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25 May 2019, 02:25 PM | #1 |
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Daytona C loses time when running the Chronograph
Just noticed that my normally precise 116500 is now losing serious time whenever I run the Chronograph.
When running the Chronograph the watch is off by almost 45 minutes in less than 12 hours. But, when I stop the Chronograph, the watch keeps perfect time (within 1 second after 24 hours). Not sure what is going on but a trip to the RSC seems to be in my future. Curious if anyone else has observed this problem with any Daytona? Worth noting that this watch was one of the very first delivered. Its been in regular use, on my wrist or on the winder, for almost 3 years now. Disappointed that it needs service already... Steve
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25 May 2019, 02:52 PM | #2 |
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I had a similar problem with mine. Just got it back from RSC and works great.
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Any idea what the technical glitch was? I’d be interested to know.
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Mmmm interesting (not in a positief way). I have both black and white, need to check them.
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But a service might be required at 7 years rather than 10, if the watch started to show signs of erratic behaviour in its timekeeping.
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26 May 2019, 12:49 AM | #6 |
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Thanks all... Will be sending it in next week
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I look forward to having this problem!
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26 May 2019, 01:37 AM | #8 |
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It is very possible that the intermediate minute counter pinion is the culprit. They can occasionally become sticky and get a little gummed up. That is a pinion that is only engaged when the chronograph is running.
As the chronograph seconds hand gets to 59 seconds it engages that pinion to advance the chronograph minute hand forward by one. Due to it being sticky it struggles to force it forward and gets stuck. Then it eventually moves forward one but has lost time. IMG_2845-768x719.jpg
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Winders cause wear and tear. Unless you wear it every third day I don’t understand the need for one.
Sounds like it needs a service after all that. What do you time for 12 hours? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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26 May 2019, 01:43 AM | #11 |
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No, not a minimalist approach. I do wonder where these ideas come from. In fact, the minute pinion runs lubricant free. You have to remember, your watch is required to work constantly for 5-10 years straight. There is only so much room for lubricant...
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Rolex would never admit if it was a problem.
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26 May 2019, 01:46 AM | #13 |
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Rolex admit problems all the time. I would also like to point out that people should not be disappointed if their watches need to go back under warranty. It is a part of life. Disappointment should set in If the warranty is not honored. If warranties weren’t needed, they wouldn’t be offered. And then subsequently increased.
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My Daytona would sometimes "stutter" if the chrono was running around the 60 second mark. It might pause. So when running the chrono, the watch became very slow. I took it into RSC and they said it needed lubrication and gave it a full service. Runs fine now. Watch was gone for 12 days from drop off (I happened to be in L.A.) to receipt of Fedex.
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I had a similar problem with my older Daytona. Took a couple of times in service to correct, to this day, it runs very slow, it’s a 1997 Daytona
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RSC will get you sorted out. Glad that you wear it though. It’s sad that I was surprised to see a Daytona thread that addresses functionality...
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26 May 2019, 12:58 PM | #21 |
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Well, How about the 24 Hours of Daytona?
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I was told this by a well respected CW21 watchmaker. But he did not elaborate, so take it for what it's worth
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I didn't know he raced in it. Apologies
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