Watch Servicing
19 August 2007, 09:36 PM
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Watch Servicing
Im looking for a company to service Omega, Rolex and TAG Heuer watches. Most of the pieces are automatic and Im looking for a full strip ~ clean ~ lubrication ~ adjustment service with new gaskets and I need them pressure testing to 20 atmospheres afterwards. I would appreciate any recommendations; particularly any in the North Midlands/North West
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20 August 2007, 08:25 PM
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Surely the joy of rolex is that only their engineers can service them properly
so you get robbed of 250 notes every 3 years when they break. I did through lots of complaining once get a jeweler to service it for cost price once. £120 not a bad mark up for putting a watch in the post.
so you get robbed of 250 notes every 3 years when they break. I did through lots of complaining once get a jeweler to service it for cost price once. £120 not a bad mark up for putting a watch in the post.
20 August 2007, 08:38 PM
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20 August 2007, 08:41 PM
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The reason that this Rolex will need to go to a third-party specialist, is that I intend to have an aftermarket saphire crystal fitted in place of the original acrylic. Unfortunately, then Rolex will refuse to service it as it will no longer be 'authentic'. Rolex only charge £175 to service these cheaper Oysters, which includes a new acrylic: almost a bargain...
The Seamasters are my main concern at the moment.
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The Seamasters are my main concern at the moment.
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20 August 2007, 08:50 PM
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I have had one done through Goldsmiths at Bluewater, and another at watches of Switzerland (at the bottom of bond street near the burlington arcade.) one was £170 and the other was £180.
20 August 2007, 09:03 PM
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20 August 2007, 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Simon 69
...The reason that this Rolex will need to go to a third-party specialist, is that I intend to have an aftermarket saphire crystal fitted in place of the original acrylic. Unfortunately, then Rolex will refuse to service it as it will no longer be 'authentic'...
20 August 2007, 09:55 PM
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These are specially manufactured crystals. Theyre curved inside to clear the hands but flat on the outside. They are manufactured for pieces that originally had acrylic parts, they arent Datejust crystals bodged on.
They look smart, but more importantly, theyre far more durable.
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They look smart, but more importantly, theyre far more durable.
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20 August 2007, 10:14 PM
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How often is the servicing due on Rolex watches? I've a 3 year old GMT2 and a 2 year old Yacht-Master, I guess the servicing is every several years?
What happens if the watches aren't serviced, apart from a guarantee being void?
What happens if the watches aren't serviced, apart from a guarantee being void?
25 August 2007, 08:58 AM
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A mate of mine was left a nice 1960's Rolex by his dad when he passed away, but my mate never wore it and it sat in a box in the loft for almost 20 years. We dug it out recently and tried winding it up, it didn't want to work at all. So I persuaded him to have it serviced, even if he wasn't going to wear it - just to keep it in working order, since it was his dads.
He had it serviced and it works great again now, and he's started wearing it around all the time.
I'm not sure if it was just a clean and oil or if they had to replace anything, but it's nice to see an old watch with sentimental value being brought back to life.
He had it serviced and it works great again now, and he's started wearing it around all the time.
I'm not sure if it was just a clean and oil or if they had to replace anything, but it's nice to see an old watch with sentimental value being brought back to life.
25 August 2007, 05:30 PM
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I wear mine everyday. I think I'll wear it until it/if it stops then get a service. Can't see the point in sending it off every 2 years, any thoughts?
25 August 2007, 08:42 PM
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Yes: foolish. As the lubrication decreases the friction increases and the very expensive action starts to wear away. Servicing a decent watch every two years may not be necessary, but using it until it dies on its **** is something short of a top plan.
Iwan: a proper service on a Rolex involves a complete strip and clean of all of the parts, followed by careful reassembly, lubrication and adjustment. Thats usually good enough for a watch that hasnt been worn (out!).
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Iwan: a proper service on a Rolex involves a complete strip and clean of all of the parts, followed by careful reassembly, lubrication and adjustment. Thats usually good enough for a watch that hasnt been worn (out!).
Simon