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eduardogmtii · 5 January 2008, 09:48 PM

my gmt has stopped. I dropped it two days ago, and when I looked at it the next day it had stopped, i set the time again and it started losing time, and now i just woke up to see it had stopped again! I am in the Orlando Florida area until next wednesday, I would be willing to take it to a watch maker down here if ANYONE can recommend someone who works on Rolex, I bought it used from an AD in Pennsylvania in May, It is supposed to have a one year warranty.

I am heartbroken i dont know what to do... this is my first Rolly....

Remember2 · 5 January 2008, 09:57 PM

Sad to hear that. Take it to: http://www.orlandowatchco.com/

They're good guys...

It's just north of Orlando, in the beautiful area called "Winter Park". There a few other vintage dealers on the same street, where you can pass your time, while the watchmaker does a diagnose on your GMT.

Arrows58 · 5 January 2008, 10:01 PM

OH MAN that sucks.. Got no real advice other get the watch to AD as soon as you can. Does raise one question though how shock proof are Rolexes. Yes they’re water resistant to great depths but what sort of knock or bang is too much for them??

Good luck getting it sirted as quick as possible.

eduardogmtii · 5 January 2008, 10:05 PM

well i dropped it onto a solid floor from my wrist, so it fell maybe three feet, it wasnt a very high drop.

eduardogmtii · 5 January 2008, 10:07 PM

right now i cant afford to send it to the ad for a full rolex service, i was hoping to find a good watchmaker in the orlando area, since i am here on vacation to fix it. however, i am also going to call the ad who sold me the watch to see what the warranty will cover, because i did buy the watch used, from a rolex ad.

SPACE-DWELLER · 5 January 2008, 10:21 PM

I am devastated to hear about this!

Rolex watches and drops are a bad match, especially on a wooden or tile floor.

Since it's stopped, the issue could be a broken rotor shaft.

Anyway, luckily it's an easily solved issue, and RSC or a Rolex-trained watch maker can set it right for you.

But since damage caused by dropping your Rolex is not covered by the guarantee, you would have to pay for it being serviced.

Best of luck!

Julian,Sea Dweller · 5 January 2008, 10:27 PM

OOPS

Always look on the brighter side.

It tells the time still only twice a day!!

Remember2 · 5 January 2008, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Julian,Sea Dweller

OOPS

Always look on the brighter side.

It tells the time still only twice a day!!

Actually only once...since it's a GMT

eduardogmtii · 5 January 2008, 10:34 PM

what could this rotor shaft cost anyone know?

Remember2 · 5 January 2008, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by eduardogmtii

what could this rotor shaft cost anyone know?

Again...call http://www.orlandowatchco.com/

They'll help you out

the186element · 5 January 2008, 11:44 PM

Any Drop With These Watches Is A Far Drop.get It To An
Ad Asap. Good Luck.

kingblackbolt · 6 January 2008, 12:11 AM

I'd suggest you don't wind it or try to get it running on your own again... take it to that Florida AD that Claus suggested ASAP and good luck I hope it it an easy fix!

Baptistman · 6 January 2008, 02:34 AM

happened to a friends GMT 1, balance staff broke. Hope you sort it out. Sorry to hear of your accident

Tools · 6 January 2008, 02:46 AM

Wish we could help you with this one buddy..

If it is properly wound and properly set, and it does not work..

It needs professional help..

There are just too many things, both large and small, that a drop can knock about..

eduardogmtii · 6 January 2008, 04:21 AM

took it to orlando watch company, and the gentleman there said the hands are hitting, ill get it back on monday

Orchi · 6 January 2008, 04:36 AM

Err buddy Equardo...sorry to hear of your misfortune...

Orchi doesn't know about the rest...since there's great possibility that your GMT II would have the Cal. 3185 movement...Orchi would have pulled the crown all the way to stop the watch from functioning asap after the watch dropped on a hard surface...

That would likely prevent further damage of the movement...

Tools · 6 January 2008, 04:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eduardogmtii

took it to orlando watch company, and the gentleman there said the hands are hitting, ill get it back on monday

Easy fix...

JJ Irani · 6 January 2008, 04:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eduardogmtii

took it to orlando watch company, and the gentleman there said the hands are hitting, ill get it back on monday

JBat · 6 January 2008, 04:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arrows58

OH MAN that sucks.. Got no real advice other get the watch to AD as soon as you can. Does raise one question though how shock proof are Rolexes. Yes they’re water resistant to great depths but what sort of knock or bang is too much for them??

Good luck getting it sirted as quick as possible.

They are rugged when it comes to knocks and things like that, but it's got a delicate, balanced mechanism inside. It's best not to drop them at all. A three foot drop on a hard floor is substantial.

tomski12 · 6 January 2008, 04:54 AM

Orlando Watch Co=Good People.

CPCC · 6 January 2008, 05:24 AM

Glad to hear that everything worked out. Congrats

GoldenBear · 6 January 2008, 05:31 AM

Hate to pile on (but the good news is, it will soon be fixed)...wouldn't the GMT tell the correct time several times a day, not just two, like regular broken watches...LOL

eduardogmtii · 6 January 2008, 02:45 PM

guys so far im happy with how i got treated at orlando watch company, it seems they kno their stuff

TARDIS · 6 January 2008, 02:53 PM

Shock (dropping) is the Achilles Heel of Rolex.

Steve

Dan Pierce · 6 January 2008, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eduardogmtii

guys so far im happy with how i got treated at orlando watch company, it seems they kno their stuff

Glad your getting things worked out Eduardo.

