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pereiraex · 2 February 2015, 04:40 PM

Hi guys,

I recently got a new SubC (ref: 116610LN) and I've noticed two main issues:

1. The second hand stops suddenly when the power reserve is close to empty (say 36-48 hours after last use) - now one might reasonably think that it's simply the Rolex not having anymore power reserve to continue running, but no: if I give it a very slight shake it starts running again seemingly as per normal.

2. The watch is running 5 seconds slow on the dial up position - should I send it to regulate? I assume this is free as the watch is still under warranty?

Do let me know what you guys think especially with reference to point 1, are your submariners the same way? I'm hoping there is nothing seriously wrong with the internals and I'll probably get it down to the RSC next chance I get, but would like to hear from you first.

Andad · 2 February 2015, 05:02 PM

1) This is normal. It will stop when the PR runs out and 48 hrs is good.

Giving it a shake with no PR left will activate the escapement and start it up again for a few minutes.

2) What is the rate result when worn by you in a normal wear pattern for a month?

The rate when running dial up, presumably on a table, doesn't really tell me much about it's precision or accuracy in normal long term wearing.

Welcome to TRF.

Old Expat Beast · 2 February 2015, 06:05 PM

+1 on the first point, as Eddie says. Newer models like the SubC don't really respond to positioning regulation like the older models/movements. If it's under warranty, yes, Rolex will regulate it free of charge. Just got my Tudor done under warranty.

pereiraex · 2 February 2015, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

1) This is normal. It will stop when the PR runs out and 48 hrs is good.

Giving it a shake with no PR left will activate the escapement and start it up again for a few minutes.

2) What is the rate result when worn by you in a normal wear pattern for a month?

The rate when running dial up, presumably on a table, doesn't really tell me much about it's precision or accuracy in normal long term wearing.

Welcome to TRF.

1) I can confirm my sub runs for a few minutes (2mins~) upon shaking when it has almost no PR left, exactly as you said it would. So I take it this is a non-issue then?

2) I haven't actually worn it consistently for a month now. The reason why I'm just a little hesitant on taking it into the RSC is because I've heard stories of watches getting scratched and dinged when being returned from service. Is this still common?

Thanks! great community to be a part of.

Jean

Old Expat Beast · 2 February 2015, 10:53 PM

Yes, it's a non issue. Are you in Singapore? If so, maybe you can check with the local forums there for feedback about RSC issues.

MonBK · 2 February 2015, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pereiraex

1) I can confirm my sub runs for a few minutes (2mins~) upon shaking when it has almost no PR left, exactly as you said it would. So I take it this is a non-issue then?

2) I haven't actually worn it consistently for a month now. The reason why I'm just a little hesitant on taking it into the RSC is because I've heard stories of watches getting scratched and dinged when being returned from service. Is this still common?

Thanks! great community to be a part of.

Jean

For a few seconds off I wouldn't risk having issues.

Sublover2166 · 3 February 2015, 02:12 AM

Make sure you wind the watch up 40 full turns of the winding crown. Are you doing this? Simply shaking the watch after the mainspring has unwound is not sufficient to keep it running or maintain any type of accuracy. If you do not wear it on a consistent basis maybe a watch winder would be beneficial as it keeps the mainspring fully wound.

PcarSBA · 4 February 2015, 02:47 AM

My Sky was running 4.6 seconds slow - averaged over many days with different wear patterns. On the timegrapher the A/D found more inconsistencies between the positions.

I had it checked and regulated at the RSC under warranty and couldn't be happier. Now ~0.5 sec fast. Perfect.

Brushpup · 4 February 2015, 05:20 AM

I don't understand the concern of a watch stopping when it's out of power reserve.

locutus49 · 4 February 2015, 05:27 AM

Live with it. All mechanical watches gain or lose a bit. Just part of the life. Strictly my opinion.

2 February 2015, 04:40 PM	#1
pereiraex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: London Posts: 50	Advice needed: Rolex stopping suddenly & regulation Hi guys, I recently got a new SubC (ref: 116610LN) and I've noticed two main issues: 1. The second hand stops suddenly when the power reserve is close to empty (say 36-48 hours after last use) - now one might reasonably think that it's simply the Rolex not having anymore power reserve to continue running, but no: if I give it a very slight shake it starts running again seemingly as per normal. 2. The watch is running 5 seconds slow on the dial up position - should I send it to regulate? I assume this is free as the watch is still under warranty? Do let me know what you guys think especially with reference to point 1, are your submariners the same way? I'm hoping there is nothing seriously wrong with the internals and I'll probably get it down to the RSC next chance I get, but would like to hear from you first.

2 February 2015, 05:02 PM	#2
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 36,881	1) This is normal. It will stop when the PR runs out and 48 hrs is good. Giving it a shake with no PR left will activate the escapement and start it up again for a few minutes. 2) What is the rate result when worn by you in a normal wear pattern for a month? The rate when running dial up, presumably on a table, doesn't really tell me much about it's precision or accuracy in normal long term wearing. Welcome to TRF. __________________ E

4 February 2015, 05:20 AM	#9
Brushpup "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Patrick Location: Texas Watch: what I'm wearing Posts: 5,943	I don't understand the concern of a watch stopping when it's out of power reserve. __________________ *TRFs "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron-Founding Member* PClub # 10 74,592 The safest place for your watch is on your wrist.

2 February 2015, 06:05 PM	#3
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Hong Kong Watch: SEIKO Posts: 28,398	+1 on the first point, as Eddie says. Newer models like the SubC don't really respond to positioning regulation like the older models/movements. If it's under warranty, yes, Rolex will regulate it free of charge. Just got my Tudor done under warranty.

2 February 2015, 10:53 PM	#5
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Hong Kong Watch: SEIKO Posts: 28,398	Yes, it's a non issue. Are you in Singapore? If so, maybe you can check with the local forums there for feedback about RSC issues.

3 February 2015, 02:12 AM	#7
Sublover2166 Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: John Location: Manassas,Virginia Watch: Ol'Bluesy & Hulk Posts: 2,871	Make sure you wind the watch up 40 full turns of the winding crown. Are you doing this? Simply shaking the watch after the mainspring has unwound is not sufficient to keep it running or maintain any type of accuracy. If you do not wear it on a consistent basis maybe a watch winder would be beneficial as it keeps the mainspring fully wound.

4 February 2015, 02:47 AM	#8
PcarSBA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Santa Barbara Watch: IWC, Jaeger, Rolex Posts: 123	My Sky was running 4.6 seconds slow - averaged over many days with different wear patterns. On the timegrapher the A/D found more inconsistencies between the positions. I had it checked and regulated at the RSC under warranty and couldn't be happier. Now ~0.5 sec fast. Perfect.

4 February 2015, 05:27 AM	#10
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	Live with it. All mechanical watches gain or lose a bit. Just part of the life. Strictly my opinion.

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