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Hotel Guy · 19 September 2019, 07:56 AM

I’ve owned my Batman for a little over two years now and have loved every minute with it. Unfortunately, while I was winding the crown to get the watch ticking after it sat for a few days, I noticed midway through that the crown resistance disappeared completely. I couldn’t detect any gears moving as I wound the crown clockwise (the way I’ve always wound it), but did notice some resistance and gear movement when I wound it counter clockwise.

I’ve never had an issue with the watch, and it’s most definitely still within the five year warranty, so I took it to my AD and they sent it in to the Rolex service center. They told me it would be about four weeks until I get it back

Anyone had a similar issue?

Hotel Guy · 19 September 2019, 08:03 AM

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Cabaiguan · 19 September 2019, 08:09 AM

It happens. It’ll come back good as new.

MichelleP · 19 September 2019, 08:59 AM

That's unfortunate. I have had mine for about 6 years and no issues. I am sure it will come back good as new.

BlueNote · 19 September 2019, 10:24 AM

I know the feeling. I apparently broke the mainspring on a ~20 year old Datejust and then felt no resistance. I thought that Rolexes and other watches had a clutch to prevent over winding. Or it may have just been metal fatigue. But it does, based on my experience, sound like the mainspring needs to replaced. Rolex will want to do a full service to ensure something else isn’t going on or that a tiny shred of metal isn’t wandering around in there. Nice looking watch BTW.

kieselguhr · 19 September 2019, 10:38 AM

That’s gotta be frustrating OP. Hopefully you have another watch to enjoy while you wait for the BLNR to return.

Hotel Guy · 19 September 2019, 11:27 AM

Thanks guys. Not really worried or bummed about it, more surprised I guess based on how bulletproof these movements supposedly are. Was more curious if anyone had experienced the same type of failure. Assuming everything comes back good as new, I’m looking at this as a free service!

DolphinV8 · 19 September 2019, 12:00 PM

116710 is known to have defective hour wheel click spring, but sounds like yours is having a different problem.

jguerra04 · 19 September 2019, 02:18 PM

That’s what happens when you leave the stickers on your watch.

Rolex215 · 19 September 2019, 02:20 PM

hope you get it fix soon. it will sure come back like new

TswaneNguni · 19 September 2019, 03:07 PM

3135 ...have a few watches with the movement .After many years,all extremely accurate and never been serviced .Smooth winding movement as well.

3235 ...is it really as robust ,accurate and hassle free ,compared to the 3135 ?? Winding the 3235 also feels different from the 3135 .

Soultime · 19 September 2019, 07:01 PM

My BLNR broke. Slightly different to yours.
It was out of warranty, but fixed quickly by a local independent.

Manu77 · 19 September 2019, 07:05 PM

That’s what happens when you leave the stickers on your watch.

ozwatchguy · 19 September 2019, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Manu77

That’s what happens when you leave the stickers on your watch.

Hahahaha agree. Get them off imagine all the bacteria in there

Hotel Guy · 26 September 2019, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by ozwatchguy

Hahahaha agree. Get them off imagine all the bacteria in there

Stickers came off 3 minutes after I purchased it! Guess I included a picture of the watch before I handed over my CC.

Jabbo84 · 26 September 2019, 02:16 AM

RSC will demand full service, parts broken , and then giving it a “goof “ polishing. Charge you a lot and it will never be like it was out of the box

SearChart · 26 September 2019, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Jabbo84

RSC will demand full service, parts broken , and then giving it a “goof “ polishing. Charge you a lot and it will never be like it was out of the box

Warranty repair never includes polishing.

Bigblu10 · 26 September 2019, 02:32 AM

Likely a broken mainspring and this can happen on a new or very old watch. It is made of spring steel and it can break at any time without warning.

Mystro · 26 September 2019, 02:54 AM

Sounds like a broken mainspring. Meh, no big deal and easy fix.

In-Cog-Neeto · 26 September 2019, 03:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Hotel Guy

Photos for effect.

That’s a really nice photo man

moneymike83 · 26 September 2019, 04:39 AM

I have my blnr for 3 years now and no issues at all.

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brandrea · 26 September 2019, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

Warranty repair never includes polishing.

Any idea what the problem might be Bas?

Syed117 · 26 September 2019, 06:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hotel Guy

I’ve owned my Batman for a little over two years now

Probably because you wore it for two years with stickers on it.

1. Gross.
2. I wouldn't worry too much. Happens sometimes. It will be back before you know it.

Sorry, I had to. Post it made it seem like that was a recent shot.

superstarmar · 26 September 2019, 06:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hotel Guy

Thanks guys. Not really worried or bummed about it, more surprised I guess based on how bulletproof these movements supposedly are. Was more curious if anyone had experienced the same type of failure. Assuming everything comes back good as new, I’m looking at this as a free service!

Better now than after the 5 year warranty expires.

It’ll cone back good as new , I miss my BLNR ...

Hotel Guy · 28 October 2019, 04:16 AM

Final update. It took about a month and a half but the watch is back and seems good as new. I guess the only good that came of this was a cool Rolex travel pouch that I got to keep!

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HORNBLOWER · 28 October 2019, 04:34 AM

Mainspring bust. No big deal.

TimeRookie · 28 October 2019, 04:35 AM

It looks great! Any explanation about what happened?

