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akhamdani · 2 March 2009, 11:47 PM

This is great.Thanks a lot Steve.

coddger · 3 March 2009, 12:19 PM

Excellent!

And Great Idea, Steve. Thank you to our watch repair experts as well.

lakeros · 4 March 2009, 05:33 AM

This is an awesome addition to the site! Looking forward to reading all the posts.

T5AUS · 8 April 2009, 08:13 AM

Yep, a great idea Steve, I am a weekend tinkerer so find a lot of this very helpfull, thanks to all concerned.

bahamadoug · 24 May 2009, 09:51 PM

Thanks Steve for starting and to the TechExperts for their valuable input. I have only been a member for a short time and have already learned a lot from these good people. many thanks. I am sure I will learn a lot more. Such an interesting subject. Thanks again everyone.

osama shehab · 20 July 2009, 05:59 AM

i'm facing a problem as i got my mothers white gold / diamond orchid watch with the no. 463501 assuming its of 1963 where i wish to have more details for it and best method to avaluate it

if you get any clue kindly me let me know at your earliest if possible

T5AUS · 12 December 2009, 01:11 PM

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Dr.B · 12 December 2009, 01:18 PM

Thank you!!!!
Sounds great

pradeep · 23 July 2010, 04:47 PM

Thanks very much!

Jonathan007 · 30 November 2010, 10:00 PM

What is the best way to store an automatic watch? Say if your in favour of one and want to keep other/others stored for a considerable time?

I have heard its best to have the winder fully extended (out)?

Jonny

Good job steve!!

dalip · 30 November 2010, 10:37 PM

Great job Steve and the mods...thanks (in advance) to the 4 'tech experts'...really looking forward to some interesting and useful posts in this sub forum.

spuds · 1 December 2010, 06:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dalip

Great job Steve and the mods...thanks (in advance) to the 4 'tech experts'...really looking forward to some interesting and useful posts in this sub forum.

It's a 2009 thread Dalip mate.....

dalip · 1 December 2010, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spuds

It's a 2009 thread Dalip mate.....

I was sucked in!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hahahahaha!! I hate it when others do this and now I'm one of them. Officially a major d**k head :)

I sincerely appreciate you bringing this to my attention Spudsy!!!!!!!! :) I think drinks are on me in July 2011!!!

theloxmyth · 1 December 2010, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dalip

I was sucked in!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hahahahaha!! I hate it when others do this and now I'm one of them. Officially a major d**k head :)

I sincerely appreciate you bringing this to my attention Spudsy!!!!!!!! :) I think drinks are on me in July 2011!!!

A just what's wrong with being a dorklehead?!

I nominate Dalip.

Where are you, Paul!

dalip · 1 December 2010, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theloxmyth

A just what's wrong with being a dorklehead?!

I nominate Dalip.

Where are you, Paul!

Oh no!!!! Does this mean I'm in the club!!!!????

jnl208@yahoo.com · 9 July 2011, 03:09 AM

Hi, got my first rolex, had it serviced, after 4 months of using it, its still under warranty though, is this usual? don't i get a replacement if it's defective?

dddrees · 9 July 2011, 07:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jnl208@yahoo.com

Hi, got my first rolex, had it serviced, after 4 months of using it, its still under warranty though, is this usual? don't i get a replacement if it's defective?

No replacement. But the did remedie the issue at no cost to you, correct.

Lol-x · 25 April 2012, 10:42 PM

Special thanks to Rikki for his very detailed input.

Thanks to all the TechXperts they have all been very constructive in educating us with the finer and most interesting technical aspects of the wonderful micro-machines that we all greatly appreciate.

Jacobite · 12 June 2014, 03:16 PM

Wow this is really good.

padi56 · 12 June 2014, 11:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jacobite

Wow this is really good.

Yes considering thread is 5 years old.

jamesmay · 26 April 2015, 02:41 AM

cool post

Allforfun · 26 April 2015, 06:43 PM

Many thanks great idea

ohlancaster · 16 May 2015, 04:56 AM

Hi,
I wondered if anyone knew how I could purchase a replacement "security clasp" for Bracelet #78200. There is no damage to the watch and it's simple to affix a new one. However, I'm being quoted $475 by one authorized repair shop here in Chicago. I've contacted Rolex on Wilshire and they advised me a new replacement part woudl be $265. I don't feel like paying $200 for for 2 seconds of labor. Does anyone know where/how to obtain this clasp?
Mike in Chicago.

