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spuds · 29 May 2014, 07:35 AM

I'm giving my eldest son my cGMT for his 21st later this year.

It's four or five years old but I've probably only wornit for 6 or 8 weeks in all that time, so ignoring the hairlines/cosmetic side of it chaps, would you get it serviced before giving it to him??

Girkmonster · 29 May 2014, 07:51 AM

Spuds, I would, unless you want him to shoulder the burden of a $650 - $800 service before he gets established into a decent career.

SeaDweller50 · 29 May 2014, 07:56 AM

My Rolex booklet states to get my SubC serviced "periodically." So not even the manufacturer can give an exact time frame.

MortgageGuy · 29 May 2014, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by CWIN

I flip so often I've never owned one long enough to have it serviced

I imagine that I would probably do it around the 10 year mark.

Same here, what's a service

Starbucksboss · 29 May 2014, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by wantonebad

So there are some later model 16613's that have a lighter color blue on their dial, my "Z" serial 16613 was one that had such a dial. DAVIDSW was kind enough to sell me a deep purple-y cobalt version like yours so Rik, swapped out my lighter color one. I have before pictures and as soon as I can take some after pic's I will post a comparison, not only of Rik's work but of the dial difference as well. I'm very excited because even though I've had my 16613 for over 7 years, this will be the first time it has the dial I have always wanted!!

would like to see this.

Starbucksboss · 29 May 2014, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by MortgageGuy

Same here, what's a service

Made me giggle!

MortgageGuy · 29 May 2014, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Starbucksboss

Made me giggle!

broulstone · 29 May 2014, 09:13 AM

7-9 for me

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blue lion · 29 May 2014, 09:14 AM

Both of my watches are from 2006 or so. I serviced both when I bought them over the past 2 years. From this point on I will service them every 7 years or so since I wear them every other week.

Royalex · 29 May 2014, 12:33 PM

My dad s datejust is about 16 years, his one and only, he wore it everyday at least 8hours a day. Mines would take much longer time since i wear my rolex watchs average two or three times a month.

phils · 29 May 2014, 02:45 PM

When it bogs down.

Kaleani · 1 July 2014, 01:03 PM

I have Rolex since 1985 and had it serviced last time by Rolex in 1995 for $339 it worked perfectly well until just recently, last 2-3 months, when it started to loose time, first minutes and then hours.. I knew it was time to get it serviced, called De Vons jeweler who is the only Rolex certified shop in my area and was told the cost would be between $650-900. It is a lot of money but i love my Rolex, it is my watch and my bracelet, so i do not mind spending so much for service. I care for my car the same way.

Daytona4130 · 1 July 2014, 02:23 PM

When it quits running, or it keeps horrid time. Thank God I've never had any of those issues

RollieVerde · 1 July 2014, 02:55 PM

My AD actually told me to get my new Sub serviced when it stops, i.e. when it quits for some reason. I will get it pressure tested every couple of years as it's going to be diving a lot, but otherwise a lot of people over the years have said the same thing. The logic is when they service it they'll be replacing a lot of parts anyway and making it new again, so the expense of fixing something that wore out won't really hurt the bottom line. It's a tough call-do what makes you comfortable.

crowncollection · 1 July 2014, 06:45 PM

7 years approx

Rogdogg · 1 July 2014, 07:25 PM

My oldest watch is only about 20 months old so all going well I am still a few years away yet. When I bought it they recommended 5 to 7 years so I think I may get it done at the 7/8 year mark. I would probably push it a little bit past the recommended but maybe only by a year or two. Then again, If it is running perfectly come the time, I may just keep on wearing it.

Perrinyanna · 1 July 2014, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Perrinyanna

Do you follow recommended 3-5 years? or wait until it bogs down? what is better? have an explorer i had serviced after 8 years only because it is already stopping sometimes..while my wife's lady oyster has not yet been serviced since it was purchased 10 years ago but still giving perfect time...

My explorer 2 purchased bnew dec. 2005 needs to be serviced last sept 2013( 7 years and 9 months) started to lose power and stop even if it is on winder!! but my wife's lady oyster purchased bnew feb. 2004 up to now is still keeping perfect time with no issues..and also my dad's steel and gold datejust worn almost every single day purchased bnew in june of 1998.

ExplorerChris · 1 July 2014, 10:10 PM

http://s1266.photobucket.com/albums/...xplorerChris/?

