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HOW OFTEN DO YOU NEED 
TO SERVICE ROLEX?
It is recommended that your Rolex be serviced every 10 years for continued 
accuracy and waterproofness. Your Rolex watch should be serviced at an Official 
Rolex Retailer or a Rolex Service Center on a regular basis. 
To preserve sustained accuracy and waterproofness, Rolex watches should be 
repaired every ten years, depending on the model and real-world usage. Your Rolex 
watch should be professionally serviced at an Official Rolex Retailer or Service 
Centre on a periodic basis. 
It is important to refill the lubricants in a Rolex watch. The synthetic lubricants 
used by watchmakers will evaporate and dry up over time. Due to the mechanical 
sheering from the pivots running dry, debris and dirt will build up. The pivots may 
eventually fail. It is advisable therefore to have the wristwatch serviced before it 
reaches that point. Internal wear can be prevented by cleaning the watch caliber 
and maintaining it at set intervals. 
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Watches made by Rolex are water-resistant. Models like the Sea-Dweller and 
Submariner Deep Sea are nearly watertight. Your watch's water resistance could 
be the lone reason to service it regularly if it is important to you. Rolex watches are 
no different than any other watch that is regularly exposed to water in this regard. 
If you often submerge your watch underwater, you should have it examined on a 
regular basis. At your local Rolex Service Center RSC, pressure testing is available. 
It is probably time to have a 100m water-resistant watch serviced if you find out 
that it can only endure 30m or 3ATM of pressure. Water resistance on Rolex 
watches is not permanent and requires periodic service. 
How Much Does Rolex Watch Service Cost? 
A Rolex watch service costs around $800. An overhaul of a Rolex usually costs 
between $800 and $1500, depending on its condition and the work required. A 
qualified watchmaker carefully examines your timepiece and calculates the 
amount of repair that will be required. All work on your watch must be accepted by 
you prior to undergoing any repairs. 
independent watch services are typically less expensive than approved Rolex 
service centres, but they do not have Rolex's approval for the work. independent 
watch services will cost between $350 and $950. If you have your Rolex serviced 
by an independent non authorized third party, your warranty will be voided. 
You must maintain your Rolex watch's flawless, original state, even though 
servicing it may appear complicated due to its worth and collectability. Your Rolex 
watch should be serviced every ten years, according to Rolex. Servicing is an 
important aspect of owning a watch, so do it while it's still in good shape. 
What Happens In A Rolex Service? 
All required operations to restore accuracy, functionality and aesthetics are 
included in Rolex service. It includes the internal and external cleaning of the 
watch, including the scratch-resistant cerachrom, chromalight, magnetic shield, 
Oyster case and the perpetual movement. The Rolex calibre will be take aparted 
and each component will be cleaned individually. Each watch parts is 
ultrasonically cleansed to ensure that all dirt and impurities are removed. A Rolex 
horologer certified by the company has the skills and knowledge to carefully 
disassemble a band like a two-colour 904l stainless steel Oyster or President 
bracelet. Essentially, all Rolex Glidelock, links and parts will be dismantled and 
cleaned one by one separately. 
Every portion of the movement (mainspring, wheel train, pivots, escapement 
mechanism, pallet fork, oscillating weight and hairspring) will be inspected by the 
Rolex Service Center, with worn-out parts being replaced with new ones. The 
movement will also be oiled before the watch is put back together. It is necessary 
to lubricate the top and bottom jewels of the Balance Staff with a light oil. 
lubrication is needed for the escape wheel and pallet fork's bottom and top jewels. 
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lubrication is needed for gears in gear trains. A qualified watchmaker cleanses and 
re-lubricates the Mainspring using a one-dip technique if it needs to be re-
lubricated. 
To ensure COSC (contrôle officiel suisse des chronomètres) accuracy -2/+2 sec/
day, the Rolex superlative movement will be inspected and adjusted. 
