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drrich711 · 18 February 2021, 01:49 PM

I have a submariner with a 2000 production date. I purchased it preowned in 2005 and supposedly it was serviced by the Rolex dealer when purchased.

Lately I have noticed the power reserve is down to between 12 and 24 hours. My local Rolex certified watchmaker Recommended a complete service with new mainspring for $700 as well as a Rolex required crown replacement and stem with gold parts for $200.

I have the watch back and I hesitated. If I don’t wear it for a day I manually wind it.

Questions-

Should I do the service now or wait?
Is the price reasonable and customary?
Are there any other questions I should be asking?

The other information that may be helpful is that this is a watch I very much want to keep. Thanks.

Smobews · 18 February 2021, 02:49 PM

You’ve had it for 16 years. It’s time for a service. $700 is the going rate for a full service.

helen560 · 18 February 2021, 04:36 PM

In every 10 years It is recommended to service your Rolex approximately every 10 years depending on the model and real-life usage.

padi56 · 18 February 2021, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by helen560

In every 10 years It is recommended to service your Rolex approximately every 10 years depending on the model and real-life usage.

Exactly that.

Yzord · 18 February 2021, 07:15 PM

After loyal service to you your Rolex has earned its service. Just do it mate

Tomas Eriksson · 18 February 2021, 07:46 PM

The quotes you got are reasonable. If it hasn't been serviced in 16 years it could do with a proper movement cleaning and lubrication. Continue using it might result in additional service costs down the line.

Rebel · 19 February 2021, 12:37 AM

I service my vintage Tudor Submariner every few years to keep it "tuned up."

214270Explorer · 19 February 2021, 04:18 AM

The suggestions made as to spring, crown/reseals and such, including the costs, sound perfectly reasonable. This is an average service at a typical cost.

Your 20 year old watch is due for this service, so make certain it gets it to last many more decades without leaking water, etc. Springs are normally replaced as a matter of service anyhoo. Yours is obviously due.

drrich711 · 19 February 2021, 01:55 PM

Appreciate the advice and confirmed my instincts.

And nice to see another ham radio operator on here. We share two expensive hobbies!

Arch K · 23 February 2021, 02:09 AM

RUSA in Dallas just quoted me $750 for service this morning

Boopie · 3 March 2021, 09:34 AM

That’s very reasonable. I just took my 20-year-old Yachtmaster in to an RSC (last serviced 2014) and I’ll be paying about $900.

Trustmeimanengineer · 20 April 2021, 02:22 AM

Sounds reasonable for me.

Tools · 20 April 2021, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by drrich711

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Lately I have noticed the power reserve is down to between 12 and 24 hours. My local Rolex certified watchmaker Recommended a complete service with new mainspring for $700 as well as a Rolex required crown replacement and stem with gold parts for $200.

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Are you saying that after you wind it fully, it only runs for 12 hours?

saxo3 · 20 April 2021, 04:06 AM

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Originally Posted by drrich711

I purchased it preowned in 2005 and supposedly it was serviced by the Rolex dealer when purchased.

....power reserve is down to between 12 and 24 hours. My local Rolex certified watchmaker recommended a complete service

Should I do the service now or wait?

Simple answer: yes, service now.
You are not sure if the watch was serviced when you bought it in 2005, so at least 16 years without. With 900 $ this results in 5 $ per month, very little for a hobby.

dannyfernandez · 27 April 2021, 09:33 AM

you can always to go a local watchmaker certified by Rolex and get it serviced there for $400. you won't have to deal with Rolex. Rolex will probably make you polish the watch as well

jud149 · 29 April 2021, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by dannyfernandez

you can always to go a local watchmaker certified by Rolex and get it serviced there for $400. you won't have to deal with Rolex. Rolex will probably make you polish the watch as well

I'm in West Palm. Do you recommend one in this area? I checked with Mayors a few years back and they said they just sent them to a Rolex Serv. Ctr. and add their fees.

brandrea · 29 April 2021, 01:37 AM

Maybe we need a 3135 movement issues thread

saxo3 · 29 April 2021, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

Maybe we need a 3135 movement issues thread

Good one, like it

brandrea · 29 April 2021, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by saxo3

Good one, like it

All in fun my friend

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winst · 29 April 2021, 08:01 AM

Get it serviced ASAP.

