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frank bullit · 27 August 2006, 07:25 PM

Morning chaps,
What IS the best way to keep your Rolex when you don't wear it any more? Watch winders, what real purpose do they serve, apart from keeping a watch in roughly the correct time over an extended period of not wearing the item? I have often thought it's like leaving your car with it's engine running. Yes, it would be ready to drive when you needed it but what about the wear on the moving parts? Does damage occur when a (Rolex) watch is dormant? What does the factory do regarding this? I expect they'll say the "stock" doesn't hang around long enough to worry about it! What instructions are AD's given about long term stock lying in hibernation? Does the heat from lights and the sun affect watches on display and could you expect extra discount on these display items?
Question, questions, questions! ....but hey! isn't this the whole point of this wonderful site?

Cheers, FB.

Time, is luck.

padi56 · 27 August 2006, 07:45 PM

Well myself believe that these very hot display lights do dry out the oils,when they are on display for a long time for.Especially on low volume sellers,now watchwinders IMHO only necessary with watches with lots of complications.Now all I do with the ones I have not worn for some time,just give them a small wind say once a month just to keep the oil circulating.Now when we are talking about the oil to lubricate a watch correctly.Its a very very small amount one small drop,from say something like a small eye dropper,is sufficient to lubricate a complete watch movement.

mike · 27 August 2006, 08:13 PM

Certain watches I have that don't get worn much are wound about once a month. Never had a problem.

frank bullit · 27 August 2006, 10:16 PM

Thanx for your replies guys, very helpful,
I've just unscrewed my '75 GMT(molegrips seem to do the job, I expect the scratches will polish out, over time!) There didn't seem to be ANY oil on all those pretty little ticky-tocky bits. What with it being a Sunday, and the shops being closed I used my noddle. What a brainwave! I took the dipstick out of my Merc' and just touched it on all those attractive pink thingy's,
...... Oil's a bit brown, it seemed to do the job OK, they're not so pink now but, can't do any harm,......can it?

On a slightly more serious, and endlessly topical note I've decided to purchase a S/S Sub' Date, classic black, of course. I like the look of the Sub, but would always be thinking something was missing.
I wish Rolex would put the larger winder on the new GMT, that, then would be my choice...I think!
Cheers, FB.

miner · 27 August 2006, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frank bullit

Thanx for your replies guys, very helpful,
I've just unscrewed my '75 GMT(molegrips seem to do the job, I expect the scratches will polish out, over time!) There didn't seem to be ANY oil on all those pretty little ticky-tocky bits. What with it being a Sunday, and the shops being closed I used my noddle. What a brainwave! I took the dipstick out of my Merc' and just touched it on all those attractive pink thingy's,
...... Oil's a bit brown, it seemed to do the job OK, they're not so pink now but, can't do any harm,......can it?

You know you're supposed to remove the winder completely (couple of tugs with the molegrips) so you can drain out all the old oil first. Mixing oil is a big no no and you'll do serious damage to the watch.

Prince · 27 August 2006, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miner

You know you're supposed to remove the winder completely so you can drain out all the old oil first. Mixing oil is a big no no and you'll do serious damage to the watch.

Sounds like an oil change at "Jiffy Lube"...

"Lets just run that up on the lift and drain that sucker" -

Gedanken · 27 August 2006, 11:22 PM

I'm surprised nobody's yet offered to solve your problems if you mail the watch to them.

frank bullit · 27 August 2006, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miner

You know you're supposed to remove the winder completely (couple of tugs with the molegrips) so you can drain out all the old oil first. Mixing oil is a big no no and you'll do serious damage to the watch.

Don't panic, I DID unscrew the crown, replaced the filter and ran some flushing oil through!

padi56 · 28 August 2006, 01:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frank bullit

On a slightly more serious, and endlessly topical note I've decided to purchase a S/S Sub' Date, classic black, of course. I like the look of the Sub, but would always be thinking something was missing.
I wish Rolex would put the larger winder on the new GMT, that, then would be my choice...I think!
Cheers, FB.

Well Frank you chose the right colour with the S.steel Sub,and like the first model T -Ford you can have any colour as long as its black.And the larger crown with trip lock, is available on the new anniversary GMT gold and TT for now.

JJ Irani · 28 August 2006, 05:12 AM

Hi Frank,

Best way to store your Rolex when not in use, is in your drawer or any place in the home you consider 100% safe. If the watch stops, never mind. Takes only a few seconds to set the correct time and date.

And if you think you're not going to wear it for a very long period of time, all you need do is give the watch the occasional "swirl" and a gentle shake to set the gears into motion and the watch into action. If the watch is run even for a few minutes once a month that's more than enough.

