signumboy Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 nope, tell him to find a new watch smith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
signumboy Posted September 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlaletom Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailboss Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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