Might be a stupid question. 116610LV running -3.7 seconds

[HauteHorlogerie]

Worth having serviced? Got my 116610LV this past Sept 2019. It’s been running slow since... def not within +2/-2 but within COSC. Most of my other 6 digit references are keeping a lot better time. Anywho. Just curious what people find acceptable.

[2Redbulls]

That would be right around my threshold. I prefer a slightly faster watch then a slow one. That being said, if I had multiple watches and the current watch hasn't been serviced in the last 4+ years, I'd send it in.

[HauteHorlogerie]

Originally Posted by 2Redbulls

That would be right around my threshold. I prefer a slightly faster watch then a slow one. That being said, if I had multiple watches and the current watch hasn't been serviced in the last 4+ years, I'd send it in.

Yeah, I’m on the fence. It’s so new from the AD but not sure I want to send it in so soon. If it was older I’d send it in. I picked up a 116618LB and another 1104060 at the same time and both are just under a second fast. This is the slow one... I hate slow watches... I too also prefer slightly faster so I’m not losing time and late to calls and meetings... as silly as that sounds.

[newu5er]

There are no stupid questions here friend! 3.7 is bearable, but towards the limit when I personally consider getting a service. Everyone is different, but anything over 5 sec consistently gets sent in.

[brandrea]

That wouldn’t bother me at all.

[HauteHorlogerie]

Originally Posted by newu5er

There are no stupid questions here friend! 3.7 is bearable, but towards the limit when I personally consider getting a service. Everyone is different, but anything over 5 sec consistently gets sent in.

Thanks. I’ll keep an eye out on it for the next month or two and see how it goes. Haha I appreciate it!

[Megalobyte]

Set it 30 seconds fast. And try resting it dial up overnight.

[Mystro]

Originally Posted by Megalobyte

Set it 30 seconds fast. And try resting it dial up overnight.

This is what I would do.

[jrs146]

3.7 seconds is nothing to me. As long as I know what time it is I’m ok.

[Doc Savage]

One of the things I expect when I spend Rolex money is accuracy. Others may not mind, but if a new Rolex isn't keeping withing +/- 2 sec/day, I would probably send it in for service.

Also, as others have said, a watch that runs slower bothers me more than one that runs fast. I might look the other way for +3 sec/day, but -3/day would def get sent in.

[tquieng]

My experience with my Rolexes is - new watch will run slow and later faster. Not sure if is the oil drying up and less viscosity in the jewel. This happens to many of my Rolexes.

[Bigblu10]

Whenever you are not wearing it keep it dial up position. See if it starts to slowly gain time. Worked for my Sub losing 2 seconds per day. Experiment with it.

[boogiebot]

Originally Posted by HauteHorlogerie

Worth having serviced? Got my 116610LV this past Sept 2019. It’s been running slow since... def not within +2/-2 but within COSC. Most of my other 6 digit references are keeping a lot better time. Anywho. Just curious what people find acceptable.

Just curious, how many days has it been in use since September? Is it on your wrist 24/7? I have noticed wearing my subs for over a month straight at times one runs slower one runs faster.


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[HauteHorlogerie]

Originally Posted by Megalobyte

Set it 30 seconds fast. And try resting it dial up overnight.

Going to do this!

Originally Posted by Mystro

This is what I would do.

Thanks!

Originally Posted by Doc Savage

One of the things I expect when I spend Rolex money is accuracy. Others may not mind, but if a new Rolex isn't keeping withing +/- 2 sec/day, I would probably send it in for service.

Also, as others have said, a watch that runs slower bothers me more than one that runs fast. I might look the other way for +3 sec/day, but -3/day would def get sent in.

My thoughts exactly.

Originally Posted by Bigblu10

Whenever you are not wearing it keep it dial up position. See if it starts to slowly gain time. Worked for my Sub losing 2 seconds per day. Experiment with it.

Awesome!

Originally Posted by boogiebot

Just curious, how many days has it been in use since September? Is it on your wrist 24/7? I have noticed wearing my subs for over a month straight at times one runs slower one runs faster.


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Good question, it’s in rotation and on my wrist a few times a week! I wear it a lot. But I do leave it on it’s non crown side. I will do what others have suggested and leave it dial up! Thanks!

[Sulla]

Superlative Chronometer is +2 / -2.

Outside that range is outside Rolex Warranty / Guarantee.

Std COSC is -4 /+6 or similar.