My 1986 Explorer II was serviced by Rolex Canada this past January and I not plant on another servicing for at least the next five years.

mrhy · 1 July 2014, 10:22 PM

I waited about 10 years ,just got my sub and daytona back from Rikki,real pleasure dealing with him.

locutus49 · 1 July 2014, 10:33 PM

My Cartiers would stop working in about 3 years and need servicing. I had a 74 DJ that lasted 10 years before slowing down enough to need initial servicing. Rolexes are tanks!

fishingbear · 2 July 2014, 12:47 AM

10-12 years or so as needed

Roselló · 2 July 2014, 02:24 AM

With 11 automatic watches I would say every 15-20 years. In my case it can take 1 1/2 month until I get to use X watch again.

rainbowmax · 2 July 2014, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by ahafs1

Around every 6-7 years

I agree with you

T. Ferguson · 2 July 2014, 02:59 AM

Full service at around the 7 year mark, with pressure tests annually.

joli160 · 2 July 2014, 04:09 AM

I ask my trustworthy independent watchmaker to check it out and basically he decides. He is the pro.

petee1997 · 2 July 2014, 04:58 AM

My first Rolex, a lowly Air King (1981), was worn every day and night for 31 years. It was serviced twice. The last time in 2010 when it was 29 years old. It still looks brand new from that service and it was retired in in 2012 when I bought my my new TT Bluesy. Rolex did the service and it was returned to me like a BNIB watch. The cost was slightly more than $1,400.00 at that time. I must add, the longer you wait for service, the more expensive it becomes. My service intervals were approximately once every 15 years.

Flstfirider · 2 July 2014, 07:29 AM

Between 5 and 7 years, dictated by performance.

Scotswierdo · 2 July 2014, 01:03 PM

Every 14 years currently...never needed anything but the standard service.

threemonkeys · 2 July 2014, 01:48 PM

I went 14 years with my Air King. I only sent it in for service so it could be polished.

T01 · 2 July 2014, 01:50 PM

Had my sub serviced after 8 years, was starting to loose a little time so figured it was time.

29 May 2014, 07:35 AM	#31
spuds "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Dan Location: Essex, UK Watch: West Ham! COYI!! Posts: 7,941	I'm giving my eldest son my cGMT for his 21st later this year. It's four or five years old but I've probably only wornit for 6 or 8 weeks in all that time, so ignoring the hairlines/cosmetic side of it chaps, would you get it serviced before giving it to him?? __________________ Onwards & Upwards Rodders...... Onwards & Upwards. Life is not about how fast you can run or how high you can climb........... It's about how well you can bounce!! TRF HALL OF FAME JANUARY 2010

29 May 2014, 09:13 AM	#38
broulstone "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Bruce Location: Alexandria, VA Watch: EXP II, DJ,PP5066 Posts: 1,597	7-9 for me Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ Bruce, 16570 Explorer II, DJ 16234 DJ 16013, 6466, 1947 Rolex Oyster, JLC Grande Reverso 976, PP 5066, Ellipse, Omega Seamaster

1 July 2014, 01:03 PM	#42
Kaleani "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: San Francisco Posts: 1	Only when necessary I have Rolex since 1985 and had it serviced last time by Rolex in 1995 for $339 it worked perfectly well until just recently, last 2-3 months, when it started to loose time, first minutes and then hours.. I knew it was time to get it serviced, called De Vons jeweler who is the only Rolex certified shop in my area and was told the cost would be between $650-900. It is a lot of money but i love my Rolex, it is my watch and my bracelet, so i do not mind spending so much for service. I care for my car the same way.

1 July 2014, 06:45 PM	#45
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	7 years approx __________________ watches many

1 July 2014, 10:10 PM	#48
ExplorerChris "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Chris Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Explorer II 16550 Posts: 1,401	http://s1266.photobucket.com/albums/...xplorerChris/? My 1986 Explorer II was serviced by Rolex Canada this past January and I not plant on another servicing for at least the next five years. __________________ There's a crown for every achievement A Watch Is Just A Watch A Rolex Is A Timepiece

29 May 2014, 07:51 AM	#32
Girkmonster "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Missouri Watch: GMT II, 16710 Red/ Posts: 194	Spuds, I would, unless you want him to shoulder the burden of a $650 - $800 service before he gets established into a decent career.

29 May 2014, 07:56 AM	#33
SeaDweller50 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Sandy Location: England. Watch: 14060M 2 liner Posts: 3,204	My Rolex booklet states to get my SubC serviced "periodically." So not even the manufacturer can give an exact time frame.

