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Clay · 5 September 2012, 06:15 AM

According to Rolex and most reputable watch makers, a Rolex that is worn daly should be serviced every 5 or 6 years...
But what if you wear it less???
I currently have 4 watches that I wear equally (More or less) each year...
So that would mean that each watch gets worn about 3 months a year...
Now I know that seals dry out and that oil will eventually dry out but not nearly as fast if the watch isn't running...(Or so I'm told?!)
So what does that mean, a service every 20 years for these watches???
Just food for thought...

MonBK · 5 September 2012, 06:16 AM

Same thread was posted just a few days ago.

Clay · 5 September 2012, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

Same thread was posted just a few days ago.

I must have missed that one...Do you have the link???
I searched but couldn't find anything???
What was the consensus???

Frogman4me · 5 September 2012, 06:43 AM

When it comes to vintage I service them when they are completely broke!

Kiwinz · 5 September 2012, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Frogman4me

When it comes to vintage I service them when they are completely broke!

Darlinboy · 5 September 2012, 10:20 AM

In case you missed it, here's an interesting perspective in maintenance from a well-regarded vintage expert.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...Case+integrity

Clay · 5 September 2012, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Darlinboy

In case you missed it, here's an interesting perspective in maintenance from a well-regarded vintage expert.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...Case+integrity

I missed that one as well...many Thanks...

joe100 · 5 September 2012, 10:45 AM

Pressure test once a year, service every 5-6.

SPARTAN2161 · 5 September 2012, 12:22 PM

I would still get them serviced when they say. Just the fact that sitting in your case or safe the oil and seals with "go". Might not affectt he time keeping but may wear on the parts. For as much as it is to get them serviced i would do that. I know its tough to want to spend $200-300 (or more depending) for it to get serviced but its like letting your car sit in the garage and only take it out for a spin a couple times a year. You just want to keep the fluids clean and good.

In the end its you choice but depending on the investment you may want to invest the money in keeping them in good shape.

5 September 2012, 06:15 AM	#1
Clay Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Up a tree Posts: 4,001	Service thoughts... According to Rolex and most reputable watch makers, a Rolex that is worn daly should be serviced every 5 or 6 years... But what if you wear it less??? I currently have 4 watches that I wear equally (More or less) each year... So that would mean that each watch gets worn about 3 months a year... Now I know that seals dry out and that oil will eventually dry out but not nearly as fast if the watch isn't running...(Or so I'm told?!) So what does that mean, a service every 20 years for these watches??? Just food for thought...

5 September 2012, 10:20 AM	#6
Darlinboy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: DB Location: :noitacoL Watch: :hctaW Posts: 6,701	In case you missed it, here's an interesting perspective in maintenance from a well-regarded vintage expert. http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...Case+integrity __________________ Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.

5 September 2012, 10:45 AM	#8
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,838	Pressure test once a year, service every 5-6. __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

5 September 2012, 06:16 AM	#2
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	Same thread was posted just a few days ago.

5 September 2012, 06:43 AM	#4
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	When it comes to vintage I service them when they are completely broke!

5 September 2012, 12:22 PM	#9
SPARTAN2161 Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Nick H. Location: Amherst, NY Watch: me flip Posts: 1,901	I would still get them serviced when they say. Just the fact that sitting in your case or safe the oil and seals with "go". Might not affectt he time keeping but may wear on the parts. For as much as it is to get them serviced i would do that. I know its tough to want to spend $200-300 (or more depending) for it to get serviced but its like letting your car sit in the garage and only take it out for a spin a couple times a year. You just want to keep the fluids clean and good. In the end its you choice but depending on the investment you may want to invest the money in keeping them in good shape.

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