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Solo118 · 17 July 2007, 01:21 AM

Well after 7 months of ownership I wake up on Saturday morning with my watch running as fast as Speedy Gonzalez. When I woke up without a wake up call at 10:30 AM I knew my Rolex was on time and something has gone wrong. It was a very weird feeling finding out that MY watch is the one that went wrong.
Yesterday I spoke with my dealer and he said it must be my hairspring and it is not a terrible thing that went wrong. I am sending it in to be fixed today.

The question is, How did this happen? And of course how long will it take to fix it? I dont want to be out of a watch for too long and the real pisser is that my other watches are out of commission as well (Breitling #1 battery just went out Breitling #2 is lent to my Father and Charriol is in service having a new bracelet installed)

Lol-x · 17 July 2007, 01:27 AM

Maybe it's time to buy a second Rolex for those occasions when you need another Rolex when you don't have a Rolex

I don't know why your hairspring is going fast, maybe there is a simple explanation unconnected with how you have worn to treated your watch. At least your watch is under warranty and it will be rectified.

It shouldn't take too long for your watch to be rectified, my guess would be a week maximum.

Solo118 · 17 July 2007, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Lol-x

I don't know why your hairspring is going fast, maybe there is a simple explanation unconnected with how you have worn to treated your watch. At least your watch is under warranty and it will be rectified.
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I wear it 24/7 with the chrono running, Wear it to sleep and in the shower (crowns always checked to be closed) I dont do any heavy activities maybe a casual bike ride once a week.
I can understand its a mechanical watch so things can go wrong, But I want to be sure this is not a common thing in case I am out of warranty in another year or so I would hate for this to be a repeating problem.

frostie · 17 July 2007, 01:35 AM

dont worry your watch is going to be ok. Just be patient and you will be able to enjoy your watch again

S2000 Driver · 17 July 2007, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Solo118

I wear it 24/7 with the chrono running...

Wonder if this caused the problem.

Solo118 · 17 July 2007, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by S2000 Driver

Wonder if this caused the problem.

Thats what I thought as well but back when I got the watch everyone said it is A OK to let it run at all times.

wandyprawira · 17 July 2007, 01:39 AM

Hairspring is an easy fix. Question is: How could this happen to a 7-month-old Rolex?

Robb · 17 July 2007, 01:40 AM

Sorry to hear.. Hopefully you will get it back quickly!

frostie · 17 July 2007, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by wandyprawira

Hairspring is an easy fix. Question is: How could this happen to a 7-month-old Rolex?

I think that the 7 month period is such a big deal. This could happen to every watch. There many people that bought new watches and they were defective from the day that they bought them.

wandyprawira · 17 July 2007, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by frostie

I think that the 7 month period is such a big deal. This could happen to every watch. There many people that bought new watches and they were defective from the day that they bought them.

Maybe you're right. Perhaps this is just one case in a million.

Uncle-AJ · 17 July 2007, 02:07 AM

A sudden jolt can make the hairspring snag on itself thus shortening the spring. When this happens the watch runs faster because the spring is not going through it's usual full travel. Sometimes it's just a matter of unsnagging the spring at worst it will need replacing. It can happen to any watch as the hairspring is such a delicate item. Fortunately it's never happened to me and I'm rough with my watches.

Solo118 · 17 July 2007, 03:39 AM

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Originally Posted by wandyprawira

Maybe you're right. Perhaps this is just one case in a million.

I just hope it doesnt happen often.... It just really happened at a bad time.. I cant go 10 minutes without looking at a watch and now Ill have none to look at

Ironstark · 17 July 2007, 03:50 AM

As Uncle-AJ has said, the most likely reason is that the hairspring has become entangled due to a shock. Its an easy fix and unless it took a really heavy blow then it should not need to be replaced. Hope you get it back soon.

JJ Irani · 17 July 2007, 03:55 AM

Hey Sol,

It's only a hair spring!! What would you do if you lost your HAIR like me and left with no SPRING at all in your feet?

wandyprawira · 17 July 2007, 04:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Ironstark

As Uncle-AJ has said, the most likely reason is that the hairspring has become entangled due to a shock. Its an easy fix and unless it took a really heavy blow then it should not need to be replaced. Hope you get it back soon.

