Submariner - Less than 3 years old and randomly stopped working

[topgear1985]

So I've had my 114060 since September 2017 and it's been on my wrist practically all the time. The other day, I noticed that it stopped ticking which I thought was odd since I'm constantly wearing it and I never have to manually wind it. So I gave it a full 40 turns and an hour later it stopped again. Brought it in to the AD to send it in for service which will be covered under warranty. This is my first and only Rolex, so I'm a bit unsettled that I'm running into this issue with the watch not even being 3 years old. I'm assuming this is just a one off situation since I hear stories all the time on how reliable they are and how you can go 5-10 years without a service. My question to the experts here is if could have been caused by me. I've never dropped it or banged it against something hard enough to have me ever worry about it. I do occasionally golf with it and have worn in quite a bit at the gun range, which I feel isn't a big deal since I think the watch can handle that easily. I've rarely ever taken it off, I sleep and shower with it. Is constantly wearing it and having it running non stop the reason why it eventually stopped? I'm just tossing this up to 2020 already being a crap year!

[interestedwatcher]

The watch is high quality, but mass produced. You got one that needs a service, it happens.

[MacanS]

The golf can definitely cause issues with the forces involved.

[SearChart]

It happens, no matter if you're active or not, or wear it every day or not. It can happen, that's what a 5 year warranty is for

[Etschell]

It can happen. Even the most expensive watches have issues with movements that arise. It's laughable to believe otherwise.

[kauffee]

Not to take this thread into an “Is golf OK” direction, but there are many of us who don’t think it’s a particularly good idea to play golf with a mechanical watch. Do a search.

[kodak]

Literally even if it's the most expensive piece, it could breakdown some day. We just hope it doesn't get to that stage.

[Tools]

Originally Posted by topgear1985

So I've had my 114060 since September 2017 and it's been on my wrist practically all the time. The other day, I noticed that it stopped ticking which I thought was odd since I'm constantly wearing it and I never have to manually wind it. So I gave it a full 40 turns and an hour later it stopped again.. . .

I'm sure that Rolex will sort it out.

A Rolex breaking is not a common occurrence, but, like anything, it can happen. It's always a bummer when it happens to us.

[socalwatchcollector]

Originally Posted by kauffee

not to take this thread into an “is golf ok” direction, but there are many of us who don’t think it’s a particularly good idea to play golf with a mechanical watch. Do a search.

+1

[watchmaker]

Golfing and shooting while wearing a mechanical watch is technically something you should be able to do. But it is certainly pushing the use case scenario towards hard use. Which means the more you do it the more likely you are to run in to potential issues.

[Bigblu10]

Recoil from golf clubs is likely not healthy for the pivots and escapement on a mechanical movement. I would suggest refraining from wearing the watch for golf and other unmentionable activities.

[Paul7]

Originally Posted by Bigblu10

Recoil from golf clubs is likely not healthy for the pivots and escapement on a mechanical movement. I would suggest refraining from wearing the watch for golf and other unmentionable activities.

Probably, but then there's this:

https://www.cnbc.com/2019/12/10/jack...t-auction.html

[watchmaker]

Originally Posted by Paul7

Probably, but then there's this:

https://www.cnbc.com/2019/12/10/jack...t-auction.html

I’d also do anything and everything wearing my Day Date that Rolex gave to me for free and repair it for free whenever required no questions asked.

I can’t imagine Jack complaining publicly if his watch stops when he misses a bunker shot.

[Bigblu10]

Originally Posted by Paul7

Probably, but then there's this:

https://www.cnbc.com/2019/12/10/jack...t-auction.html

The most important part you are missing is; He did NOT wear it while golfing. The watch was taken off his wrist and placed in his golf bag, until the tournament was over. Then he wore the watch while accepting the winner's spoils. I have read this and this article fails to mention this fact.

[kieselguhr]

Sucks to hear that. Hopefully you get it back sooner rather than later

[Roddypeepa]

A friend of mine’s 114060 2013 broke just outside of warranty. Crown would wind but I think problems are rare.


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[dba]

Could have also been NOS when you bought it and it's simply the lubes inside have thickened due to their age. Best of luck in finding out.

[strafer_kid]

Anything mechanical can break down........does not matter who makes it. Am sure Rolex will put it right.

[Cp827]

I had the same thing happen to my BLNR. Exactly 12 months after I purchased from AD it stopped ticking.

[Dirt]

Originally Posted by Cp827

I had the same thing happen to my BLNR. Exactly 12 months after I purchased from AD it stopped ticking.

It happens and will continue to happen.
That what warranty is for, especially a 5 year one at that

[garyk]

Good news, your'e covered!! They will probably drop a whole new movement in that will go the next 20...

[Cp827]

Originally Posted by Dirt

It happens and will continue to happen.
That what warranty is for, especially a 5 year one at that

Exactly!

[sechsgang]

It definitely happens, not common but hey, they will make it right!

[Burlington]

Best to use a G shock for any of those activities than risk damage

[kwcsports]

Originally Posted by watchmaker

I’d also do anything and everything wearing my Day Date that Rolex gave to me for free and repair it for free whenever required no questions asked.

I can’t imagine Jack complaining publicly if his watch stops when he misses a bunker shot.

Jack never played with his Rolex on.

[horseShu]

Would be best if you mentioned to the watchmaker that you engage in those activities while wearing the watch.

Would be curious to know what he thinks of it. Should you continue wearing it, etc.

Good luck in the repair!

[inadeje]

Originally Posted by topgear1985

So I've had my 114060 since September 2017 and it's been on my wrist practically all the time. The other day, I noticed that it stopped ticking which I thought was odd since I'm constantly wearing it and I never have to manually wind it. So I gave it a full 40 turns and an hour later it stopped again. Brought it in to the AD to send it in for service which will be covered under warranty. This is my first and only Rolex, so I'm a bit unsettled that I'm running into this issue with the watch not even being 3 years old. I'm assuming this is just a one off situation since I hear stories all the time on how reliable they are and how you can go 5-10 years without a service. My question to the experts here is if could have been caused by me. I've never dropped it or banged it against something hard enough to have me ever worry about it. I do occasionally golf with it and have worn in quite a bit at the gun range, which I feel isn't a big deal since I think the watch can handle that easily. I've rarely ever taken it off, I sleep and shower with it. Is constantly wearing it and having it running non stop the reason why it eventually stopped? I'm just tossing this up to 2020 already being a crap year!

I have thought the same a few times during the past three decades, but on each occasion it resulted that the Rolex watch was perfectly functioning. Has your movement been restricted lately? Lock down, COVID, more time at home? If not, then the watch needs to go back to Rolex under warranty. Rolex watches wind using the kinetic energy generated from your wrist and arm movements to spin a rotor inside the watch, which itself transfers the energy to the main spring (winding). A reduction in habitual movement will not wind the watch adequately and as such it will stop unexpectedly

[daniganch]

Happened to me too. But my watchmaker was able to fix it up for me

[opaline460]

lil Rolex lube is all you need

[TswaneNguni]

I think it has to do with white balls and rapid lead distribution activities.