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Tools · 7 May 2009, 05:25 AM

No, it's not a question.... It's the answer..

Directly from the Rolex Owners Manual furnished with these fine time-pieces.

AJF · 7 May 2009, 05:41 AM

When I got my watch in 1990 they were advising a service every 18 months.

AJF

SDDS · 7 May 2009, 07:43 AM

thats right Larry every 5 years and thats what i do personally...

delldeaton · 7 May 2009, 07:46 AM

A week or so ago, I was at the "official" Service Center in Chicago; the guy told me 3 to 5 years.

Two years ago, I called Rolex New York; the lady on the phone said 5 to 7 years.

Bisquitlips · 7 May 2009, 07:49 AM

I will just submit for servicing when I see an issue. Not before.

sea-dweller · 7 May 2009, 09:43 AM

I agree with this.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bisquitlips

I will just submit for servicing when I see an issue. Not before.

onkyo · 7 May 2009, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by delldeaton

A week or so ago, I was at the "official" Service Center in Chicago; the guy told me 3 to 5 years.

Two years ago, I called Rolex New York; the lady on the phone said 5 to 7 years.

5 appears to be the common number....

Z-Sub · 7 May 2009, 10:07 AM

For me 5 yr will be a good guide line for the ones that frequent my wrist the most. Weekend worriors may need to wait longer before getting the service...

Wildwing · 7 May 2009, 10:09 AM

Notwithstanding the excellent advice by Rolex Corporation, I suspect the timepiece is after all, a bit like a car. If it gets smooth highway miles only, as my fine Acura does, the maintenance is needed only every 8,000 miles or so, believe it or not. My pal at work, who drives the same car stop and go in the Washington DC traffic (a seminar in itself), over primarily pot-holes with only occasional smooth road, has his maintenance signal at about every 3,500 miles. I suspect (but have absolutely no empirical evidence) that watches follow a parallel treatment, whereas constant wearing, in a clean environment, with no violent shaking, salt water, extreme temperatures, etc, would do fine towards the seven year mark, whereas one worn by the diving enthousiast jack-hammer wielding construction worker might need his serviced on the shy side of 5 years. Most of us live somewhat between the extremes. Make sense?

mike · 7 May 2009, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Z-Sub

For me 5 yr will be a good guide line for the ones that frequent my wrist the most. Weekend worriors may need to wait longer before getting the service...

Yeah, I use the five year interval as a "guideline". I do get the ones that see the most service pressure checked about every 18 months.

Toxicant · 7 May 2009, 10:19 AM

I've never sent one in and probably never will. Perhaps there is no better service out there but I plan on keeping every watch I buy until the day I die and I don't want to hear from heaven "If dad had only kept the dial and hands this watch would be worth a fortune"

On the other hand they have made so many Subs et al in the last 20 years I can't imagine any of them being something special and worth big bucks. Unless the dial turns cream colored or the bezel turns purple and so on.

Who knows, in the mean time most of my work goes to the local guy who lives near by and feeds his kids from the same market I shop in.

Atomant · 7 May 2009, 01:01 PM

Well then my seadweller's got 3 more years to go!

entropydave · 7 May 2009, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bisquitlips

I will just submit for servicing when I see an issue. Not before.

If it ain't broke, don't fix it. I think this is just revenue generation. I wonder how many of you out there have had their Rolex watches for more than 10 years and never cracked the back open.
From some of the horror stories I have read on the forum regarding servicing it seems prudent to wait until it's needed!

GEZ7ch · 7 May 2009, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by sea-dweller

I agree with this.

X2

handdoc · 7 May 2009, 08:42 PM

when there is an issue or it badly needs reconditioning is when i would do it

my omega speedmaster went 10 years before its first service

nylawbiz · 7 May 2009, 09:17 PM

Figuring that Rolex builds in a safety margin (that also supports their service centers) 7-10 years is about right. Sooner, if the accuracy starts to significantly change.

mcjp6 · 7 May 2009, 09:46 PM

I was under the impression that from what I have read in the tech forum the gasket can dry out after a while. That will occur whether the watch is worn or not.

As my Datejust does get submerged on a regular basis in saltwater I have been following the five year theory as I don't want my case flooded

From what people are saying here many are NOT servicing them at five years. Has anyone gone 7,8, or 9 years etc whilst submerging their watches? Interested as to whether I am spending too much on servicing or not?

On the other hand it is great to get your watch back after a service, new crystal and all shiny and clean again!

