Rolex Sub service?

[wjsesq]

I own an x seriel sub that has not been serviced in about 15 years. It keeps good time for its age and am wondering if I’m over due for a look. Thanks!

[TBS]

If it runs fine, I would seriously consider leaving a good thing alone. If it is out of spec for keeping time, then a service might be in order.

[0nly5iv3Digits]

Whether to service or not depends on a few factors. If it hasn’t been worn much, leave it alone. If it’s your daily wear, yes. Service it.

[SOG DIVER]

If you are wearing it regularly, as noted, a full service is warranted after 15 years.

Keep in mind that delayed service too long may result in wear to caliber parts that
may mount up. Each watch is an individual reference, but few do well without cleaning and
lubrication over time. A CW-21 Rolex specialist or an RSC, your choice.

[Tools]

If it's running fine, that's great.

How are the seals? Any corrosion at the case-back? Has the crown and tube taken a knock over the years and leaking? Power reserve still at optimum?

There is more to maintenance than just keeping time.

[Dendi]

I would personally get it serviced, just to be on the safe side. Every 10 years is not too much to ask for to make sure your watch is properly lubed, regulated etc.

[swiss_seth]

The whole leaving it alone until there is a problem is not a good idea from my personal experience. I didnt that with my 16610 D and eventually it developed rotor rub from a worn pinion. If I had serviced the watch around every 8 years that probably would not have happened.

I have my X 16233 in for service now. Just bought it and bracelet is mint but I noticed the crown and tube were pretty worn plus the crystal was after market and date magnification was off although it was a nice crystal.

I was quoted around 1150 for

New date wheel
New crown and tube
New hands
New Crystal
and whatever inside unless there is bigger problem which I doubt.

I passed on the polish since the watch looks great as is which the watchmaker says saves 150 so that will drop it to 1000.

He said basic service is 800 and with no polish is 650. This is from a local Rolex boutique with in house RSC certified and trained at Lititz, PA LWT technician.


Now peace of mind for waterproofness and another 8-10 years.


Definitely go with a service and I would always say use a RSC or official boutique watchmaker.

[brandrea]

I’d leave it be, but there’s really no right or wrong. This question is sort of similar to “do you think a watch winder is good?” There are basically two camps