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rocket-roy · 17 November 2010, 09:29 AM

Hi all

Dreading sending the watch away for a service to Rolex London. It would take circa 3 months at least.

It was purchased in 2005 and by Rolex recommendation, it needs its 5-year service. However, the watch is running fine albeit a little fast but still within COS, I reckon.

Despite being a two-tone there are hardly any scratches and bracelet looks great.

Should I still take it in or wait a year or so.

Roy

Tools · 17 November 2010, 09:41 AM

There is no reason to adhere to a strict 5 year rule.. Rolex does not mandate such a time-table..

Here is what they used to say (I've heard that they will soon say 8 years).. You can read that there is plenty of wiggle room "depending on their wearing habits., about...etc.."

rocket-roy · 17 November 2010, 10:17 AM

Many thanks Tools

Sadly, I am always one to adhere to servicing by the books similar with cars.

Accordingly, I genuinely believed that I should service my watch regardless.

Shall I leave for a year then?

Roy

Paracentesis · 17 November 2010, 10:18 AM

I've just got mine back, and 3 months is correct. I waited nine years before sending it, though!

sappie66 · 17 November 2010, 10:21 AM

Depending on your wearing habits..... so I would say if you haven't been wearing it daily, you could wait a year or two or three.... depending on your wearing habits.

If you are a daily wearer, and you are a stickler for following rules, get it in now!!

17 November 2010, 09:29 AM	#1
rocket-roy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: UK Posts: 13	Rolex Servicing Hi all Dreading sending the watch away for a service to Rolex London. It would take circa 3 months at least. It was purchased in 2005 and by Rolex recommendation, it needs its 5-year service. However, the watch is running fine albeit a little fast but still within COS, I reckon. Despite being a two-tone there are hardly any scratches and bracelet looks great. Should I still take it in or wait a year or so. Roy

17 November 2010, 09:41 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,494	There is no reason to adhere to a strict 5 year rule.. Rolex does not mandate such a time-table.. Here is what they used to say (I've heard that they will soon say 8 years).. You can read that there is plenty of wiggle room "depending on their wearing habits., about...etc.." __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

17 November 2010, 10:17 AM	#3
rocket-roy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: UK Posts: 13	Many thanks Tools Sadly, I am always one to adhere to servicing by the books similar with cars. Accordingly, I genuinely believed that I should service my watch regardless. Shall I leave for a year then? Roy

17 November 2010, 10:18 AM	#4
Paracentesis Banned Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Tissot Posts: 1,454	I've just got mine back, and 3 months is correct. I waited nine years before sending it, though!

17 November 2010, 10:21 AM	#5
sappie66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Vancouver Posts: 87	Depending on your wearing habits..... so I would say if you haven't been wearing it daily, you could wait a year or two or three.... depending on your wearing habits. If you are a daily wearer, and you are a stickler for following rules, get it in now!!

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