DateJustEnough · 9 July 2015, 12:45 PM

As someone who does all his own maintenance or god forbid repairs if need be on my own watches I really like the idea of a tech section for information like questions and answers to the "Nuts & Bolts" side of these watches !

darlek · 17 January 2017, 09:34 PM

I am a lover of Rolex watches having owned a few. My wife is currently wearing a rolex 2030 that clearly does need a service. I do service watches as a hobby and have recently serviced my 3135. I have inspected the movement & for its age its looks really clean. However my only issue is how to regulate it as this is not a familiar set up I have encountered.I have a microstella tool if needed. Any advise would be most appreciated.

Del

holdtime · 1 October 2017, 07:22 AM

Many thanks to the Experts.

Jim g · 30 October 2017, 11:36 PM

Hi All,
I would like to introduce myself to you all as I’m new to the Rolex forum as I have just perchased a GMT Master 16710n 1999 to my collection of watches, I have a question to ask and I hope you don’t mind.
I brought the watch from a reputable jewellers last Thursday and I have noticed that the hour hand whilst setting the GMT function doesn’t move only the date so it’s impossible to set the time for another time zone, is this problem common on these watches or after reading up about this it could be that the movement isn’t a Rolex 3168? The watch is covered under warranty for a year from the shop I brought it from so I’m covered on that front.
Also if I was to take the watch to a Rolex shop is this something the could fix in the short term without sending it away to Rolex to be serviced as I am currently working on a super yacht and I won’t be returning to the uk until next year.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated and thank you for your time.
Many kind regards James
Ps I love this watch and I’m very happy with it on my wrist it looks amazing

christo4 · 18 April 2018, 12:59 PM

Howdy,
Hope I am initiating this request for info properly. I am fortunate to have an early 1803 with 1555 mvmnt and good condition president bracelet. Will this old bracelet properly fit a 18238?

filsgreen · 17 May 2019, 05:56 PM

Morning all. As a newbie to the forum, I'm finding it a minefield, with all the abbreviations and nicknames used. Would it be possible to make a sticky, listing all the abbreviations and models nicknames?

Some are easy to guess, like BNIB, but I can't think what a PM is. Thanks to anybody who takes the time to post a meaning to an abbreviation or a nickname.

Old Expat Beast · 17 May 2019, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by filsgreen

Morning all. As a newbie to the forum, I'm finding it a minefield, with all the abbreviations and nicknames used. Would it be possible to make a sticky, listing all the abbreviations and models nicknames?

Some are easy to guess, like BNIB, but I can't think what a PM is. Thanks to anybody who takes the time to post a meaning to an abbreviation or a nickname.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=323923

PM is Private Message or Precious Metal.

3 March 2009, 12:19 PM	#32
coddger "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Only Mom Knows Location: Land Of The Free Watch: 116520,16610,16013 Posts: 1,573	Excellent! And Great Idea, Steve. Thank you to our watch repair experts as well. __________________ Contentment Is Not The Fulfillment Of Getting All The Watches You Want, It Is The Realization Of How Many Rolexes You Already Have.

4 March 2009, 05:33 AM	#33
lakeros "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Jason Location: AZ, USA Watch: Sea Dweller M Posts: 386	This is an awesome addition to the site! Looking forward to reading all the posts. __________________ Sea Dweller M SS Sub Date - gone but not forgotten Member NYLON NATION! #12188

20 July 2009, 05:59 AM	#36
osama shehab "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: abu dhabi Posts: 4	white gold / diamond orchid i'm facing a problem as i got my mothers white gold / diamond orchid watch with the no. 463501 assuming its of 1963 where i wish to have more details for it and best method to avaluate it if you get any clue kindly me let me know at your earliest if possible

12 December 2009, 01:11 PM	#37
T5AUS Banned Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: USA Watch: ing the time go by Posts: 1,444	Datejust with none working crown X Last edited by T5AUS; 12 December 2009 at 01:17 PM.. Reason: Sorry, wrong spot

30 November 2010, 10:37 PM	#41
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Great job Steve and the mods...thanks (in advance) to the 4 'tech experts'...really looking forward to some interesting and useful posts in this sub forum. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

2 March 2009, 11:47 PM	#31
akhamdani Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Home! Posts: 500	This is great.Thanks a lot Steve.

8 April 2009, 08:13 AM	#34
T5AUS Banned Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: USA Watch: ing the time go by Posts: 1,444	Yep, a great idea Steve, I am a weekend tinkerer so find a lot of this very helpfull, thanks to all concerned.

24 May 2009, 09:51 PM	#35
bahamadoug Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Douglas Location: nassau, bahamas Watch: DSSD Posts: 33	Thanks Steve for starting and to the TechExperts for their valuable input. I have only been a member for a short time and have already learned a lot from these good people. many thanks. I am sure I will learn a lot more. Such an interesting subject. Thanks again everyone.

12 December 2009, 01:18 PM	#38
Dr.B "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Fernando Location: North Carolina Watch: SS White Daytona Posts: 1,944	Thank you!!!! Sounds great

23 July 2010, 04:47 PM	#39
pradeep "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Pradeep Location: In a crazy world! Watch: Rolex Day Dates Posts: 265	Thanks very much!

