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Would you service this Rolex 114270?

2.4K views 8 replies 7 participants last post by  DON  
#1 ·
Bought used 2008 explorer I. Opened caseback to verify authenticity. Initial wind didn’t produce second hand movement until fully wound which seemed strange. Upon opening watch started up. Timegrapher shows watch running very well so back and forth wether to service now. The caseback gasket when the caseback was removed seemed stretched out a bit and not properly seated. Aside from this the rotor and some of the parts seem to have scratches/wear, not sure how that happened.
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#2 ·
Looks like some ham fisted repair people have been inside this watch, based on the damage to some of the screws. Also, at some point the rotor axle has been worn far enough that the rotor has been scraping the bridges.

Using a strong loupe or microscope, check the condition of the lubrication. That will tell you more than the timing machine will...
 
#3 ·
With your concern about the gasket, I’d want to get the gasket replaced and the watch pressure tested…at a minimum.

For peace of mind…if you can swing it and you had the possibility of needing service baked into your “budget” for the watch, I’d consider having it serviced just for your peace of mind.

I can’t get over the amount of scratches…
 
#7 ·
If it was mine, I'd have my local Rolex AD - if approved by Rolex to do so - service the watch. This is especially appropriate given that you bought it used and don't have service history.

In addition validating authenticity, you'll get genuine Rolex parts (as needed), the Rolex 2 year warranty, and have a bit more control of exactly what gets done (copared with sending it to an RSC). More expensive than an independent, but argueably of better long term value.