Many common Rolex service requests are a direct result of neglect. The watch lubricants can harden and cause friction within the movement’s gears – just imagine running your car on the same oil for 5 years! Over time, this friction can cause excessive wear to the parts and will eventually result in damage – and a scramble to find reliable Rolex repair services.
Don’t wait: Keep your Rolex precise with regular maintenance.
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Like a finely tuned automobile, a Rolex requires scheduled maintenance over the life of the watch. Unfortunately, many people don’t have their watches serviced until they experience a problem – thus, “if it ain’t broke don’t fix it.” However, when it comes to Rolex watch repair, this can be an expensive philosophy
Remember, these parts are so tiny they function within tolerances measured in thousandths of a millimeter. The longer you go between appointments with the Watch Doctor, the more extensive the wear is likely to be, the more parts need replacing, the more expensive it will be. Don’t necessarily rely on the watch’s accuracy to determine when it should be serviced.
A complete overhaul includes the complete disassembly of the watch case, bracelet, and movement. The case and bracelet are ultrasonically cleaned, polished, and refinished. The process removes scuff marks and scratches.
The movement is ultrasonically cleaned, and then reassembled using recommended lubricants. Proper lubrication is an acquired skill of the watchmaker, achieved through years of practice and dedication. The movement is electronically calibrated and placed into the case. The completed watch is pressure tested to check water resistance. The watch is then subjected to a time test to assure accuracy before delivery.
The Rolex factory charges $700+ for an overhaul and turnaround time varies from 4-6 weeks! So my answer to this question is – why are other repairs so overpriced?
I have been a watchmaker for over 43 years and live in a small town and have a shop with low overhead. I feel that it is better to keep my prices down and do more quality watch repair for my customers and keep repeat customers, rather than overcharge on each repair. I do each repair job one at a time and pay special attention to the needs of each individual watch repair.
Ship watches to:
Mark Sirianni
25 Fraley St.
Kane, PA 16735
(814) 837-9435
(814) 558-4818 (cell)
E-mail: watchdoctorpa@gmail.com
