Thread all abt ROLEX - Part 2

[kashix]

guys , my explorer 2 reaching 10 years now. Wondering if I should send in for general servicing?

Actually also curious. What’s the thumb of rule for servicing?

 

[TalkingWatches]

Actually also curious. What’s the thumb of rule for servicing?

every 5?

 

[ForumRider]

Actually also curious. What’s the thumb of rule for servicing?

Actually there is no really a rule based on what I read online. But depending on the wrist time, if it's a daily beat, maybe 5 yrs. If we rotate watches, maybe 7-10 years.

Today I just sent in my Ball Watch for servicing. It has been 11 years since the last servicing. The technician told me the movement condition is quite bad. He also did recommend to bring servicing around 5 years to ensure the movement in good health.

 

[gaoxing84]

had a 1984 rolex sub, never serviced.
works well.
dont fix if it's not broken

 

[fade_white]

All the watch gurus here, need your advice here.

Recently got offered a Rolex piece overseas which I bought as I was finally offered after 6 boutiques.

Now that I am back, I am thinking of trying my luck to acquire another Rolex from the ADs here. I have put my name in the interest list for a few classic and professional models across the different ADs.

Would any of you here recommend going to the AD every few weeks to chitchat with the staff and to maintain rapport even though there is nothing for purchase? Will they remember your face and that you are a really interested customer since I go almost every few weeks? I feel like I should be able to make my first move to be offered something to buy so to finally have an open customer-business relationship. I have done my research on the watches before heading down to the ADs so as not to sound like a total noob who does not know anything about Rolex.

I asked this because I went to the same AD 3 weeks apart and the person who initially served me does not remember me anymore as he did not give me his namecard.

The only rapport you can build is through purchase history.

 

[ckunjie]

I don't see the point in buying such expensive watches. All may watches are from Replica24. They are as stylish as the originals. And I saved a lot of bucks.

 

[ForumRider]

Sigh last Sunday took out my explorer 2 and tried to wind it. I can’t wind, very strong resistance. Guess it’s time for servicing. It’s has been 11 yrs since I bought it

 

[potato13]

I don't see the point in buying such expensive watches.

diff ppl. diff point. diff view..

Some buy expensive car, some buy cheap car. some dont buy car.
Its okay to not see the point of others, but what is your point of the statement? Or its a question?
Trying to understand why some ppl like luxury watches?

 

[Damienic]

Sigh last Sunday took out my explorer 2 and tried to wind it. I can’t wind, very strong resistance. Guess it’s time for servicing. It’s has been 11 yrs since I bought it

My friend had the same problem with his vintage Rootbeer. Then we happen to visit our SA together and SA helped him resolve the issue. It does work ok but if the watch hasn’t been serviced for a long time, it’s ok to send for servicing too

 

[ForumRider]

My friend had the same problem with his vintage Rootbeer. Then we happen to visit our SA together and SA helped him resolve the issue. It does work ok but if the watch hasn’t been serviced for a long time, it’s ok to send for servicing too

Yes. I just shake abit and the watch started to run. Waited for 4 hours and tried to wind again. The resistance is lesser.

Tonight I will try again, hopefully it’s smooth.
Don’t really want to send for servicing, waste time waste money lol

 

[Damienic]

I don't see the point in buying such expensive watches.

I hold the same view back in 2010 and before. Then got my first Rolex in 2015 and since 2019 till now, my view about buying luxury watches changes completely. I would be more willing to spend on watches these days than on a car .
Once you get into it, you will change your stance completely

 

[raidorz]

I don't see the point in buying such expensive watches.

Then this thread probably not for you.

 

[gaoxing84]

I don't see the point in buying such expensive watches.

Satki. Upz for chiu

 

[elloz123]

I don't see the point in buying such expensive watches.

We don’t see a point in gambling either ( from your post history).

 

[Damienic]

We don’t see a point in gambling either ( from your post history).

Wah….if indeed so, then spending expensive watches for sure beats gambling

 

[derkaiser94]

I don't see the point in buying such expensive watches.

Well said. Chumps Sia people who buy expensive watches.

 

[Bloodcrave]

i see quite a few passive aggressiveness here aimed at ckunjie
to be frank, when i was growing up i also felt that luxury watches are stupid
now i have a few

 

[gaoxing84]

i see quite a few passive aggressiveness here aimed at ckunjie
to be frank, when i was growing up i also felt that luxury watches are stupid
now i have a few

Lol.
Troll ah troll

 

[chromeIT]

Casio army watch felt too basic
Apple watch keep spoiling after few years
Seiko bracelet too lousy compared to swiss
swiss some brand not much recognition
Rolex....

 

[Leonard_Ong]

One telegram group wrote that the price will increase tomorrow (1st June), business must be good to have two price increases in half a year.