The Rolex will be polished to restore the original brilliance of the bracelet, case, 
bidirectional or unidirectional bezel (fluted, domed, tachymeter or cerachrom) and 
screw-down crown (twinlock or triplock). Superalloys from Rolex, such as Everose, 
Rolesor, and Oystersteel, can be polished to remove light scuffs. In addition to 
stainless steel 904L, 18ct white gold, 18ct yellow gold, 18ct rose gold, and 950 
platinum, other metals can also be refinished during the Rolex service. 
Multiple gaskets in water-resistant Oyster casings are replaced automatically 
during the watch service. Replacement of the Triplock crown triple waterproofness 
gaskets (Submariner, Daytona, Sea Dweller) or Twinlock double waterproofness 
gaskets (DayDate, Datejust, Oyster, GMT MASTER) gaskets is included in standard 
Rolex service prices. The watch will be put through a waterproof test to see if it fits 
the model's requirements: waterproof to 100 metres / 330 feet (most Rolexes), 
waterproof to 300 metres / 1000 feet (Submariner), waterproof to 1220 metres / 
4000 feet (Sea Dweller) and waterproof to 3900 metres / 12800 feet (Deep Sea). 
water pressure testing is comparable to that carried out in Rolex's Swiss plant. 
Will Rolex Service A Second Hand Watch? 
No paperwork is required to service genuine Rolex timepieces. The paperwork is 
missing from some Rolex owners. The watch may easily be maintained at a 
certified service center. 
A green plastic card called Rolex paper is included in the box of every new Rolex 
timepiece. It is shaped like a banking card. This was previously a paper document, 
therefore the terms Rolex document and Rolex documentation. Rolex cards 
function similarly to ID cards for timepieces. This includes the wristwatch's 
reference number and unique serial number. On the back of the card is a stamp 
with information about the Rolex store and the date the timepiece was acquired. 
This card also acts as the Rolex warranty. For every Rolex watch, only an unique 
green plasticcard was ever made. If the card is lost or even stolen, Rolex will not 
replace it. 
A Rolex owner may not have the original documents for a variety of reasons. 
Without a document, a Rolex can be serviced. You must know if your Rolex has 
been modified or serviced by an independent watchmaker if you do not have the 
original green card for the wristwatch. Another useful piece of information is 
where it was purchased or who owned it previously. Any document relating to its 
purchase could be helpful. If the watch is authentic Rolex watch, has not been 
modified, and is not stolen, then Rolex will service it. 
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Even if you don't have the original certification papers, Rolex will service your 
watch if you ship it to them in the mail or bring it in to one of their Official Rolex 
Retailers and Service Centers. 
Rolexes That Are Over Ten Years Old 
Some Rolex watches that are over ten years old require maintenance. 
Model Reference Discon.nued
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Steel White 116520-0016 2011
Rolex Explorer II Superluminova 16570-0003 2011
Rolex Explorer II Black Superluminova 16570-0004 2011
Rolex Explorer II Black TriGum 16570-0002 2011
Rolex Explorer II White TriGum 16570-0001 2011
Rolex Submariner Date 16610 LV Mark 1 16610LV MK1 2010
Rolex Submariner Date 16610 LV Mark 6 16610LV MK6 2010
Rolex Submariner Date 16610 LV Mark 7 16610LV MK7 2010
Rolex Submariner Date 16610 LV Mark 2 16610LV MK2 2010
Rolex Submariner Date 16610 LV Mark 3 16610LV MK3 2010
Rolex Submariner Date 16610 LV Mark 4 16610LV MK4 2010
Rolex Submariner Date 16610 LV Mark 5 16610LV MK5 2010
