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ChocoFishez · 15 October 2008, 06:22 AM

Hi guys,

I am a new owner of a pre-owned 2001 daytona.

I had owned the watch for three weeks with no issues, but the first time I took it into the the water it stopped before my eyes. Was a shallow lake in northern Ontario, Canada. I made 100% sure that all of the dials were very tight as I was conscious I was going into the water with my watch.

Within about 15 minutes I looked and the watch had stopped.

Got out, dried it off with a towel and it had re-started. Was driving it into town to courier it to the shop I bought it from when it stopped again.

second-hand dealer received the watch two days later said there was no condensation and also said it appeared to be running fine.

He sent it into the western Canada Rolex "after sales service" shop in Vancouver and they performed a servicing on it. They confirmed that there was no evidence of water damage inside the watch and they cleaned and calibrated it for me. Gave me a 1 year warranty. I have paperwork to support all this.

So... Obviously I am happy to have the watch back but why did it stop in the first place?? Any ideas or comments? Anything I need to be watching for??

Thanks guys!

GerardoG · 15 October 2008, 06:39 AM

If no water was found maybe just not fully wound before putting it on your wrist. Give it a full 40 turns (crown...manual wind) before wearing it; that should 'fully charge' it. Good to hear no water was inside.

mike · 15 October 2008, 06:43 AM

Yeah..possibly not wound?

BigHat · 15 October 2008, 06:48 AM

I think it was trying to tell you that if you plan on continuing to do this crap you'd better get a Sub.

JimSnyder · 15 October 2008, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by BigHat

I think it was trying to tell you that if you plan on continuing to do this crap you'd better get a Sub.

ashu2289 · 15 October 2008, 07:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigHat

I think it was trying to tell you that if you plan on continuing to do this crap you'd better get a Sub.

JJ Irani · 15 October 2008, 07:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigHat

I think it was trying to tell you that if you plan on continuing to do this crap you'd better get a Sub.

Lisa · 15 October 2008, 07:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigHat

I think it was trying to tell you that if you plan on continuing to do this crap you'd better get a Sub.

Spoken with your usual eloquence!

Troy · 15 October 2008, 07:17 AM

Tools · 15 October 2008, 07:17 AM

I don't see any relationship between going in the water and your watch stopping..

Seems like total coincidence to me.........

TempoKing · 15 October 2008, 07:26 AM

I think the only like the water at Daytona beach..??

cmr · 15 October 2008, 07:30 AM

it was afraid you had driven your race car off course into the water.

JJ Irani · 15 October 2008, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by ChocoFishez

Hi guys,

I am a new owner of a pre-owned 2001 daytona.

I had owned the watch for three weeks with no issues, but the first time I took it into the the water it stopped before my eyes. Was a shallow lake in northern Ontario, Canada. I made 100% sure that all of the dials were very tight as I was conscious I was going into the water with my watch.

Within about 15 minutes I looked and the watch had stopped.

Got out, dried it off with a towel and it had re-started. Was driving it into town to courier it to the shop I bought it from when it stopped again.

second-hand dealer received the watch two days later said there was no condensation and also said it appeared to be running fine.

He sent it into the western Canada Rolex "after sales service" shop in Vancouver and they performed a servicing on it. They confirmed that there was no evidence of water damage inside the watch and they cleaned and calibrated it for me. Gave me a 1 year warranty. I have paperwork to support all this.

So... Obviously I am happy to have the watch back but why did it stop in the first place?? Any ideas or comments? Anything I need to be watching for??

Thanks guys!

Welcome to TRF.

If you were sure that all 3 crowns were screw-locked before you entered the water, then I don't think it's a water-related problem.

Perhaps the advice given by the other members might help.

Good luck - JJ

Bisquitlips · 15 October 2008, 07:32 AM

I think also that it was not fully wound.

Let us know if you have any more issues with it.

