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Tommer · 24 February 2007, 08:01 AM

has anyone here not service their rolex for more than 12 years besides me.?

a bit tired doing the same routine months after months of winding back 5 minutes, that's like +10 sec. per day. this is normal according to ben bridge, where i purchased my watch 12 years ago, but after discover this forum and start reading other's post....it's time for my rolex to act like a rolex.

Prince · 24 February 2007, 08:15 AM

Time for servicing.

Alcan · 24 February 2007, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Tommer

has anyone here not service their rolex for more than 12 years besides me.?

a bit tired doing the same routine months after months of winding back 5 minutes, that's like +10 sec. per day. this is normal according to ben bridge, where i purchased my watch 12 years ago, but after discover this forum and start reading other's post....it's time for my rolex to act like a rolex.

After 12 years, it's due for some TLC. Any Rolex shoud run within COSC specs, which are:

* Average daily rate: -4/+6
* Mean variation in rates: 2
* Greatest variation in rates: 5
* Difference between rates in H & V positions: -6/+8
* Largest variation in rates: 10
* Thermal variation: ± 0.6
* Rate resumption: ± 5

If a Rolex loses less than 4 seconds/day or gains less than 6 seconds/day, it's within COSC specs. Most can be regulated to much closer tolerances than that. Probably, the oils in yours have dried out or congealed, bearing surfaces are starting to wear, and it is due for a service.

Tommer · 24 February 2007, 08:46 AM

the watch is gaining +10 sec. per day since day one when i purchased my sub from ben bridge 12 years ago, AD said this is nomral for a rolex, nothing to worry about, but 5 mins per month?

tonelar · 24 February 2007, 08:48 AM

As a watch wears down it typically slows as opposed to speeding up. There are things that can go wrong in a watch that will start it gaining too much time, however typical wear and tear (as in the lubrication drying up and hardening) will slow a Rolex down.

Just my 8 cents...

Launch Mini · 24 February 2007, 09:01 AM

WHich model do you have?

Tommer · 24 February 2007, 09:03 AM

submariner with date

Launch Mini · 24 February 2007, 09:11 AM

Just asking. Not all models are COSC.
The sub should be tuned up & regulated back to spec's

tonelar · 24 February 2007, 09:15 AM

even the modern none COSC rolexes are very capable of running within their specs...

Launch Mini · 24 February 2007, 09:36 AM

I was curious why BB would say the error at purchase was okay.
I have an Airking. NON COSC, and it is spot on, around 18 years old, never serviced.

mike · 24 February 2007, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Tommer

the watch is gaining +10 sec. per day since day one when i purchased my sub from ben bridge 12 years ago, AD said this is nomral for a rolex, nothing to worry about, but 5 mins per month?

Well, that's just not right. Sounds like it should have been regulated. If it's been running +10 sec. a day everyday it's an accurate watch, just not regulated. At 12 years it needs a service though. I'd guess your gaskets are about gone which over time can let moisture in and really mess things up.

I have several vintage pieces that run between -1 and +2 sec a day. One over 40 years old.

Tommer · 24 February 2007, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Launch Mini

I was curious why BB would say the error at purchase was okay.
I have an Airking. NON COSC, and it is spot on, around 18 years old, never serviced.

somehow i think ben bridge knows more about their diamonds than their watches, don't you think.

tonelar · 24 February 2007, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Launch Mini

I was curious why BB would say the error at purchase was okay.

prolly cause they're lazy...

Prince · 24 February 2007, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by tonelar

prolly cause they're lazy...

LMAO

Earl · 25 February 2007, 12:58 AM

Tony your signs are great!!!!

Earl

tonelar · 25 February 2007, 06:20 AM

thanks Earl... a girl holding a sign insures it gets read...

plus I could never figure out how to use the smilies that everyone else seems to have...

Prince · 25 February 2007, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by tonelar

...I could never figure out how to use the smilies that everyone else seems to have...

Tony, if you're talking about the ones we use OTHER than the ones the board supplies, you use them exactly like you do those great "tosser" sign pics.

Here's an example: A cute little smiley I have on my site where I store files...

Click the "Quote" button and examine the link that I have entered to call the little skipping sheep (very appropriate, don't you think?) and that's all there is to it. As for the ones here, just place the cursor where you want the smiley and click the one you want on the right of the text area and the code is entered.

Now you don't have any excuses, my friend! BUT... don't stop posting those cool "Tosser" girls either.

tonelar · 25 February 2007, 07:58 AM

thanks allan,

how come i don't see them when i post a reply? is it a certain program you are using or maybe a newer browser?

Jeese! I didn't use the reply window before... always the quick reply...

Prince · 25 February 2007, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by tonelar

thanks allan,

how come i don't see them when i post a reply? is it a certain program you are using or maybe a newer browser?

Jeese! I didn't use the reply window before... always the quick reply...

So....you answered your own question, Tony. I love it when that happens!!

Glad you've got the smiley thing goin', my friend!

Alex Stylianou · 25 February 2007, 03:52 PM

19 Years and counting

Blown Wide Open · 25 February 2007, 05:10 PM

COSC or not, take care of your watch. This is like not changing the oil in your car for 5 years.

PAtrick

Solar · 26 February 2007, 05:42 AM

I was talking watches with one of my colleagues who has an older GMT Master. He bought it new 20 years ago from an AD. I noted that the watch looked a bit worse for the wear, and said that perhaps he should consider putting the watch through a full overhaul, a new crystal and bezel replacement as well as an internal service to make the watch look and act new again, since its been his daily-wear watch for the past 20 years.

He said that the watch has not had a service in 20 years!

