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JCLZ · 8 December 2011, 04:25 AM

Well, I bought my LV on 2007. I sent it in 2009 to get maintenance. Now, it is 2011. I think the recommended maintenance schedule is every 2 years. Since my LV is working correctly, should I send it? I am not sure if the maintenance suggestion is because the parts need to be oiled and cleaned or because Rolex wants extra $$$. What do you think?

moviefreak · 8 December 2011, 04:28 AM

Do you change your car oil every 3k miles or let it run with the same oil until it fails...
Same would apply to your watch... the only thing is that leaving running for a longer period of time might get you to buy replacement parts in the future...
some people like to take the risk and service every 7 to 10 years..
others every 5 years always...
others just wait until it breaks and then they send it for repairs..
It is up to you to decide...

padi56 · 8 December 2011, 04:28 AM

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Originally Posted by JCLZ

Well, I bought my LV on 2007. I sent it in 2009 to get maintenance. Now, it is 2011. I think the recommended maintenance schedule is every 2 years. Since my LV is working correctly, should I send it? I am not sure if the maintenance suggestion is because the parts need to be oiled and cleaned or because Rolex wants extra $$$. What do you think?

The full watch and movement service interval recommended by Rolex is every 5 years.But if you use watch to dive then I would recommend a pressure check once a year.

stephentross · 8 December 2011, 04:29 AM

There are others coming along that know more than I do. I for one always think about the non moving parts like gaskets and seals.

FeelingTheBlues · 8 December 2011, 04:29 AM

The parts do need to be oiled but the usual interval in between two services is 3 to 5 years. This being said a lot of people will wait until their watches start to act funny before they send it. Now it's up to you, either you send it when they suggest you to do to have it regularly oiled or you wait and send it when it's getting bad but the second option makes you pay more for the said service.

dooder202 · 8 December 2011, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by moviefreak

Do you change your car oil every 3k miles or let it run with the same oil until it fails...
Same would apply to your watch... the only thing is that leaving running for a longer period of time might get you to buy replacement parts in the future...
some people like to take the risk and service every 7 to 10 years..
others every 5 years always...
others just wait until it breaks and then they send it for repairs..
It is up to you to decide...

GradyPhilpott · 8 December 2011, 05:24 AM

I'm unaware that Rolex recommends a service every two years.

I think that's excessive, unless something is clearly wrong.

I was advised that the service intervals were seven years for the first and five years thereafter.

The Rolex "Factory Service" manual that comes with the watch recommends every five years.

Passionata · 8 December 2011, 05:35 AM

needs service in every 7yrs,not more not less

skywag · 8 December 2011, 05:58 AM

Don't send it in until it quits. That should be in about 30 years, in my experience.

Saminla · 8 December 2011, 06:22 AM

needs oil/seal check... probably every 5 years... Also depends on your location (dry desert heat?)

Johny · 8 December 2011, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

The full watch and movement service interval recommended by Rolex is every 5 years.But if you use watch to dive then I would recommend a pressure check once a year.

this.

Lagunatic · 8 December 2011, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by JCLZ

Well, I bought my LV on 2007. I sent it in 2009 to get maintenance. Now, it is 2011. I think the recommended maintenance schedule is every 2 years. Since my LV is working correctly, should I send it? I am not sure if the maintenance suggestion is because the parts need to be oiled and cleaned or because Rolex wants extra $$$. What do you think?

no

Lagunatic · 8 December 2011, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by JCLZ

Well, I bought my LV on 2007. I sent it in 2009 to get maintenance. Now, it is 2011. I think the recommended maintenance schedule is every 2 years. Since my LV is working correctly, should I send it? I am not sure if the maintenance suggestion is because the parts need to be oiled and cleaned or because Rolex wants extra $$$. What do you think?

leave the damn watch alone

TSW · 8 December 2011, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

The full watch and movement service interval recommended by Rolex is every 5 years.But if you use watch to dive then I would recommend a pressure check once a year.

handsfull · 8 December 2011, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

I was advised that the service intervals were seven years for the first and five years thereafter.

+1 Correct.

