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rsx99 · 27 March 2008, 12:06 PM

New to the board and I have a quick question… I just bought a new SS Submariner and I am thinking about saving my 1999 Rolex Date Engine Turned Bezel - Oyster Bracelet for my son. It will probably be about 4-6 years before he is ready. So, should I have it serviced and then put it in storage? Put it in storage and then service it prior to giving it to my son? Or would you not recommend putting it in storage at all? Thanks for any advice.

SPACE-DWELLER · 27 March 2008, 12:19 PM

Welcome to TRF!

First, congrats on your SS Sub Date! Great all-round classic!

Cool idea to hand the DJ down to your son! I would just store the DJ and have it serviced just before he gets it. Remember that turnaround times is usually 3+ weeks, though, and could be more during peak months during summer and up to Christmas.

Enjoy your stay here and please post a pic of both your SS Sub Date and DJ.

Dan Pierce · 27 March 2008, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

Welcome to TRF!

First, congrats on your SS Sub Date! Great all-round classic!

Cool idea to hand the DJ down to your son! I would just store the DJ and have it serviced just before he gets it. Remember that turnaround times is usually 3+ weeks, though, and could be more during peak months during summer and up to Christmas.

Enjoy your stay here and please post a pic of both your SS Sub Date and DJ.

Rarely does anyone say it better than Bo.

dP

CoopJr · 27 March 2008, 12:30 PM

Welcome aboard..what Bo and Dan said X2!

Wolfgang427 · 27 March 2008, 12:40 PM

Welcome

Put it in storage as is and service it before you give it to him. What a great jesture your son will love it.

Alcan · 27 March 2008, 01:50 PM

Hi there, welcome aboard!

Rolex recommends servicing at 5 year intervals regardless of whether the watch has been worn or stored.

I'd suggest wearing the watch in your rotation and enjoying it for the next 5 years, then sending it in and having it renewed for your son.

There's no real reason to let it sit dormant for 5 years when you could be enjoying it.

frostie · 27 March 2008, 05:52 PM

Welcome to TRF

Enjoy this crazy forum

padi56 · 27 March 2008, 08:51 PM

Well if you are going to store any mechanical watch for a period of time just a small wind say once a month will be fine.Just to keep the tiny amount of oil around the bearing parts etc.

mike · 27 March 2008, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Alcan

Hi there, welcome aboard!

Rolex recommends servicing at 5 year intervals regardless of whether the watch has been worn or stored.

I'd suggest wearing the watch in your rotation and enjoying it for the next 5 years, then sending it in and having it renewed for your son.

There's no real reason to let it sit dormant for 5 years when you could be enjoying it.

I'm with Al. Build a history with the watch. It'll be that much more special to him.

Robb · 27 March 2008, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by mike

I'm with Al. Build a history with the watch. It'll be that much more special to him.

27 March 2008, 12:06 PM	#1
rsx99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ohio - USA Posts: 2	Rolex Storage New to the board and I have a quick question… I just bought a new SS Submariner and I am thinking about saving my 1999 Rolex Date Engine Turned Bezel - Oyster Bracelet for my son. It will probably be about 4-6 years before he is ready. So, should I have it serviced and then put it in storage? Put it in storage and then service it prior to giving it to my son? Or would you not recommend putting it in storage at all? Thanks for any advice.

27 March 2008, 12:19 PM	#2
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Welcome to TRF! First, congrats on your SS Sub Date! Great all-round classic! Cool idea to hand the DJ down to your son! I would just store the DJ and have it serviced just before he gets it. Remember that turnaround times is usually 3+ weeks, though, and could be more during peak months during summer and up to Christmas. Enjoy your stay here and please post a pic of both your SS Sub Date and DJ. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

27 March 2008, 01:50 PM	#6
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	Hi there, welcome aboard! Rolex recommends servicing at 5 year intervals regardless of whether the watch has been worn or stored. I'd suggest wearing the watch in your rotation and enjoying it for the next 5 years, then sending it in and having it renewed for your son. There's no real reason to let it sit dormant for 5 years when you could be enjoying it. __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

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27 March 2008, 08:51 PM	#8
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,034	Well if you are going to store any mechanical watch for a period of time just a small wind say once a month will be fine.Just to keep the tiny amount of oil around the bearing parts etc. __________________ 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

27 March 2008, 12:30 PM	#4
CoopJr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Coop Location: U.S.A. Watch: Subs Posts: 6,455	Welcome aboard..what Bo and Dan said X2!

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Wolfgang427 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Wolfgang Location: New Jersey. Watch: Rolex Tudor Omega Posts: 5,592	Welcome Put it in storage as is and service it before you give it to him. What a great jesture your son will love it.

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