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matbaj · 15 February 2016, 10:57 AM

My 2 new Rolexes had problems, submariner's crown stem is broken and sent for warranty work its not even 2 years old and explorer I power reserve is really bad watch losing time. I cant be even bothered fixing it again as it was sent for repair before.
Old airking was fine for almost 10 years and kept good time.
No more new Rolexes for me.

LVSubmariner · 15 February 2016, 11:00 AM

I think it's just bad luck, 2 new Rolex"s here, zero issues whatsoever

ltmgeller · 15 February 2016, 11:01 AM

Have you broken a mirror recently? Perhaps you walked under a ladder.

Highland Ranger · 15 February 2016, 11:04 AM

Three brand new from the ad since 2006 or thereabouts. All keep perfect time. None in for service yet and I am definitely not delicate with my possessions. They all get used.

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zion_rasta · 15 February 2016, 11:04 AM

Were they under warranty?

I would still take Rolex over any other brand relative to reliability.

texex91 · 15 February 2016, 11:11 AM

They make a million+ watches a year, things can happen.

matbaj · 15 February 2016, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by texex91

They make a million+ watches a year, things can happen.

yeah it seems its quantity vs quality now, no more new Rolexes for me.

watchwatcher · 15 February 2016, 11:15 AM

I think bad luck...sorry.

matbaj · 15 February 2016, 11:23 AM

I think I should sell those unreliable items and be done with it, but my other side the one with wristwatch collecting illness wants to keep them.

Chewbacca · 15 February 2016, 11:23 AM

bad luck.

Muzz · 15 February 2016, 11:24 AM

I would also say bad luck. Personally have had very few issues with any modern piece I have.

Syed117 · 15 February 2016, 11:36 AM

It's unfortunate, but just bad luck.

Patton250 · 15 February 2016, 11:39 AM

Bad luck. They will make it right.

AK797 · 15 February 2016, 11:55 AM

Check out some of the other sub-forums before you cross off Rolex.

silverbullet818 · 15 February 2016, 11:57 AM

Likely bad luck. Even worse is you drew two cards in a row too.

I'd send it in and I'm pretty sure it will be resolved. Especially if you give them the history of your issues.

Cru Jones · 15 February 2016, 11:58 AM

Your sample size of three watches over ten years is a bit small to draw any conclusions.....

Lol-x · 15 February 2016, 12:00 PM

The problems you have identified are not typical of most peoples experiences.
However, everything you have described is fixable by utilising the Rolex Warranty Service.
Good luck end of story

Sublover2166 · 15 February 2016, 12:06 PM

Things can happen with anything mechanical. Watches, cars, motorcycles. Don't sweat it. I have been wearing Rolex over 20 years. Biggest issue was a small metal shaving trapped in between the dial and crystal on my 16610 Sub. It was remedied under warranty. There is nothing made by man that cannot be fixed when broken! Get the watch fixed and enjoy it! Don't sweat the small things in life.

Boaters · 15 February 2016, 01:06 PM

I think just the luck of the draw keep your head up .. Good luck

Abdullah71601 · 15 February 2016, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by texex91

They make a million+ watches a year, things can happen.

Quote:

Originally Posted by matbaj

yeah it seems its quantity vs quality now, no more new Rolexes for me.

They have been making about a million a year for decades, so your assertion that this is something new is errant.

What is the power reserve on your Explorer? Why do you think it's not correct?

LVSubmariner · 15 February 2016, 02:43 PM

Just sell those and buy the same replacements

Justinmg · 15 February 2016, 02:45 PM

Bad luck, sorry to hear though

Dandoun · 15 February 2016, 02:51 PM

Probably Rolex hired the services of Patek QC for your two watches :) - unlucky.

lain09 · 15 February 2016, 04:14 PM

That's terrible luck but I wouldn't write off Rolex yet until given a chance to make it right. That's what warranties are for isn't it?

crowncollection · 15 February 2016, 04:16 PM

Just bad luck IMHO

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brettpaul · 15 February 2016, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LVSubmariner

I think it's just bad luck, 2 new Rolex"s here, zero issues whatsoever

Same - I've purchased 4 new watches (Daytona, BLNR, Deep Blue, and ND Sub) in the past couple of years with no issues at all.

Just coincidence and bad luck...the stem issue with the Sub may have been from mis-aligning the winding crown and the Expy is just poor service techs IMHO.

Highland Ranger · 15 February 2016, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

Your sample size of three watches over ten years is a bit small to draw any conclusions.....

I think we're up to 10 or so total in this thread so 10:10000000 - we're getting there!

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subtona · 15 February 2016, 06:31 PM

Crown stem ...bad luck

SearChart · 15 February 2016, 06:46 PM

A broken stem is usually not something that just happens, 9 times out of 10 it breaks when you wind the watch or set the time when it's on your wrist.

