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Alex1059 · 7 September 2007, 01:33 AM

Hello to all, I'm new at forum, just got a Oyster perpetual -date- 1501, 1972/3 with a 1570 movement, my question is when I pull crown to set time I see that wobbles, the setting movement is tight but seems that shaft has a play...is this normal?, please comments will be appreciated...
Alex

Tools · 7 September 2007, 01:45 AM

Alex,

Welcome to TRF..

The first question I might ask is when the watch was last serviced.

Some "wobble" could be little more than the stem shaft "O" rings dried up. If so, your Oyster is no longer water proof.

Or it may be nothing at all....All stem shafts will wobble a bit if pushed side to side when unscrewed..

Alex1059 · 7 September 2007, 02:06 AM

Hi, thank you for replying, have no idea of service date, the gasket in the case looked very bad when I opened the watch to check movement, the movement looks superb, shines a lot and no rust anywhere, I can say really mint... if the condition of the case gasket is an indicator, dried up o rings could be the culprit, any recommendations?....
Thank you Alex

Tools · 7 September 2007, 02:25 AM

Alex,

An Oyster case is designed to be waterproof provided the gaskets and seals are in place.

If you have taken off the back and the gasket was in poor shape, and it was not replaced at that time....I would say that the water-tightness may be compromised.

Usually, a watchmaker will mark the inside of the back cover when a service has been performed.. If you think it's been more than a few years since this one has been serviced, then...

Here's a couple of options:
. Take your watch to a competent watchmaker and ask to have it cleaned, oiled and adjusted....and ask that the gaskets and O rings be replaced, and a pressure check performed. Shouldn't cost more than a couple of hundred.

. Take it to a Rolex AD and ask for a full service. The AD will send it to a Rolex Service Center and they will go through the entire watch repairing, replacing, and refinishing to like-new condition. Should cost ~500 plus parts.

Rockrolex · 7 September 2007, 02:54 AM

Welcome to TRF, Alex. Larry has said it all. He's given you excellent advice. Let us know what you decide to do.

Alex1059 · 7 September 2007, 03:57 AM

Thank you for the advice, I'm in Miami, anyone with sugestions with a watchmaker that can do the job?
Alex

f16570 · 7 September 2007, 05:53 AM

Welcome,
Get it serviced and enjoy wearing it for the rest of your life.

f

Tombstone · 7 September 2007, 06:36 AM

Welcome to the forum, if I were you I would send your Rolex to one of the Rolex service centers. They have all the parts, they know what they are doing, and they will warrantee the work for a year. Repairs are not cheep, often the common bill runs around $500.00 but well worth it. There are service centers in New York, Dallas, and Beverly Hills.

SPACE-DWELLER · 7 September 2007, 09:14 PM

Welcome to TRF, Alex!

That is not normal. The shaft should not have play, so like the others I suggest that you get it serviced.

When you get it back from service, please post a pic of the Rolex and give us a "report" of the service, will ya?

That would be awesome!

txrob779 · 7 September 2007, 09:54 PM

My first Rolex was a ss date w/oyster bracelet. 1603 with 1570 non quick set . It's a great timepiece. There are options on service. The AD will take 10-12 weeks and as indicated cost about 5 bills. In Dallas there are serveral pre-owned dealers that have Rolex trained watchsmiths that can do the sercive for 1/2 the price and 3-4 weeeks. I tend to lean towards the pre-owned dealers for time and money. If you want to know who I use PM me. It is in Dallas but I am sure in a city like Miami there has to be a quality pre-owned dealer to service that killer vintage Rolex date.

Peace

7 September 2007, 01:33 AM	#1
Alex1059 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: usa Posts: 3	Hello to all and a question.... Hello to all, I'm new at forum, just got a Oyster perpetual -date- 1501, 1972/3 with a 1570 movement, my question is when I pull crown to set time I see that wobbles, the setting movement is tight but seems that shaft has a play...is this normal?, please comments will be appreciated... Alex

7 September 2007, 02:54 AM	#5
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,591	Welcome to TRF, Alex. Larry has said it all. He's given you excellent advice. Let us know what you decide to do. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

7 September 2007, 09:14 PM	#9
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Welcome to TRF, Alex! That is not normal. The shaft should not have play, so like the others I suggest that you get it serviced. When you get it back from service, please post a pic of the Rolex and give us a "report" of the service, will ya? That would be awesome! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

7 September 2007, 01:45 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,173	Alex, Welcome to TRF.. The first question I might ask is when the watch was last serviced. Some "wobble" could be little more than the stem shaft "O" rings dried up. If so, your Oyster is no longer water proof. Or it may be nothing at all....All stem shafts will wobble a bit if pushed side to side when unscrewed..

7 September 2007, 02:06 AM	#3
Alex1059 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: usa Posts: 3	Hi, thank you for replying, have no idea of service date, the gasket in the case looked very bad when I opened the watch to check movement, the movement looks superb, shines a lot and no rust anywhere, I can say really mint... if the condition of the case gasket is an indicator, dried up o rings could be the culprit, any recommendations?.... Thank you Alex

7 September 2007, 02:25 AM	#4
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,173	Alex, An Oyster case is designed to be waterproof provided the gaskets and seals are in place. If you have taken off the back and the gasket was in poor shape, and it was not replaced at that time....I would say that the water-tightness may be compromised. Usually, a watchmaker will mark the inside of the back cover when a service has been performed.. If you think it's been more than a few years since this one has been serviced, then... Here's a couple of options: . Take your watch to a competent watchmaker and ask to have it cleaned, oiled and adjusted....and ask that the gaskets and O rings be replaced, and a pressure check performed. Shouldn't cost more than a couple of hundred. . Take it to a Rolex AD and ask for a full service. The AD will send it to a Rolex Service Center and they will go through the entire watch repairing, replacing, and refinishing to like-new condition. Should cost ~500 plus parts.

7 September 2007, 03:57 AM	#6
Alex1059 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: usa Posts: 3	Thank you for the advice, I'm in Miami, anyone with sugestions with a watchmaker that can do the job? Alex

7 September 2007, 05:53 AM	#7
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	Welcome, Get it serviced and enjoy wearing it for the rest of your life. f

7 September 2007, 06:36 AM	#8
Tombstone "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Richard Location: LV, NV Watch: LV Sub and others Posts: 2,689	Welcome to the forum, if I were you I would send your Rolex to one of the Rolex service centers. They have all the parts, they know what they are doing, and they will warrantee the work for a year. Repairs are not cheep, often the common bill runs around $500.00 but well worth it. There are service centers in New York, Dallas, and Beverly Hills.

7 September 2007, 09:54 PM	#10
txrob779 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Ft.Worth, Texas Posts: 488	My first Rolex was a ss date w/oyster bracelet. 1603 with 1570 non quick set . It's a great timepiece. There are options on service. The AD will take 10-12 weeks and as indicated cost about 5 bills. In Dallas there are serveral pre-owned dealers that have Rolex trained watchsmiths that can do the sercive for 1/2 the price and 3-4 weeeks. I tend to lean towards the pre-owned dealers for time and money. If you want to know who I use PM me. It is in Dallas but I am sure in a city like Miami there has to be a quality pre-owned dealer to service that killer vintage Rolex date. Peace

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