servicing?

[signumboy]

I've a work collegue who has a gen rolex, he tells me his local jeweler said

not to service his 10 yr old rolex. because if its never been opened then it

should have no need for any work.

Is there any logic to his thinking.

[Toadtorrent]

No. Mechanical watches should be serviced every 5 years...though many will be fine after many years without service, to do so risks damaging parts which can be very expensive to replace. The lubricants gum up over time...that's the issue.

[FxrAndy]

nope, tell him to find a new watch smith

[signumboy]

nope, tell him to find a new watch smith

I've tried I've explained the issues that he may get.

he shrugs and says its fine for 10 years it's just a rolex con

[vlaletom]

Most rolex owner i know just have theire watch serviced when somthing brake in them.

most often stem coming out when setting time

Wich usually means first service around 25 year after purshase.

So yes the watch will usually last 25-35 year without "apparent" trouble.

But after that, the part will be very worn out, and the total lifespan of the movement will have seriously decreased.

So not only this 1 st service at rolex will be very costy, as lots of part will be changed, but the watch may not last for more than 100 years as it could have. (no goodies for your grand son)

Maybe a service every 5 year is a bit too precious. (expect different opinion on that)

But once every 10 year is certainly a good thing to do, especially on a sub that hold great value

[trailboss]

I've tried I've explained the issues that he may get.

he shrugs and says its fine for 10 years it's just a rolex con

The con here is the AD hopeing for a big bill when it finaly breaks down in a big way!

Col.