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Alamat · 2 September 2010, 11:07 PM

Well, I've had this thing for more than 6 years now and frankly I never knew you had to have it serviced. I bought it second hand and never had a problem till today. I wear it when my ensemble demands some "bling" but I have it sitting in a winder most of the time.
Today, I put it on and while driving, I noticed the second hand wasn't moving. I tried shaking it up which usually works on this auto watch. the second hand started moving but in counterclockwise!
I will try and contact the local dealer here but I was wondering if there is anything else I can do in the meantime.

rmfnla · 3 September 2010, 01:10 AM

Counter-clockwise, huh?

Damn, if this was a country song your dog would be alive, the bank would give back your pick-up and your wife would come back to you!

Sorry, I couldn't resist...

Tools · 3 September 2010, 01:11 AM

That sounds like a broken mainspring.............

Alamat · 3 September 2010, 10:49 AM

Thanks for the reply guys.
If its the mainspring, got a ballpark cost on it?

GradyPhilpott · 3 September 2010, 11:35 AM

If you bought it used and you've had it for six years, it will need a service. I think that will cost you about $550, plus parts, etc.

It'd be worth it, though, in my opinion.

mrsnak · 3 September 2010, 11:36 AM

I had the mainspring replaced a couple years ago on my 1601. These things happen.
Not the end of the world

sakuraba · 3 September 2010, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alamat

Thanks for the reply guys.
If its the mainspring, got a ballpark cost on it?

The mainspring is one of the expendables replaced in a service. The RSC will charge you $550 for a standard service.

George Ab · 3 September 2010, 02:56 PM

There are a number of independents that are great. I have heard great things about Rik E. Dietel for example http://www.timecareinc.com/index.html who normally charges around $350 plus parts. If I didn***8217;t love my Rolex AD (Ben Bridge) watchmaker so much, I would try Rik. Had lunch with my watchmaker today. I learn something new every time we get together to increase my WIS IQ. Your watch will look and run like the day it came from Rolex. Actually better, as the quality control is tighter with a competent watchmaker than the production lines at Rolex turning out 3,500 watches a day. With a fresh service you are good to go for another eight years.

Chipmunk · 3 September 2010, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rmfnla

Counter-clockwise, huh?

Damn, if this was a country song your dog would be alive, the bank would give back your pick-up and your wife would come back to you!

Sorry, I couldn't resist...

Alamat · 4 September 2010, 10:51 AM

I just dropped it off at our local dealer and I will get an estimate in a few days bring that its the holiday weekend. Also heard they actually send it out, maybe New York or Dallas?
This is first and only Rolex which I got as a present to myself when I got a big check out of my business back then.
Anyway, thanks for the advice guys!

Art161 · 4 September 2010, 12:39 PM

Tell the dealer NOT to send it to New York. I realize you are new to the forums (welcome). If you were not a newbie you would have read numerous posts as to the bad service from New York.

Alamat · 14 October 2010, 10:30 PM

All is well now, my watch looks brand new! I asked them where they sent it and they said Texas. Guess it went to Dallas.

dnagwhogas · 14 October 2010, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alamat

All is well now, my watch looks brand new! I asked them where they sent it and they said Texas. Guess it went to Dallas.

If you don't mind me asking, how much they charge nowadays for service?

2 September 2010, 11:07 PM	#1
Alamat "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: PA Posts: 4	Rolex Datejust not working Well, I've had this thing for more than 6 years now and frankly I never knew you had to have it serviced. I bought it second hand and never had a problem till today. I wear it when my ensemble demands some "bling" but I have it sitting in a winder most of the time. Today, I put it on and while driving, I noticed the second hand wasn't moving. I tried shaking it up which usually works on this auto watch. the second hand started moving but in counterclockwise! I will try and contact the local dealer here but I was wondering if there is anything else I can do in the meantime.

3 September 2010, 01:11 AM	#3
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,490	That sounds like a broken mainspring............. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

3 September 2010, 02:56 PM	#8
George Ab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: George Location: Seattle Watch: One of Them Posts: 6,924	There are a number of independents that are great. I have heard great things about Rik E. Dietel for example http://www.timecareinc.com/index.html who normally charges around $350 plus parts. If I didn***8217;t love my Rolex AD (Ben Bridge) watchmaker so much, I would try Rik. Had lunch with my watchmaker today. I learn something new every time we get together to increase my WIS IQ. Your watch will look and run like the day it came from Rolex. Actually better, as the quality control is tighter with a competent watchmaker than the production lines at Rolex turning out 3,500 watches a day. With a fresh service you are good to go for another eight years. __________________

4 September 2010, 12:39 PM	#11
Art161 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Art Location: San Francisco Watch: Sundial Posts: 2,266	Tell the dealer NOT to send it to New York. I realize you are new to the forums (welcome). If you were not a newbie you would have read numerous posts as to the bad service from New York. __________________ Rolex SS Oyster Perpetual no date, TT Datejust Member #13992 HM Power to the Superlative Panda, officially certified! HMPanda eats, shoots and leaves. Rolexers do it with perpetual movements.

3 September 2010, 01:10 AM	#2
rmfnla "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Richard Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: TT DJ Posts: 4,456	Counter-clockwise, huh? Damn, if this was a country song your dog would be alive, the bank would give back your pick-up and your wife would come back to you! Sorry, I couldn't resist...

3 September 2010, 10:49 AM	#4
Alamat "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: PA Posts: 4	Thanks for the reply guys. If its the mainspring, got a ballpark cost on it?

3 September 2010, 11:35 AM	#5
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,447	If you bought it used and you've had it for six years, it will need a service. I think that will cost you about $550, plus parts, etc. It'd be worth it, though, in my opinion.

3 September 2010, 11:36 AM	#6
mrsnak "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 11	I had the mainspring replaced a couple years ago on my 1601. These things happen. Not the end of the world

4 September 2010, 10:51 AM	#10
Alamat "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: PA Posts: 4	I just dropped it off at our local dealer and I will get an estimate in a few days bring that its the holiday weekend. Also heard they actually send it out, maybe New York or Dallas? This is first and only Rolex which I got as a present to myself when I got a big check out of my business back then. Anyway, thanks for the advice guys!

14 October 2010, 10:30 PM	#12
Alamat "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: PA Posts: 4	All is well now, my watch looks brand new! I asked them where they sent it and they said Texas. Guess it went to Dallas.

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