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Lol-x · 27 February 2009, 12:18 PM

Welcome to the Rolex WatchTech forum

This is the place to discuss and learn about the more technical (horological) aspects of Rolex watches. As always the intention of the forum is for it to be fun and friendly but to have a primary focus upon the horological aspects of Rolex Watchmaking, their repair and servicing.

To start off we have the great honour and pleasure of receiving the invaluable skill and experience of 3 extremely well qualified "TechXperts" in providing their input (where possible) in technical matters (in alphabetical order): BobRidley, Dalton, Rikki and Vanessa with hopefully more to be announced.

NOTE:

1. The TechExperts sacrafice their own free time to participate and do so out of their love for horology, Rolex and the forum, so they should be treated with kindness.

2. All material, advice, tips, suggestions and/or comments are made without any responsibility whatsoever and no such material should be relied upon by any member or viewer unless they themselves are prepared to accept full responsibility for any loss or damage howsoever arising or occurring and agree to hold all other members, TechXperts and the forum fully and unconditionally blameless.

3. Do not attempt to try working on your own watch/es unless you fully know what you are doing and are prepared to accept the full consequences of your actions, which in the case of Rolex watches may be very expensive.

cody p · 27 February 2009, 02:18 PM

just discovered this - awesome new development Steve!

Lol-x · 27 February 2009, 02:24 PM

Thank Cody, hopefully over time we can have case studies, and maybe even a lesson or two on a watchmaking technique or procedure.

In that way it is hoped that this will be a ground breaking new forum for stimulating discussion and learning.

At this stage we will just play it by ear and see where it can take us.......up, up and awwwaaaaayyyy

JF23 · 27 February 2009, 02:33 PM

This is great, just noticed as well. Thanks Steve and to all TechXperts who will be participating.

bodybump · 27 February 2009, 02:35 PM

Thanks so much steve..this is excellent not only for me that needs to learn more about Rolex but also for the benefit of our fellow memebers...THANKS SO MUCH!!! thank you also to Dalton,Vanessa and Bob you guys rock!!!!

chicagowatchman · 27 February 2009, 02:51 PM

I have read all 3 of there posts many times..... this is a awesome idea!

Boopie · 27 February 2009, 02:59 PM

I just saw this sub-folder today. What a great idea! I'm enjoying reading through the posts.

fjpikul · 27 February 2009, 04:47 PM

Fabulous idea.
Thank you for starting.

Omega_Precision · 27 February 2009, 04:53 PM

Steve,

I think it's wonderful and I hope to see this message board grow into something greater than it already is.

SLS · 27 February 2009, 07:43 PM

If they want to use any of my watches that need service as an example of what is done, I am more than happy to let them demonstrate their profession...all I ask I that get my watches back in a reasonable time frame.

I am more than happy to pay for the shipping and reasonable costs involved.
~Scott

buz-lh · 27 February 2009, 08:17 PM

This is fantastic. Just what the forum needs. All of this expertise in one easy to find place. Kudos to everyone involved.

brettpaul · 27 February 2009, 09:06 PM

Excellent idea - thanks for getting it up and running!! THANK YOU VERY MUCH to our Tech Experts for making this possible too!!!

Alcan · 27 February 2009, 10:31 PM

Good stuff, Steve. Many thanks to you and our resident experts.

BigHat · 27 February 2009, 11:34 PM

My new home.

Hope you will quickly move the non-germane threads.

ocwatching · 27 February 2009, 11:50 PM

KEWL!!!...good idea...for all things rolex tech related...

Bisquitlips · 28 February 2009, 12:01 AM

This will be a very popular forum thread. No doubt.

Thank you for putting it together Steve and thanks to all the tech experts that will share their wealth of wisdom in the future!

JimSnyder · 28 February 2009, 12:04 AM

Great ideal. Thank you Steve

vapalux · 28 February 2009, 12:18 AM

Fantastic idea. I think I will be using this thread a lot

Thanks to Steve and also to Bob Dalton and Vanessa for their time

Si

Carolina · 28 February 2009, 01:30 AM

What a great idea!

zak98 · 28 February 2009, 01:48 AM

looking forward to it. thank you.

JJ Irani · 28 February 2009, 03:41 AM

Thanks for the update, Steve.....great info.

I see your name has gone all Platinum.....wonder why!!??

Gasoil4ever · 28 February 2009, 04:24 AM

Great idea !

Thanks !

Brunotheboxer · 28 February 2009, 04:31 AM

What a forum!

redshirt1957 · 28 February 2009, 04:36 AM

Another forum that I will not be allowed to post in.