Rolex Submariner Date 16610 SuperLuminova 16610 SuperLuminova 2010
Rolex Submariner Date 16610 TriGum 16610 TriGum 2010
Rolex Submariner Date 16610 TriGum Tiffany 16610 TriGum Tiffany 2010
Rolex Explorer 114270-0001 2010
Rolex Submariner Date 16613 Black TriGum 16613 Black TriGum 2009
16613 Black Tiffany 
Rolex Submariner Date 16613 Black Tiffany TriGum 2009
TriGum
Rolex Submariner Date 16613 Blue TriGum 16613 Blue TriGum 2009
16613 Black 
Rolex Submariner Date 16613 Black Superluminova 2009
Superluminova
Rolex Submariner Date 16613 Panama Canal 16613 Panama 2009
Rolex Submariner Date 16613 Blue Tiffany TriGum 16613 Blue Tiffany TriGum 2009
Rolex Submariner Date 16613 SerG Silver 16613 SerG Silver 2009
Rolex Submariner Date 16613 Onyx 16613 Onyx 2009
16613 Blue 
Rolex Submariner Date 16613 Blue TriGum 2009
SuperLuminova
Rolex Submariner 16618 Blue SuperLuminova 16618 Blue Superluminova 2008
Rolex Submariner 16618 Gold SerG 16618 Gold SerG 2008
16618 Black 
Rolex Submariner 16618 Black SuperLuminova 2008
SuperLuminova
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Rolex Submariner 16618 Lapis 16618 Lapiz 2008
Rolex Submariner 16618 Black TriGum 16618 TriGum 2008
Rolex Submariner 16618 Blue TriGum 16618 Blue TriGum 2008
Rolex Submariner 16618 Silver SerG 16618 Silver SerG 2008
Rolex Sea-Dweller 16600T 16600T 2008
Rolex Sea-Dweller 16600 SuperLuminova 16600 SuperLuminova 2008
Rolex Sea-Dweller 16600 Polizia di Stato 16600 Polizia di Stato 2008
Rolex Sea-Dweller 16600 TriGum 16600 TriGum 2008
Rolex Sea-Dweller 16600 Comex Service 16600 Comex Service 2008
Rolex Submariner No-Date / Stainless Steel / Black 14060M-0001 2007
Rolex GMT-Master II 16710 Coke 16710 Coke 2005
Rolex GMT-Master II Two Tone / Black 16713 2005
Rolex GMT-Master II 16718 Yellow Gold 16718 2005
Rolex Daytona White Gold Sapphire Strap 16559saco 2000
Rolex Daytona Zenith Yellow Gold Pink Sapphire Black 16588safu-0001 2000
Rolex Daytona Zenith Yellow Gold Pink Sapphire Paved 16588safu-0002 2000
Rolex Submariner Date 16610 Panama Canal 16610 Panama Canal 1999
Rolex GMT-Master 16700 17616 1999
Rolex Submariner Date 16610 Comex 16610 Comex 1997
Rolex Sea-Dweller 16600 Comex Mark 2 16600 Comex MK2 1997
Rolex Sea-Dweller 16600 Comex Mark 1 16600 Comex MK1 1992
Rolex Sea-Dweller 16660 Ma[e Mark 1 16660 Ma[e MK1 1988
Rolex Sea-Dweller 16660 Ma[e Mark 2 16660 Ma[e MK2 1988
Rolex Sea-Dweller 16660 Gloss 16660 Gloss 1988
Rolex Sea-Dweller 16660 Comex Ma[e 16660 Comex Ma[e 1988
Rolex Daytona 6265 Stainless Steel / Silver / Big Red 6265-001 1988
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The Prestige Watch Club online platform is available to Rolex owners, those 
interested in Rolex wristwatches and Swiss watch. The Prestige Watch Club is a 
resource for Rolex watch owners who have questions about your Rolex timepiece. 
Rolex watch service, how to buy a used Rolex, how to remove scratches, and how 
to sell your Rolex for the best price are just a few of the topics discussed. 
PrestigeWatchClub.com has a wealth of Rolex-related information to assist you in 
getting the most out of your timepiece. Rolex owners who own a Submariner, 
Rolex Datejust, Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Rolex GMT-Master, Rolex Sky-Dweller, a 
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona, or any other legendary Rolex watch must 
visit Prestige Watch Club. 
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Online Resources and References 
• Foundation Haute Horlogerie 
• Rolex Forums.com 
• Cosc - Controle Officiel Suisse Des Chronometres 
• Rolex.com 
• Reddit.com/rolex 
• Baselworld 
• Ablogtowatch.com 
• Watches And Wonders
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