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wyattearp · 27 August 2009, 04:07 AM

hey guys im wondering if gaining 5 seconds per day is a big deal? what is the average gain/loss of time for a rolex.

adam78 · 27 August 2009, 05:27 AM

That's still well within chronometer specs (however that also assumes timings in all positions are also accurate).

I would still, however, have the movement inspected by a competent watchmaker to determine if it still needs servicing. My Thunderbird Datejust from 1962 was keeping to within +3 sec/day, but my watchmaker said it was in need of oiling. Now (after service) it is dead-on accurate.

DadsWatch72 · 27 August 2009, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by wyattearp

hey guys im wondering if gaining 5 seconds per day is a big deal? what is the average gain/loss of time for a rolex.

"You want my watch? Go ahead take it, it's a rolex." - Danny DeVito as Rude Gambler "Mars Attacks"

wyattearp · 28 August 2009, 01:27 AM

niceee

wyattearp · 28 August 2009, 01:37 AM

adam78 I have been having problems with my DJ keeping time correctly (bought at Van Rijk in Toronto, respectable place) so it has been in for servicing/re-calibration a total of two time in the past 2 months or so. The first time i took it in was because it was losing around 2 minutes per day. Then when i got it back it was gaining a ridiculous 5 minutes per day!! so finally i took it in and they told me they were going to give the movement a full cleaning and service. So I've had my watch back for about 2 weeks now and it seems to keep good time, gaining about 4-5 seconds and then seemingly staying at that.

Any ideas? should i have it taken in again??

DadsWatch72 · 28 August 2009, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by wyattearp

hey guys im wondering if gaining 5 seconds per day is a big deal? what is the average gain/loss of time for a rolex.

Well, if your ahead of time, then you will never be late. And thats a good thing. You will arrive with time to spare. Your boss will love it and you will probably get a raise. All thanks to that +5 seconds a day.

AndyC · 30 August 2009, 04:03 AM

just paid £480 for a full service to a 1971 pink gold gents 18k 1601 DJ, ...new hands,bezel/crystal,winder,staff etc...and after wearing for 3 weeks it now has a incredible accuracy of +1/2sec a day which is corrected by placing it on its side Crown down overnight...
it certainly pays to have a master watchmaker do the job here in the UK, none better than Thomas Scowcroft of Abacus Associates in Richmond Surrey...
Rolex really does go on forever.

slcbbrown · 31 August 2009, 08:57 AM

Sounds like your watch is doing fine, to me. If it's consistent, I wouldn't do anything.

27 August 2009, 04:07 AM	#1
wyattearp "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Wyatt Location: Toronto Watch: it all fly by. Posts: 311	Rolex DJ 16014 (1970) +5 seconds per day at least. Problem? hey guys im wondering if gaining 5 seconds per day is a big deal? what is the average gain/loss of time for a rolex.

27 August 2009, 05:27 AM	#2
adam78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,829	That's still well within chronometer specs (however that also assumes timings in all positions are also accurate). I would still, however, have the movement inspected by a competent watchmaker to determine if it still needs servicing. My Thunderbird Datejust from 1962 was keeping to within +3 sec/day, but my watchmaker said it was in need of oiling. Now (after service) it is dead-on accurate. __________________ Cheers, Adam

31 August 2009, 08:57 AM	#8
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,688	sounds pretty good Sounds like your watch is doing fine, to me. If it's consistent, I wouldn't do anything.

28 August 2009, 01:27 AM	#4
wyattearp "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Wyatt Location: Toronto Watch: it all fly by. Posts: 311	niceee

28 August 2009, 01:37 AM	#5
wyattearp "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Wyatt Location: Toronto Watch: it all fly by. Posts: 311	adam78 I have been having problems with my DJ keeping time correctly (bought at Van Rijk in Toronto, respectable place) so it has been in for servicing/re-calibration a total of two time in the past 2 months or so. The first time i took it in was because it was losing around 2 minutes per day. Then when i got it back it was gaining a ridiculous 5 minutes per day!! so finally i took it in and they told me they were going to give the movement a full cleaning and service. So I've had my watch back for about 2 weeks now and it seems to keep good time, gaining about 4-5 seconds and then seemingly staying at that. Any ideas? should i have it taken in again??

30 August 2009, 04:03 AM	#7
AndyC "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hampton Watch: Yachtmaster II 18K Posts: 20	just paid £480 for a full service to a 1971 pink gold gents 18k 1601 DJ, ...new hands,bezel/crystal,winder,staff etc...and after wearing for 3 weeks it now has a incredible accuracy of +1/2sec a day which is corrected by placing it on its side Crown down overnight... it certainly pays to have a master watchmaker do the job here in the UK, none better than Thomas Scowcroft of Abacus Associates in Richmond Surrey... Rolex really does go on forever.

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