Maintenance and care tips for Rolex that aren't used much

[Loverolex2020]

I have 3 Rolex (2 subs and a datejust) and I rarely wear them, maybe wear one once a week Max so most the time they sit.

Is there anything special I should be doing or just wind and use them the once a month I use them? Like the datejust I wear maybe 6 times a year so sometimes it sits 6 months.

Aside from them sitting, any other tips to prolong the life of my watch, I read wash once a week,,,,I guess with me I would wash once every 3-4 wears. And I Service once every 10 years I figure would be fine?

[Bigblu10]

For watches barely worn you should at the very least wind them up 40 turns of the crown once a month to keep the oils from migrating from their pivots. Just let the watch run down to a stop naturally. That's about it.

[Loverolex2020]

Originally Posted by Bigblu10

For watches barely worn you should at the very least wind them up 40 turns of the crown once a month to keep the oils from migrating from their pivots. Just let the watch run down to a stop naturally. That's about it.

Ok so just wind it 40 times a month and I should be fine? Thanks!

[Bigblu10]

Originally Posted by Loverolex2020

Ok so just wind it 40 times a month and I should be fine? Thanks!

That's what I was told by a reputable watchmaker in the biz for 30 years. Wind it up once a month every month. Let it run down and stop unless you are going to wear it!

[Loverolex2020]

Originally Posted by Bigblu10

That's what I was told by a reputable watchmaker in the biz for 30 years. Wind it up once a month every month. Let it run down and stop unless you are going to wear it!

Ok perfect I will start to do this

[illiguy]

I don’t think there’s any problem letting them sit either.

[DDDan]

I’ve always wondered with the turning the crown, do we turn the crown 40 full rotations or just 40 turns however much rotation is possible with the thumb and index finger?

[Loverolex2020]

Originally Posted by illiguy

I don’t think there’s any problem letting them sit either.

From what I've been reading once a month winding is good so the oils don't sit and stuff,,,,I read watch winder will just wear watch out faster which makes sense if watch is running 365 days a year vs 10 times the one being used 10 times could probably do a service every 10-15 years while the everyday used one would be every 5 -7 years,,,,I'm guessing

[newu5er]

I wind everything I don't wear 40 turns every quarter or 90s days.

[Rogdogg]

I think the issues caused with the oils by letting them sit goes back to the days before they started using synthetic oils. I think these days it's okay to just let the watch sit if you are not using it.

[Loverolex2020]

Originally Posted by Rogdogg

I think the issues caused with the oils by letting them sit goes back to the days before they started using synthetic oils. I think these days it's okay to just let the watch sit if you are not using it.

Ya I heard the synthetic oils are better but I figure winding once a month won't hurt me if it helps it helps if not it doesn't take long

[seand442]

Personally, I’d say wear them more often.

[Loverolex2020]

Originally Posted by seand442

Personally, I’d say wear them more often.

Ya I would but I work from home and don't leave too often, if I do it's to go to the gym or some sort of sport where you don't really need to be wearing a rolex so I'd like to wear it more just don't know how lol

[Dirt]

Originally Posted by Loverolex2020

I have 3 Rolex (2 subs and a datejust) and I rarely wear them, maybe wear one once a week Max so most the time they sit.

Is there anything special I should be doing or just wind and use them the once a month I use them? Like the datejust I wear maybe 6 times a year so sometimes it sits 6 months.

Aside from them sitting, any other tips to prolong the life of my watch, I read wash once a week,,,,I guess with me I would wash once every 3-4 wears. And I Service once every 10 years I figure would be fine?

Sounds good
This should be fine

[Chewbacca]

You’re fine.

The watch doesn’t know time is passing if it isn’t ticking anyway.

[Dirt]

Originally Posted by Rogdogg

I think the issues caused with the oils by letting them sit goes back to the days before they started using synthetic oils. I think these days it's okay to just let the watch sit if you are not using it.

I can't see it being an issue given how little the watches will be used overall.

[Dirt]

Originally Posted by Bigblu10

For watches barely worn you should at the very least wind them up 40 turns of the crown once a month to keep the oils from migrating from their pivots. Just let the watch run down to a stop naturally. That's about it.

This would work too

[Rori]

Wear them for yourself not for anybody else. Rotate them while working from home and enjoy them.

Originally Posted by Loverolex2020

Ya I would but I work from home and don't leave too often, if I do it's to go to the gym or some sort of sport where you don't really need to be wearing a rolex so I'd like to wear it more just don't know how lol

[WatchLurv]

I haven't serviced my 116618LN for 9 years (ever since I got it). Still runs great and probably will for another 10 years. I wear it maybe once a month for a day.

[Loverolex2020]

Originally Posted by Rori

Wear them for yourself not for anybody else. Rotate them while working from home and enjoy them.

Ya true

[Onikage]

Some cheaper movement manufacturers don't use any oil at all. The oil is there for longevity if you actually use your watches. A wind once a month is good for me. I tend not to do a full wind. Just enough for what I need.

[Loverolex2020]

Originally Posted by Onikage

Some cheaper movement manufacturers don't use any oil at all. The oil is there for longevity if you actually use your watches. A wind once a month is good for me. I tend not to do a full wind. Just enough for what I need.

What I gathered from all my research, wind once a month 25-30 times and leave it in a watch box

[Mandy01]

thanks for the advice, I am in a 4 watches rotation myself and sometimes 1 of them only see wrist time every 2-3 months.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Loverolex2020

Ya I would but I work from home and don't leave too often, if I do it's to go to the gym or some sort of sport where you don't really need to be wearing a rolex so I'd like to wear it more just don't know how lol

I’d work on a more frequent rotation and get used to wearing your watches at home That’s just me

[Dpop24]

Originally Posted by Loverolex2020

Ya I would but I work from home and don't leave too often, if I do it's to go to the gym or some sort of sport where you don't really need to be wearing a rolex so I'd like to wear it more just don't know how lol

I work from home too and I wear mine all day every day. Try it, you will get enjoyment from it!


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[Dirt]

Originally Posted by Loverolex2020

I have 3 Rolex (2 subs and a datejust) and I rarely wear them, maybe wear one once a week Max so most the time they sit.

Is there anything special I should be doing or just wind and use them the once a month I use them? Like the datejust I wear maybe 6 times a year so sometimes it sits 6 months.

Aside from them sitting, any other tips to prolong the life of my watch, I read wash once a week,,,,I guess with me I would wash once every 3-4 wears. And I Service once every 10 years I figure would be fine?

With what you propose you should be just fine.
Enjoy