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ScottyMack · 30 October 2009, 11:36 PM

Using the watch on the www.rolex.com website?

Seems fairly accurate. I set mine with timeanddate.com, and its just a bit off from the watch on their site...

Nick1959 · 30 October 2009, 11:37 PM

I use my casio rodio controlled to set my watches

Speed · 30 October 2009, 11:44 PM

Never thought of the watch at rolex.com

hilarious..but if it works why not?

esm · 31 October 2009, 12:01 AM

I use the time on the microwave and never been late for a meeting or a pub gathering

Wink · 31 October 2009, 12:09 AM

I set my watches by the US Naval Obsevatory website.

Wink

padi56 · 31 October 2009, 12:20 AM

I set my watches once a month or when the date needs changing by any reliable time source.My life is not run to the absolute second, or the odd minute either way.

avicenne13 · 31 October 2009, 12:54 AM

Umm, I am pretty sure (although might be mistaken) that it is a flash animation where the clock is actually the time of your computer. Deliberately change it and see...

galloman · 31 October 2009, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by avicenne13

Umm, I am pretty sure (although might be mistaken) that it is a flash animation where the clock is actually the time of your computer. Deliberately change it and see...

+1

I use time.gov and it seems good so far.

dardeca · 31 October 2009, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by avicenne13

Umm, I am pretty sure (although might be mistaken) that it is a flash animation where the clock is actually the time of your computer. Deliberately change it and see...

You are 100% correct. The Rolex website is simply running off the internal clock on your computer.

ducatidoc · 31 October 2009, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

I set my watches once a month or when the date needs changing by any reliable time source.My life is not run to the absolute second, or the odd minute either way.

I envy that easy-going attitude. I use either the G-shock or one of my radio-controlled wall clocks. I, unfortunately, am obsessed with time accuracy, which probably contributes to my fascination with all horological instruments. I've been wearing Zeniths lately, but EPs are non-hacking so the best I can do is get them close. That took serious getting used to. I'm getting better.

avicenne13 · 31 October 2009, 01:07 AM

Funny that I've been a Rolex owner for the last 6 months, hence being a member of this forum, but this is my first post.

azone5 · 31 October 2009, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by avicenne13

Funny that I've been a Rolex owner for the last 6 months, hence being a member of this forum, but this is my first post.

Welcome...and am glad that you are posting now.

SSD · 31 October 2009, 01:42 AM

I use www.time.gov, and I am strangely unable to point to a reason why I monitor my watch so closely. Must be the WIS disease. I generally check every other Friday.

looking to buy · 31 October 2009, 02:01 AM

I am becoming less OCD about it. My therapist says I am getting better.

dienstuhr · 31 October 2009, 02:11 AM

I use my wall clock that's sync'd to the Fort Collins radio signal.

Cheers

d.

ScottyMack · 31 October 2009, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by dardeca

You are 100% correct. The Rolex website is simply running off the internal clock on your computer.

That makes so much more sense...lol...silly me.

NYC6 · 31 October 2009, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Wink

I set my watches by the US Naval Obsevatory website.

Wink

The GMT Kid · 31 October 2009, 03:08 AM

www.time.gov

JPersat · 31 October 2009, 03:09 AM

I usually just set it to my cell phone.

slcbbrown · 31 October 2009, 03:41 AM

Whatever the stewardess says before we land in a different time zone.

galloman · 31 October 2009, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by avicenne13

Funny that I've been a Rolex owner for the last 6 months, hence being a member of this forum, but this is my first post.

I just found out about this forum and saw some familiar faces from other boards, so I decided to join in as well. The lurker kind also works for me these days that grad school has me tied up

padi56 · 31 October 2009, 03:47 AM

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Originally Posted by ducatidoc

I envy that easy-going attitude. I use either the G-shock or one of my radio-controlled wall clocks. I, unfortunately, am obsessed with time accuracy, which probably contributes to my fascination with all horological instruments. I've been wearing Zeniths lately, but EPs are non-hacking so the best I can do is get them close. That took serious getting used to. I'm getting better.