18 February 2021, 01:49 PM	#1
drrich711 Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Albany, NY USA Posts: 6	Should I service my sub? I have a submariner with a 2000 production date. I purchased it preowned in 2005 and supposedly it was serviced by the Rolex dealer when purchased. Lately I have noticed the power reserve is down to between 12 and 24 hours. My local Rolex certified watchmaker Recommended a complete service with new mainspring for $700 as well as a Rolex required crown replacement and stem with gold parts for $200. I have the watch back and I hesitated. If I don’t wear it for a day I manually wind it. Questions- Should I do the service now or wait? Is the price reasonable and customary? Are there any other questions I should be asking? The other information that may be helpful is that this is a watch I very much want to keep. Thanks.

18 February 2021, 04:36 PM	#3
helen560 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: 20117 Horace Har Posts: 2	Rolex Service In every 10 years It is recommended to service your Rolex approximately every 10 years depending on the model and real-life usage.

18 February 2021, 07:15 PM	#5
Yzord "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: Alyx Location: Universe Watch: The Gibeon watch Posts: 894	After loyal service to you your Rolex has earned its service. Just do it mate __________________ 2022 126720VTNR Sprite - 2020 126719BLRO Meteorite dial - 2018 126333 DJ41 Wimbledon Dial - 2017 114060 SubC No Date - 2017 116613LN SubC Date Two Tone - 2017 116508 Daytona 18K YG Green Dial

18 February 2021, 07:46 PM	#6
Tomas Eriksson "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Stockholm Watch: 15707CE Posts: 2,033	The quotes you got are reasonable. If it hasn't been serviced in 16 years it could do with a proper movement cleaning and lubrication. Continue using it might result in additional service costs down the line. __________________ State of the union: 5066A,15400ST,15707CE,116610LN,26470OR and a few other…

19 February 2021, 12:37 AM	#7
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,323	I service my vintage Tudor Submariner every few years to keep it "tuned up." __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

18 February 2021, 02:49 PM	#2
Smobews "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Usa Watch: The BIG ones Posts: 523	You’ve had it for 16 years. It’s time for a service. $700 is the going rate for a full service.

19 February 2021, 04:18 AM	#8
214270Explorer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: United States Watch: me buy Watches Posts: 3,955	The suggestions made as to spring, crown/reseals and such, including the costs, sound perfectly reasonable. This is an average service at a typical cost. Your 20 year old watch is due for this service, so make certain it gets it to last many more decades without leaking water, etc. Springs are normally replaced as a matter of service anyhoo. Yours is obviously due. __________________ “The display of actual intelligence terrifies much of mankind” Rolex "some" Tudor "some" Damasko "some" Misc Pieces "some" Marathon "some" GS Spring Drive "some" Hamilton "some" Findeisen "some"

19 February 2021, 01:55 PM	#9
drrich711 Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Albany, NY USA Posts: 6	Thanks! Appreciate the advice and confirmed my instincts. And nice to see another ham radio operator on here. We share two expensive hobbies!

23 February 2021, 02:09 AM	#10
Arch K "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: st louis Mo Posts: 3	RUSA in Dallas just quoted me $750 for service this morning

3 March 2021, 09:34 AM	#11
Boopie "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Beverly Hills, CA Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 3,985	That’s very reasonable. I just took my 20-year-old Yachtmaster in to an RSC (last serviced 2014) and I’ll be paying about $900.

20 April 2021, 02:22 AM	#12
Trustmeimanengineer "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Orange county, ca Posts: 21	Sounds reasonable for me.

27 April 2021, 09:33 AM	#15
dannyfernandez "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: South Florida Posts: 80	definitely service you can always to go a local watchmaker certified by Rolex and get it serviced there for $400. you won't have to deal with Rolex. Rolex will probably make you polish the watch as well

29 April 2021, 01:37 AM	#17
brandrea 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 79,816	Maybe we need a 3135 movement issues thread

29 April 2021, 08:01 AM	#20
winst "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: UK Posts: 6,772	Get it serviced ASAP.

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