Great idea and look forward to the more technical side of Rolex watches.

redshirt1957 · 28 February 2009, 04:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigHat

My new home.

Hope you will quickly move the non-germane threads.

Matt, I was reading your post while wondering if it was safe to wash dishes while wearing my SUB.

Okay, no more of that.

This should be a neat and informative section.

swissautopro · 28 February 2009, 06:10 AM

I just stumbled across this today and am really excited about it. Thanks to Steve for putting into action, and Bob, Dalton, and Vanessa for the time and expertise.

Lol-x · 28 February 2009, 12:18 PM

I'd really like to thank all the moderators because without their support and input this would not have happened

Vanessa CW21 · 28 February 2009, 03:24 PM

You're welcome to everybody that thanked me!

I haven't done anything yet though

Thank you Steve for letting me be part of this! I'm excited to see where this is going to go!

Vanessa

rmcarlton · 1 March 2009, 01:58 AM

Wonderful idea. Thanks to all involved.

Latrodectus · 1 March 2009, 02:59 AM

Wonderful idea!!!

27 February 2009, 12:18 PM	#1
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,462	****YOU must read this** Welcome to the Rolex WatchTech forum This is the place to discuss and learn about the more technical (horological) aspects of Rolex watches. As always the intention of the forum is for it to be fun and friendly but to have a primary focus upon the horological aspects of Rolex Watchmaking, their repair and servicing. To start off we have the great honour and pleasure of receiving the invaluable skill and experience of 3 extremely well qualified "TechXperts" in providing their input (where possible) in technical matters (in alphabetical order): BobRidley, Dalton, Rikki and Vanessa with hopefully more to be announced. NOTE: 1. The TechExperts sacrafice their own free time to participate and do so out of their love for horology, Rolex and the forum, so they should be treated with kindness. 2. All material, advice, tips, suggestions and/or comments are made without any responsibility whatsoever and no such material should be relied upon by any member or viewer unless they themselves are prepared to accept full responsibility for any loss or damage howsoever arising or occurring and agree to hold all other members, TechXperts and the forum fully and unconditionally blameless. 3. Do not attempt to try working on your own watch/es unless you fully know what you are doing and are prepared to accept the full consequences of your actions, which in the case of Rolex watches may be very expensive. __________________ 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

27 February 2009, 02:24 PM	#3
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,462	Thank Cody, hopefully over time we can have case studies, and maybe even a lesson or two on a watchmaking technique or procedure. In that way it is hoped that this will be a ground breaking new forum for stimulating discussion and learning. At this stage we will just play it by ear and see where it can take us.......up, up and awwwaaaaayyyy __________________ *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

27 February 2009, 02:35 PM	#5
bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SUBMARINER Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,231	Thanks so much steve..this is excellent not only for me that needs to learn more about Rolex but also for the benefit of our fellow memebers...THANKS SO MUCH!!! thank you also to Dalton,Vanessa and Bob you guys rock!!!! __________________

27 February 2009, 02:51 PM	#6
chicagowatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chicago IL Watch: Platinum DDMasterp Posts: 1,983	I have read all 3 of there posts many times..... this is a awesome idea! __________________ Men's Platinum Day Date Masterpiece Men's 18k Day Date Crown Collection Men's Franck Muller 18k Conquistador Cortez Men's SS Cartier Pasha MEMBER # 5534 USA CHICAGO IL

27 February 2009, 07:43 PM	#10
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	If they want to use any of my watches that need service as an example of what is done, I am more than happy to let them demonstrate their profession...all I ask I that get my watches back in a reasonable time frame. I am more than happy to pay for the shipping and reasonable costs involved. ~Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

27 February 2009, 02:18 PM	#2
cody p "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Watch: Air-King 114200 Posts: 2,878	just discovered this - awesome new development Steve!

27 February 2009, 02:33 PM	#4
JF23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: S Florida Posts: 1,899	This is great, just noticed as well. Thanks Steve and to all TechXperts who will be participating.

27 February 2009, 02:59 PM	#7
Boopie "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Beverly Hills, CA Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 3,916	I just saw this sub-folder today. What a great idea! I'm enjoying reading through the posts.

27 February 2009, 04:47 PM	#8
fjpikul "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 16	Fabulous idea. Thank you for starting.

27 February 2009, 04:53 PM	#9
Omega_Precision Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Henry Location: CA, US Watch: ing basketball Posts: 2,977	Steve, I think it's wonderful and I hope to see this message board grow into something greater than it already is.

