Rolex Gaskets

[Dalton121]

Will it be possible to have your RSC replace the gaskets to ensure water resistance even if its not at a service? Or is this something that is only done as part of a full service?

[ltmgeller]

Have the watch pressure tested. If it fails it will need service.

[Dalton121]

Originally Posted by ltmgeller

Have the watch pressure tested. If it fails it will need service.

What if it passes but you want that extra level of assurance?

[Fencer]

Unless the watch was serviced very recently, I doubt they will agree to do just that.

[JacksonStone]

Originally Posted by Dalton121

What if it passes but you want that extra level of assurance?

You ask a good question. Many divers will tell you a pressure check can only assess if your gaskets are working right now. It can't tell you if they'll be working tomorrow. As such, some people do make a habit of changing their gaskets on a schedule, rather than waiting for failure, and at an interval more often than that needed for a full service. The implication is you can get them changed out as needed. However, since no one here seems to know for certain if Rolex will do that (I don't, either), you would be better off checking with an RSC yourself. If they refuse, a good independent would probably be willing to do it, although if your watch is under warranty, you would want to think twice about going that route.

[Tools]

Originally Posted by Dalton121

What if it passes but you want that extra level of assurance?

Rolex does provide, and install, seal kits, as to many watchmakers.

However, since the watch needs to be taken apart to install all of the seals, why would you not have it further disassembled and the parts cleaned and oiled?

[JacksonStone]

Originally Posted by Tools

However, since the watch needs to be taken apart to install all of the seals, why would you not have it further disassembled and the parts cleaned and oiled?

Not to answer for him, but if I were inclined to want my gaskets changed out every one to two years, I wouldn't also want to have to pay for a full service each time, unless it was only a nominal upcharge Or is that what you're saying: that the cost to change gaskets is already high enough that you might as well get the servicing done as well?

[Dalton121]

Originally Posted by JacksonStone

Not to answer for him, but if I were inclined to want my gaskets changed out every one to two years, I wouldn't also want to have to pay for a full service each time, unless it was only a nominal upcharge Or is that what you're saying: that the cost to change gaskets is already high enough that you might as well get the servicing done as well?

Exactly what my thoughts would be. I would assume that a basic service is going to be a lot more than just seals.

[Finslayer83]

I bet Rik would do it for not that much

[ltmgeller]

What model of watch do you have and how deep are you going?

[77T]

Originally Posted by Dalton121

Exactly what my thoughts would be. I would assume that a basic service is going to be a lot more than just seals.

Yep - the work is easy for a watchmaker. Gaskets for crystal, bezel & caseback plus the o-rings for stem and crown. For a Submariner about an hour start to finish + pressure check to 3ATM should be $150-ish at an indie watchmaker.

A full service would be 3x-4x of that.



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[RJRJRJ]

Those gaskets last a very long time. Seems like a waste of money to me. Just get it pressure tested and if it passes you're good to go.

[Tools]

Originally Posted by JacksonStone

Not to answer for him, but if I were inclined to want my gaskets changed out every one to two years, I wouldn't also want to have to pay for a full service each time, unless it was only a nominal upcharge Or is that what you're saying: that the cost to change gaskets is already high enough that you might as well get the servicing done as well?

I would agree with this..

I think that it would be senseless though, to change seals every year or two and based my thoughts about a service at the same time on more realistic seal intervals, such as 5 years or so.

[Dalton121]

Interesting question to add, maybe it deserves a new post but I will ask it here first. With a new oyster case rated to 100m what pressure would it pass if its gaskets had lost most if their integrity? Would it be more like 50m resistant or basically once the seals are damaged it goes to zero resistance?

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Dalton121

What if it passes but you want that extra level of assurance?

If it passes any dry pressure test to 100m-200m watch will be safe for all water activities even scuba.The only time the seals are changed are at normal routine service, and most times if the case back has been taken off.Are you going to use your watch for regular scuba diving,or other water activities where watch will be continually used in water.???

[Dalton121]

Originally Posted by padi56

If it passes any dry pressure test to 100m-200m watch will be safe for all water activities even scuba.The only time the seals are changed are at normal routine service, and most times if the case back has been taken off.Are you going to use your watch for regular scuba diving,or other water activities where watch will be continually used in water.???

It’s and Explorer so probably just for swimming