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mercedes500 · 1 January 2013, 02:55 PM

Hello
I recently purchased a 16220 datejust 1998 model from a friend and noticed that the sweep of the second hand is not perfectly smooth. All aspects are correct including the serial # and paper work with warranty card etc that back up autheticity. I don't think this watch has been serviced since new. Could this be the reason or is this slight jitter being mistaken for fine ticking?
Any insight greatly appreciated.

kilyung · 1 January 2013, 03:33 PM

What do you mean by jitter? A 3135 should beat 8 times per second. If you're looking for a really smooth sweep, the Bulova Precisionist and Seiko GS lines are nice.

Alcan · 2 January 2013, 01:48 AM

Larry Tools posted this pic, does a great job of catching the 8 ticks per second.

mercedes500 · 2 January 2013, 05:38 AM

Hello Gentlemen, Happy New Year
Thankyou for the quick response. I think what I am seeing is what you sent me in the pic. I too play in photography and will do a 1 second time exposure on my watch along with my Wifes baby Rolex. I was led to believe that the Rolex was perfectly smooth in its sweep.
Best Regards
Greg

Rikki · 2 January 2013, 10:22 AM

One of the only true sweeps of older watches is the Bulova Accutron and now the seiko springdrive. Rikki

mjclark32 · 2 January 2013, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alcan

Larry Tools posted this pic, does a great job of catching the 8 ticks per second.

Great shot, Larry!

1 January 2013, 02:55 PM	#1
mercedes500 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Barrie Posts: 4	Jitter?? Hello I recently purchased a 16220 datejust 1998 model from a friend and noticed that the sweep of the second hand is not perfectly smooth. All aspects are correct including the serial # and paper work with warranty card etc that back up autheticity. I don't think this watch has been serviced since new. Could this be the reason or is this slight jitter being mistaken for fine ticking? Any insight greatly appreciated.

2 January 2013, 10:22 AM	#5
Rikki TechXpert Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rik Dietel Location: Seminole Fla Watch: 5512 s/s Sub Posts: 1,818	One of the only true sweeps of older watches is the Bulova Accutron and now the seiko springdrive. Rikki __________________ Century 21 Certified watchmaker Omega Service Provider Trained Omega OWME Certified. Rolex Parts Account Holder.

1 January 2013, 03:33 PM	#2
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,873	What do you mean by jitter? A 3135 should beat 8 times per second. If you're looking for a really smooth sweep, the Bulova Precisionist and Seiko GS lines are nice.

2 January 2013, 05:38 AM	#4
mercedes500 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Barrie Posts: 4	Hello Gentlemen, Happy New Year Thankyou for the quick response. I think what I am seeing is what you sent me in the pic. I too play in photography and will do a 1 second time exposure on my watch along with my Wifes baby Rolex. I was led to believe that the Rolex was perfectly smooth in its sweep. Best Regards Greg

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