Hi. So what was the issue with the movement? I’m not sure if you recall, but I’m the chap who had a similar movement problem with my 16610LV? I was told that the cause of my movement fault was “a small chip on the movement palette”. Apparently this defect was very difficult to find and they suspect it had happened during the service which it had earlier this year. I will be receiving the watch back in the next few weeks from Rolex with a full report of the defect found. By the way, I have the same 16570 polar (mine’s a 2010) as you, interesting back-story though was that mine was originally the black dial version but I did request a dial exchange when I put the watch in for servicing earlier this year. Rolex duly obliged (I had to pay £525 for the polar dial and associated handset) but interestingly I was allowed to keep the original black dial and associated handset (Rolex normally hang onto them because they don’t want genuine Rolex parts floating around in the wild in case they get used in franken watches. Enjoy the 16570 - it’s a great watch.
Annoyingly they didn’t say. Just said it’s sorted. That’s odd but as I always say these things happen. They are hand assembled mechanical things. Oh that’s good and yes I had heard it was a swap not a replacement with original parts back. My friend has a Kermit and it is lovely.
Is there a way for manufacturer’s to test power reserve the same way they test accuracy? Would a low amplitude indicate a movement that isn’t getting a full wind?
They will be able to yes. I imagine like you say amplitude will vary as the watch is wound more so will be an indicator. Ultimately I imagine they wind it fully and see how it performs.
Did the previous owner ask Rolex not to do a polish on the watch since they assumed the buyer would prefer it that way? Either way looks so much better now!
Kudos on getting the explorer II that you prefer, buddy. Immensely happy for you. May you and yours have a merry christmas 🎄❄
Thanks chap. Have a great Christmas.
Hi. So what was the issue with the movement? I’m not sure if you recall, but I’m the chap who had a similar movement problem with my 16610LV? I was told that the cause of my movement fault was “a small chip on the movement palette”. Apparently this defect was very difficult to find and they suspect it had happened during the service which it had earlier this year. I will be receiving the watch back in the next few weeks from Rolex with a full report of the defect found.
By the way, I have the same 16570 polar (mine’s a 2010) as you, interesting back-story though was that mine was originally the black dial version but I did request a dial exchange when I put the watch in for servicing earlier this year. Rolex duly obliged (I had to pay £525 for the polar dial and associated handset) but interestingly I was allowed to keep the original black dial and associated handset (Rolex normally hang onto them because they don’t want genuine Rolex parts floating around in the wild in case they get used in franken watches. Enjoy the 16570 - it’s a great watch.
Annoyingly they didn’t say. Just said it’s sorted. That’s odd but as I always say these things happen. They are hand assembled mechanical things.
Oh that’s good and yes I had heard it was a swap not a replacement with original parts back.
My friend has a Kermit and it is lovely.
A great testimony to purchasing a used reference with Rolex warranty!
Indeed. People assume/think Rolex are bullet proof but all mechanics things can have issues. The warranty was a great thing to have with it.
Is there a way for manufacturer’s to test power reserve the same way they test accuracy? Would a low amplitude indicate a movement that isn’t getting a full wind?
They will be able to yes. I imagine like you say amplitude will vary as the watch is wound more so will be an indicator. Ultimately I imagine they wind it fully and see how it performs.
Did the previous owner ask Rolex not to do a polish on the watch since they assumed the buyer would prefer it that way? Either way looks so much better now!
Nope it was polished, just very badly!
Glad you got it sorted!
Looks great and a rolex you can wear every day.
is your mic broken
No just an iPhone mic so is what it is