Anyway, bad luck.. Hope it gets resolved soon and you can enjoy them

15 February 2016, 10:57 AM	#1
matbaj "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Mat Location: UK Watch: 114060 & 5167 Posts: 277	rolex quality down or bad luck? My 2 new Rolexes had problems, submariner's crown stem is broken and sent for warranty work its not even 2 years old and explorer I power reserve is really bad watch losing time. I cant be even bothered fixing it again as it was sent for repair before. Old airking was fine for almost 10 years and kept good time. No more new Rolexes for me.

15 February 2016, 11:04 AM	#5
zion_rasta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Planet Earth Watch: GMT II ceramic Posts: 1,590	Were they under warranty? I would still take Rolex over any other brand relative to reliability. __________________ Sky Dweller WG 326139 GMT II 116710LN Submariner 1680 Sold - Daytona 116523; YM 116622; Datejust 16233

15 February 2016, 11:39 AM	#13
Patton250 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Real Name: Brett Location: Florida Watch: 5205R Posts: 5,160	Bad luck. They will make it right. __________________ Morality does not derive from consensus. It only comes from one place. Pride goes before destruction, and haughtiness before a fall. Often times unbelief is disguised as wisdom Instagram - patton250

15 February 2016, 12:00 PM	#17
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,588	The problems you have identified are not typical of most peoples experiences. However, everything you have described is fixable by utilising the Rolex Warranty Service. Good luck end of story __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

15 February 2016, 04:16 PM	#25
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	Just bad luck IMHO Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

15 February 2016, 11:00 AM	#2
LVSubmariner Banned Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Submariner 114060 Posts: 411	I think it's just bad luck, 2 new Rolex"s here, zero issues whatsoever

15 February 2016, 11:01 AM	#3
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,580	Have you broken a mirror recently? Perhaps you walked under a ladder.

15 February 2016, 11:04 AM	#4
Highland Ranger "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA Posts: 573	Three brand new from the ad since 2006 or thereabouts. All keep perfect time. None in for service yet and I am definitely not delicate with my possessions. They all get used. Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk

15 February 2016, 11:11 AM	#6
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	They make a million+ watches a year, things can happen.

15 February 2016, 11:15 AM	#8
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	I think bad luck...sorry.

15 February 2016, 11:23 AM	#9
matbaj "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Mat Location: UK Watch: 114060 & 5167 Posts: 277	I think I should sell those unreliable items and be done with it, but my other side the one with wristwatch collecting illness wants to keep them.

15 February 2016, 11:23 AM	#10
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	bad luck.

15 February 2016, 11:24 AM	#11
Muzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: TO CAD, HCMC VN Watch: MP 18946 Posts: 7,292	I would also say bad luck. Personally have had very few issues with any modern piece I have.

15 February 2016, 11:36 AM	#12
Syed117 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Syed Location: The Ether Posts: 3,388	It's unfortunate, but just bad luck.

15 February 2016, 11:55 AM	#14
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Check out some of the other sub-forums before you cross off Rolex.

15 February 2016, 11:57 AM	#15
silverbullet818 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Canada Posts: 839	Likely bad luck. Even worse is you drew two cards in a row too. I'd send it in and I'm pretty sure it will be resolved. Especially if you give them the history of your issues.

15 February 2016, 11:58 AM	#16
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,300	Your sample size of three watches over ten years is a bit small to draw any conclusions.....

15 February 2016, 12:06 PM	#18
Sublover2166 Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: John Location: Manassas,Virginia Watch: Ol'Bluesy & Hulk Posts: 2,871	Things can happen with anything mechanical. Watches, cars, motorcycles. Don't sweat it. I have been wearing Rolex over 20 years. Biggest issue was a small metal shaving trapped in between the dial and crystal on my 16610 Sub. It was remedied under warranty. There is nothing made by man that cannot be fixed when broken! Get the watch fixed and enjoy it! Don't sweat the small things in life.

15 February 2016, 01:06 PM	#19
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,653	I think just the luck of the draw keep your head up .. Good luck

15 February 2016, 02:43 PM	#21
LVSubmariner Banned Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Submariner 114060 Posts: 411	Just sell those and buy the same replacements

15 February 2016, 02:45 PM	#22
Justinmg "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Justin Location: FL Watch: PO/EXPL Posts: 3,371	Bad luck, sorry to hear though

15 February 2016, 02:51 PM	#23
Dandoun Banned Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Lebanon Posts: 110	Probably Rolex hired the services of Patek QC for your two watches :) - unlucky.

15 February 2016, 04:14 PM	#24
lain09 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: CA Posts: 149	That's terrible luck but I wouldn't write off Rolex yet until given a chance to make it right. That's what warranties are for isn't it?

15 February 2016, 06:31 PM	#28
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,599	Crown stem ...bad luck __________________

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