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22 April 2015, 11:33 AM
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How accurate are your older Rolexes?
I have recently timed all of mine and I'm happy with the results. It looks like my transitional sub may need a service, though. I use the Twixt app on my iPhone. It's not great, but it does the job.
What are your results? And how do you time them? 
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22 April 2015, 11:39 AM
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Location: Newport Beach, CA
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All within 5 seconds (plus or minus) per day
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22 April 2015, 11:41 AM
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Real Name: Brian (TBone)
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Roughly minus 5 seconds a day, very consistent
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22 April 2015, 11:50 AM
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They are good enough for the likes of me.
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22 April 2015, 12:25 PM
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Mine are within six seconds per day...plus or minus six seconds!!!
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22 April 2015, 12:40 PM
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admittedly just back from RSC service last week, but this is less than one second off after 24hrs since i put it on....and its always the non scoc calibre's i seem to notice being the most accurate.
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22 April 2015, 11:29 PM
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Real Name: Greg
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about +4/5 average on my vintage 6426 with a non scoc movement
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22 April 2015, 11:42 PM
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22 April 2015, 11:51 PM
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I just downloaded the app
Can't wait to see the results! |
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23 April 2015, 02:43 AM
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Thanks for posting Russell. Finally, an iPhone app that I actually want to buy..,!
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23 April 2015, 03:42 AM
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Thanks guys, good to know that's a basically good range, especially for vintage watches.
Regarding the app, I've also used Kello, which is used sound rather than visuals. It hasn't worked for me, but this may because I haven't used an external microphone. |
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23 April 2015, 03:43 AM
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25 April 2015, 06:15 AM
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I am a newbie and have only been using my cell phone to tell the accuracy of my 78 sub just back from service. My first and only vintage watch. I wear it daily for about 12 hours and during the day it seems spot on, but at night it sits and seem to gain about 2 seconds.
Could this be the case? I been checking regularly for about 2 weeks now. |
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25 April 2015, 09:59 AM
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25 April 2015, 10:02 AM
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12 May 2015, 10:23 PM
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Real Name: Kenny
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I find my vintage good enough to the point that I still enjoy wearing them. They are after all mechanical devices, some heading towards 40 to 50 years old. If they are a few seconds out in a day, its not a huge issue for me. If that ever changes, its probably time to move them on.
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13 May 2015, 12:16 AM
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Real Name: michael
Location: Florida
Watch: explorer II cream
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most of mine run, I only worry if they are off a minute or more a day. that said most keep time within 5 to 10 seconds plus or minus per day.
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13 May 2015, 02:20 AM
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Believe it or not, my 1995 16520 is about 7 seconds slow versus the USNO clock that I sync it with.
That might not sound that impressive, but I haven't unscrewed the crown since February 1st. |
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13 May 2015, 08:35 AM
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My 1.2 mil 1018 runs consistently at -1-2s per day, easily keeping time with my newer models.
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14 May 2015, 12:20 PM
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Real Name: Heath
Location: Elkton Ky
Watch: Submariner
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I got a 1970 GMT that's only +5 after 2 weeks a ware. Best watch I got!
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