Back fell off Rolex....

[456GT]

So, as the title suggests, I was taking off my Sub when the case back fell off onto the floor. It had simply come loose so my first question is: has this happened to anyone else??

However, this did give me a chance to do the one check I didn't do when I bought it last year: look at the insides! Everything seemed present and correct with re-assuring Rolex markings in the right places. I have included some pictures so hopefully someone can confirm this is all good.







My final question is this: should I get it serviced? It's a 1996 model and I don't think it ever has been serviced (certainly not in the past nine years). I don't intend to go swimming with it as it fogged up the last time so I'm tempted to just buy the correct tool to fit the back (it's just hand tightened right now) and carry on wearing it.

Edited by 456GT on Thursday 17th April 20:30

[456GT]

Lorneg said:

It probably fogged up last time you got it wet because the back wasn't screwed down tight!

I'd definitely suggest a strip down, clean and re-oil. A Rolex Submariner is an expensive item and, just like a Ferrari 456, if I was buying one I'd want to make sure it had been serviced properly.

I went swimming (well, sauna and a hot-tub...) six months ago so if was loose then it should have come off sooner, right? It gets worn everyday so it's taken its time working itself loose.

If I get it serviced, is Rolex AD (expensive) or an independent (cheaper but just as good) better? I remember reading on this forum that non-authorised service centres cannot order authentic parts...

[456GT]

My nearest AD is Newcastle under Lyme, I think. Does anyone know of any good independents around here or in Shropshire? I guess it's service time!