first 5 year inspection

[KMdad44]

I am planning to bring my watch in for it's first 5 year inspection. I have a GMT SS and I was wondering if they did the standard cleaning, inspection and lubrication what would I be looking at for price? On a first 5 year inspection of a watch that has been babied and only worn only on the weekends, what is the chances that I would need parts replacements?

[ilovewatchestoo]

Poor watch only being worn on the weekends. I'm teasing. If your watch is running great then shouldn't need any replacement parts.

[Muzz]

I would not service it until there was a problem. But if you are dead set on it, it would be around 650 for a full service and that is what they would do. That will include the usual parts but not parts such as a crystal.

A polish would be included for that pice. (RSCs charge different prices from country to country)

[jrs146]

Originally Posted by Muzz

I would not service it until there was a problem. But if you are dead set on it, it would be around 650 for a full service and that is what they would do. That will include the usual parts but not parts such as a crystal.

A polish would be included for that pice. (RSCs charge different prices from country to country)

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Expect around $650. I wouldn't polish but that's just me.


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[KMdad44]

Originally Posted by jrs146

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Expect around $650. I wouldn't polish but that's just me.


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Why would you not polish?

[AK797]

Originally Posted by Muzz

I would not service it until there was a problem. But if you are dead set on it, it would be around 650 for a full service and that is what they would do. That will include the usual parts but not parts such as a crystal.

A polish would be included for that pice. (RSCs charge different prices from country to country)

Wait for 7 years.

[THC]

Great advice from Steve and Josh... Leave it alone until you see an issue, with your
part-time watch..

[cop414]

Originally Posted by THC

Great advice from Steve and Josh... Leave it alone until you see an issue, with your
part-time watch..

I concur, a watch worn only on weekends really shouldn't need serviced at this point. I round recommend a pressure test though as gaskets could be drying out at that point.

[Chadridv]

Originally Posted by cop414

I concur, a watch worn only on weekends really shouldn't need serviced at this point. I round recommend a pressure test though as gaskets could be drying out at that point.

Yes! Definitely pressure test.

[Watch Professor]

If you are not having any problems, leave it alone. Rolex recommends a service every ten years.

[Verdi]

Wait for another 5 yrs.
Same watch is sold now with a 10yr service interval recommendation.

[KMdad44]

Thanks guys. I'll check in the new year about what I want to do. I would like o get the seals checked, lubed and polished. when they polish, can they bring it back to near new look? Also the reason I only wear on the weekends and vacations is because I work with my hands at a utilities company and for safety reasons their policy is no jewelry. Also I don't want to damage it.

[BNA/LION]

I like to keep my watches tuned up but really not necessary if your watch is fairly new 5 years old and not having any issues. I just took my 1985 Explorer II in last week to get completely rebuilt as it was tight when adjusting the time. Tom is a CW21 Watch Maker at http://www.dstimeservice.com/ he charges around $500 and has rebuilt all of my watches taking them completely apart and servicing them. Not sure the cost for a basic replace seals, lubricate and pressure test...

[Boaters]

I would wait also

[skprd13]

I second that do not service until something goes wrong! Pressure test fine.

[KMdad44]

Thanks guys I will wait maybe for a couple more years