29 May 2014, 09:14 AM	#39
blue lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Florida State! Watch: It's just a watch. Posts: 1,463	Both of my watches are from 2006 or so. I serviced both when I bought them over the past 2 years. From this point on I will service them every 7 years or so since I wear them every other week.

29 May 2014, 12:33 PM	#40
Royalex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 762	My dad s datejust is about 16 years, his one and only, he wore it everyday at least 8hours a day. Mines would take much longer time since i wear my rolex watchs average two or three times a month.

29 May 2014, 02:45 PM	#41
phils "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: philip Location: missouri Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 1,094	When it bogs down.

1 July 2014, 02:23 PM	#43
Daytona4130 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Jack Location: 'Murica Watch: HBO:) Posts: 1,363	When it quits running, or it keeps horrid time. Thank God I've never had any of those issues

1 July 2014, 02:55 PM	#44
RollieVerde Banned Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Very Far Away Posts: 579	My AD actually told me to get my new Sub serviced when it stops, i.e. when it quits for some reason. I will get it pressure tested every couple of years as it's going to be diving a lot, but otherwise a lot of people over the years have said the same thing. The logic is when they service it they'll be replacing a lot of parts anyway and making it new again, so the expense of fixing something that wore out won't really hurt the bottom line. It's a tough call-do what makes you comfortable.

1 July 2014, 07:25 PM	#46
Rogdogg 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 6,124	My oldest watch is only about 20 months old so all going well I am still a few years away yet. When I bought it they recommended 5 to 7 years so I think I may get it done at the 7/8 year mark. I would probably push it a little bit past the recommended but maybe only by a year or two. Then again, If it is running perfectly come the time, I may just keep on wearing it.

1 July 2014, 10:22 PM	#49
mrhy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: new york Watch: Pepsi GMT Posts: 2,383	I waited about 10 years ,just got my sub and daytona back from Rikki,real pleasure dealing with him.

1 July 2014, 10:33 PM	#50
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	My Cartiers would stop working in about 3 years and need servicing. I had a 74 DJ that lasted 10 years before slowing down enough to need initial servicing. Rolexes are tanks!

2 July 2014, 12:47 AM	#51
fishingbear 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: George Location: Alabama Watch: GMTsSubLVEx2SDDayt Posts: 4,549	10-12 years or so as needed __________________ ___________________ GMT II 126719 Meteorite + GMT II 126710BLRO + Daytona 116500LN (White) + Submariner 16610LV + Explorer II 16570 Polar + Submariner 116610LV + GMT II 16713 Rootbeer + Sky-Dweller 336934 (Blue) + GMT II 16710 (Pepsi & Coke) + Sea-Dweller 116600 Breitling Premier B25 Datora 2FA Security Active

2 July 2014, 02:24 AM	#52
Roselló "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SA, Texas. Watch: * { SD & DJ } * Posts: 943	With 11 automatic watches I would say every 15-20 years. In my case it can take 1 1/2 month until I get to use X watch again. __________________ ......... All In.

2 July 2014, 02:59 AM	#54
T. Ferguson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Left Coast Posts: 7,025	Full service at around the 7 year mark, with pressure tests annually. __________________ *Some days it's just not worth chewing through the restraints.*

2 July 2014, 04:09 AM	#55
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,761	I ask my trustworthy independent watchmaker to check it out and basically he decides. He is the pro.

2 July 2014, 04:58 AM	#56
petee1997 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Ontario,Canada Posts: 100	My first Rolex, a lowly Air King (1981), was worn every day and night for 31 years. It was serviced twice. The last time in 2010 when it was 29 years old. It still looks brand new from that service and it was retired in in 2012 when I bought my my new TT Bluesy. Rolex did the service and it was returned to me like a BNIB watch. The cost was slightly more than $1,400.00 at that time. I must add, the longer you wait for service, the more expensive it becomes. My service intervals were approximately once every 15 years.

2 July 2014, 07:29 AM	#57
Flstfirider 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Auburn, AL Watch: Rolex, Tudor Posts: 1,139	Between 5 and 7 years, dictated by performance.

2 July 2014, 01:03 PM	#58
Scotswierdo Banned Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 114	Every 14 years currently...never needed anything but the standard service.

2 July 2014, 01:48 PM	#59
threemonkeys "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Craig Location: Seattle-ish, USA Watch: GMTIIc, AK, LVc Posts: 7,022	I went 14 years with my Air King. I only sent it in for service so it could be polished.

2 July 2014, 01:50 PM	#60
T01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: T Location: AZ, NV, CA Posts: 6,490	Had my sub serviced after 8 years, was starting to loose a little time so figured it was time.

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