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Old 21 October 2010, 09:03 PM   #1
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Excessive Play?

My GMT-Master II 16710 seems to have considerably more "Play" in the crown/hands when setting the time than my Sub 14060.

Is this typical? This may be difficult to quantify, but what is considered "Normal" or typical?

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Old 21 October 2010, 09:13 PM   #2
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A certain amount of movement seems to be inherent in the movement (both use the same base).

In my own experience some seem to have more than others. Interestingly I notice much less in the old 15xx slowbeats.
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Old 22 October 2010, 03:19 AM   #3
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I noticed the "excessive play" with my GMT IIc and sent it to RSC-Dallas for a "look-see".

After almost two months, the watch returned with the same issue. When I called about it, I was told that this was normal with the movement. I explained that I had the same movement (3186) in my Explorer II and it was rock-solid with no play.

Their only response was that the sloppiness was normal and I would have to live with it. A sad comment for a $10K+ watch.

I had flipped my EXPII for the GMT and fortunately I was able to repurchase the EXPII and sell the GMT IIc. I will not have to live with it.

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Old 22 October 2010, 04:23 AM   #4
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My GMT-Master II 16710 seems to have considerably more "Play" in the crown/hands when setting the time than my Sub 14060.

Is this typical? This may be difficult to quantify, but what is considered "Normal" or typical?

Thanks!
Thomas
I have also noticed differences in different watches...some even with the same movement. It does not seem to effect the watch so I never gave it a second thought
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Old 22 October 2010, 04:41 AM   #5
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Old 22 October 2010, 04:54 AM   #6
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I have had 6 rolexes in my time collecting and they all have had slightly different amounts of "play". I dont think this is an issue to worry about.
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Old 22 October 2010, 05:24 AM   #7
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Probably normal.
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Old 22 October 2010, 05:33 AM   #8
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"Their only response was that the sloppiness was normal and I would have to live with it. A sad comment for a $10K+ watch."


Only if it effects fuctionality.

Rolexes are made with precision where it matters.
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