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Launch Mini · 21 January 2006, 09:22 AM

Just want to find out how often/if ever , you have sent your watch in for the recommended 5 year service?
ps JJ I don't think yours counts as I don't think you've kept a watch long enough.

mailman · 21 January 2006, 09:42 AM

My 16610 is slightly over five years old and runs about 1/2 sec slow a day.
My father's had hid DJ for 20 yrs and I think it's been serviced twice. When I bought my watch, my AD's father was in the store and he has a 16613 that was 10 yrs old at the time and he never had it serviced. He said it kept fantastic time.
You will get pros and cons on this subject so I guess it's up to you to make the final decision.

Launch Mini · 21 January 2006, 09:47 AM

That's why I'm asking.
My Air King has been worn almost daily for about 15 years.
It's been everywhere & abused.
Never been in for service ( I can hear the lectures now) and it is still VERY accurate ( about 10 seconds fast a month).

Mr. K · 21 January 2006, 09:58 AM

Wow 15 years?

I say if it aint broke, don't fix it.

Some people will say if you let it go that long, when you do get it overhauled it will cost more. But in 15 years that is 3 overhauls. Will the cost to get it overhauled be 3 times a regular overhaul? Even if it is you break even. And I do not think it will cost that much.

I have heard with the new synthetic oils, the 5 year overhaul timeframe can be pushed to about 7 or 8.

I would however get it pressure tested regularly after about 10 years. Maybe even sooner.

RogerF · 21 January 2006, 10:00 AM

I agree about the if it aint broke dont fix it. However, I would get a Rolex certified watch maker examine it for you. Its free to do so (at least here in Toronto it is) and they can check to make sure it is still waterproof and that the gears havent dried out.

Rockrolex · 21 January 2006, 01:17 PM

I've got a 23 yo TT DJ, a 20 yo TT DJ and a 15 yo YG DD. To the best of my knowledge none has ever been serviced and they all keep great time (within a couple minutes per month). I, too, subscribe to the if it ain't broke don't fix it school.

JJ Irani · 21 January 2006, 01:56 PM

I dream of the day when I have to take a watch in to have it serviced!!

The longest I've ever had a Rolex was my very first one, the TT DJ, which I used for 10 years and then sold it. Of course, I baby my watches so much that it still looked in excellent shape when I finally sold it.

Perhaps the day will come when I have to service my TT Blue YM....I sincerely hope as do my wife and 2 daughters!!

padi56 · 21 January 2006, 09:22 PM

Yes agree if watch is keeping good time it ain't broke don't fix it.But if it was a sports watch like a Sub,being used for what it was intended for,diving etc.Then I would have it pressure checked yearly,and service as per Rolex 5 yearly.

21 January 2006, 09:22 AM	#1
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	Rolex Service Just want to find out how often/if ever , you have sent your watch in for the recommended 5 year service? ps JJ I don't think yours counts as I don't think you've kept a watch long enough. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

21 January 2006, 09:42 AM	#2
mailman TRF Moderator & SUBMARINER 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,491	My 16610 is slightly over five years old and runs about 1/2 sec slow a day. My father's had hid DJ for 20 yrs and I think it's been serviced twice. When I bought my watch, my AD's father was in the store and he has a 16613 that was 10 yrs old at the time and he never had it serviced. He said it kept fantastic time. You will get pros and cons on this subject so I guess it's up to you to make the final decision. __________________ JJ

21 January 2006, 09:47 AM	#3
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	That's why I'm asking. My Air King has been worn almost daily for about 15 years. It's been everywhere & abused. Never been in for service ( I can hear the lectures now) and it is still VERY accurate ( about 10 seconds fast a month). __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

21 January 2006, 01:17 PM	#6
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,905	I've got a 23 yo TT DJ, a 20 yo TT DJ and a 15 yo YG DD. To the best of my knowledge none has ever been serviced and they all keep great time (within a couple minutes per month). I, too, subscribe to the if it ain't broke don't fix it school. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

21 January 2006, 01:56 PM	#7
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	I dream of the day when I have to take a watch in to have it serviced!! The longest I've ever had a Rolex was my very first one, the TT DJ, which I used for 10 years and then sold it. Of course, I baby my watches so much that it still looked in excellent shape when I finally sold it. Perhaps the day will come when I have to service my TT Blue YM....I sincerely hope as do my wife and 2 daughters!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

21 January 2006, 09:58 AM	#4
Mr. K "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Mark Location: Seattle-ish Posts: 6,073	Wow 15 years? I say if it aint broke, don't fix it. Some people will say if you let it go that long, when you do get it overhauled it will cost more. But in 15 years that is 3 overhauls. Will the cost to get it overhauled be 3 times a regular overhaul? Even if it is you break even. And I do not think it will cost that much. I have heard with the new synthetic oils, the 5 year overhaul timeframe can be pushed to about 7 or 8. I would however get it pressure tested regularly after about 10 years. Maybe even sooner.

21 January 2006, 10:00 AM	#5
RogerF "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Duh! Location: Toronto Canada Watch: a gonna do? Posts: 2,573	I agree about the if it aint broke dont fix it. However, I would get a Rolex certified watch maker examine it for you. Its free to do so (at least here in Toronto it is) and they can check to make sure it is still waterproof and that the gears havent dried out.

21 January 2006, 09:22 PM	#8
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,958	Yes agree if watch is keeping good time it ain't broke don't fix it.But if it was a sports watch like a Sub,being used for what it was intended for,diving etc.Then I would have it pressure checked yearly,and service as per Rolex 5 yearly. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

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