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Old 7 January 2017, 01:00 AM   #1
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I have a Rolex Submariner which seems to have a problem with the watch stem coming out of the case, when I am resetting the date function. Is this a common occurrence? I don't always wear the watch so it does require date resets, which involves a lot of winding depending on the current date. Is it better to wait until the date is close and then wear the watch or just get a good watch winder?
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Old 7 January 2017, 01:09 AM   #2
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The best would be to repair the watch.
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Old 7 January 2017, 01:09 AM   #3
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Providing the stem hasn't broken, the stem retaining screw (the small one inboard from the crown) has come loose
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Old 7 January 2017, 01:09 AM   #4
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Sounds like a vintage with a non-quick set. Might be due for service...


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Old 7 January 2017, 01:22 AM   #5
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Thanks for the response. Got the watch serviced about 4 years ago. I not too sure how often servicing a Rolex is required? I don't wear it all the time....I wonder if it would be a bad thing to tuck it away in a safe deposit box and pass it on? Other than the lubrication getting solid, is there any other degredation to watch that occur?
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Old 7 January 2017, 01:43 AM   #6
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If it was serviced by a competent watchmaker, the lubricant should have been synthetic and won't degrade. You could screw the crown back in and shove it in a drawer but then your heir is burdened with fixing it.
Get it to a good watchmaker (not the one who did it before) and see if all it needs is a tightened screw to hold the stem securely.


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Old 7 January 2017, 02:25 AM   #7
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I don't mean to be abrasive but....Why are you bashing the previous watchmaker? The detent screw can loosen over time. 1570 is bad about this. it's been 4 years. The detent screws are prone to break on that model and you learn to not over tighten them. I always hold my breath tightening that screw on those watches because it can break off and then you have to possibly buy a set lever and a set lever screw.

Synthetic lubricants do dry out and this is especially true I would say on pallet stones where they are in the open. Otherwise....you would never need to service the watch.
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Old 7 January 2017, 02:27 AM   #8
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Providing the stem hasn't broken, the stem retaining screw (the small one inboard from the crown) has come loose
The pictured movement is a 3135 and it doesn't have a screw. It uses a tension spring above the set lever and the stem is released by pressing the shaft of the detent lever with a tweezer, flexing the leaf type spring holding it in and then pulling the stem.
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Old 7 January 2017, 02:58 AM   #9
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Thanks again...it's off to get it serviced and into storage. That red sub has been thru a lot and has earned a rest. Me too!

Thanks for the info. Will schedule a visit to get the sub serviced....sounds nautical. And then into the vault. It's due a rest.

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Old 7 January 2017, 08:06 AM   #10
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If it's a Red Sub, it is likely in the set-screw category as opposed to the push-button release for the stem.

It is likely a 20 dollar fix for a watchmaker to unscrew the case and tighten the set-screw. If it's only been 4 years since it's last service it may not need another one at this time; at least, not for this issue alone.
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Old 7 January 2017, 12:14 PM   #11
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There's a tiny green arrow pointing at the detent screw. That's a 1575 movement.

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