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gliderpilot · 16 April 2012, 02:36 AM

This is for all of you out there appreciating perfection ;-)

I have had my first Rolex (116710) for about a month now and for the entire time it never deviated more than -1.5/+1.5 seconds. Amazing!

I have experimented with different nightstand positions, with following results:
crown left +0.5s/day
crown up 0 (I guess, can't tell)
crown right -0.5s/day

During the day, while being worn, the watch usually gains up to 0.5s/day.

I have owned quite a few watches in my life, but never one so well tuned, barely affected by position, shock or temperature changes. Every time I look at it, I admire the engineering that went into it. Well done, Rolex!

BTW, I decided to get the GMT IIc after spending quite a few hours reading posts on this forum. I am a pilot, biker, sailor and recreational scuba diver and love the versatility of this watch.

So thank you Rolex, and thank you TRF members for this experience!

vette boy 52 · 23 April 2012, 09:22 PM

Gliderpilot,
I have a GMT-IIc and recently took it on a two week business trip. Set it to the atomic clock before the trip and used the time zone feature many times and at the end of the trip The watch was +1 second fast. Now that is what I call accuracy.

dddrees · 23 April 2012, 09:36 PM

Glad to hear your getting such excellent results.

SeaDweller50 · 24 April 2012, 07:30 AM

My GMT 16710 is exactly the same with the 3185 caliber.

Lmbeauleap · 24 April 2012, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by RolexplorerII

My GMT 16710 is exactly the same with the 3185 caliber.

Same here. I rest it crown up a couple times a week and that slows it down just enough to be perfect over 7 days. Amazing.

RRGHOST1 · 24 April 2012, 08:15 AM

My TT blue SubC loses 18 secs in 6 days, very good for a mechanical watch,though its funny isn't it as i much prefer a watch to gain rather than lose.

16 April 2012, 02:36 AM	#1
gliderpilot "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Toronto, Canada Watch: your attitude Posts: 135	GMT IIc accuracy This is for all of you out there appreciating perfection ;-) I have had my first Rolex (116710) for about a month now and for the entire time it never deviated more than -1.5/+1.5 seconds. Amazing! I have experimented with different nightstand positions, with following results: crown left +0.5s/day crown up 0 (I guess, can't tell) crown right -0.5s/day During the day, while being worn, the watch usually gains up to 0.5s/day. I have owned quite a few watches in my life, but never one so well tuned, barely affected by position, shock or temperature changes. Every time I look at it, I admire the engineering that went into it. Well done, Rolex! BTW, I decided to get the GMT IIc after spending quite a few hours reading posts on this forum. I am a pilot, biker, sailor and recreational scuba diver and love the versatility of this watch. So thank you Rolex, and thank you TRF members for this experience!

23 April 2012, 09:36 PM	#3
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	Glad to hear your getting such excellent results. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

23 April 2012, 09:22 PM	#2
vette boy 52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Jeff Location: Katy, TX Watch: GMT II-c TT Posts: 772	Gliderpilot, I have a GMT-IIc and recently took it on a two week business trip. Set it to the atomic clock before the trip and used the time zone feature many times and at the end of the trip The watch was +1 second fast. Now that is what I call accuracy.

24 April 2012, 07:30 AM	#4
SeaDweller50 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Sandy Location: England. Watch: 14060M 2 liner Posts: 3,204	My GMT 16710 is exactly the same with the 3185 caliber.

24 April 2012, 08:15 AM	#6
RRGHOST1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: luke standing Location: england Watch: Rolex TT SubC Blue Posts: 3,905	My TT blue SubC loses 18 secs in 6 days, very good for a mechanical watch,though its funny isn't it as i much prefer a watch to gain rather than lose.

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