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pestes · 4 February 2011, 03:54 AM

Hello everyone first time poster here. Love your forum and have enjoyed reading everything here. I am the proud owner of a SS Submariner and a SS 1964 datejust.

I have recently purchased a TT Submariner mfg. date is 1991-1992. I took the Cape Cod cloth, etc to it and it looks like new! Much to my chagrin I started wearing it las night and the dang thing loses an absurd 1-2 seconds a minute!

I wound it and have worn it all morning and it is still losing 45 seconds or so every hour. (I am wincing when I say that)

So, I am looking for help, advice, anything you wonderful folks could send my way.....
-Do I give it back to him and demand my money back because the movement is really effed?
-Could it just be a bad mainspring?
-Do I need to wear it longer get it to "warm up"?

In addition, the crown winds very rough compared to my SS submariner IDK if that could have something to do with it. It undoubtedly needs to be serviced I am assuming but any help in the meantime from you pro's would be MUCH appreciated as I am worried I just purchased a bad Rolex.

Thank you!

cyglee · 4 February 2011, 04:16 AM

You are right, it is time for a service...

pestes · 4 February 2011, 05:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cyglee

You are right, it is time for a service...

Thats what I was thinking but given the severity of time loss, do you think a simple servicing will suffice in this particular case? thanks!

drtooth73 · 4 February 2011, 05:54 AM

Crown grinds? That means the watch is dry, and in addition to basic oiling, may need some parts.
If possible, return the watch ASAP

cyglee · 4 February 2011, 06:16 AM

Internal parts do wear, especially if the oils dry. A RSC service will renew your watch but the cost will be ~600. and parts. A local knowledgeable watchmaker can do it for less, but without the RSC papers/warranty. I would recommend no further winding until you get it checked out.

coddger · 4 February 2011, 12:16 PM

have it serviced, you should be fine.

pestes · 5 February 2011, 02:22 AM

Excellent looks like Im going to send it in for service! Thanks for the help you guys appreciate it.

4 February 2011, 03:54 AM	#1
pestes "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Lockeford, CA Posts: 3	Seriously Losing time help! Hello everyone first time poster here. Love your forum and have enjoyed reading everything here. I am the proud owner of a SS Submariner and a SS 1964 datejust. I have recently purchased a TT Submariner mfg. date is 1991-1992. I took the Cape Cod cloth, etc to it and it looks like new! Much to my chagrin I started wearing it las night and the dang thing loses an absurd 1-2 seconds a minute! I wound it and have worn it all morning and it is still losing 45 seconds or so every hour. (I am wincing when I say that) So, I am looking for help, advice, anything you wonderful folks could send my way..... -Do I give it back to him and demand my money back because the movement is really effed? -Could it just be a bad mainspring? -Do I need to wear it longer get it to "warm up"? In addition, the crown winds very rough compared to my SS submariner IDK if that could have something to do with it. It undoubtedly needs to be serviced I am assuming but any help in the meantime from you pro's would be MUCH appreciated as I am worried I just purchased a bad Rolex. Thank you!

4 February 2011, 06:16 AM	#5
cyglee "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Gordon Location: California Watch: Gmtll,LV,SD,GV,etc Posts: 627	Internal parts do wear, especially if the oils dry. A RSC service will renew your watch but the cost will be ~600. and parts. A local knowledgeable watchmaker can do it for less, but without the RSC papers/warranty. I would recommend no further winding until you get it checked out. Last edited by cyglee; 4 February 2011 at 06:26 AM.. Reason: wording

4 February 2011, 12:16 PM	#6
coddger "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Only Mom Knows Location: Land Of The Free Watch: 116520,16610,16013 Posts: 1,573	have it serviced, you should be fine. __________________ Contentment Is Not The Fulfillment Of Getting All The Watches You Want, It Is The Realization Of How Many Rolexes You Already Have.

4 February 2011, 04:16 AM	#2
cyglee "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Gordon Location: California Watch: Gmtll,LV,SD,GV,etc Posts: 627	You are right, it is time for a service...

4 February 2011, 05:54 AM	#4
drtooth73 Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: W. Stutman Location: Motor City Watch: TT GMT IIC Posts: 2,223	Crown grinds? That means the watch is dry, and in addition to basic oiling, may need some parts. If possible, return the watch ASAP

5 February 2011, 02:22 AM	#7
pestes "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Lockeford, CA Posts: 3	Excellent looks like Im going to send it in for service! Thanks for the help you guys appreciate it.

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