Onikage · 28 October 2019, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Manu77

That’s what happens when you leave the stickers on your watch.

x2 a stickerless watch is a happy watch. OP don't let it happen again.

Chewbacca · 28 October 2019, 04:45 AM

That's what warranties are for.

SeikoBake · 28 October 2019, 04:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manu77

That’s what happens when you leave the stickers on your watch.

19 September 2019, 07:56 AM	#1
Hotel Guy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 40	My BLNR broke! I’ve owned my Batman for a little over two years now and have loved every minute with it. Unfortunately, while I was winding the crown to get the watch ticking after it sat for a few days, I noticed midway through that the crown resistance disappeared completely. I couldn’t detect any gears moving as I wound the crown clockwise (the way I’ve always wound it), but did notice some resistance and gear movement when I wound it counter clockwise. I’ve never had an issue with the watch, and it’s most definitely still within the five year warranty, so I took it to my AD and they sent it in to the Rolex service center. They told me it would be about four weeks until I get it back Anyone had a similar issue?

28 October 2019, 04:35 AM	#27
TimeRookie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Don Location: Canada Watch: 116710BLNR Posts: 2,204	It looks great! Any explanation about what happened? __________________ 1988 15053 Rolex Date Two Tone (Grad Present) 116710 GMT Master II BLNR Seiko Prospex LX SNR031 Pelagos 42mm Explorer II 226570

19 September 2019, 08:03 AM	#2
Hotel Guy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 40	Photos for effect. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

19 September 2019, 08:09 AM	#3
Cabaiguan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Raf Location: NJ Watch: GMTII Posts: 2,155	It happens. It’ll come back good as new.

19 September 2019, 08:59 AM	#4
MichelleP "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Bay Area Watch: DD 40RG Olive dial Posts: 4,640	That's unfortunate. I have had mine for about 6 years and no issues. I am sure it will come back good as new.

19 September 2019, 10:24 AM	#5
BlueNote "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Connecticut Posts: 153	I know the feeling. I apparently broke the mainspring on a ~20 year old Datejust and then felt no resistance. I thought that Rolexes and other watches had a clutch to prevent over winding. Or it may have just been metal fatigue. But it does, based on my experience, sound like the mainspring needs to replaced. Rolex will want to do a full service to ensure something else isn’t going on or that a tiny shred of metal isn’t wandering around in there. Nice looking watch BTW.

19 September 2019, 10:38 AM	#6
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,623	That’s gotta be frustrating OP. Hopefully you have another watch to enjoy while you wait for the BLNR to return.

19 September 2019, 11:27 AM	#7
Hotel Guy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 40	Thanks guys. Not really worried or bummed about it, more surprised I guess based on how bulletproof these movements supposedly are. Was more curious if anyone had experienced the same type of failure. Assuming everything comes back good as new, I’m looking at this as a free service!

19 September 2019, 12:00 PM	#8
DolphinV8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Earth Watch: 16610LV Posts: 949	116710 is known to have defective hour wheel click spring, but sounds like yours is having a different problem.

19 September 2019, 02:18 PM	#9
jguerra04 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Texas Watch: Day/GMT/Sub/43/SKY Posts: 250	That’s what happens when you leave the stickers on your watch.

19 September 2019, 02:20 PM	#10
Rolex215 Banned Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Brotherly Love Posts: 11	hope you get it fix soon. it will sure come back like new

19 September 2019, 03:07 PM	#11
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	3135 ...have a few watches with the movement .After many years,all extremely accurate and never been serviced .Smooth winding movement as well. 3235 ...is it really as robust ,accurate and hassle free ,compared to the 3135 ?? Winding the 3235 also feels different from the 3135 .

19 September 2019, 07:01 PM	#12
Soultime "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Cheshire UK Posts: 1,071	My BLNR broke. Slightly different to yours. It was out of warranty, but fixed quickly by a local independent.

19 September 2019, 07:05 PM	#13
Manu77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Spain Posts: 133	That’s what happens when you leave the stickers on your watch.

26 September 2019, 02:16 AM	#16
Jabbo84 Banned Join Date: May 2019 Real Name: John Location: Tyler,Texas Watch: Rolex/Piaget Posts: 966	RSC will demand full service, parts broken , and then giving it a “goof “ polishing. Charge you a lot and it will never be like it was out of the box

26 September 2019, 02:32 AM	#18
Bigblu10 Banned Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Jaime Location: Here Posts: 5,606	Likely a broken mainspring and this can happen on a new or very old watch. It is made of spring steel and it can break at any time without warning.

26 September 2019, 02:54 AM	#19
Mystro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 15,511	Sounds like a broken mainspring. Meh, no big deal and easy fix.

26 September 2019, 04:39 AM	#21
moneymike83 Banned Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Brooklyn Watch: Sd43 Posts: 684	I have my blnr for 3 years now and no issues at all. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

28 October 2019, 04:16 AM	#25
Hotel Guy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 40	Final update. It took about a month and a half but the watch is back and seems good as new. I guess the only good that came of this was a cool Rolex travel pouch that I got to keep! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

28 October 2019, 04:34 AM	#26
HORNBLOWER "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Ben Location: Ireland Watch: 1 OR 2 Posts: 2,640	Mainspring bust. No big deal.

28 October 2019, 04:45 AM	#29
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	That's what warranties are for.

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