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Arturo · 4 April 2007, 04:42 PM

I hear different things....4 years, 5 years, 7 years etc...What do you think and have any of you with multiple watches and multiple services, maybe you can shed light on this.

Lol-x · 4 April 2007, 05:25 PM

Not being a watchmaker or a person with any real technical knowledge, I can only give you my anecdotal reply.
1. Lubricants (especially synthetic) are now much better than they were even 20 years ago.
2. Who knows how much particular lubricant was applied in the factory or on the last service to each of the critical areas of your watch movement.
3. The environmental conditions (temperature and humidity) and level of wear will affect the lubricating oil at the critical points in your watch movement.
4. The effluxion of time will lead to a diminution in the quality of the lubricants.
These factors (amongst others I'm sure) will mean that as a standard rule 5 years is said to be the normal service period. Some manufacturers such as JLC even prescribe a service period of 2-3 years (I can't exactly remember).
If you do not service your watch within or after 5 years, then you may find that greater wear and tear has occurred to your watch, as a result more work will be required at the service and the cost of your service may be higher.
There are some reported cases of people having a watch serviced for the first time after 10 years and the cost of the service is not so different than a 5 year service. However, each case is different it seems and the risk of a longer service interval lies with the owner.

Mr. K · 4 April 2007, 08:14 PM

Every five years or if it keeps good time don't youch it?

I go about every 7 years or if it starts acting funny before then. But that is me.

Flyjet601 · 4 April 2007, 08:17 PM

I just had my SS DJ serviced after 10 years of constant wear and tear and there was no problems with it. I wanted to change the dial so I got the service at the same time.
The watch was running fine before and after.....

padi56 · 4 April 2007, 08:32 PM

Well today like Steve said with the modern synthetic oils and we are only talking about a few very small drops to lubricate a watch.IMO there is no hard fast rule regarding a service,unless watch has been subjected to a harsh environment.Now as a general rule your watch will start to tell you when a service is due.Normally perhaps the timekeeping will not be as good that indicates a bit of attention is needed.But around the 7 year mark if watch is running well,but have gone longer without a problem.

leopardprey · 4 April 2007, 09:41 PM

I just had my SS DJ serviced after 10 years of constant wear and tear and there was no problems with it. I wanted to change the dial so I got the service at the same time.
The watch was running fine before and after.....
So what type of dial did you have before and what type did you swap if for?

nko51 · 4 April 2007, 09:44 PM

I go the recommended 5 full years before sending to RSC.

leopardprey · 4 April 2007, 09:53 PM

Some on this forum have been mislead that you never send your Rolex for a service, you flip it for a new one before it is due servicing!

watchnut · 5 April 2007, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leopardprey

Some on this forum have been mislead that you never send your Rolex for a service, you flip it for a new one before it is due servicing!

Anyone we know and would the initials be #10 in the alphabet?

Kris · 5 April 2007, 01:10 AM

I have one acquantance of mine who had his DJ serviced for the first time after 12 years (he swam and showered with the watch) and have another who's onto year 7 with the watch and it's still keeping excellent time.

Speaking as an SD owner, as it's brand new and more than likely will never be worn in the ocean etc, I'm not planning on taking it in until after it's tenth year.

4 April 2007, 08:32 PM	#5
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,035	Well today like Steve said with the modern synthetic oils and we are only talking about a few very small drops to lubricate a watch.IMO there is no hard fast rule regarding a service,unless watch has been subjected to a harsh environment.Now as a general rule your watch will start to tell you when a service is due.Normally perhaps the timekeeping will not be as good that indicates a bit of attention is needed.But around the 7 year mark if watch is running well,but have gone longer without a problem. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

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nko51 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Alex Location: USA Watch: TT Blue Sub Posts: 2,542	I go the recommended 5 full years before sending to RSC. __________________

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4 April 2007, 04:42 PM	#1
Arturo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Arturo Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: Black GMT ll Posts: 1,271	How often do you REALLY service your Rolex I hear different things....4 years, 5 years, 7 years etc...What do you think and have any of you with multiple watches and multiple services, maybe you can shed light on this.

4 April 2007, 05:25 PM	#2
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,555	Not being a watchmaker or a person with any real technical knowledge, I can only give you my anecdotal reply. 1. Lubricants (especially synthetic) are now much better than they were even 20 years ago. 2. Who knows how much particular lubricant was applied in the factory or on the last service to each of the critical areas of your watch movement. 3. The environmental conditions (temperature and humidity) and level of wear will affect the lubricating oil at the critical points in your watch movement. 4. The effluxion of time will lead to a diminution in the quality of the lubricants. These factors (amongst others I'm sure) will mean that as a standard rule 5 years is said to be the normal service period. Some manufacturers such as JLC even prescribe a service period of 2-3 years (I can't exactly remember). If you do not service your watch within or after 5 years, then you may find that greater wear and tear has occurred to your watch, as a result more work will be required at the service and the cost of your service may be higher. There are some reported cases of people having a watch serviced for the first time after 10 years and the cost of the service is not so different than a 5 year service. However, each case is different it seems and the risk of a longer service interval lies with the owner.

4 April 2007, 08:14 PM	#3
Mr. K "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Mark Location: Seattle-ish Posts: 6,074	Every five years or if it keeps good time don't youch it? I go about every 7 years or if it starts acting funny before then. But that is me.

4 April 2007, 08:17 PM	#4
Flyjet601 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hong Kong Watch: All of them Posts: 2,789	I just had my SS DJ serviced after 10 years of constant wear and tear and there was no problems with it. I wanted to change the dial so I got the service at the same time. The watch was running fine before and after.....

4 April 2007, 09:41 PM	#6
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	I just had my SS DJ serviced after 10 years of constant wear and tear and there was no problems with it. I wanted to change the dial so I got the service at the same time. The watch was running fine before and after..... So what type of dial did you have before and what type did you swap if for?

4 April 2007, 09:53 PM	#8
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Some on this forum have been mislead that you never send your Rolex for a service, you flip it for a new one before it is due servicing!

5 April 2007, 01:10 AM	#10
Kris Banned Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Canada Watch: Sea-Dweller Z-ser. Posts: 313	I have one acquantance of mine who had his DJ serviced for the first time after 12 years (he swam and showered with the watch) and have another who's onto year 7 with the watch and it's still keeping excellent time. Speaking as an SD owner, as it's brand new and more than likely will never be worn in the ocean etc, I'm not planning on taking it in until after it's tenth year.

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