When do you service a Rolex you don't wear often?

[UnicoJG]

This question is for those owners with 2 or more Rolex timepieces that don't often wear a certain watch(s). If you only wear it once or twice a month, then I assume power reserve and accuracy are not an issue, however, how many years would you consider to be acceptable in between services? I mean, at some point you have to service it regardless of the watch' performance.

[SeaDweller50]

10-15 years if not worn often, unless you notice something beforehand.

[Cru Jones]

When it gives a sign of not functioning properly (with attention given around water).

[joli160]

Only when it malfunctions, never mind 10-15-20 years.
I don't believe in preventive maintenance for watches trying to avoid future extra costs. Modern oils don't dry out as the older types. Lubrication should remain fine.
The bill for a service at an RSC is not noticeably higher for a 5 year old watch compared to a 15 year old. More depending on the model. PM watches are more expensive to service then SS with the same movement
I test them myself for water tightness, never had one failed, so also not a big concern or worry to me.

[Runnin' Rebel]

Hi..
mines in the water quite a bit and I live in the desert mostly, so humidity is <15% about 80% of the time, so I'm not waiting for a failure. So I'll at least get crown and case back gaskets changed.

I plan on 7 years max and I rotate through 6. Even though a catastrophic failure would be fully covered by insurance

[Andad]

Originally Posted by joli160

Only when it malfunctions, never mind 10-15-20 years.
I don't believe in preventive maintenance for watches trying to avoid future extra costs. Modern oils don't dry out as the older types. Lubrication should remain fine.
The bill for a service at an RSC is not noticeably higher for a 5 year old watch compared to a 15 year old. More depending on the model. PM watches are more expensive to service then SS with the same movement
I test them myself for water tightness, never had one failed, so also not a big concern or worry to me.

X2. Unless there is an obvious issue as there was a few months ago with my 14060M (I could feel plates slightly grating when manually winding) so it went in for a full service after 7 years but it is my weekly work watch and now it's like new.

My pressure tester only goes to 6 Bar but more than enough for my requirement and I have a few watches in rotation.

[Henrik G]

If it starts loosing or gaining time beyond what can be expected.

[Andad]

Interesting aside.

My 14060 had been running slow in all positions at an average of -2 to -3 sec/day so I could not achieve any positional correction.
When it came back from Melbourne RSC it was running at 0.25 sec/day on my wrist.
There was one position on my timegrapher (6 o'clock down) where it was reading -1.5 sec/day so I leave it in that position overnight or as required for accuracy.
Doing this it is spot on after 30 days.
Very happy with the service.

[nursejm]

Originally Posted by directioneng

Interesting aside.

My 14060 had been running slow in all positions at an average of -2 to -3 sec/day so I could not achieve any positional correction.
When it came back from Melbourne RSC it was running at 0.25 sec/day on my wrist.
There was one position on my timegrapher (6 o'clock down) where it was reading -1.5 sec/day so I leave it in that position overnight or as required for accuracy.
Doing this it is spot on after 30 days.
Very happy with the service.

Is timegrapher a must have? Im planning to buy one.


Best regards,

[travisb]

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

When it gives a sign of not functioning properly (with attention given around water).

I'm with Cru.
I wait until the watch let's you know.

[The Libertine]

Originally Posted by joli160

Only when it malfunctions, never mind 10-15-20 years.
I don't believe in preventive maintenance for watches trying to avoid future extra costs. Modern oils don't dry out as the older types. Lubrication should remain fine.
The bill for a service at an RSC is not noticeably higher for a 5 year old watch compared to a 15 year old. More depending on the model. PM watches are more expensive to service then SS with the same movement
I test them myself for water tightness, never had one failed, so also not a big concern or worry to me.

Agreed. The less a watch is opened the better.

As long as my watches are accurate in timekeeping, I leave them alone.

[GMT Aviator]

Originally Posted by nursejm

Is timegrapher a must have? Im planning to buy one.


Best regards,

There're great for keeping a mindful eye on the general health of your movement with respect to accuracy and beat error. I have one and monitor all my autos on it.

[1William]

Only when the watch does not function properly will I service it.

[JR16]

Anyone have any recommendations for timegrapher brand/model?


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[Masteryacht]

Have your AD pressure test it and if it's keeping good time, drive on.

[Calatrava r]

Originally Posted by travisb

I'm with Cru.
I wait until the watch let's you know.

by then the damage may already be done. I would tend to follow the manufacturers suggestions as to service. Seems like they would know best.

[The Libertine]

Originally Posted by Calatrava r

by then the damage may already be done. I would tend to follow the manufacturers suggestions as to service. Seems like they would know best.

What is the "damage" you make mention of?

[Mystro]

Last Rolex I had rouitine serviced was at the 15 year mark. It ran great and needed nothing more than if I sent it in at the 5 year mark. I watch the time keeping and Power reserve and as long as they are in spec, I wouldn't send a watch in.

[mjclark32]

Pressure test yearly, if ever exposed to water (and out of warranty period). As long as it keeps good time and passes pressure test I'll wait till it doesn't.

[kilyung]

When my timegrapher tells me it's time

[dhmrs]

I've seen Rolexes that are over 20 years old and were never serviced that still run fine. I would say if it's running fine just have the water resistance checked out since you don't want any damage occurring to the internals.