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liuk3 · 19 June 2018, 03:57 AM

It's been over 6 years since my 16710 was last serviced (by the RSC). It's been running about +5 seconds per day (has gotten worse over the past couple of years). I've just been wearing it fine, but lately I've been wondering whether to bother getting it serviced?

Would you bother getting it serviced at this point, or just suck it up and merely wait until it is broken or really needs it to get it serviced?

Edit: This is my first poll. Thanks.

Chadridv · 19 June 2018, 04:33 AM

C. I'd bring it in to have it looked over. They'll let you know if it needs service. It might just need a regulation.

T01 · 19 June 2018, 04:36 AM

I wouldn't sweat it. I'd service at 10 years.

liuk3 · 19 June 2018, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Chadridv

C. I'd bring it in to have it looked over. They'll let you know if it needs service. It might just need a regulation.

I had called the RSC near me, and they said that since it is well out of the warranty period, my only option was to have it serviced rather than merely regulated. The other option I think is that I don't have to necessarily go to the RSC and could potentially just have it regulated at by a local watchmaker.

I've just been ignoring the potential issue though.

zjd168 · 19 June 2018, 04:37 AM

5s doesn't bother me if it has been consistent. However if like you said it's getting worse then yes, send to RSC

Chadridv · 19 June 2018, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by liuk3

I had called the RSC near me, and they said that since it is out of the warranty period, my only option was to have it serviced rather than merely regulated. Of course, I don't have to go to the RSC.

really!? That's crazy.

It might be worth an in person visit.

liuk3 · 19 June 2018, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Chadridv

really!? That's crazy.

It might be worth an in person visit.

I don't really blame them. I had multiple watches that they (RSC Beverly Hills) regulated for free since they were under warranty, and the RSC is close to my home and office. I think because they recommend servicing every 5 years as their policy, they told me to get it serviced and wouldn't merely regulate the watch. The service intervals for the later model Rolex watches seem to be longer than 5 years though now.

Frank80 · 19 June 2018, 04:42 AM

I'd take it to a rolex authorized shop and have it put on a timer. If everything is in spec I wouldn't bother with a service yet. Maybe a regulation.

liuk3 · 19 June 2018, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by zjd168

5s doesn't bother me if it has been consistent. However if like you said it's getting worse then yes, send to RSC

Looking at my Watch Tracker app:
- 3+ yrs ago: running +1.6 sec/day
- 2.5 yrs ago: running +3.6 sec/day
- Over past 6 months: running +5 sec/day

Getting worse, but not so bad that I can't stand it.

enjoythemusic · 19 June 2018, 04:46 AM

I choose:

C: Get it pressure tested. It is keeping constant time anomaly basically, just running slow consistently.

Off Script · 19 June 2018, 04:48 AM

If it has been getting worse I vote yes get it serviced. I definitely would not wait until it's broken and I would still try an in person visit to the RSC.

Likestheshiny · 19 June 2018, 04:58 AM

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Would you bother getting serviced?

Uh, phrasing.

liuk3 · 19 June 2018, 05:02 AM

Wow. Interesting. Poll is split exactly evenly at this point (10 vs. 10).

The Libertine · 19 June 2018, 05:37 AM

As long as it is consistent, and you are okay with the +/- variance, would leave alone.

Beckster · 19 June 2018, 06:31 AM

I’ve had my 16710 regulated by RSC well outside the warranty period for free so either different rules for different service centers or you got some bs from those guys. Now to service or not is up to you though but I wouldn’t.

MJ8 · 19 June 2018, 06:57 AM

Service at 10 years

liuk3 · 19 June 2018, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Beckster

I’ve had my 16710 regulated by RSC well outside the warranty period for free so either different rules for different service centers or you got some bs from those guys. Now to service or not is up to you though but I wouldn’t.

yeah, if they would just regulate it and not charge me for full service, that's what i would do. thanks.

lecorsaire · 19 June 2018, 07:10 AM

I would get it serviced. Why wait until it gets worse?

tudorbaja27 · 19 June 2018, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Likestheshiny

Uh, phrasing.

Onequik135i · 19 June 2018, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by liuk3

yeah, if they would just regulate it and not charge me for full service, that's what i would do. thanks.

This

for what its worth I recently acquired mine from an out of state AD & no service was needed, timed it against my Watch Tracker app & it has read +5 within the 24 hour period after checking. Its currently at +22/+23 since last time I had checked it w the App on my I phone which was a few weeks back.

Rrpdc · 19 June 2018, 08:02 AM

Probably just magnetized. First thing I would check. Hold it up to good quality compass and see if it moves.

Bigblu10 · 19 June 2018, 09:21 AM

8 years is what I do. Wear it for a couple more years, then send it in.

Andad · 19 June 2018, 09:41 AM

No.

FiguredMaple · 19 June 2018, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by T01

I wouldn't sweat it. I'd service at 10 years.

I agree.

liuk3 · 19 June 2018, 01:44 PM

Thanks for the thoughts and feedback everyone!

al503 · 19 June 2018, 03:18 PM

Have you tried setting it its side, crown up, when you're not wearing it?

Ckci · 19 June 2018, 03:46 PM

I wouldn’t, and I certainly wouldn’t send it to RSC, but I’m not a big fan of RSC’s. Too many horror stories about ending up with a service dial and no recourse.

Verdi · 19 June 2018, 03:54 PM

Arrrrrhhhhhhhh, Your watch works within the COSC accepted daily variation, -4+6 !!!

