Service for my new old Submariner..

[s4rest]

I hope this doesn't prove that there is such a thing as a stupid question...

So I just received my first Rolex, a 14060 Submariner 2006 Z serial (2006) today (thanks George Ab!). Beautiful condition...I'm very pleased!

Considering it's a 6 year old watch but running strong and accurate, when should I think about sending it in for major service?

I'm thinking not to worry until I start noticing major degradation in timing...but I welcome your thoughts!


Steve

[HERITAGE82]

Congrats!!

I would have it pressure tested and not worry about a service until you see signs that there might be an issue. Rolex recommends every 5-7 yrs, but we all know that these watches can go much longer than that without service as long as the SEALS are still good.

[s4rest]

Thank you for your reply! Where would I get it pressure tested? I'm in Atlanta area...


Steve

[HERITAGE82]

Originally Posted by s4rest

Thank you for your reply! Where would I get it pressure tested? I'm in Atlanta area...


Steve

Your welcome and any Authorized Dealer with a watchmaker on site (Mayors or Tourneau for example) or most local watch shop should be able to properly pressure test the watch. The watch is put in a machine and thats it, so there is no need to be concerned about who does it just that it is done right and they usually give you a print out with the tested depth and time tested at the depth (however not all places have the same machines, so some may give you a print out others wont).

[s4rest]

Went to Mayor's here in Atlanta and no issues! Thanks for the advice!

[TSW]

As already said take it to your AD for a pressure test oct possible new gaskets if you are going to dive with it, No problems i'd wait until i'll see it running badly.

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by s4rest

I hope this doesn't prove that there is such a thing as a stupid question...

So I just received my first Rolex, a 14060 Submariner 2006 Z serial (2006) today (thanks George Ab!). Beautiful condition...I'm very pleased!

Considering it's a 6 year old watch but running strong and accurate, when should I think about sending it in for major service?

I'm thinking not to worry until I start noticing major degradation in timing...but I welcome your thoughts!


Steve

If you talk to George he will probably give you a better idea exactly where this watch stands.

I would do this first.

[s4rest]

Dan, no issue with George at all. I just wanted to double check.

I continue to be delighted with this watch!


Steve

[IMG2]

Originally Posted by TSW

As already said take it to your AD for a pressure test oct possible new gaskets if you are going to dive with it, No problems i'd wait until i'll see it running badly.

I took my new to me Sub to a local AD with a Rolex service department. They wouldn't pressure test my watch without a full $695 service. I guess I'll have to find another place to take my watches.

[paulanderson]

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[s4rest]

Glenn, As folks have commented in your other post, find a new AD. Ridiculous that they are trying to gouge you on full service....

Paul, I'm not sure I get your post. Were we talking about Toyota's? Not that there's anything wrong with that...


Steve