My sub is broken...

[Zman86]

I took my watch off last night before I went to bed. When I went to put it on this morning to go out, I noticed it had stopped, so I wound it, set the time, and all seem well. I glanced back a minute later and noticed it had stopped again. I shook it, and the second hand went all shakey, then went forward a few seconds, then it started running backwards. Its now frozen, but a shake will get the second hand to move a few seconds. Anyways, I'm taking it back to the AD tommorow to see what they say, but I'd figure I' would get the opinion of some of you guys on what has happened....

[SLS]

Sorry to hear that. Maybe a broken main spring? At any rate, it will get fixed as good as new, you'll just be without it for a few weeks.
Scott

[watchfreak2003]

A new battery will do the trick

Seriously – I’m sure your RSC can fix it. Long time since last service?

[allanofcalifornia]

Originally Posted by watchfreak2003

A new battery will do the trick

Thanks for letting me know. My Rolex watches seem to be acting up so I will pick up some batteries when I'm out shopping. What battery size do Rolex watches take or are all models different? For instance, does the DSSD take a D size battery while the Daytona might only take the C size battery? I am so amazed on how they get those large batteries into those watches!


Allan

[Tools]

Sorry to hear that..........


As Scott said.................It's a broken mainspring.............easy fix, but it has to come apart...

[Zman86]

As far as I know, the watch received a full overhaul before I bought it, a year ago at the end of july. Going to AD tommorow to drop it off to them and to see if its covered.

[erasuretim]

Originally Posted by allanofcalifornia

Thanks for letting me know. My Rolex watches seem to be acting up so I will pick up some batteries when I'm out shopping. What battery size do Rolex watches take or are all models different? For instance, does the DSSD take a D size battery while the Daytona might only take the C size battery? I am so amazed on how they get those large batteries into those watches!


Allan

I was in a Rolex AD once when a posh lady bought in a fake Rolex and asked them to put a new battery in it She was sent away with a flea in her ear!

Regards

Tim

[swatty]

Happened to me about 10 years ago, its a broken mainspring
The repair wasn't to costly

[allanofcalifornia]

Originally Posted by erasuretim

I was in a Rolex AD once when a posh lady bought in a fake Rolex and asked them to put a new battery in it She was sent away with a flea in her ear!

Regards

Tim

Did the lady know her Rolex was fake and how did the AD treat her? It could have been a possible opportunity for the AD to talk her into buying a new Rolex!


Allan

[Rikki]

Typically when the sweep hand occillates back and forth it's the mainspring but occasionally a screw gets loose and gets stuck in the gears causing it to do the same thing. Rik the watchmaker

[bodybump]

Sorry to hear that..it might not cost a lot to have it repaired...but have it fix right away...

[djhiram]

Originally Posted by allanofcalifornia

Thanks for letting me know. My Rolex watches seem to be acting up so I will pick up some batteries when I'm out shopping. What battery size do Rolex watches take or are all models different? For instance, does the DSSD take a D size battery while the Daytona might only take the C size battery? I am so amazed on how they get those large batteries into those watches!


Allan

Come on, everybody knows they take AAA batteries!

[Zman86]

Hooray! 6-8 week wait.... Allready driving me crazy checking for the time and my watch isnt there...

[Alcan]

Originally Posted by Zman86

Hooray! 6-8 week wait.... Allready driving me crazy

THAT drive won't use much gas!!!

What did you do, take it to Ashley's for a trip to Toronto?

[Zman86]

The Ford Festiva dosent use much gas either. And, yes, I dropped it off at Ashley's for a trip to Toronto. Apparantly its going to Mr. Ashley too.

And Al, I finally got the pocket watch I was having restored back from the guy you reccomended. He did great work, but you were definatly right about him taking his time...

[allanofcalifornia]

Originally Posted by djhiram

Come on, everybody knows they take AAA batteries!

Thanks for the information! Now I know why I had problems when I tried to fit the D and C size batteries into my watch! I will run out to the store right now to get some AAA batteries. I am sure it should help with the accuracy since I am losing 1 second every 5 days!


Allan

[DARK_KNIGHT]

I missed out...............what was the problem with your watch? The mainspring?

Good to know it's in surgery and will come out new.

Cheers,

[allanofcalifornia]

Originally Posted by Zman86

Hooray! 6-8 week wait.... Allready driving me crazy checking for the time and my watch isnt there...

So did the AD say what was wrong with the watch when they looked at it?


Allan

[Alcan]

Originally Posted by Zman86

And Al, I finally got the pocket watch I was having restored back from the guy you reccomended. He did great work, but you were definatly right about him taking his time...

No kidding. I've had 3 there since before the last snowfall and they're still not ready. I hate to say it but I think I'm going to have to find another watchmaker. The problem is, he's really good when he finally gets around to it.

Btw, how did your pocket watch turn out? Post a few pix of it.

[meloncap78]

Sorry to hear about your watch. Just think, it will come back all gone through with a new whatever it needs and you will be back in full swing.

[oneillba]

It will come back all polished and shiny too. If that's any consolation. Good luck!

[Zman86]

The AD didnt really know what was wrong with it, nor did they want to offer any insight.

I will get some pics tonight Al, I actually had it restored for a friend...

[DRAWTOOL]

Originally Posted by djhiram

Come on, everybody knows they take AAA batteries!

Y'all been duped, my real-live Rolex clearly states on the wrapper: "Use Only 9V battery!"