Why are they so expensive?
Any answer that we could give would be pure speculation. At the end of the day, Rolex sells every watch that they make. If the market will bear the price that Rolex charges for it’s watches, then there is clearly no reason for them to drop the price. This is helped by the market perception that Rolex watches are great value in comparison to other fine watches.
How often should I service my Rolex?
There are different schools of though with this however many experts and Rolex themselves will recommend that you service your watch every 5 years for a modern model, or more frequently for a vintage version. Proper servicing will ensure that the watch continues to run smoothly as a dry, grimy watch can wear and result in damaged parts. Inevitably, this will make repairing the timepiece more expensive.
Why does my Rolex Rattle?
This will probably be due to the bracelet. Try removing the bracelet and see if the watch still rattles. None SEL (Solid End Link) bracelets are notorious for rattling so it shouldn’t be a concern if this is the case.
Where are the model and serial numbers engraved?
You will find the model number engraved between the lugs at the 12 o’clock position and the serial number engraved between the lugs at the 6 o’clock position. It is likely that you will have to remove the bracelet to see them. Do be aware that the numbers printed on the bracelts and end links are part numbers, not serial numbers.
How can I tell if my Rolex is fake?
The only sure fire way to tell if a Rolex is fake is to take it to a Rolex authorised dealer to have it appraised. If the dealer removes the caseback they will be able to tell at a glance whether the movement is genuinely of Rolex as no other movements are laid out in the same way. At the other end of the quality spectrum, even a watch novice will be able to identify a Chinatown bought fake but if you are in any doubt whatsoever, the safest bet is to take it to the authorised dealer.
What are Tudor watches?
Tudor is a brand owned by Rolex. They use Rolex oyster cases but not Rolex movements and are priced a bit lower down the scale.
Why are the stainless steel Daytonas so expensive?
These models are extremely popular and dealers frequently have extensive waiting lists. The SS (stainless steel) models sell for more than the TT (two tone) stainless steel and gold model so it could well be the old addage of price being dictated by the market factors of supply and demand. As to the reason that they’re so popular - well, once again any reason that we could give would just be speculative.
Can I repair a scratched case?
You can, however we would strongly recommend that you don’t unless you know precisely what you are doing. Many owners recommend that you wait until you have the watch serviced before you do this. When the watch is serviced either by Rolex or a component watchmaker, they will polish the case as well as the bracelet and amazingly it will come back looking as if it had been bought new.
How should I clean my watch?
If you have an Oyster, you can wash it in warm water with a mild detergent and a soft toothbrush. Be sure that the watch is water resistant before doing this (i.e it has been serviced in a reasonable time frame, the crown is screwed in, etc). Make sure that you rinse it with clean water. Of course you mustn’t do this if you have a Cellini or other non-water resistant watch.
What should I do if my Rolex is running fast/slow?
The certification for a Rolex watch dictates that it should be running within an accuracy of -4 to +6 seconds per day. That is a very good accuracy for a mechanical watch. If it is considerably outside of these boundaries then you should consider getting the watch serviced.
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