Service question !!!

[khoi201188]

I just want to know your experiences
For those who own 2 or more than 2 rolexes , how can you service your rolexes , do you send all of them every 5 years to RSC it could cost a fortune

[Gugnunc]

If you can afford the watches then you can afford the servicing!

[khoi201188]

Originally Posted by Gugnunc

If you can afford the watches then you can afford the servicing!

I totally understand what you mean, it's totally correct for people who own 1 rolex , but for people who owns 3-4 , yeah, you can also say, they can afford 3-4 , they can afford the servicing of 3-4 . But I think in term of cost efficiency . Anyway, you got your own view, thank you for sharing

[Art 1]

I would only sent them in for service when they are not running correctly. I know that's not the right way but that's just me. I'm dreading the day that my 4130 needs to go in. That service goes for around $1000. Better than a PP, AP, GO, UN and some others though. And you often here of those coming back only needing to go right back in.

[khoi201188]

Originally Posted by Art 1

I would only sent them in for service when they are not running correctly. I know that's not the right way but that's just me. I'm dreading the day that my 4130 needs to go in. That service goes for around $1000. Better than a PP, AP, GO, UN and some others though. And you often here of those coming back only needing to go right back in.

but the movement of course can run perfectly well for 10 years without service, but what's about the water resistant o ring and gaskets, they need to be replaced, the watch is not just the movement, and a water damaged watch will cause impressive unhappiness

ANd moreover, I read a post by rik the watch maker showing a rolex without service for 10 years, it's terribly dirty inside

[MonBK]

Originally Posted by khoi201188

but the movement of course can run perfectly well for 10 years without service, but what's about the water resistant o ring and gaskets, they need to be replaced, the watch is not just the movement, and a water damaged watch will cause impressive unhappiness

ANd moreover, I read a post by rik the watch maker showing a rolex without service for 10 years, it's terribly dirty inside

Not always the case.
I serviced a 18 year old DJ a few years back and it looked like new inside.
Same with a 15 year old DD.

[drtooth73]

Originally Posted by MonBK

Not always the case.
I serviced a 18 year old DJ a few years back and it looked like new inside.
Same with a 15 year old DD.

I have the inside of a 50 year old unserviced Rolex Oyster, it was pristine.
I understand its not a norm, nor do I recommend not servicing Rolex watches, but an interesting sight nevertheless.

[HL65]

The great service debate goes on....I am from the send in when it needs to be sent in school. I also am not taking them in water and diving etc. If I was I would check for seal integrity every year.

[2th Dr]

Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

The great service debate goes on....I am from the send in when it needs to be sent in school. I also am not taking them in water and diving etc. If I was I would check for seal integrity every year.

X2

[Kanger]

I dread the day my AP will have to be serviced...

[slcbbrown]

Originally Posted by khoi201188

I just want to know your experiences
For those who own 2 or more than 2 rolexes , how can you service your rolexes , do you send all of them every 5 years to RSC it could cost a fortune

I've been wearing a Rolex since 1973, and my favorite Rolex is my father's 1950's t-bird. For all that time the watches were serviced when they stopped working correctly. I've definitely gone past 5 years between services. IMO, if you rotate wearing 3 watches, you are putting 1/3 of the wear on the watches. The seals could deteriorate without actually wearing a Rolex, but this has never happened to me. For example, if I had a Sub that had been sitting in a drawer for a year or two and had gone past the 5 year point, I would have the watch pressure tested before diving with it, rather than do a full service.

Another thing you can consider is finding a good watch tech who does service locally and for something less than Rolex charges. Most Rolex are simple and tough watches and don't require a genius to repair them.

[jimchan]

In my own opinion, I will want to sent my DJ II after 5yrs to be serviced and polished. Just loved to have my DJ II looking like new.

So I don't think I'll be owning another rolex. Don't have the $$$ to upkeep all.

[Annan]

Service costs are a concern however, I have loved my Rolexes and just accepted up front that it would cost me to take care of them. I'm not a diver or wear them to do anything out of the ordinary but every 5 years, into the shop they go! It gives me peace of mind that all is well.

[besview]

I have seen the insides of 20,30 year old unserviced Rolexes...dirty? Not the batch I have seen.

If it ain't broke,don't fix,or rather,service it

[khoi201188]

Originally Posted by besview

I have seen the insides of 20,30 year old unserviced Rolexes...dirty? Not the batch I have seen.