Afraid gave all that time checking nonsense 25 plus years ago I have been around Rolex watches now for almost 30 years.And have a few Rolex of varying ages some 80 plus years old, and they have all ran within a few seconds a day.And in all my working years I was never late for work or any appointments or bus train plane times etc thats accurate enough for me.

sleddog · 31 October 2009, 08:58 AM

Lately I have actually been setting mine from this great old site right here!!!!

When I really want to be picky(rarely) I will use an atomic clock just to see if they are staying consistant!!!!

Andad · 31 October 2009, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by avicenne13

Umm, I am pretty sure (although might be mistaken) that it is a flash animation where the clock is actually the time of your computer. Deliberately change it and see...

IMO you are correct.

TheVTCGuy · 31 October 2009, 09:45 AM

I use a sun dial....

1000ftSub · 31 October 2009, 09:47 AM

Nope, i use the clock on my phone

Sounds like a good idea, to make sure the second hand is right on time.

jrssv · 31 October 2009, 09:54 AM

If you want a watch that is always right on get a Breitling Aerospace. It is amazing. It is my "tool" watch.

Latrodectus · 31 October 2009, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick1959

I use my casio rodio controlled to set my watches

x2...that is what I do! Always on time

30 October 2009, 11:36 PM	#1
ScottyMack Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Canada Watch: Rolex Sub Date Posts: 72	Does anyone set their Rolex by.... Using the watch on the www.rolex.com website? Seems fairly accurate. I set mine with timeanddate.com, and its just a bit off from the watch on their site...

30 October 2009, 11:37 PM	#2
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31 October 2009, 01:42 AM	#13
SSD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jamie Location: Georgia Watch: Stainless Sub Date Posts: 3,023	I use www.time.gov, and I am strangely unable to point to a reason why I monitor my watch so closely. Must be the WIS disease. I generally check every other Friday. __________________ SUBMARINER OWNERS' CLUB ESTABLISHED 1953 TRF Member # 5464

31 October 2009, 02:01 AM	#14
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30 October 2009, 11:44 PM	#3
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,695	Never thought of the watch at rolex.com hilarious..but if it works why not?

31 October 2009, 12:01 AM	#4
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	I use the time on the microwave and never been late for a meeting or a pub gathering

31 October 2009, 12:09 AM	#5
Wink Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 84	I set my watches by the US Naval Obsevatory website. Wink

31 October 2009, 12:54 AM	#7
avicenne13 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Istanbul Posts: 19	Umm, I am pretty sure (although might be mistaken) that it is a flash animation where the clock is actually the time of your computer. Deliberately change it and see...

31 October 2009, 01:07 AM	#11
avicenne13 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Istanbul Posts: 19	Funny that I've been a Rolex owner for the last 6 months, hence being a member of this forum, but this is my first post.

31 October 2009, 02:11 AM	#15
dienstuhr Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canada Watch: Tritium 14060 Posts: 102	I use my wall clock that's sync'd to the Fort Collins radio signal. Cheers d.

31 October 2009, 03:08 AM	#18
The GMT Kid Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: S.F. Peninsula Watch: what you say! Posts: 815	www.time.gov

31 October 2009, 03:09 AM	#19
JPersat "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Jarrett Location: San Antonio TX Watch: ing everybody Posts: 1,515	I usually just set it to my cell phone.

31 October 2009, 03:41 AM	#20
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,688	i travel Whatever the stewardess says before we land in a different time zone.

31 October 2009, 08:58 AM	#23
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,907	Lately I have actually been setting mine from this great old site right here!!!! When I really want to be picky(rarely) I will use an atomic clock just to see if they are staying consistant!!!! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

31 October 2009, 09:45 AM	#25
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	I use a sun dial....

31 October 2009, 09:47 AM	#26
1000ftSub "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Mike Location: Orlando Posts: 2,471	Nope, i use the clock on my phone Sounds like a good idea, to make sure the second hand is right on time.

31 October 2009, 09:54 AM	#27
jrssv Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 386	If you want a watch that is always right on get a Breitling Aerospace. It is amazing. It is my "tool" watch.

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