Also, I would set it to the atomic clock and just see if it loses or gains any significant time.

Brunotheboxer · 15 October 2008, 07:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigHat

I think it was trying to tell you that if you plan on continuing to do this crap you'd better get a Sub.

VDENTALS · 15 October 2008, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimSnyder

rilu · 15 October 2008, 08:06 AM

If rolex serviced your watch and gave you a 1 year warranty with the work then there was a problem with the watch, you bought it used and its about due for a service since its 7 years old. HM "S.L.U.T.S. RULE"

rilu · 15 October 2008, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigHat

I think it was trying to tell you that if you plan on continuing to do this crap you'd better get a Sub.

I agree!!!!!

mpkRolex · 15 October 2008, 08:07 AM

The watch stopped while you were wearing it which tells me that winding was probably not an issue. If you are wearing the watch it should never stop as long as there is some arm movement (except if you wear and sleep overnight). Probably water did the damage. Good that you had it serviced, I would probably do the same.

ChocoFishez · 15 October 2008, 08:53 AM

Thanks guys,

I had been wearing the watch daily for three weeks prior to going in the water. no issues. Wasn't exactly doing jumping jacks or anything but just wearing it around like anyone else would.

Service receipt from rolex has no changed parts or labor other than the standard servicing and cleaning.

Not sure if that helps anyone at all.

Parachrom · 15 October 2008, 08:57 AM

ok What did they charge you for this standard service and cleaning?

Wolfgang427 · 15 October 2008, 08:58 AM

Welcome.

The watch simply needed a service and should be fine now, enjoy it.

rilu · 15 October 2008, 08:58 AM

Rolex never states all the parts they replace in the movement during service, they just do it. except optionals or case parts like dial, hands, crown. being 7 years old its obvious the oils were dry creating more friction, making it harder to run properly.

ChocoFishez · 15 October 2008, 09:14 AM

They charged $500 + shipping. The guy I bought it from split the bill with me.

I think it just needed servicing too but it seems like quite the coincidence that the watch chose to give out at the exact moment I went in the water.

valentine · 15 October 2008, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigHat

I think it was trying to tell you that if you plan on continuing to do this crap you'd better get a Sub.

Mrdi · 15 October 2008, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lisa

Spoken with your usual eloquence!

Lisa,
In this case:
Please refrain from using words beyond two syllables.

Irish Dan · 15 October 2008, 09:35 AM

I'd go with a multi-vicosity oil. It's cold up there.

It will be fine, enjoy your watch.

redshirt1957 · 15 October 2008, 09:37 AM

Okay, water was cold as established. Spring shrunk?

rilu · 15 October 2008, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by redshirt1957

Okay, water was cold as established. Spring shrunk?

Really cold

1MAC · 15 October 2008, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by redshirt1957

Okay, water was cold as established. Spring shrunk?

Obviously, it was SPRING WATER!!!

15 October 2008, 06:22 AM	#1
ChocoFishez "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Calgary Posts: 3	Went in water. Why did my Daytona stop? Hi guys, I am a new owner of a pre-owned 2001 daytona. I had owned the watch for three weeks with no issues, but the first time I took it into the the water it stopped before my eyes. Was a shallow lake in northern Ontario, Canada. I made 100% sure that all of the dials were very tight as I was conscious I was going into the water with my watch. Within about 15 minutes I looked and the watch had stopped. Got out, dried it off with a towel and it had re-started. Was driving it into town to courier it to the shop I bought it from when it stopped again. second-hand dealer received the watch two days later said there was no condensation and also said it appeared to be running fine. He sent it into the western Canada Rolex "after sales service" shop in Vancouver and they performed a servicing on it. They confirmed that there was no evidence of water damage inside the watch and they cleaned and calibrated it for me. Gave me a 1 year warranty. I have paperwork to support all this. So... Obviously I am happy to have the watch back but why did it stop in the first place?? Any ideas or comments? Anything I need to be watching for?? Thanks guys!

