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s.al-anizi · 3 November 2011, 09:14 PM

Hi,

I was wondering, if a watch, particularly a Submariner 2003 model was running fine and accuracy was within COSC, what's the worst that could happen if it werent serviced till this day?

I am asking because I am willing to buy a 16610lv, an early F-series. Apparently, there are no service records of this watch, and if I am willing to send it to the RSC for a full service, it will take 8 weeks for the watch to come back

I would like to enjoy wearing the watch, as I am a one watch type of guy (stupid I know

).

Could that damage the movement? Even if it were running a little slow or fast, i would mind, but the thought of the gears crushing each other with no oil which has dried up will leave me nervous.

Please advise

padi56 · 3 November 2011, 09:29 PM

Well first modern day oils do not dry out like the old mineral type oil.But myself would wear watch a bit first to check its running OK .Now F serial watches had quite a long run from Sept 2003 till around end of March 2005.But if watch has had a hard life say used for diving then it would be prudent to have it serviced straight away.But depending when the watch was bought and used regularly if no underwater stuff then a eight year service will be fine and if a watch is running slow or fast it will not harm the movement.

tattooedfagin · 3 November 2011, 09:34 PM

my 1680 went nigh on 26 years without a service & still worked well, my 16610 is 7 years old & working fine too, no plans to send that in just yet. the LV is a great watch & pretty recent too, i wouldn't worry..

Like To Watch · 4 November 2011, 01:40 AM

Water inside.

azguy · 4 November 2011, 01:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Like To Watch

Water inside.

You can have that tested

The Godzilla · 4 November 2011, 01:43 AM

I was just curious and wondering who hold the longest "no service" record? of course your watch must be running instead of being a safe queen

anyone more than 26 years?

slcbbrown · 4 November 2011, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Like To Watch

Water inside.

IMO, this is the only real concern. I wouldn't worry, at all, if I new the watch was watertight on the day I bought it. If you never swim/dive, you can get it serviced when you feel like it.

NYC6 · 4 November 2011, 02:23 AM

Mine also. As a diver Im only fearful of water intrusion.

rad87gn · 4 November 2011, 02:28 AM

Both of my F Subs (and all my Rolex for that matter) haven't been serviced yet and have had heavy use in water with no problems.

NYC6 · 4 November 2011, 02:34 AM

Are you a diver?
With all due respect, swimming with a watch at the beach/pool is a far cry from SCUBA. The pressures at depth are vastly different and are potentianly destructive. A dive watch thats fine swimming in a pool can easily fail at 80ft if the seals arent up to snuff.

s.al-anizi · 4 November 2011, 03:14 AM

Im no where near diving lol

The only water activities that i perform is swimming, and some watersports, and I will not wear my rolex out of fear of it falling in the sea.

With water being the least concern, can this F-serial 2003 model survive another 5 years without a service?

azguy · 4 November 2011, 05:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s.al-anizi

Im no where near diving lol

The only water activities that i perform is swimming, and some watersports, and I will not wear my rolex out of fear of it falling in the sea.

With water being the least concern, can this F-serial 2003 model survive another 5 years without a service?

Ah, yeah

3 November 2011, 09:14 PM	#1
s.al-anizi "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Kuwait Posts: 125	Servicing Question? Hi, I was wondering, if a watch, particularly a Submariner 2003 model was running fine and accuracy was within COSC, what's the worst that could happen if it werent serviced till this day? I am asking because I am willing to buy a 16610lv, an early F-series. Apparently, there are no service records of this watch, and if I am willing to send it to the RSC for a full service, it will take 8 weeks for the watch to come back I would like to enjoy wearing the watch, as I am a one watch type of guy (stupid I know). Could that damage the movement? Even if it were running a little slow or fast, i would mind, but the thought of the gears crushing each other with no oil which has dried up will leave me nervous. Please advise

3 November 2011, 09:29 PM	#2
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,041	Well first modern day oils do not dry out like the old mineral type oil.But myself would wear watch a bit first to check its running OK .Now F serial watches had quite a long run from Sept 2003 till around end of March 2005.But if watch has had a hard life say used for diving then it would be prudent to have it serviced straight away.But depending when the watch was bought and used regularly if no underwater stuff then a eight year service will be fine and if a watch is running slow or fast it will not harm the movement. __________________ 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

3 November 2011, 09:34 PM	#3
tattooedfagin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Chad Location: the neighbourhood Watch: 1680 Red Posts: 2,262	my 1680 went nigh on 26 years without a service & still worked well, my 16610 is 7 years old & working fine too, no plans to send that in just yet. the LV is a great watch & pretty recent too, i wouldn't worry.. __________________ SS Sub Date (F) DSSD (V) Red Sub (Mk4) TRF Hall of Fame

4 November 2011, 02:28 AM	#9
rad87gn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chad Location: Des Moines, Iowa Watch: Rolex, PAM, Omega Posts: 1,607	Both of my F Subs (and all my Rolex for that matter) haven't been serviced yet and have had heavy use in water with no problems. __________________ Rolex P-Series SS GMT II Black, Rolex Y-Series Sea-Dweller, Rolex F-Series TT Blue Sub, Rolex F-Series Sub LV, Rolex D-Series Ladies SS/WG DJ for wife, Panerai K-Series PAM 112, Omega Speedmaster Pro 3570.50, Omega Seamaster 300M Chrono 2594.52

4 November 2011, 01:40 AM	#4
Like To Watch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 1,196	Water inside.

4 November 2011, 01:43 AM	#6
The Godzilla Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Malaysia Posts: 200	I was just curious and wondering who hold the longest "no service" record? of course your watch must be running instead of being a safe queen anyone more than 26 years?

4 November 2011, 02:23 AM	#8
NYC6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Dennis Location: L.I./N.Y. Watch: SUBMARINER 14060M Posts: 2,769	Mine also. As a diver Im only fearful of water intrusion.

4 November 2011, 02:34 AM	#10
NYC6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Dennis Location: L.I./N.Y. Watch: SUBMARINER 14060M Posts: 2,769	Are you a diver? With all due respect, swimming with a watch at the beach/pool is a far cry from SCUBA. The pressures at depth are vastly different and are potentianly destructive. A dive watch thats fine swimming in a pool can easily fail at 80ft if the seals arent up to snuff.

4 November 2011, 03:14 AM	#11
s.al-anizi "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Kuwait Posts: 125	Im no where near diving lol The only water activities that i perform is swimming, and some watersports, and I will not wear my rolex out of fear of it falling in the sea. With water being the least concern, can this F-serial 2003 model survive another 5 years without a service?

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