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JesseP · 3 April 2010, 12:20 AM

I'm new to this forum and the world of Rolex ownership. My Dad passed away earlier this year and Mom gave me his Rolex Dateadjust that he received for his 25th Anniversary (1993) at the company he worked for.

It is a self-winding watch and I do not think Dad ever had it serviced. Anyway one time I was going to wear it, I was setting the time and something gave way almost feels like a gear stripped out. Anyway there is now a spot where I can not advance the hands to set the time.

Any idea what I may have done to the watch?

Is this a common issue?

Any idea what it may cost to fix and service?

vjb.knife · 3 April 2010, 12:25 AM

You absolutely need to send it to Rolex for service, it will only get worse. Hard to say what the cost may be but figure on at least $500 usd and it will take a month or so.

The good news is that when you get it back it will look and work like new.

Tools · 3 April 2010, 01:39 AM

It sounds like you have stripped off a couple of teeth.. The wheels, gears, and pinions are very tiny parts..

A fresh service, as said, is the way to go with this classic..

Expect to pay about 600 bucks, but your heirloom will come back almost as a new watch.........

ersnyder · 3 April 2010, 01:42 AM

My last service ran about $500 but it was well worth it because the 25 year old watch came back looking like new. And, you really have no choice, the watch needs attention. Welcome to TRF!!

sakuraba · 3 April 2010, 02:14 AM

Welcome to TRF!

As suggested above, I would get the watch serviced.

spuds · 3 April 2010, 02:20 AM

Welcome! (& yep..... what they all said!)

rfknauss · 3 April 2010, 09:02 AM

Welcome to TRF!

HL65 · 3 April 2010, 09:23 AM

Welcome to TRF and defintely want to get it serviced!

3 April 2010, 12:20 AM	#1
JesseP "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1	New Member with Questions I'm new to this forum and the world of Rolex ownership. My Dad passed away earlier this year and Mom gave me his Rolex Dateadjust that he received for his 25th Anniversary (1993) at the company he worked for. It is a self-winding watch and I do not think Dad ever had it serviced. Anyway one time I was going to wear it, I was setting the time and something gave way almost feels like a gear stripped out. Anyway there is now a spot where I can not advance the hands to set the time. Any idea what I may have done to the watch? Is this a common issue? Any idea what it may cost to fix and service?

3 April 2010, 12:25 AM	#2
vjb.knife Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Vince Location: Pittsburgh, PA Watch: Rolex Sub & GMTIIC Posts: 626	Get it serviced You absolutely need to send it to Rolex for service, it will only get worse. Hard to say what the cost may be but figure on at least $500 usd and it will take a month or so. The good news is that when you get it back it will look and work like new.

3 April 2010, 01:39 AM	#3
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,490	It sounds like you have stripped off a couple of teeth.. The wheels, gears, and pinions are very tiny parts.. A fresh service, as said, is the way to go with this classic.. Expect to pay about 600 bucks, but your heirloom will come back almost as a new watch......... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

3 April 2010, 02:14 AM	#5
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	Welcome to TRF! As suggested above, I would get the watch serviced. __________________ F 14000 AirKing black F 16710 GMT Pepsi F 16570 Explorer II white T 16600 SD D 16610 LV "fine quality is remembered long after the pain of spending money" -Steve Mulholland

3 April 2010, 02:20 AM	#6
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3 April 2010, 01:42 AM	#4
ersnyder 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Eric Location: Long Beach CA USA Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 4,102	My last service ran about $500 but it was well worth it because the 25 year old watch came back looking like new. And, you really have no choice, the watch needs attention. Welcome to TRF!!

3 April 2010, 09:02 AM	#7
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3 April 2010, 09:23 AM	#8
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,984	Welcome to TRF and defintely want to get it serviced! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

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