Things like that can drive a WIS crazy.

dP

5 January 2008, 09:48 PM	#1
eduardogmtii "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Eduardo Location: Washington D.C. Watch: rolex gmt ii, Posts: 138	my gmt has stopped! help please my gmt has stopped. I dropped it two days ago, and when I looked at it the next day it had stopped, i set the time again and it started losing time, and now i just woke up to see it had stopped again! I am in the Orlando Florida area until next wednesday, I would be willing to take it to a watch maker down here if ANYONE can recommend someone who works on Rolex, I bought it used from an AD in Pennsylvania in May, It is supposed to have a one year warranty. I am heartbroken i dont know what to do... this is my first Rolly....

5 January 2008, 10:21 PM	#6
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	I am devastated to hear about this! Rolex watches and drops are a bad match, especially on a wooden or tile floor. Since it's stopped, the issue could be a broken rotor shaft. Anyway, luckily it's an easily solved issue, and RSC or a Rolex-trained watch maker can set it right for you. But since damage caused by dropping your Rolex is not covered by the guarantee, you would have to pay for it being serviced. Best of luck! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

6 January 2008, 12:11 AM	#12
kingblackbolt "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Ren Location: Toronto On Canada Posts: 1,886	I'd suggest you don't wind it or try to get it running on your own again... take it to that Florida AD that Claus suggested ASAP and good luck I hope it it an easy fix! __________________ “Hail to the king, baby" Ash (Army of Darkness 1992)

6 January 2008, 02:34 AM	#13
Baptistman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Jon Location: UK Posts: 2,405	happened to a friends GMT 1, balance staff broke. Hope you sort it out. Sorry to hear of your accident __________________ Whatever the watch, it's your wrist, it speaks to you, enjoy it

6 January 2008, 02:46 AM	#14
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,515	Wish we could help you with this one buddy.. If it is properly wound and properly set, and it does not work.. It needs professional help.. There are just too many things, both large and small, that a drop can knock about.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

5 January 2008, 09:57 PM	#2
Remember2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Claus Location: Denmark Posts: 294	Sad to hear that. Take it to: http://www.orlandowatchco.com/ They're good guys... It's just north of Orlando, in the beautiful area called "Winter Park". There a few other vintage dealers on the same street, where you can pass your time, while the watchmaker does a diagnose on your GMT.

5 January 2008, 10:01 PM	#3
Arrows58 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ian Location: England Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 273	OH MAN that sucks.. Got no real advice other get the watch to AD as soon as you can. Does raise one question though how shock proof are Rolexes. Yes they’re water resistant to great depths but what sort of knock or bang is too much for them?? Good luck getting it sirted as quick as possible.

5 January 2008, 10:05 PM	#4
eduardogmtii "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Eduardo Location: Washington D.C. Watch: rolex gmt ii, Posts: 138	well i dropped it onto a solid floor from my wrist, so it fell maybe three feet, it wasnt a very high drop.

5 January 2008, 10:07 PM	#5
eduardogmtii "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Eduardo Location: Washington D.C. Watch: rolex gmt ii, Posts: 138	right now i cant afford to send it to the ad for a full rolex service, i was hoping to find a good watchmaker in the orlando area, since i am here on vacation to fix it. however, i am also going to call the ad who sold me the watch to see what the warranty will cover, because i did buy the watch used, from a rolex ad.

5 January 2008, 10:27 PM	#7
Julian,Sea Dweller Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Julian Location: London, England Watch: TOG/SD/SUB/LANGE 1 Posts: 180	OOPS Always look on the brighter side. It tells the time still only twice a day!!

5 January 2008, 10:34 PM	#9
eduardogmtii "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Eduardo Location: Washington D.C. Watch: rolex gmt ii, Posts: 138	what could this rotor shaft cost anyone know?

5 January 2008, 11:44 PM	#11
the186element Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: usa Watch: GMTII PEPSI Posts: 385	Any Drop With These Watches Is A Far Drop.get It To An Ad Asap. Good Luck.

6 January 2008, 04:21 AM	#15
eduardogmtii "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Eduardo Location: Washington D.C. Watch: rolex gmt ii, Posts: 138	took it to orlando watch company, and the gentleman there said the hands are hitting, ill get it back on monday

6 January 2008, 04:36 AM	#16
Orchi Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Malaysia Posts: 2,934	Err buddy Equardo...sorry to hear of your misfortune... Orchi doesn't know about the rest...since there's great possibility that your GMT II would have the Cal. 3185 movement...Orchi would have pulled the crown all the way to stop the watch from functioning asap after the watch dropped on a hard surface... That would likely prevent further damage of the movement...

6 January 2008, 04:54 AM	#20
tomski12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Orlando, FL-Movin Posts: 75	Orlando Watch Co=Good People.

6 January 2008, 05:24 AM	#21
CPCC "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: USA Posts: 1,857	Glad to hear that everything worked out. Congrats __________________

6 January 2008, 05:31 AM	#22
GoldenBear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Francisco Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,480	Hate to pile on (but the good news is, it will soon be fixed)...wouldn't the GMT tell the correct time several times a day, not just two, like regular broken watches...LOL __________________ ____________________________________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner Rolex SS Submariner Breitling Emergency Mission They are just watches, wear 'em. ____________________________________________

6 January 2008, 02:45 PM	#23
eduardogmtii "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Eduardo Location: Washington D.C. Watch: rolex gmt ii, Posts: 138	guys so far im happy with how i got treated at orlando watch company, it seems they kno their stuff

6 January 2008, 02:53 PM	#24
TARDIS "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Queensland, AUST Posts: 2,003	Shock (dropping) is the Achilles Heel of Rolex. Steve

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