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Old 18 February 2021, 01:49 PM   #1
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Should I service my sub?

I have a submariner with a 2000 production date. I purchased it preowned in 2005 and supposedly it was serviced by the Rolex dealer when purchased.

Lately I have noticed the power reserve is down to between 12 and 24 hours. My local Rolex certified watchmaker Recommended a complete service with new mainspring for $700 as well as a Rolex required crown replacement and stem with gold parts for $200.

I have the watch back and I hesitated. If I don’t wear it for a day I manually wind it.

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Should I do the service now or wait?
Is the price reasonable and customary?
Are there any other questions I should be asking?

The other information that may be helpful is that this is a watch I very much want to keep. Thanks.
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Old 18 February 2021, 02:49 PM   #2
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You’ve had it for 16 years. It’s time for a service. $700 is the going rate for a full service.
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Old 18 February 2021, 04:36 PM   #3
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Rolex Service

In every 10 years It is recommended to service your Rolex approximately every 10 years depending on the model and real-life usage.
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Old 18 February 2021, 06:48 PM   #4
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In every 10 years It is recommended to service your Rolex approximately every 10 years depending on the model and real-life usage.
Exactly that.
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Old 18 February 2021, 07:15 PM   #5
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After loyal service to you your Rolex has earned its service. Just do it mate
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Old 18 February 2021, 07:46 PM   #6
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The quotes you got are reasonable. If it hasn't been serviced in 16 years it could do with a proper movement cleaning and lubrication. Continue using it might result in additional service costs down the line.
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Old 19 February 2021, 12:37 AM   #7
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I service my vintage Tudor Submariner every few years to keep it "tuned up."
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Old 19 February 2021, 04:18 AM   #8
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The suggestions made as to spring, crown/reseals and such, including the costs, sound perfectly reasonable. This is an average service at a typical cost.

Your 20 year old watch is due for this service, so make certain it gets it to last many more decades without leaking water, etc. Springs are normally replaced as a matter of service anyhoo. Yours is obviously due.
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Old 19 February 2021, 01:55 PM   #9
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Thanks!

Appreciate the advice and confirmed my instincts.

And nice to see another ham radio operator on here. We share two expensive hobbies!
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Old 23 February 2021, 02:09 AM   #10
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RUSA in Dallas just quoted me $750 for service this morning
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Old 3 March 2021, 09:34 AM   #11
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That’s very reasonable. I just took my 20-year-old Yachtmaster in to an RSC (last serviced 2014) and I’ll be paying about $900.
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Old 20 April 2021, 02:22 AM   #12
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Sounds reasonable for me.
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Old 20 April 2021, 02:33 AM   #13
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Lately I have noticed the power reserve is down to between 12 and 24 hours. My local Rolex certified watchmaker Recommended a complete service with new mainspring for $700 as well as a Rolex required crown replacement and stem with gold parts for $200.

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Are you saying that after you wind it fully, it only runs for 12 hours?
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Old 20 April 2021, 04:06 AM   #14
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Should I service my sub?

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I purchased it preowned in 2005 and supposedly it was serviced by the Rolex dealer when purchased.

....power reserve is down to between 12 and 24 hours. My local Rolex certified watchmaker recommended a complete service

Should I do the service now or wait?
Simple answer: yes, service now.
You are not sure if the watch was serviced when you bought it in 2005, so at least 16 years without. With 900 $ this results in 5 $ per month, very little for a hobby.
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Old 27 April 2021, 09:33 AM   #15
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definitely service

you can always to go a local watchmaker certified by Rolex and get it serviced there for $400. you won't have to deal with Rolex. Rolex will probably make you polish the watch as well
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Old 29 April 2021, 01:33 AM   #16
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you can always to go a local watchmaker certified by Rolex and get it serviced there for $400. you won't have to deal with Rolex. Rolex will probably make you polish the watch as well
I'm in West Palm. Do you recommend one in this area? I checked with Mayors a few years back and they said they just sent them to a Rolex Serv. Ctr. and add their fees.
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Maybe we need a 3135 movement issues thread
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Maybe we need a 3135 movement issues thread

Good one, like it
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Old 29 April 2021, 07:57 AM   #19
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Old 29 April 2021, 08:01 AM   #20
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Get it serviced ASAP.
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