MoBe · 8 December 2011, 08:06 AM

It depends on how you`re using your watch,whether you wear it every day under harsh conditions or occaisionally as a desk jockey it`s up to you to decide how much service your watch requires.Either way I wouldn`t let it go more than 5-7 years if you don`t want a massive repair bill when it eventually needs service.

ng3l1 · 8 December 2011, 08:54 AM

My dad has the rolex for almost 10 years never send to services

Mickey® · 8 December 2011, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JCLZ

Well, I bought my LV on 2007. I sent it in 2009 to get maintenance. Now, it is 2011. I think the recommended maintenance schedule is every 2 years. Since my LV is working correctly, should I send it? I am not sure if the maintenance suggestion is because the parts need to be oiled and cleaned or because Rolex wants extra $$$. What do you think?

I don't care what anyone says you do NOT send it in every 2 years. Maybe Pressure Test it ever other year if you use it as it should be used.

Service if you are so inclined every 5 to 7 years.

Langleyz · 8 December 2011, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Mickey®

I don't care what anyone says you do NOT send it in every 2 years. Maybe Pressure Test it ever other year if you use it as it should be used.

Service if you are so inclined every 5 to 7 years.

I have to agree with this. I bet there a a ton of people out there that have had their Rolexes longer than I've been alive, and probably have never had them serviced by an RSC. I think comparing them to a cars oil change is pretty ridiculous... But hey, whatever.

Omega 1120 · 8 December 2011, 09:50 AM

Every five years is the recommended interval. That is if you use the watch every day.

77T · 8 December 2011, 09:59 AM

Like others said you can wait longer. But if you'd worry then do it now.

dsio · 8 December 2011, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by skywag

Don't send it in until it quits. That should be in about 30 years, in my experience.

I did that, 30 years and the watch was almost an economic write off with very severe internal rust and mechanical damage. 7 years tops, especially lubrication of the winding mechanism otherwise you're risking some serious cost. You can prevent wear, once it happens you can only replace parts.

warren G. · 8 December 2011, 10:08 AM

5-7 years for me.... $100-220 a year isn't bad.

mrbill2mrbill2 · 8 December 2011, 10:27 AM

Every 5 - 7 years. Every 2 years is IMO wasting your hard earned cash.

Brenngun · 8 December 2011, 10:52 AM

Every 8 to 10 years and never to an RSC. Excellent independants will save you a fortune.

Rikki · 8 December 2011, 10:55 AM

Sorry but 2 years is overkill gasket check and watertest ok. Service 5 years. Rikki

skypilot · 8 December 2011, 10:58 AM

I'm not the expert here but I wore my DJ almost continuously for 15 years before getting it serviced and it was still working well and required only a new tube and crown.

mrbill2mrbill2 · 8 December 2011, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Rikki

Sorry but 2 years is overkill gasket check and watertest ok. Service 5 years. Rikki

I say listen to Rikki!

DolphinV8 · 8 December 2011, 04:23 PM

Not necessary if everything still works properly.

toolr · 8 December 2011, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by padi56

The full watch and movement service interval recommended by Rolex is every 5 years.But if you use watch to dive then I would recommend a pressure check once a year.

Every instruction book for the Rolex watches I have states to send the watch in for service when it shows a problem. A specific interval is no longer given.

8 December 2011, 04:25 AM	#1
JCLZ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Julio César Location: Houston Watch: Rolex LV Posts: 321	Is it necessary to send my LV to get maintenance even if is working perfectly? Well, I bought my LV on 2007. I sent it in 2009 to get maintenance. Now, it is 2011. I think the recommended maintenance schedule is every 2 years. Since my LV is working correctly, should I send it? I am not sure if the maintenance suggestion is because the parts need to be oiled and cleaned or because Rolex wants extra $$$. What do you think?

8 December 2011, 04:28 AM	#2
moviefreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: in my house... Posts: 5,524	Do you change your car oil every 3k miles or let it run with the same oil until it fails... Same would apply to your watch... the only thing is that leaving running for a longer period of time might get you to buy replacement parts in the future... some people like to take the risk and service every 7 to 10 years.. others every 5 years always... others just wait until it breaks and then they send it for repairs.. It is up to you to decide... __________________ Cheers, Eduardo Be a WIS not a WUSS... and remove all the stickers..