15 October 2008, 07:17 AM	#10
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,494	I don't see any relationship between going in the water and your watch stopping.. Seems like total coincidence to me......... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

15 October 2008, 07:30 AM	#12
cmr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: marcus Location: us, oklahoma Posts: 1,646	it was afraid you had driven your race car off course into the water. __________________ cmr OA-Black dial SS Daytona, V-White dial SS Daytona, Z-GMT2C Wife, Z-Platinum Yacht Master, Black ceramic White dial SS Daytona,

15 October 2008, 07:32 AM	#14
Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,521	I think also that it was not fully wound. Let us know if you have any more issues with it. Also, I would set it to the atomic clock and just see if it loses or gains any significant time. __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

15 October 2008, 08:07 AM	#19
mpkRolex 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Watch: Pepsi Posts: 2,111	The watch stopped while you were wearing it which tells me that winding was probably not an issue. If you are wearing the watch it should never stop as long as there is some arm movement (except if you wear and sleep overnight). Probably water did the damage. Good that you had it serviced, I would probably do the same. __________________ Rest in peace JJ! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...light=JJ+irani "Rolex is highly addictive. Please shop responsibly"

15 October 2008, 06:39 AM	#2
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	If no water was found maybe just not fully wound before putting it on your wrist. Give it a full 40 turns (crown...manual wind) before wearing it; that should 'fully charge' it. Good to hear no water was inside.

15 October 2008, 06:43 AM	#3
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Yeah..possibly not wound?

15 October 2008, 06:48 AM	#4
BigHat Banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Matt Location: Arlington, VA Watch: Lange One MP Posts: 4,043	I think it was trying to tell you that if you plan on continuing to do this crap you'd better get a Sub.

15 October 2008, 07:17 AM	#9
Troy Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Troy Location: Calgary, Alberta Watch: Tudor Sub. 7928 Posts: 1,275

15 October 2008, 07:26 AM	#11
TempoKing Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Anastasios Location: Athens Greece Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 8,497	I think the only like the water at Daytona beach..??

15 October 2008, 08:06 AM	#17
rilu Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: las Posts: 129	If rolex serviced your watch and gave you a 1 year warranty with the work then there was a problem with the watch, you bought it used and its about due for a service since its 7 years old. HM "S.L.U.T.S. RULE"

15 October 2008, 08:53 AM	#20
ChocoFishez "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Calgary Posts: 3	Thanks guys, I had been wearing the watch daily for three weeks prior to going in the water. no issues. Wasn't exactly doing jumping jacks or anything but just wearing it around like anyone else would. Service receipt from rolex has no changed parts or labor other than the standard servicing and cleaning. Not sure if that helps anyone at all.

15 October 2008, 08:57 AM	#21
Parachrom "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: canada Posts: 721	ok What did they charge you for this standard service and cleaning?

15 October 2008, 08:58 AM	#22
Wolfgang427 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Wolfgang Location: New Jersey. Watch: Rolex Tudor Omega Posts: 5,592	Welcome. The watch simply needed a service and should be fine now, enjoy it. __________________ TRF member #917

15 October 2008, 09:14 AM	#24
ChocoFishez "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Calgary Posts: 3	They charged $500 + shipping. The guy I bought it from split the bill with me. I think it just needed servicing too but it seems like quite the coincidence that the watch chose to give out at the exact moment I went in the water.

15 October 2008, 09:35 AM	#27
Irish Dan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dan Location: NW USA Posts: 401	I'd go with a multi-vicosity oil. It's cold up there. It will be fine, enjoy your watch. __________________ 1960 Mercedes 190SL - New Owner...HELP PLEASE!

15 October 2008, 09:37 AM	#28
redshirt1957 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Bubba Location: Bitsyville! Watch: Blue YM today! Posts: 10,053	Okay, water was cold as established. Spring shrunk?

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