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chamen · 8 June 2011, 12:12 PM

I've searched for "submariner maintenance" and "when to service a submariner" and found that most general advice is summed up as follows:

1. You should ideally plan on servicing a Rolex every 5 years. It can go longer (maybe even WAY longer), but why risk it?
2. Use an RSC, or a qualified alternative (I read Vanessa's posts and was very impressed)
3. Always take the watch in if you see something seriously "wrong" with its performance

All that said, my personality is one that requires that I change the oil in my car regularly, rotate the tires, etc...which makes me wonder if my SubC should have its water resistance checked, and seals checked more than once every 5 years.

Are there period maintenance checks that should be done on a watch leading up to the 5 year service check?

buke45 · 8 June 2011, 01:03 PM

5 years is fine

Rikki · 9 June 2011, 11:29 AM

Have it water tested every other year till service it's a simple inexpensive procedure for peace of mind. Rikki

mitchy · 12 June 2011, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rikki

Have it water tested every other year till service it's a simple inexpensive procedure for peace of mind. Rikki

x2 i always tell people every year they should pressure test your watch especially if you wear it in water

chamen · 14 June 2011, 01:13 AM

Rikki/Mitchy-
Is pressure testing something that should be performed by an RSC? Or can this be done by a reputable watch repair shop? I'm assuming in the case of the latter an important factor may be making sure authentic Rolex parts are used if any replacement is necessary.

Your input and help is very, very appreciated!

Rikki · 14 June 2011, 10:29 AM

If you use a Rolex Parts account holding CW21 watchmaker we are required to have and use the proper parts and testing equipment. I use a Roxar Natator water tester capable of testing down to 4200 feet and Sigma dry tester down to 350 feet. There are no machines available to test the DeepSea other than at Rolex. Plus if there were the price would be astronomical. So in short to sum up in a slightly shorter version go with a CW21 watchmaker they are the only ones who can have a Rolex parts account. Rikki

chamen · 15 June 2011, 01:25 AM

Rikki,
Thanks again for your input. I'm looking up CW21 authorized watchmakers in my area.

ExpII · 19 June 2011, 12:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chamen

Rikki,
Thanks again for your input. I'm looking up CW21 authorized watchmakers in my area.

If you can't find someone local, send the watch to Rikki. He serviced my ExpII and it came back in fine shape. Pleasure to do business with.

USAF Retired · 29 June 2011, 12:06 PM

Good to know info, thanks

8 June 2011, 12:12 PM	#1
chamen "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Charles Location: USA Watch: Rolex SS Sub-C Posts: 14	Maintenance milestones for a SubC I've searched for "submariner maintenance" and "when to service a submariner" and found that most general advice is summed up as follows: 1. You should ideally plan on servicing a Rolex every 5 years. It can go longer (maybe even WAY longer), but why risk it? 2. Use an RSC, or a qualified alternative (I read Vanessa's posts and was very impressed) 3. Always take the watch in if you see something seriously "wrong" with its performance All that said, my personality is one that requires that I change the oil in my car regularly, rotate the tires, etc...which makes me wonder if my SubC should have its water resistance checked, and seals checked more than once every 5 years. Are there period maintenance checks that should be done on a watch leading up to the 5 year service check?

9 June 2011, 11:29 AM	#3
Rikki TechXpert Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rik Dietel Location: Seminole Fla Watch: 5512 s/s Sub Posts: 1,818	Have it water tested every other year till service it's a simple inexpensive procedure for peace of mind. Rikki __________________ Century 21 Certified watchmaker Omega Service Provider Trained Omega OWME Certified. Rolex Parts Account Holder.

14 June 2011, 10:29 AM	#6
Rikki TechXpert Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rik Dietel Location: Seminole Fla Watch: 5512 s/s Sub Posts: 1,818	If you use a Rolex Parts account holding CW21 watchmaker we are required to have and use the proper parts and testing equipment. I use a Roxar Natator water tester capable of testing down to 4200 feet and Sigma dry tester down to 350 feet. There are no machines available to test the DeepSea other than at Rolex. Plus if there were the price would be astronomical. So in short to sum up in a slightly shorter version go with a CW21 watchmaker they are the only ones who can have a Rolex parts account. Rikki __________________ Century 21 Certified watchmaker Omega Service Provider Trained Omega OWME Certified. Rolex Parts Account Holder.

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8 June 2011, 01:03 PM	#2
buke45 Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Juan Location: Ponce, PR Watch: Your Butt Posts: 1,464	5 years is fine

14 June 2011, 01:13 AM	#5
chamen "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Charles Location: USA Watch: Rolex SS Sub-C Posts: 14	Rikki/Mitchy- Is pressure testing something that should be performed by an RSC? Or can this be done by a reputable watch repair shop? I'm assuming in the case of the latter an important factor may be making sure authentic Rolex parts are used if any replacement is necessary. Your input and help is very, very appreciated!

15 June 2011, 01:25 AM	#7
chamen "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Charles Location: USA Watch: Rolex SS Sub-C Posts: 14	Rikki, Thanks again for your input. I'm looking up CW21 authorized watchmakers in my area.

29 June 2011, 12:06 PM	#9
USAF Retired Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Richard Location: Pacific NW USA Watch: Sub Posts: 18	Good to know info, thanks

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