Tools · 8 May 2009, 12:41 AM

michael,

You're doing just fine...and the right thing.. I am baffled why some buy an expensive mechanical time-piece, and then don't feel that it ever needs the oils changed or the gears cleaned... Oil does not stay in one place and metal to metal wear is occurring..

Your watch will last a lifetime without worry on a 5 year service and pressure check schedule; especially if it gets lot's of use and spends time under water......

Rolexsd4000 · 8 May 2009, 01:45 AM

'If it ain't broke' why mess with it? On my Sub date and SD? I have them pressured tested every year... Sub date sees more action ...

Mike

Mr Sandman · 8 May 2009, 01:58 AM

Mine get sent to RSC Bexley every 10 years.

redshirt1957 · 8 May 2009, 02:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcjp6

I was under the impression that from what I have read in the tech forum the gasket can dry out after a while. That will occur whether the watch is worn or not.

As my Datejust does get submerged on a regular basis in saltwater I have been following the five year theory as I don't want my case flooded

From what people are saying here many are NOT servicing them at five years. Has anyone gone 7,8, or 9 years etc whilst submerging their watches? Interested as to whether I am spending too much on servicing or not?

On the other hand it is great to get your watch back after a service, new crystal and all shiny and clean again!

I had a TT BLue Sub that went 14 years with no service and was running fine when it was stolen. It saw saltwater about 50 times a year during that period of time and another 100 times a year at the lake. Diving, about 10 times per year for the first five years. Wore it while working construction and it took the abuse from 90 and 35 lb jackhammers. Would I do this now? NO.

redshirt1957 · 8 May 2009, 02:07 AM

On another note. I am having all my vintage watches serviced by Bob Ridley due to parts becomeing harder to find for the 15XX movements. Maybe I am wrong about the parts, but this is my reason.

Doug507 · 8 May 2009, 02:19 AM

Thanks for your post, Redshirt - I was beginning to wonder about my 5-6 year old Sub. It's seeing more and more dive time (salt and fresh water) and I've been thinking it might be overdue for service. I might get another year or so out of it before I let my AD take it hostage for a month.

redshirt1957 · 8 May 2009, 02:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doug507

Thanks for your post, Redshirt - I was beginning to wonder about my 5-6 year old Sub. It's seeing more and more dive time (salt and fresh water) and I've been thinking it might be overdue for service. I might get another year or so out of it before I let my AD take it hostage for a month.

Might have them do a quick pressure test just in case.

jimbo1mcm · 8 May 2009, 08:37 AM

I think if Rolex says 5 years, that's what you should do. If you do get it cleaned and re-lubricated, the parts won't wear out and you get a normal service bill. If you wait and wear parts out, then the bill will be much, much higher.

7 May 2009, 05:25 AM	#1
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	When Does Rolex Say To Service Your Watch.. No, it's not a question.... It's the answer.. Directly from the Rolex Owners Manual furnished with these fine time-pieces. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

7 May 2009, 07:43 AM	#3
SDDS "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Yazan Location: Canada Posts: 4,782	thats right Larry every 5 years and thats what i do personally... __________________ Patek Philippe 5167 Patek Philippe 5905P black dial Rolex Deepsea 116660 M series Rolex Oysterquartz 17000 N series Rolex OP 41MM 124300 Green Dial

7 May 2009, 07:46 AM	#4
delldeaton "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Dell Deaton Location: NAWCC Museum! Watch: Never kiss & tell! Posts: 883	Is that your final answer? A week or so ago, I was at the "official" Service Center in Chicago; the guy told me 3 to 5 years. Two years ago, I called Rolex New York; the lady on the phone said 5 to 7 years. __________________ . Watches, James Bond Watches .

7 May 2009, 07:49 AM	#5
Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,521	I will just submit for servicing when I see an issue. Not before. __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

7 May 2009, 10:07 AM	#8
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	For me 5 yr will be a good guide line for the ones that frequent my wrist the most. Weekend worriors may need to wait longer before getting the service... __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

7 May 2009, 05:41 AM	#2
AJF Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Ally Location: Surrey (UK) Watch: 15223 Posts: 638	When I got my watch in 1990 they were advising a service every 18 months. AJF

7 May 2009, 10:09 AM	#9
Wildwing "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 593	Notwithstanding the excellent advice by Rolex Corporation, I suspect the timepiece is after all, a bit like a car. If it gets smooth highway miles only, as my fine Acura does, the maintenance is needed only every 8,000 miles or so, believe it or not. My pal at work, who drives the same car stop and go in the Washington DC traffic (a seminar in itself), over primarily pot-holes with only occasional smooth road, has his maintenance signal at about every 3,500 miles. I suspect (but have absolutely no empirical evidence) that watches follow a parallel treatment, whereas constant wearing, in a clean environment, with no violent shaking, salt water, extreme temperatures, etc, would do fine towards the seven year mark, whereas one worn by the diving enthousiast jack-hammer wielding construction worker might need his serviced on the shy side of 5 years. Most of us live somewhat between the extremes. Make sense?

