I've written this over and over again: ``Maintenance is important for watches.''

As I have written many times on my past blogs and Instagram,
``Maintenance is important for watches.''
The reason why I write periodically is because ``many people don't do maintenance''.

Anyone with money can buy a watch, no matter how expensive it is.
Whether it's hard to find or comes with a premium.
You can buy anything if you have money,
Money cannot buy the feeling of taking care of your watch.

I think there are various reasons for buying a watch.
Watch maintenance is done because you really care about your watch.
Something that you would like to periodically overhaul.
Because this is a watch that I spent a lot of time and money on,
Maintenance is absolutely essential if you want to keep it that way.

This time, the Rolex Submariner Date has been unmaintained for 12 years.




The watches around here are more than "durable".
Due to its structure, it is a watch that can be moved at any cost.
Therefore, when the machine oil runs out, the parts wear out quickly.
If it has not been maintained, opening the back cover will not only cause oil to stick, but also
Iron powder, which is shattered parts due to friction, will mix with the oil.
It turns so black you'll be surprised.
Rinse it to remove the rust and reapply new machine oil.
During this time, we will replace the necessary parts.
I don't know how long that will last.

Rolex parts, like watches, are increasing in price every year.
One screw costs several thousand yen, and one gear costs tens of thousands of yen.
If the condition is too bad, the repair cost can be as much as buying a watch.
But don't get me wrong, overhauling doesn't mean going back to new.

When repairing by someone other than the manufacturer, we generally use available parts.
It would be a waste to have to replace parts at random.
Therefore, I want to keep the repair costs to a minimum.
Machine parts wear out even if there is only a small amount of oil.
This is unavoidable due to the structure of the watch.
However, if maintenance is not done, it will eventually stop or break.
The only way to prevent this is through regular overhauls.

Repairs are absolutely necessary, regardless of the price of the watch.
When purchasing a watch, I think you should know how much it will cost to repair it.
There aren't many people who buy a watch with that much thought in mind, either now or in the past.
That's why the store that sold it should provide solid support.
In the case of bringing in repairs like this time, the judgment is entirely up to the partner craftsman.
So, if you don't do the repair because the repair cost is high,
You shouldn't buy a watch in the first place.
It may sound harsh, but
I think that ``self-worth'' includes not only purchasing, but also ``maintaining.''

That said, if it's something like this from Rolex, it's fine because it can be repaired in some way.
In-house developed moves and special structures are not a technical issue;
We do not accept requests as we are often unable to arrange parts.
If you pay attention to these aspects, you should be able to see the points that you should be careful about when choosing a watch.
For both 1 and 2, I would like to reiterate that maintenance is important.

So, the contents of this repair are

Overhaul ¥25,000
New finish ¥10,000
Ankle replacement ¥20,000
Mainspring replacement ¥8,000
Total consumption tax: ¥69,300

Although it's good that I could fix it for this amount of money,
At this stage, I have no idea what will happen next time.
The least I can say is that if you perform early maintenance,
It won't be a major repair.
If you skip repairs just because you bought it new,
It may end up costing you a lot later.

However, I believe that a watch is something that responds to the desire to cherish it.
Please feel free to contact us for any repairs!