8 December 2011, 04:29 AM	#5
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	The parts do need to be oiled but the usual interval in between two services is 3 to 5 years. This being said a lot of people will wait until their watches start to act funny before they send it. Now it's up to you, either you send it when they suggest you to do to have it regularly oiled or you wait and send it when it's getting bad but the second option makes you pay more for the said service. __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

8 December 2011, 05:24 AM	#7
GradyPhilpott 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Tissot, c. 1960 Posts: 34,434	I'm unaware that Rolex recommends a service every two years. I think that's excessive, unless something is clearly wrong. I was advised that the service intervals were seven years for the first and five years thereafter. The Rolex "Factory Service" manual that comes with the watch recommends every five years. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

8 December 2011, 05:35 AM	#8
Passionata "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: N/A Watch: the girls Posts: 7,095	needs service in every 7yrs,not more not less __________________ Best George "Also remember that feet don't get fat and a watch will always speak volumes." Robert Johnston --------------------- newhttps://youtu.be/EljAF-uddhE new http://youtu.be/ZmpLoO1Q8eQ IG @passionata1

8 December 2011, 04:29 AM	#4
stephentross 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Southwest USA Watch: Sea Dweller 116600 Posts: 895	There are others coming along that know more than I do. I for one always think about the non moving parts like gaskets and seals.

8 December 2011, 05:58 AM	#9
skywag Banned Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: N47.9 W122.7 Watch: S/S "P" Daytona Posts: 216	Don't send it in until it quits. That should be in about 30 years, in my experience.

8 December 2011, 06:22 AM	#10
Saminla "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Los angeles Posts: 38	needs oil/seal check... probably every 5 years... Also depends on your location (dry desert heat?)

8 December 2011, 08:06 AM	#16
MoBe "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 6,773	It depends on how you`re using your watch,whether you wear it every day under harsh conditions or occaisionally as a desk jockey it`s up to you to decide how much service your watch requires.Either way I wouldn`t let it go more than 5-7 years if you don`t want a massive repair bill when it eventually needs service.

8 December 2011, 08:54 AM	#17
ng3l1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Australia Watch: Rolex 116610LV Posts: 51	My dad has the rolex for almost 10 years never send to services

8 December 2011, 09:50 AM	#20
Omega 1120 Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: U.S.A. Watch: Omega Seamaster Posts: 175	Every five years is the recommended interval. That is if you use the watch every day.

8 December 2011, 09:59 AM	#21
77T 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 41,767	Like others said you can wait longer. But if you'd worry then do it now. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

8 December 2011, 10:08 AM	#23
warren G. "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Duy Location: New Orleans, LA Watch: Speedmaster 3861 Posts: 1,925	5-7 years for me.... $100-220 a year isn't bad. __________________ De gustibus non est disputandum.

8 December 2011, 10:27 AM	#24
mrbill2mrbill2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Mr. Bill Location: South Florida Watch: 16610 Posts: 6,148	Every 5 - 7 years. Every 2 years is IMO wasting your hard earned cash. __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of the Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons - ID # 13

8 December 2011, 10:52 AM	#25
Brenngun 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: Smokin' Heaven Watch: Rolex & Tudor Posts: 3,856	Every 8 to 10 years and never to an RSC. Excellent independants will save you a fortune.

8 December 2011, 10:55 AM	#26
Rikki TechXpert Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rik Dietel Location: Seminole Fla Watch: 5512 s/s Sub Posts: 1,818	Sorry but 2 years is overkill gasket check and watertest ok. Service 5 years. Rikki __________________ Century 21 Certified watchmaker Omega Service Provider Trained Omega OWME Certified. Rolex Parts Account Holder.

8 December 2011, 10:58 AM	#27
skypilot "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Iowa, USA Posts: 490	I'm not the expert here but I wore my DJ almost continuously for 15 years before getting it serviced and it was still working well and required only a new tube and crown.

8 December 2011, 04:23 PM	#29
DolphinV8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Earth Watch: 16610LV Posts: 949	Not necessary if everything still works properly.

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