16014 serviced. no problems there it seems. i know it is not a 30+ year old watch, but close. __________________ Z- Submariner; P- Airking; R- DateJust; M- GMTII; C0 - Milgauss GV Breitling SuperOcean Heritage 46 Omega Speedmaster Racing Panerai PAM390

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Jocke 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,541	The parts for cal 15XX are running out but all cal 3XXX will Rolex still service. Rolex still service cal 15XX and older so long it don't needs parts that they don't have longer. BYW. Is Dan for real? __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

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Dan2010 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: South Carolina Watch: Panerai 914 Posts: 6,540	Thanks Larry. You da man!

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