Watch repair and maintenance is highly important to any watch owner. To maintain their degree of accuracy, a good watch must be regularly maintained, and intermittently undergo watch repairs. This is why for watches like a Rolex, an owner must send it away from an accredited Rolex watch repair service. If sent to an unaccredited repair service it could result in your Rolex watch performing at a lower standard.
Only an experienced watch repair specialist can carry out a Rolex watch repair. This can either be in house or offsite, but if offsite, they must still use original Rolex parts. This happens by Rolex operating a parts exchange; when a Rolex part is damaged, the only way to get the same part is to send the damaged version back to Rolex, which they then keep and send a replacement. Rolex watch service can take time to undergo but is worth it in the end.
Rolex Repair Step 1 – Disassembly
The bracelet is removed from the watch case and the case is then opened and the movement is removed. The case is then completely dissembled.
Rolex Repair Step 2 – Cleaning the Movement
The movement part is then dismantled and each component is cleaned ultrasonically in special formulated solutions.
Rolex Repair Step 3 – Replacement of Components
A watch repair expert will closely examine each component of the movement and identifies which components need to be replaces. Genuine replacement parts are directly supplied by Rolex Headquarters in Switzerland.
Rolex Repair Step 4 – Lubrication and Reassembly
A Rolex Watch Repair specialist will use advanced lubricants on each functioning component to minimise friction and prevent wear. This will make sure that the movement of your Rolex will continue to perform at a high standard.
Rolex Repair Step 5 – Timing Calibrations
The balance wheel is the heart of any Rolex watch movement. To keep its timekeeping precision the certified watch maker will adjust the balance wheel and test it electronically for its timing accuracy.
Rolex Repair Step 6 – Refinishing the Case and the Bracelet
The same level of care goes that goes into the servicing of the movement also goes into servicing its case and bracelet. After the initial cleaning, the case and bracelet are closely examined for any wear or damage, with any necessary replacements being made with certified Rolex parts. The case and bracelet are then finished to an exceptionally high standard.
Rolex Repair Step 7 – Full reassembly
The entire watch is then fully reassembled, completing the Rolex watch repair. If all has gone to plan, the Rolex will not be back in a state which allows it to be fully functional.
This is the rough outline of what goes on for a Rolex watch repair. It can vary depending on the model, but the idea is that every Rolex undergoes a similar service. The important part is that each service is to an exceptionally high standard.
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