If it ain't broke,don't fix,or rather,service it

check this out bro
http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=89062

[khoi201188]

Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

The great service debate goes on....I am from the send in when it needs to be sent in school. I also am not taking them in water and diving etc. If I was I would check for seal integrity every year.

So I can sum up like that :
- For those who have only 1 rolex, service it every 5 years and you are good to go with every kinds of usage and water activities because the seals are always replaced on time

- For those who have several rolexes, service them when they lose time, but since the seals are not replace on time, and for water activities, buy a seiko, or a g shock



- Seriously, is the anyone who send 5 rolexes for servicing every 5 years

[CaveDiver]

Just to be fair, even if the watch is serviced, if there is cross contamination damage can be seen in 6 months to a year too. There are many sides to this debate.

[khoi201188]

Originally Posted by CaveDiver

Just to be fair, even if the watch is serviced, if there is cross contamination damage can be seen in 6 months to a year too. There are many sides to this debate.

wow, is it ??? Interesting, I always can learn something new from the forum everytime I log in, so interesting. Have to search for more information about this

[CaveDiver]

Originally Posted by khoi201188

wow, is it ??? Interesting, I always can learn something new from the forum everytime I log in, so interesting. Have to search for more information about this

Here is an example of what happens to oil if there is contamination. This was less than 6 months. The HP 1000 on the reverser wheels gummed up. There is a slight debate on the cause. The cause is either the wrong oil for brass bushings or contamination.
Notice the drying oil.


Notice the dried drops and gumming:

[khoi201188]

Then I think it's better to forget the service, in the case something goes wrong, just send the watch in to overhaul.
And for most water activities, buy a g shock, or seiko, and just throw away if it's broken
After all, even though the oyster is good for every water activities. It's still the best to leave Rolexes away from water . Don't you think ?
May I ask how many rolexes do you have and how is your service interval?

For me, I'm a young fella with a 20 days old sub, so I don't have much story to tell

[CaveDiver]

I own one. The one is my father’s. He used his submariner for what it was intended for. Dove with it weekly for many years and serviced when needed. Back then a watch was tool not jewelry. It was designed for diving and that what he used if for. I still get the watch wet.
It set stored since the last service in 1995 and when given to me last year I got it serviced. I’m still second guessing if I did the right thing as it ran perfect before the service.

[khoi201188]

Originally Posted by CaveDiver

I own one. The one is my father’s. He used his submariner for what it was intended for. Dove with it weekly for many years and serviced when needed. Back then a watch was tool not jewelry. It was designed for diving and that what he used if for. I still get the watch wet.
It set stored since the last service in 1995 and when given to me last year I got it serviced. I’m still second guessing if I did the right thing as it ran perfect before the service.

I think you did the right thing, for the one that has sentimental value like yours , I would service every 3 years so it's always like new , and we have 2 years warranty which is cool
But I'm the only one interested in rolex in my family, so nobody pass me anything Actually, they pass me money to buy mine

[slcbbrown]

Originally Posted by khoi201188

Then I think it's better to forget the service, in the case something goes wrong, just send the watch in to overhaul.
And for most water activities, buy a g shock, or seiko, and just throw away if it's broken
After all, even though the oyster is good for every water activities. It's still the best to leave Rolexes away from water . Don't you think ?
May I ask how many rolexes do you have and how is your service interval?

For me, I'm a young fella with a 20 days old sub, so I don't have much story to tell

You have a Sub, and you're worried about wearing it? I've never had a Rolex fail to handle wear and tear. I never hesitate to take a Rolex into water.

[khoi201188]

Originally Posted by slcbbrown

You have a Sub, and you're worried about wearing it? I've never had a Rolex fail to handle wear and tear. I never hesitate to take a Rolex into water.

No no no , brother , don't get me wrong here.

What I want to say is :

- If you have 1 rolex and you service it every 5 years then you can enjoy any water activities with it.

- But if you have 1 rolex, or more than 1 rolex, and you don't think the service cost worth it, then you just forget the service recommendation. Only send in the watch if it's broken. But this way, since you don't service regularly, you should buy a cheap g shock for water activities. But for daily usage , go with rolexes.

Anyway I think there is nothing wrong with protection. Protection and carefulness are different from { I really don't know the vocabulary to use here, sorry } But you know what I mean