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21 May 2009, 05:46 PM | #31 |
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My new SD is frighteningly accurate... 2 weeks old tomorrow, and still spot on to the second.
It's definitely the most accurate mechanical watch I've ever owned If I hadn't bought if from an AD, I'd swear it was a quartz powered fake
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21 May 2009, 07:43 PM | #32 |
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On the wrist daily average: +5
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21 May 2009, 08:06 PM | #33 |
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my daytona was -4sec, took it to the RSC......and in 15mins i get it back .5+
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21 May 2009, 08:19 PM | #34 |
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-6sec/day with very little variation. Still, it's just a month old so in another month or so I'll walk it to the RSC during a trip to NYC.
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21 May 2009, 09:37 PM | #35 |
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I'd like to add a small observation about Rolex's accuracy. I think the important thing to note is that although you can get roughly the same level of performance from other cheaper mechanical watch brands (and in some cases, maybe even better performance), a big plus point for me is that Rolex stays accurate over a long period of time. For instance, my TAG Heuer Aquaracer and Seiko Diver's watches were about as accurate as my Rolexes when they were new, but over the years, they've lost that edge and now run a bit fast. I have a friend who (stupidly, in my view) has not serviced his S/S Sub in 22 years (I kid you not) but incredibly, it still keeps near-perfect time - as good as on the day it was bought back in 1987.
Bottom line - Rolexes may not be 100% accurate all the time, but they'll be accurate for almost all daily practical uses and will consistently deliver a high level of accuracy over a very extended period of time. |
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21 May 2009, 10:11 PM | #37 |
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My GMTIIc is 2 seconds slow after a period of 3 days will continue to monitor. So far very satisfied with the accuracy...
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3 June 2009, 03:02 PM | #38 |
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GMT IIc
Watch is fully wound (40 times forward) then worn 15 hours straight every day for past 2 weeks since I bought it. Was running +2 to 3 seconds per day initially now (for past 4 days) -1 sec per day
COSC = -4/+6 According to COSC, my watch is definitely within standard. My question is if my -1 sec/day continues, does it mean I'll be losing 30secs in a month's time??????????? That's quite bad I think Have tried the 6 positioning methods so far not much effect Someone please enlighten |
3 June 2009, 03:53 PM | #39 |
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I got 3 watches and all are around +3 a day on the wrist. Lucky number methinks
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3 June 2009, 04:01 PM | #40 |
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weird, my GMTIIc just went about -4s per day :(
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3 June 2009, 08:26 PM | #41 |
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My Exp 1, one year old, is +2 sec/day, which is nice cause i prefer fast watches
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3 June 2009, 08:28 PM | #42 |
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GMT11 one second fast a day, oysterdate & Tudor 8 secs slow
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4 June 2009, 03:48 AM | #43 | |
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At the "doctor" now
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Feels very strange to have a different watch on as, since getting it a year ago, that has been the only watch I've worn. I asked that when regulated they try and get it to around +2 or better so hoping that when it comes back, along with looking all clean and shiny, it is running somewhere in that accuracy range. |
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4 June 2009, 05:10 AM | #44 |
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My 2-week old SD is -1s after 2 weeks. Now that really is spectacular, and far exceeds my expectations. Significantly more accurate than my 2-week old co-axial SMP. I am well chuffed to say the least.
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4 June 2009, 08:33 AM | #45 |
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I beg to differ, +4 or 5 would drive me up a wall! My brand new Sub and my 4 year old GMT II are both +1. I am totally pleased, but my last Sub was +3 and I was not happy.
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4 June 2009, 11:22 AM | #46 |
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gaining half second per day on my m-series sd
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4 June 2009, 11:29 AM | #47 |
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The last time I checked mine for accuracy was over a 21-day period. During that time it lost a grand total of five seconds.
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4 June 2009, 11:31 AM | #48 |
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My daily worn F serial Air King is -1/2 sec/day.
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4 June 2009, 11:39 AM | #49 | |
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4 June 2009, 12:02 PM | #50 |
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My Daytonas are -2 sec/day and my GV is about +1 sec/week. I also have a black Milgauss that I gave to my father - that one is +2 sec/day
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4 June 2009, 12:11 PM | #51 |
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4 June 2009, 12:24 PM | #52 |
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My SD is on average -2 seconds per day.
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4 June 2009, 01:00 PM | #53 |
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My Rolexes are never off. Everything else is wrong!
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4 June 2009, 01:58 PM | #54 |
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My Omega +1.5 secs a day
My Rolex +3 secs a day Both very acceptable.
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4 June 2009, 11:35 PM | #55 |
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over the past 4 days, my BNIB SD is running +2.5/day and my 21yo GMT-pepsi is running +5/day
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4 June 2009, 11:37 PM | #56 |
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Mine is so accurate it scares me. I keep checking the online GMT time and I haven't lost or gained a second in 3 weeks. I don't even know how that is possible?!? But I'm not complaining.... :)
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4 June 2009, 11:41 PM | #57 |
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My mechanicals are all around a second a day as I observe the placement rule when they are not on my wrist.
My Omega with the Thermocompensated quartz movement is +5 seconds...A year! |
4 June 2009, 11:41 PM | #58 |
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My new Sub ND, first month 2.2 sec fast daily
Second month,Tried self regulation by placing crown up overnite, now 2.4 seconds a day fast! |
5 June 2009, 02:39 AM | #59 |
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I say that my SDDS is the most accurate timekeeper of all my rolex watches ( past and present ones ) I have been wearing it for over 15 days non stop now (just come back from holiday ) and I don't think it is out for more then about 5 to 10 seconds ( slow ) where my 116520 always looses about a minute in 15 d/20 d periode , my 16520 better with about 30 sec a month . Can't remember what the 16201 does , haven't really worn it for about 10 years .
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5 June 2009, 02:50 AM | #60 |
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My Submariner runs a shade under +2 seconds per day.
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