Get it fixed undef warranty now.

(I recommend you buy a "timegrapher". Lots of fun watching your watch perform!)

[jeorge]

Don't have a new watch cracked open for 1 sec out of spec. You might just get it back with new issues. Why risk it, wait until you have have a service done.

[MrMercedes]

do nothing! everything is good!

[padi56]

Originally Posted by HauteHorlogerie

Worth having serviced? Got my 116610LV this past Sept 2019. It’s been running slow since... def not within +2/-2 but within COSC. Most of my other 6 digit references are keeping a lot better time. Anywho. Just curious what people find acceptable.

First how did you test to -3.7 seconds,the bare uncased movements are still tested at the COSC to a AVERAGE OF -4+6 seconds daily rate to get the chronometer certification.After returned from COSC Rolex must test on machines many at a time as they make around 850000 plus every year and when tested on a machine in a controlled environment movement could pass the -2+2 spec at time of testing.But on the wrist thats a different matter as there are many many variables to overcome.Such as earth's gravity, metal expansion and contraction,mainspring power-reserve, temperature variations, subtle changes in lubrication and friction, shocks, and so on.So its possible watches could deviate by a second or so almost daily, then by resting overnight in different positions could balance out. But once time keeping drifts way way outside spec watch will need regulation a very simple task.Just because its been tested on a machine to -2+2 this dont mean it will be exactly the same every day for life its mechanical.And myself would never open a watch up for such a extremely small few seconds considering there are 86400 in a day.

[1William]

Before I would send it in I would give it a full wind and a week on the wrist to see what the numbers are. I have found that lack of wear has an impact on the accuracy of my watches and a winder does keep a watch wound but not as accurate as wrist wear. Also, stop timing and resetting daily. Set the watch and wear it and clock where you are over a week. I have found that the longer wear changes the accuracy somewhat on my watches. In the end if you are still 3.7 seconds fast a day learn to accept it. Don't fix things that are not broken and don't create issues where there are not one. I have neither the time or desire to worry about 1.7 seconds a day inaccuracy in my watch.

[GONZO2LR]

mine was losing 3 sec a day, i did a test for 3 months. i told my certified Rolex repairman and he said better to be 3 seconds over than 3 seconds under. He made an adjustment, and now its 7-10 seconds in 2 weeks...and this was 5 months ago.

[beshannon]

Originally Posted by HauteHorlogerie

Might be a stupid question. 116610LV running -3.7 seconds

Over what time period?
For how many measurements?

Need more data on the performance to determine anything. I would not open a watch, warranty or not based on this single measurement.

[Rori]

Fully wind the watch "60 + full turns" wear it for at least 3 day, put it dial up at night. I bet you'll get different readings.
Let's know.

[travisb]

I'd be fine with it.

[newu5er]

Originally Posted by Sulla

Superlative Chronometer is +2 / -2.

Outside that range is outside Rolex Warranty / Guarantee.

Std COSC is -4 /+6 or similar.

Get it fixed undef warranty now.

(I recommend you buy a "timegrapher". Lots of fun watching your watch perform!)

+1 - A little outside of spec is fine, but I tend to want what I paid for in terms of accuracy. OP - you just have to determine if it's worth your time to send in (no pun intended!)

[joli160]

For me this is really OCD, but your time and watch

[SpicyMikey]

Originally Posted by HauteHorlogerie

Worth having serviced? Got my 116610LV this past Sept 2019. It’s been running slow since... def not within +2/-2 but within COSC. Most of my other 6 digit references are keeping a lot better time. Anywho. Just curious what people find acceptable.

I just posted something in WatchTech that might be useful to read regarding this question. My post is called "Shaking watch adds seconds"

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=727073

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[SearChart]

I'd just have it regulated if it bothers you.

[pbubsy]

Do you really want your watch opened up for 1.7 seconds? I understand wanting accuracy out of your watch but if timing bugs you that much, mechanical watches might not be for you. The rate your watch is running at is fantastic.

[214270Explorer]

-3.7 seconds WILL vary over time/use/wearing patterns (as will any deviation.)

Your time deviation would not bother me and I am VERY finicky.

I used to get nervous over +/- 2 seconds, but watches with larger deviation have shown me it is a non-issue in "real life."

Live and learn in my case.

[Tools]

Originally Posted by SearChart

I'd just have it regulated if it bothers you.

Agree with this.

Regulating a watch is not a complicated process.