7 May 2009, 10:19 AM	#11
Toxicant "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Ron Location: Maine, USA Posts: 374	I've never sent one in and probably never will. Perhaps there is no better service out there but I plan on keeping every watch I buy until the day I die and I don't want to hear from heaven "If dad had only kept the dial and hands this watch would be worth a fortune" On the other hand they have made so many Subs et al in the last 20 years I can't imagine any of them being something special and worth big bucks. Unless the dial turns cream colored or the bezel turns purple and so on. Who knows, in the mean time most of my work goes to the local guy who lives near by and feeds his kids from the same market I shop in. __________________ Time is precious, regulate it with class.

7 May 2009, 01:01 PM	#12
Atomant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fernwood Posts: 3,455	Well then my seadweller's got 3 more years to go! __________________ 116613LN 16600SD 16610LV 116710 16710 16570 Speedy 3570.50 PAM25 Oris TT1 and a bunch of G-Shocks. Flipped: Daytona 116520 Seamaster 2231.80

7 May 2009, 08:42 PM	#15
handdoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New England Posts: 328	when there is an issue or it badly needs reconditioning is when i would do it my omega speedmaster went 10 years before its first service

7 May 2009, 09:17 PM	#16
nylawbiz Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: New York Watch: too many Posts: 705	Figuring that Rolex builds in a safety margin (that also supports their service centers) 7-10 years is about right. Sooner, if the accuracy starts to significantly change.

7 May 2009, 09:46 PM	#17
mcjp6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: VK2 - AUS Watch: 5513s Posts: 7,380	I was under the impression that from what I have read in the tech forum the gasket can dry out after a while. That will occur whether the watch is worn or not. As my Datejust does get submerged on a regular basis in saltwater I have been following the five year theory as I don't want my case flooded From what people are saying here many are NOT servicing them at five years. Has anyone gone 7,8, or 9 years etc whilst submerging their watches? Interested as to whether I am spending too much on servicing or not? On the other hand it is great to get your watch back after a service, new crystal and all shiny and clean again!

8 May 2009, 12:41 AM	#18
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	michael, You're doing just fine...and the right thing.. I am baffled why some buy an expensive mechanical time-piece, and then don't feel that it ever needs the oils changed or the gears cleaned... Oil does not stay in one place and metal to metal wear is occurring.. Your watch will last a lifetime without worry on a 5 year service and pressure check schedule; especially if it gets lot's of use and spends time under water...... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

8 May 2009, 01:45 AM	#19
Rolexsd4000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: N.Y Watch: SD43 Mk1 , TT SD43 Posts: 970	'If it ain't broke' why mess with it? On my Sub date and SD? I have them pressured tested every year... Sub date sees more action ... Mike Last edited by Rolexsd4000; 8 May 2009 at 01:46 AM.. Reason: adding

8 May 2009, 01:58 AM	#20
Mr Sandman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Jim Location: Devon U.K Posts: 527	Mine get sent to RSC Bexley every 10 years.

8 May 2009, 02:07 AM	#22
redshirt1957 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Bubba Location: Bitsyville! Watch: Blue YM today! Posts: 10,053	On another note. I am having all my vintage watches serviced by Bob Ridley due to parts becomeing harder to find for the 15XX movements. Maybe I am wrong about the parts, but this is my reason.

8 May 2009, 02:19 AM	#23
Doug507 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Minnesota, USA Posts: 167	Thanks for your post, Redshirt - I was beginning to wonder about my 5-6 year old Sub. It's seeing more and more dive time (salt and fresh water) and I've been thinking it might be overdue for service. I might get another year or so out of it before I let my AD take it hostage for a month. __________________ GMT Master II 16760 Submariner 14060M

8 May 2009, 08:37 AM	#25
jimbo1mcm Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: connecticut, usa Watch: New GMT2C Posts: 320	Service it!!!! I think if Rolex says 5 years, that's what you should do. If you do get it cleaned and re-lubricated, the parts won't wear out and you get a normal service bill. If you wait and wear parts out, then the bill will be much, much higher.

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