5 Common Reasons Why Your Watch Has Stopped Working
It can be distressing when your luxury timepiece stops working. When you spend a significant amount of money on an item, you expect it to stand the test of time. Luckily, a watch that has stopped working is rarely broken for good. If you bring your Rolex watch in for professional watch repair, you’ll likely find that the cause of its malfunction is one of these common reasons.
1. Dead Battery
By far, the number one reason that your watch has stopped working is simply a dead battery. If your watch is battery-powered, you’ll notice that its battery will likely die every two years or so. Factors that affect the battery’s life include the size of the battery, whether your watch is digital or not, how often you use your watch’s functions, and whether your watch has been exposed to extreme temperatures. If you suspect that your watch’s battery has died, bring it to Watch & Wares for professional Rolex watch repair. Trying to replace the battery at home could result in further damage and more expensive repairs.
2. Water Damage
Another common cause of a dead Rolex watch is exposure to water. Every drop of water affects the way your watch works, so even light rain can cause your watch to rust over time and stop working. In this case, parts of your watch may need to be replaced, so it’s important that you take your watch to a Rolex watch repair professional such as Watch & Wares for a high-quality repair using OEM parts.
3. Impact Damage
Your watch is naturally built to be banged around a bit, especially since it sits so close to your hands each day. Your watch will inevitably experience a little wear and tear, but too much impact damage could cause your watch to stop working. Whether you’ve dropped your watch, hit it on a corner, or it’s simply become worn over time, any signs of physical damage will likely indicate that it’s time to take your Rolex in for watch repair.
4. Blocked Internal Mechanism
If you don’t see any obvious problems with your watch when it stops working, it’s possible that dust, debris, or a loose screw are blocking the internal mechanism. This is a surprisingly common problem that usually occurs when a watch hasn’t been serviced in a long time. We recommend bringing your Rolex in for periodic watch repair and servicing so it can be checked for dust, debris, or loose parts to prevent future damage.
5. Manufacturing Issues
It’s also possible that you simply got a “dud” from the manufacturer. Although this is much rarer with designer Rolex watches, manufacturing errors can happen due to the sheer number of tiny gears and moving parts required to assemble a luxury timepiece. Our watch repair experts can determine whether this is the case and recommend a trip back to the manufacturer for a replacement.
If you have a Rolex watch or other designer timepieces that have stopped working, give us a call at (714) 633-2030 or stop by one of our locations to speak to our repair team today. Watch & Wares has remained Orange County’s premier Rolex watch repair specialist for more than 30 years. We can bring all of your antique and contemporary watches back to life with our industry-leading professional watch repair services, available at both our Orange and Tustin locations.