27 February 2009, 08:17 PM	#11
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	This is fantastic. Just what the forum needs. All of this expertise in one easy to find place. Kudos to everyone involved. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

27 February 2009, 09:06 PM	#12
brettpaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Brett Location: Bahrain, Dubai Watch: Rolex and AP Posts: 5,538	Excellent idea - thanks for getting it up and running!! THANK YOU VERY MUCH to our Tech Experts for making this possible too!!!

27 February 2009, 10:31 PM	#13
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	Good stuff, Steve. Many thanks to you and our resident experts. __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

27 February 2009, 11:34 PM	#14
BigHat Banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Matt Location: Arlington, VA Watch: Lange One MP Posts: 4,043	My new home. Hope you will quickly move the non-germane threads.

27 February 2009, 11:50 PM	#15
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,374	KEWL!!!...good idea...for all things rolex tech related... __________________ too much into watches...

28 February 2009, 12:01 AM	#16
Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,521	This will be a very popular forum thread. No doubt. Thank you for putting it together Steve and thanks to all the tech experts that will share their wealth of wisdom in the future! __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

28 February 2009, 12:04 AM	#17
JimSnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Jim Snyder Location: Ohio Watch: Ask me later..... Posts: 7,719	Great ideal. Thank you Steve __________________ "You ain't lived, 'til you've had your tires rotated by a red-headed women."

28 February 2009, 12:18 AM	#18
vapalux "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Si Location: united kingdom Posts: 1,655	Fantastic idea. I think I will be using this thread a lot Thanks to Steve and also to Bob Dalton and Vanessa for their time Si

28 February 2009, 01:30 AM	#19
Carolina "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North Carolina Watch: it, Bubba! Posts: 6,271	What a great idea! __________________ . .Member #5380 .

28 February 2009, 01:48 AM	#20
zak98 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: TN Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,166	looking forward to it. thank you. __________________ Z- Submariner; P- Airking; R- DateJust; M- GMTII; C0 - Milgauss GV Breitling SuperOcean Heritage 46 Omega Speedmaster Racing Panerai PAM390

28 February 2009, 03:41 AM	#21
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Thanks for the update, Steve.....great info. I see your name has gone all Platinum.....wonder why!!?? __________________ 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!!

28 February 2009, 04:24 AM	#22
Gasoil4ever "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cameroun Watch: GS Snowflake Posts: 1,534	Great idea ! Thanks ! __________________ 16710 GMT Master II "M" , SD4000, GS Snowflake, Stowa Marine Original.

28 February 2009, 04:31 AM	#23
Brunotheboxer Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Bruno Location: Boston/Cape Cod Watch: 16610,PAM. 111, G Posts: 7,608	What a forum!

28 February 2009, 04:36 AM	#24
redshirt1957 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Bubba Location: Bitsyville! Watch: Blue YM today! Posts: 10,053	Another forum that I will not be allowed to post in. Great idea and look forward to the more technical side of Rolex watches.

28 February 2009, 06:10 AM	#26
swissautopro "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: South Carolina Watch: 3.3M 1655 Mk I Posts: 2,384	I just stumbled across this today and am really excited about it. Thanks to Steve for putting into action, and Bob, Dalton, and Vanessa for the time and expertise. __________________ "A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, and poverty will come upon you like a bandit, and scarcity like an armed man." Proverbs 24 "It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than open your mouth and remove all doubt." Unknown "Better to be a nobody and yet have a servant than pretend to be somebody and have no food." Proverbs 12

28 February 2009, 12:18 PM	#27
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,462	I'd really like to thank all the moderators because without their support and input this would not have happened __________________ *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

28 February 2009, 03:24 PM	#28
Vanessa CW21 TechXpert & 2016 Patron Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mx Posts: 1,572	You're welcome to everybody that thanked me! I haven't done anything yet though Thank you Steve for letting me be part of this! I'm excited to see where this is going to go! Vanessa __________________ Member# 5731 Instagram: @vanessa.cw21 Watch my Rolex repair video: https://youtu.be/jDnaotCTpTA

1 March 2009, 01:58 AM	#29
rmcarlton "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Monty Location: Georgia Watch: Sub LV Posts: 787	Wonderful idea. Thanks to all involved.

1 March 2009, 02:59 AM	#30
Latrodectus 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Fred Location: KY, USA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 10,032	Wonderful idea!!! __________________ Member # 16057 4-Hands Club Tosser Club Member TRF Skypers Group

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