He said it has only recently been stopping from time to time. I explained this was likely a result of the movement being bunged up with 20 year's dust and gear grindings caused by a lack of lubrication. I mentioned that his investment could become damaged beyond repair if the watch is not serviced immediately.

The upside to our conversation was that he made an appointment that day to have his poor old GMT serviced. Here's hoping it comes back in good working order. Its one of the GMT with the hesalite crystals. A nice service and clean up and it'll be a great old soldier back in business.

Yikes! Double yikes!

ohlins · 26 February 2007, 12:52 PM

i know a few people who cant believe that a watch ever needs a service...:P

padi56 · 26 February 2007, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by tonelar

even the modern none COSC rolexes are very capable of running within their specs...

Agree all Rolex movements made today are more than capable of running to the COSC spec same goes for most made in the last 30 plus years.In-fact most modern day movements all brand makes,with a bit of Patience,and regulation can perform to the COSC standard.Yes even a few Chinese movements like the ST19 M/wind found in the Alpha,will with a bit of regulation run to the COSC spec.But
most other movements other that Rolex,will need a lot more
attention to keep them running to spec.

24 February 2007, 08:01 AM	#1
Tommer Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Tom Location: So. Cal Posts: 149	12 years and no service yet has anyone here not service their rolex for more than 12 years besides me.? a bit tired doing the same routine months after months of winding back 5 minutes, that's like +10 sec. per day. this is normal according to ben bridge, where i purchased my watch 12 years ago, but after discover this forum and start reading other's post....it's time for my rolex to act like a rolex.

24 February 2007, 08:15 AM	#2
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	Time for servicing. __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

24 February 2007, 08:48 AM	#5
tonelar "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Tony Location: san francisco Watch: Seadweller Posts: 1,368	As a watch wears down it typically slows as opposed to speeding up. There are things that can go wrong in a watch that will start it gaining too much time, however typical wear and tear (as in the lubrication drying up and hardening) will slow a Rolex down. Just my 8 cents... __________________ It's a rarity that something popular is actually right... Wear 'em with PRIDE, y'all.

24 February 2007, 09:01 AM	#6
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	WHich model do you have? __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

24 February 2007, 09:11 AM	#8
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	Just asking. Not all models are COSC. The sub should be tuned up & regulated back to spec's __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

24 February 2007, 08:46 AM	#4
Tommer Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Tom Location: So. Cal Posts: 149	the watch is gaining +10 sec. per day since day one when i purchased my sub from ben bridge 12 years ago, AD said this is nomral for a rolex, nothing to worry about, but 5 mins per month?

24 February 2007, 09:03 AM	#7
Tommer Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Tom Location: So. Cal Posts: 149	submariner with date

24 February 2007, 09:15 AM	#9
tonelar "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Tony Location: san francisco Watch: Seadweller Posts: 1,368	even the modern none COSC rolexes are very capable of running within their specs... __________________ It's a rarity that something popular is actually right... Wear 'em with PRIDE, y'all.

24 February 2007, 09:36 AM	#10
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	I was curious why BB would say the error at purchase was okay. I have an Airking. NON COSC, and it is spot on, around 18 years old, never serviced. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

25 February 2007, 12:58 AM	#15
Earl "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Who Me? Location: Northern Virginia Watch: out Posts: 4,616	Tony your signs are great!!!! Earl

25 February 2007, 06:20 AM	#16
tonelar "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Tony Location: san francisco Watch: Seadweller Posts: 1,368	thanks Earl... a girl holding a sign insures it gets read... plus I could never figure out how to use the smilies that everyone else seems to have... __________________ It's a rarity that something popular is actually right... Wear 'em with PRIDE, y'all.

25 February 2007, 07:58 AM	#18
tonelar "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Tony Location: san francisco Watch: Seadweller Posts: 1,368	thanks allan, how come i don't see them when i post a reply? is it a certain program you are using or maybe a newer browser? Jeese! I didn't use the reply window before... always the quick reply... __________________ It's a rarity that something popular is actually right... Wear 'em with PRIDE, y'all.

25 February 2007, 03:52 PM	#20
Alex Stylianou "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,785	19 Years and counting

25 February 2007, 05:10 PM	#21
Blown Wide Open "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Real Name: Patrick Location: Pennsylvania Watch: All with a crown. Posts: 504	COSC or not, take care of your watch. This is like not changing the oil in your car for 5 years. PAtrick __________________ "I wouldn't be part of any club that would have me as a member." Instagram: El_Diablo_Rosso

26 February 2007, 05:42 AM	#22
Solar "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North America Watch: their hands, baby. Posts: 1,116	Funny this topic should come up...here's a scarey one I was talking watches with one of my colleagues who has an older GMT Master. He bought it new 20 years ago from an AD. I noted that the watch looked a bit worse for the wear, and said that perhaps he should consider putting the watch through a full overhaul, a new crystal and bezel replacement as well as an internal service to make the watch look and act new again, since its been his daily-wear watch for the past 20 years. He said that the watch has not had a service in 20 years! He said it has only recently been stopping from time to time. I explained this was likely a result of the movement being bunged up with 20 year's dust and gear grindings caused by a lack of lubrication. I mentioned that his investment could become damaged beyond repair if the watch is not serviced immediately. The upside to our conversation was that he made an appointment that day to have his poor old GMT serviced. Here's hoping it comes back in good working order. Its one of the GMT with the hesalite crystals. A nice service and clean up and it'll be a great old soldier back in business. Yikes! Double yikes!

26 February 2007, 12:52 PM	#23
ohlins "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Singapore Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,213	i know a few people who cant believe that a watch ever needs a service...:P __________________ the hype is true. a crown for every achievement. visit my audio and watch blog & how to use the rolex comfort link?

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