Pop Goes the Mainspring...

[Calatrava r]

Originally Posted by padi56

Well mainsprings are one of the cheapest components of any mechanical watch, and like all things made with cogs springs etc they can fail.And even Rolex dont make their own mainsprings they are made by a firm called Schwab-Feller AG.

Don't many companies change out the mainsprings on manual wind watches in a typical overhaul as a matter of course as they simply wear out and are stressed from regular full winds.

[BNA/LION]

Originally Posted by tike71

Is this the price for just the mainspring replacement or does it include some kind of basic maintenance service?

YES. They also serviced it too!

[BNA/LION]

Originally Posted by LOWERCASE GUY

You got a 15% discount for being a forum member? That is awesome.

YES. I spoke with him years ago and he said he would give a discount to TRF Members, all they had to do was ask for it!

Originally Posted by Calatrava r

Don't many companies change out the mainsprings on manual wind watches in a typical overhaul as a matter of course as they simply wear out and are stressed from regular full winds.

Yes. It was probable changed when I had it tuned up sometime back. I may be over winding my watches because I've had two that have gone kaput!

Here is a picture of the broken mainspring. The watch is back on my wrist and in rotation again!

[padi56]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Great information as always Peter

Does Rolex make the mainspring in the new 6 digit references?

Larry, hope you get her back soon

No they are still outsourced made by Schwab-Feller AG,at one time before the introduction of the in-house made hairsprings they used ones from ETA Nivarox. And the KIF escapement shock system was not Rolex made, they now use there own in-house paraflex system, but in the world no better than the KIF only the fact in-house made. Plus movement synthetic ruby bearings and cap jewel bearings,crystals,spring-bars,all screws movement and bracelet screws outsourced, and a firm called Aiguilles makes all the watch hands for all models.

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by BNA/LION

The Mainspring in my 16610LN SS Sub went out. Dropped by D's Time Service today and Tom confirmed it needs to be replaces.

I hope to have her back in 2 weeks!

Only $575 - (15% TRF Discount)= $488.75 + Tax

Tom gives Up to 2 Year Warranty on Complete Service!

http://www.dstimeservice.com/

This has become one of my favorites; so sorry to hear yours stopped. Glad it will be back on your wrist promptly!! Can wait to see the happy reunion!!!

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by padi56

No they are still outsourced made by Schwab-Feller AG,at one time before the introduction of the in-house made hairsprings they used ones from ETA Nivarox. And the KIF escapement shock system was not Rolex made, they now use there own in-house paraflex system, but in the world no better than the KIF only the fact in-house made. Plus movement synthetic ruby bearings and cap jewel bearings,crystals,spring-bars,all screws movement and bracelet screws outsourced, and a firm called Aiguilles makes all the watch hands for all models.

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[peterpl]

Not bad 9 years between service.

[fskywalker]

Originally Posted by BNA/LION

YES. I spoke with him years ago and he said he would give a discount to TRF Members, all they had to do was ask for it!







Yes. It was probable changed when I had it tuned up sometime back. I may be over winding my watches because I've had two that have gone kaput!



Here is a picture of the broken mainspring. The watch is back on my wrist and in rotation again!

Nice


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[BNA/LION]

Originally Posted by padi56

No they are still outsourced made by Schwab-Feller AG,at one time before the introduction of the in-house made hairsprings they used ones from ETA Nivarox. And the KIF escapement shock system was not Rolex made, they now use there own in-house paraflex system, but in the world no better than the KIF only the fact in-house made. Plus movement synthetic ruby bearings and cap jewel bearings,crystals,spring-bars,all screws movement and bracelet screws outsourced, and a firm called Aiguilles makes all the watch hands for all models.

Good Information... Thanks!

[Bigblu10]

Originally Posted by BNA/LION

YES. They also serviced it too!

Does he still have a Rolex parts account? I was under the impression all independents in the USA had their Rolex accounts "terminated".

[barneb10]

Love tritium subs

[MILGAUSS88]

Originally Posted by Andad

But they cost $488 + tax to fix?

Before my watchmaker passed away, I think I got it done for $45.
So really depends on where you go.

[BNA/LION]

Originally Posted by bigblu10

does he still have a rolex parts account? I was under the impression all independents in the usa had their rolex accounts "terminated".

yes

[Bigblu10]

Originally Posted by Calatrava r

Don't many companies change out the mainsprings on manual wind watches in a typical overhaul as a matter of course as they simply wear out and are stressed from regular full winds.

Mainspring should ALWAYS be replaced with new during a movement overhaul. No exceptions. An old tired one could break rendering a fresh movement service basically null and void. Movement would need another teardown. Watchmaker would be doing double work.

[77T]

Originally Posted by Bigblu10

Does he still have a Rolex parts account? I was under the impression all independents in the USA had their Rolex accounts "terminated".

A better description instead of “terminated” is that the contract renewal had new terms for future continuation of the account.

Several were onerous for watchmakers who had a large inventory of parts and tools. Like retroactive surrender of inventory/tools at depreciated rates if watchmaker ever terminated contract.

But the net effect was most watchmakers refused to sign it. They walked away with their inventory and tools and can still service many models for years. They just won’t get parts for the newer models anymore.


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