ADs who have "old" unsold watches in stock, do have their salespersons give the watches a full wind from time to time. I've seen this being done. Remember, they take the watches out of the windows at night and place them in huge vaults. First thing next morning, all the watches are rearranged in the display windows. That's the time, the salespersons are expected to give the autos a full wind....this is done on regular intervals...not all of the watches everyday.

JJ

Mrdi · 28 August 2006, 05:21 AM

Nice Frank
I didn't think of that
My DRSD needed oil and I used some mink oil I had left over from dressing my boots.
Seems OK
Smells a little funny

frank bullit · 28 August 2006, 05:59 PM

Morning chaps, Thank you all very much for the comprehensive answers yesterday. What a great site!
What IS the delay on the new GMT (some say Zulu) SS? Are there any release dates?

Cheers. FB.

England, where time began!

Gedanken · 28 August 2006, 08:35 PM

No idea at the moment. Some say 12 to 18 months, but at the rate Rolex SA moves, I wouldn't hold my breath.

Peak hour traffic in Melbourne, where time stops!

27 August 2006, 07:25 PM	#1
frank bullit Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: england Posts: 100	What's best? Morning chaps, What IS the best way to keep your Rolex when you don't wear it any more? Watch winders, what real purpose do they serve, apart from keeping a watch in roughly the correct time over an extended period of not wearing the item? I have often thought it's like leaving your car with it's engine running. Yes, it would be ready to drive when you needed it but what about the wear on the moving parts? Does damage occur when a (Rolex) watch is dormant? What does the factory do regarding this? I expect they'll say the "stock" doesn't hang around long enough to worry about it! What instructions are AD's given about long term stock lying in hibernation? Does the heat from lights and the sun affect watches on display and could you expect extra discount on these display items? Question, questions, questions! ....but hey! isn't this the whole point of this wonderful site? Cheers, FB. Time, is luck.

27 August 2006, 07:45 PM	#2
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,035	Well myself believe that these very hot display lights do dry out the oils,when they are on display for a long time for.Especially on low volume sellers,now watchwinders IMHO only necessary with watches with lots of complications.Now all I do with the ones I have not worn for some time,just give them a small wind say once a month just to keep the oil circulating.Now when we are talking about the oil to lubricate a watch correctly.Its a very very small amount one small drop,from say something like a small eye dropper,is sufficient to lubricate a complete watch 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

27 August 2006, 10:16 PM	#4
frank bullit Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: england Posts: 100	Full service history? Thanx for your replies guys, very helpful, I've just unscrewed my '75 GMT(molegrips seem to do the job, I expect the scratches will polish out, over time!) There didn't seem to be ANY oil on all those pretty little ticky-tocky bits. What with it being a Sunday, and the shops being closed I used my noddle. What a brainwave! I took the dipstick out of my Merc' and just touched it on all those attractive pink thingy's, ...... Oil's a bit brown, it seemed to do the job OK, they're not so pink now but, can't do any harm,......can it? On a slightly more serious, and endlessly topical note I've decided to purchase a S/S Sub' Date, classic black, of course. I like the look of the Sub, but would always be thinking something was missing. I wish Rolex would put the larger winder on the new GMT, that, then would be my choice...I think! Cheers, FB.

27 August 2006, 11:22 PM	#7
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	I'm surprised nobody's yet offered to solve your problems if you mail the watch to them. __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

28 August 2006, 05:12 AM	#10
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Hi Frank, Best way to store your Rolex when not in use, is in your drawer or any place in the home you consider 100% safe. If the watch stops, never mind. Takes only a few seconds to set the correct time and date. And if you think you're not going to wear it for a very long period of time, all you need do is give the watch the occasional "swirl" and a gentle shake to set the gears into motion and the watch into action. If the watch is run even for a few minutes once a month that's more than enough. ADs who have "old" unsold watches in stock, do have their salespersons give the watches a full wind from time to time. I've seen this being done. Remember, they take the watches out of the windows at night and place them in huge vaults. First thing next morning, all the watches are rearranged in the display windows. That's the time, the salespersons are expected to give the autos a full wind....this is done on regular intervals...not all of the watches everyday. JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

27 August 2006, 08:13 PM	#3
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Certain watches I have that don't get worn much are wound about once a month. Never had a problem.

28 August 2006, 05:21 AM	#11
Mrdi Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,478	Nice Frank I didn't think of that My DRSD needed oil and I used some mink oil I had left over from dressing my boots. Seems OK Smells a little funny

28 August 2006, 05:59 PM	#12
frank bullit Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: england Posts: 100	Greenwich Mean Time. Morning chaps, Thank you all very much for the comprehensive answers yesterday. What a great site! What IS the delay on the new GMT (some say Zulu) SS? Are there any release dates? Cheers. FB. England, where time began!

28 August 2006, 08:35 PM	#13
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	No idea at the moment. Some say 12 to 18 months, but at the rate Rolex SA moves, I wouldn't hold my breath. Peak hour traffic in Melbourne, where time stops! __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

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