30 November 2010, 10:00 PM	#40
Jonathan007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Jon Location: ENGLAND Watch: #296 Posts: 792	What is the best way to store an automatic watch? Say if your in favour of one and want to keep other/others stored for a considerable time? I have heard its best to have the winder fully extended (out)? Jonny Good job steve!!

9 July 2011, 03:09 AM	#46
jnl208@yahoo.com "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Cebu, philippines Posts: 1	Hi, got my first rolex, had it serviced, after 4 months of using it, its still under warranty though, is this usual? don't i get a replacement if it's defective?

25 April 2012, 10:42 PM	#48
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,550	Special thanks to *Rikki* for his very detailed input. Thanks to all the TechXperts they have all been very constructive in educating us with the finer and most interesting technical aspects of the wonderful micro-machines that we all greatly appreciate. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

12 June 2014, 03:16 PM	#49
Jacobite "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Real Name: Emre Location: Istanbul Watch: 116710 Posts: 4	Wow this is really good.

26 April 2015, 02:41 AM	#51
jamesmay Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: James May Location: Manchester Watch: Richard Mille 001 Posts: 41	cool post

26 April 2015, 06:43 PM	#52
Allforfun Banned Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Uk Posts: 88	Many thanks great idea

16 May 2015, 04:56 AM	#53
ohlancaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: chicago Posts: 1	2010 gmt masters 116710 Hi, I wondered if anyone knew how I could purchase a replacement "security clasp" for Bracelet #78200. There is no damage to the watch and it's simple to affix a new one. However, I'm being quoted $475 by one authorized repair shop here in Chicago. I've contacted Rolex on Wilshire and they advised me a new replacement part woudl be $265. I don't feel like paying $200 for for 2 seconds of labor. Does anyone know where/how to obtain this clasp? Mike in Chicago.

9 July 2015, 12:45 PM	#54
DateJustEnough Banned Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Las Vegas Watch: DateJust Posts: 185	As someone who does all his own maintenance or god forbid repairs if need be on my own watches I really like the idea of a tech section for information like questions and answers to the "Nuts & Bolts" side of these watches !

17 January 2017, 09:34 PM	#55
darlek "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Derek Location: UK Watch: Rolex submariner Posts: 7	Ladies rolex 2030 I am a lover of Rolex watches having owned a few. My wife is currently wearing a rolex 2030 that clearly does need a service. I do service watches as a hobby and have recently serviced my 3135. I have inspected the movement & for its age its looks really clean. However my only issue is how to regulate it as this is not a familiar set up I have encountered.I have a microstella tool if needed. Any advise would be most appreciated. Del

1 October 2017, 07:22 AM	#56
holdtime Banned Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Planet Earth. Posts: 582	Many thanks to the Experts.

30 October 2017, 11:36 PM	#57
Jim g "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Real Name: James Goodhew Location: United Kingdom Watch: GMT Master 2 Posts: 18	GMT Master ii 16710 Hi All, I would like to introduce myself to you all as I’m new to the Rolex forum as I have just perchased a GMT Master 16710n 1999 to my collection of watches, I have a question to ask and I hope you don’t mind. I brought the watch from a reputable jewellers last Thursday and I have noticed that the hour hand whilst setting the GMT function doesn’t move only the date so it’s impossible to set the time for another time zone, is this problem common on these watches or after reading up about this it could be that the movement isn’t a Rolex 3168? The watch is covered under warranty for a year from the shop I brought it from so I’m covered on that front. Also if I was to take the watch to a Rolex shop is this something the could fix in the short term without sending it away to Rolex to be serviced as I am currently working on a super yacht and I won’t be returning to the uk until next year. Any advice would be greatly appreciated and thank you for your time. Many kind regards James Ps I love this watch and I’m very happy with it on my wrist it looks amazing

18 April 2018, 12:59 PM	#58
christo4 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: kansas city Posts: 171	1960's vintage president bracelet (from 1803) compatible w/18238? Howdy, Hope I am initiating this request for info properly. I am fortunate to have an early 1803 with 1555 mvmnt and good condition president bracelet. Will this old bracelet properly fit a 18238?

17 May 2019, 05:56 PM	#59
filsgreen "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Real Name: Phil Location: Liverpool Posts: 121	Abbreviation meanings Morning all. As a newbie to the forum, I'm finding it a minefield, with all the abbreviations and nicknames used. Would it be possible to make a sticky, listing all the abbreviations and models nicknames? Some are easy to guess, like BNIB, but I can't think what a PM is. Thanks to anybody who takes the time to post a meaning to an abbreviation or a nickname.

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