Back happy with Rolex (somewhat)

[touchdowntodd]

Originally Posted by sco

Where are the masses complaining that their watches aren't working after three years? Shouldn't they be posting here like crazy?

There are 4 current threads alone on this forum of oil issues either within warranty, or close after .........

95% of this forum doesn't have a 3 year or less old watch, (i.should've stayed vintage, and kept it privately maintained) and 99.9% haven't had any recent service thru RSC..

[stillsane]

When did they start using this new oil?

[Bluside]

I always thought a "movement service" was a service of the movement. That is what they said when I sent my Sub in with a problem under warranty.

They serviced the movement and evidently fixed the problem. That's all i care about.

[touchdowntodd]

Originally Posted by Bluside

I always thought a "movement service" was a service of the movement. That is what they said when I sent my Sub in with a problem under warranty.

They serviced the movement and evidently fixed the problem. That's all i care about.

They'll list all parts replaced. . Service is just dismantel, clean, inspect, oil, reassemble .. according to my conversations with RSC.. any and all parts replaced will be listed

[Shaky]

Whilst I don't class myself as a watch oil guru. If this is a problem would it not be solved as and when an independent watch maker used some of the older oil on the watch.

I haven't got a vintage watch but I have seen plenty of threads from owners saying their watch hasn't been serviced and is still running fine after 15-20 years. Obviously their oil didn't dry up.

I might be looking at it in a to simplistic way and I realise that it's no consolation to people and I include myself in this with modern rolex pieces as and when they grind to a halt

[touchdowntodd]

Unfortunately I believe due to the chemical breakdown, along with the paths that need be created for it. . I don't think you can switch to other more traditional oils. . The watch was designed to run on this stuff.. good planning by Rolex to get more of our money

That being said, I agree older watch and independent servicing may be the best

Just looking at the thread polling on how many people he used rolex warranty, it's showing roughly 40% have. And I'd venture a guess that the number is growing with the newer watches

[Grnvette65]

Originally Posted by Shaky

Whilst I don't class myself as a watch oil guru. If this is a problem would it not be solved as and when an independent watch maker used some of the older oil on the watch.

I haven't got a vintage watch but I have seen plenty of threads from owners saying their watch hasn't been serviced and is still running fine after 15-20 years. Obviously their oil didn't dry up.

I might be looking at it in a to simplistic way and I realise that it's no consolation to people and I include myself in this with modern rolex pieces as and when they grind to a halt

Correct, the older watches had poss diff lube and no issues, I have watched dating back to the 70's and no issue and that's why I think there could be some validity to the newer lube since my 2 recent purchases have issue. I'm not complaining as I still like the brand and will continue w my next acquisition

[stillsane]

When did they start using this new oil?

[Bluside]

Originally Posted by touchdowntodd

They'll list all parts replaced. . Service is just dismantel, clean, inspect, oil, reassemble .. according to my conversations with RSC.. any and all parts replaced will be listed

Thx. I guess in my situation they did not have to replace any parts.