Hi Ironstark,

Could this also be the reason that happened to my watch? Run slow 3.5 mins/day (I PM'd you a few days ago).

watchnut · 17 July 2007, 04:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Solo118

Thats what I thought as well but back when I got the watch everyone said it is A OK to let it run at all times.

I was under the impression that Ironstark and Nick Hacko (our resident repairmen) both feel this is not a great idea. However, it probably did'nt cause your problem and besides, it's your watch! Good Luck!

Blue Bull · 17 July 2007, 04:30 AM

Some members here have lost the "spring' in their "hair" a long time ago .. wont mention any name/s ....

JJ Irani · 17 July 2007, 04:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Blue Bull

Some members here have lost the "spring' in their "hair" a long time ago .. wont mention any name/s ....

You referring to me, you bastid?

Rubenonfire · 17 July 2007, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

You referring to me, you bastid?

You said it, not us!

SPACE-DWELLER · 17 July 2007, 08:01 AM

Man, I love this forum!

I hope you get that "hair spring" issue fixed soon!

NO! Not I did not mean you, JJ!

Solo118 · 17 July 2007, 11:08 AM

Well I handed the watch over a couple hours ago... Will keep you guys updated

supermarz · 17 July 2007, 11:39 AM

haha yeah ditto..... love this forum to bits

17 July 2007, 01:39 AM	#7
wandyprawira "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: hub Posts: 520	Hairspring is an easy fix. Question is: How could this happen to a 7-month-old Rolex? __________________

17 July 2007, 02:07 AM	#11
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	A sudden jolt can make the hairspring snag on itself thus shortening the spring. When this happens the watch runs faster because the spring is not going through it's usual full travel. Sometimes it's just a matter of unsnagging the spring at worst it will need replacing. It can happen to any watch as the hairspring is such a delicate item. Fortunately it's never happened to me and I'm rough with my watches. __________________ A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10

17 July 2007, 03:55 AM	#14
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Hey Sol, It's only a hair spring!! What would you do if you lost your HAIR like me and left with no SPRING at all in your feet? __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

17 July 2007, 08:01 AM	#20
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Man, I love this forum! I hope you get that "hair spring" issue fixed soon! NO! Not I did not mean you, JJ! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

17 July 2007, 01:21 AM	#1
Solo118 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,092	There goes my hairspring! Well after 7 months of ownership I wake up on Saturday morning with my watch running as fast as Speedy Gonzalez. When I woke up without a wake up call at 10:30 AM I knew my Rolex was on time and something has gone wrong. It was a very weird feeling finding out that MY watch is the one that went wrong. Yesterday I spoke with my dealer and he said it must be my hairspring and it is not a terrible thing that went wrong. I am sending it in to be fixed today. The question is, How did this happen? And of course how long will it take to fix it? I dont want to be out of a watch for too long and the real pisser is that my other watches are out of commission as well (Breitling #1 battery just went out Breitling #2 is lent to my Father and Charriol is in service having a new bracelet installed)

17 July 2007, 01:27 AM	#2
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,593	Maybe it's time to buy a second Rolex for those occasions when you need another Rolex when you don't have a Rolex I don't know why your hairspring is going fast, maybe there is a simple explanation unconnected with how you have worn to treated your watch. At least your watch is under warranty and it will be rectified. It shouldn't take too long for your watch to be rectified, my guess would be a week maximum.

17 July 2007, 01:35 AM	#4
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	dont worry your watch is going to be ok. Just be patient and you will be able to enjoy your watch again

17 July 2007, 01:40 AM	#8
Robb 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Robb Location: USA Watch: BLNR Posts: 4,939	Sorry to hear.. Hopefully you will get it back quickly!

17 July 2007, 03:50 AM	#13
Ironstark TechXpert Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Rolex world Watch: SS/W Skydweller Posts: 527	As Uncle-AJ has said, the most likely reason is that the hairspring has become entangled due to a shock. Its an easy fix and unless it took a really heavy blow then it should not need to be replaced. Hope you get it back soon.

17 July 2007, 04:30 AM	#17
Blue Bull Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,887	Some members here have lost the "spring' in their "hair" a long time ago .. wont mention any name/s ....

17 July 2007, 11:08 AM	#21
Solo118 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,092	Well I handed the watch over a couple hours ago... Will keep you guys updated

17 July 2007, 11:39 AM	#22
supermarz "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: melbourne Posts: 322	haha yeah ditto..... love this forum to bits

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