There is nothing wrong with your watch, let alone needing a service.
You can get it regulated but that it doesn't mean it will necessarily get better.

for me, it is a 10 yrs service interval if it keeps good time. your watch keeps good time, it is within COSC.

RJRJRJ · 19 June 2018, 04:10 PM

I wouldn't service it. Keep wearing it until the accuracy bothers you and service it then. +5 is still pretty good.

SearChart · 19 June 2018, 04:15 PM

I'd recommend to only service it when it's really acting up.

View Poll Results: Been 6 years since last service and watch running +5 sec/day. Would you service?
Yes, get it serviced.	40	26.14%
No, it's not a big deal. Don't bother servicing.	113	73.86%
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19 June 2018, 03:57 AM	#1
liuk3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,347	Would you bother getting serviced? It's been over 6 years since my 16710 was last serviced (by the RSC). It's been running about +5 seconds per day (has gotten worse over the past couple of years). I've just been wearing it fine, but lately I've been wondering whether to bother getting it serviced? Would you bother getting it serviced at this point, or just suck it up and merely wait until it is broken or really needs it to get it serviced? Edit: This is my first poll. Thanks. __________________ "Appreciate your life!"

19 June 2018, 04:33 AM	#2
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,343	C. I'd bring it in to have it looked over. They'll let you know if it needs service. It might just need a regulation. __________________ - i͞n͟s͞t͟a͞g͞r͟a͞m͞ @ⓒⓄⓁⒹⓒⒶⓈⒺⓦⒶⒶⓉⒸⒽⒺⓈ

19 June 2018, 04:46 AM	#10
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 19,405	I choose: C: Get it pressure tested. It is keeping constant time anomaly basically, just running slow consistently. __________________ __________________ “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'Wow! What a Ride!'” -- Hunter S. Thompson Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

19 June 2018, 05:02 AM	#13
liuk3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,347	Wow. Interesting. Poll is split exactly evenly at this point (10 vs. 10). __________________ "Appreciate your life!"

19 June 2018, 04:36 AM	#3
T01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: T Location: AZ, NV, CA Posts: 6,481	I wouldn't sweat it. I'd service at 10 years.

19 June 2018, 04:37 AM	#5
zjd168 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: US Posts: 2,698	5s doesn't bother me if it has been consistent. However if like you said it's getting worse then yes, send to RSC

19 June 2018, 04:42 AM	#8
Frank80 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: St.PeteBeach, FL Watch: u talkin' bout Posts: 90	I'd take it to a rolex authorized shop and have it put on a timer. If everything is in spec I wouldn't bother with a service yet. Maybe a regulation.

19 June 2018, 04:48 AM	#11
Off Script "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: U.S.A. Watch: 116618LB Posts: 221	If it has been getting worse I vote yes get it serviced. I definitely would not wait until it's broken and I would still try an in person visit to the RSC.

19 June 2018, 05:37 AM	#14
The Libertine Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: BOS Watch: 16710;14060;214270 Posts: 6,375	As long as it is consistent, and you are okay with the +/- variance, would leave alone.

19 June 2018, 06:31 AM	#15
Beckster "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Singapore Watch: 16710 BLRO Posts: 836	I’ve had my 16710 regulated by RSC well outside the warranty period for free so either different rules for different service centers or you got some bs from those guys. Now to service or not is up to you though but I wouldn’t. __________________ Rolex Only Please

19 June 2018, 06:57 AM	#16
MJ8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: UK Watch: 116610LN Posts: 424	Service at 10 years

19 June 2018, 07:10 AM	#18
lecorsaire "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: NYC Watch: 116710BLNR Posts: 1,541	I would get it serviced. Why wait until it gets worse? __________________ Rolex 116710 BLNR Rolex Day Date 118238 Champagne/Batons

19 June 2018, 08:02 AM	#21
Rrpdc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Dc Posts: 2,002	Probably just magnetized. First thing I would check. Hold it up to good quality compass and see if it moves.

19 June 2018, 09:21 AM	#22
Bigblu10 Banned Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Jaime Location: Here Posts: 5,606	8 years is what I do. Wear it for a couple more years, then send it in.

19 June 2018, 09:41 AM	#23
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 36,791	No. __________________ E

19 June 2018, 01:44 PM	#25
liuk3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,347	Thanks for the thoughts and feedback everyone! __________________ "Appreciate your life!"

19 June 2018, 03:18 PM	#26
al503 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Oregon Watch: DD40, SD43 Posts: 367	Have you tried setting it its side, crown up, when you're not wearing it?

19 June 2018, 03:46 PM	#27
Ckci "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Russell Location: KC, MO Watch: FedEx 4 next 1 Posts: 2,244	I wouldn’t, and I certainly wouldn’t send it to RSC, but I’m not a big fan of RSC’s. Too many horror stories about ending up with a service dial and no recourse.

19 June 2018, 03:54 PM	#28
Verdi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mitch Location: UAE Watch: Big Ben Posts: 2,451	Arrrrrhhhhhhhh, Your watch works within the COSC accepted daily variation, -4+6 !!! There is nothing wrong with your watch, let alone needing a service. You can get it regulated but that it doesn't mean it will necessarily get better. for me, it is a 10 yrs service interval if it keeps good time. your watch keeps good time, it is within COSC. __________________ IG: @watch_idiot_savant

19 June 2018, 04:10 PM	#29
RJRJRJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: USA Posts: 3,496	I wouldn't service it. Keep wearing it until the accuracy bothers you and service it then. +5 is still pretty good.

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