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116618wannabee · 11 February 2014, 02:54 AM

I bought it in Barbados new in I think 1998. Water got in it by accident with an unscrewed crown 10 years ago and it was promptly serviced by a 40 year experienced master watchmaker.

Looks and runs great. Does it really need service?

antbkny · 11 February 2014, 03:00 AM

coudnt hurt

Tools · 11 February 2014, 03:00 AM

Nobody can really answer that, but let me say this..

If you had water get into your watch simply because you left the crown unscrewed it was because routine maintenance was neglected. A Sub will NOT let water in if the seals have been kept in good condition and changed when needed, even with the crown unscrewed.

So, here you are after a decade with a watch that "looks and runs great"... that is only half the issue.

How are your tube, crystal and case-back seals holding up after these past 10 years. Do you know ? Do you want to wait until it gets water inside again for that service ?.

116618wannabee · 11 February 2014, 03:20 AM

I think he replaced the gasket and it is watertight. It is my everyday watch. I shower wit it it never fogs and keeps great time.

The crystal has a tiny chip you can see it in the pic (see if you can find it lol).

I am going to take it to an experienced watchmaker who has worked on Rolex for many years. The basic price is 3 bills. I Just wanted to hear the opinion of the community to make sure I am not wasting 300 dollars.

CDNWatchNut · 11 February 2014, 03:21 AM

You likely could stretch it out if all appears fine, however as was suggested, who knows if it's water resistance is still up to par. I think if its your daily wearer, 10 years is a pretty good run and a service will pay dividends in its longevity.

Dr. Robert · 11 February 2014, 03:33 AM

If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

Keith1 · 11 February 2014, 03:34 AM

I wouldn't want 10 year old oil running in my cars! It's worth the money to get the seals replaced, new oils, and a pressure test done. I would also get the crystal replaced, and have him give it a light polish. It then will be like a new Rolex!

cop414 · 11 February 2014, 03:44 AM

You shower with it every day, do you get a pressure test done every year? At the 10 year point I would lean toward having it done.

dlubix · 11 February 2014, 03:45 AM

If works fine, does not need a service. You have to only do pressure test periodically.
Compare cars and watches is really not the right way.

Cc1966 · 11 February 2014, 04:30 AM

Do the service, it's time. Rolex ownership demands spending some $ from time-to-time.

Keith1 · 11 February 2014, 04:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dlubix

If works fine, does not need a service. You have to only do pressure test periodically.
Compare cars and watches is really not the right way.

They both need good lubricants, to run!

dlubix · 11 February 2014, 04:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keith1

They both need good lubricants, to run!

This is sure, but 10 years old oil in a car is like 50 years old lubricant in Rolex watch. You should change oil in your car yearly, no? ;-)

xjeeunitx · 11 February 2014, 05:06 AM

I wouldn't.

ec51 · 11 February 2014, 05:14 AM

...when was the last time it was pressure tested?

11 February 2014, 03:00 AM	#3
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,137	Nobody can really answer that, but let me say this.. If you had water get into your watch simply because you left the crown unscrewed it was because routine maintenance was neglected. A Sub will NOT let water in if the seals have been kept in good condition and changed when needed, even with the crown unscrewed. So, here you are after a decade with a watch that "looks and runs great"... that is only half the issue. How are your tube, crystal and case-back seals holding up after these past 10 years. Do you know ? Do you want to wait until it gets water inside again for that service ?. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

11 February 2014, 03:33 AM	#6
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cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 71,856	You shower with it every day, do you get a pressure test done every year? At the 10 year point I would lean toward having it done. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

11 February 2014, 03:45 AM	#9
dlubix "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Marek Location: Czech Rep. Watch: OWG 14270 Posts: 228	If works fine, does not need a service. You have to only do pressure test periodically. Compare cars and watches is really not the right way. __________________ I know that my English is perfect

11 February 2014, 04:30 AM	#10
Cc1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Christopher Location: Georgia, USA Watch: ing the Sea... Posts: 6,713	Do the service, it's time. Rolex ownership demands spending some $ from time-to-time. __________________ "I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way." Captain John Paul Jones, 16 November 1778 "*Curmudgeons* " Favorites: 1665 SD, Sub Date, DSSD, Exp II, Sub LV, GMTIIc

11 February 2014, 03:00 AM	#2
antbkny "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Anthony Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Dblue Posts: 6,723	coudnt hurt

11 February 2014, 03:20 AM	#4
116618wannabee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: NYC Watch: Your parking meter Posts: 74	I think he replaced the gasket and it is watertight. It is my everyday watch. I shower wit it it never fogs and keeps great time. The crystal has a tiny chip you can see it in the pic (see if you can find it lol). I am going to take it to an experienced watchmaker who has worked on Rolex for many years. The basic price is 3 bills. I Just wanted to hear the opinion of the community to make sure I am not wasting 300 dollars.

11 February 2014, 03:21 AM	#5
CDNWatchNut "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Juan Location: Sherwood Park, Ab Watch: 114060 Posts: 1,509	You likely could stretch it out if all appears fine, however as was suggested, who knows if it's water resistance is still up to par. I think if its your daily wearer, 10 years is a pretty good run and a service will pay dividends in its longevity.

11 February 2014, 03:34 AM	#7
Keith1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: San Diego Watch: Sub-C blue, DSSD Posts: 2,482	I wouldn't want 10 year old oil running in my cars! It's worth the money to get the seals replaced, new oils, and a pressure test done. I would also get the crystal replaced, and have him give it a light polish. It then will be like a new Rolex!

11 February 2014, 05:06 AM	#13
xjeeunitx 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,430	I wouldn't.

11 February 2014, 05:14 AM	#14
ec51 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: DerekISeric Location: FurtherOnUpTheRd. Watch: yourself Posts: 1,640	...when was the last time it was pressure tested? __________________ . . . Eric

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