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Rani Drama · 30 August 2010, 05:19 AM

When would you guys reset the time on your rolex? mine is running 6 seconds slow right now. It was only 3 seconds slow for a week and a half without any variation (i was setting it in my watchbox face up but switched to my winder last night since i didn't wear the watch yesterday) I was intending not to reset it till i need to advance the date (october 1st)

CoopJr · 30 August 2010, 05:21 AM

Anything over 30 seconds would start to bug me.

sleddog · 30 August 2010, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by CoopJr

Anything over 30 seconds would start to bug me.

Agreed.....
More than that would be to much...

JJ Irani · 30 August 2010, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by CoopJr

Anything over 30 seconds would start to bug me.

30 seconds? Anything over 3 seconds would send my hair flying in all directions!!

Kokyuryoku · 30 August 2010, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

30 seconds? Anything over 3 seconds would send my hair flying in all directions!!

So that's how you acquired your signiture look

Route 66 · 30 August 2010, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

30 seconds? Anything over 3 seconds would send my hair flying in all directions!!

I'm with JJ on this one. Mine is never off by 2 or 3 seconds because I have an 'atomic' alarm clock that receives a radio signal from the Atomic Clock in Boulder Colorado. I just check it when I take it off at night against that clock and either lay it flat or on edge to regulate it, according to the actual time on my alarm clock.

Hmmmm...I wonder how long it takes for my alarm clock to receive the signal from Colorado...

dddrees · 30 August 2010, 05:22 AM

Whenever it gets to the point of being to far off and too slow. I don't like to be late, and if it is just a bit fast that wouldn't be to much of a problem for me.

flathead59 · 30 August 2010, 05:23 AM

Well, you'll certainly get some responses to this one. I set mine once a week, or 15 seconds out, whichever comes first.

Mark

Smoak352 · 30 August 2010, 05:28 AM

Every month that has 30 days.

BarkMaster · 30 August 2010, 05:30 AM

If I look at it and it's not the same minute as my cell phone, I change it. (I ignore seconds)

And yes, I know there are more accurate things I could sync with.

dieseldragon · 30 August 2010, 05:56 AM

I don't wear my good watches in a long enough period to notice their time keeping, normally they are worn from Friday night till Monday morning. Rest of the time I wear a Seiko, which keeps appalling time, looses 10 mins in 5 days, this really bugs me as a Seiko is generally reliable. I reset the Seiko once a week, normally when I put it back on on Monday morning., however..

I was working on the van on Thursday (no work on Friday), took watch off and chucked it on the bonnet, fixed van and went for a test drive. Wasn't until this morning I couldn't find my Seiko. I eventually found it at the end of my gravel drive, strap had been run over, but miraculously the watch was intact.

Still annoyed it doesn't keep time, just glad its still working. Basically I reset when it makes me late for appointments! I probably have lived in Andalucia for too long.

TimeToGo · 30 August 2010, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by 777

If I look at it and it's not the same minute as my cell phone, I change it. (I ignore seconds)

And yes, I know there are more accurate things I could sync with.

Cell Phone for me too!

esm · 30 August 2010, 06:11 AM

sometimes I wonder - how does anyone know the 1/2 second off? By using some sort of special measuring machine or just happen to have magic eyes?

For me - I use the microwave colck to set the watch 99% of the time... and if there is an power outage and i needed to reset the microwave clock, I use my mobile phone.

I have never late for meetings or appointments or flights.... ;-)

Tools · 30 August 2010, 06:34 AM

I don't wear any particular watch more than a couple of weeks or so, so I only set them once... when I put them on..........

chris russell · 30 August 2010, 07:14 AM

weeks. If a Rolex is off more than a second a day, I take it in for regulation.

calibre1 · 30 August 2010, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by chris russell

weeks. If a Rolex is off more than a second a day, I take it in for regulation.

Would the watchmaker make the effort to regulate it if it is within COSC? I was informed it is very difficult and time consuming to regulate a watch to +/-0.

chris russell · 30 August 2010, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by calibre1

Would the watchmaker make the effort to regulate it if it is within COSC? I was informed it is very difficult and time consuming to regulate a watch to +/-0.

When I have had this done, they generally come out at +1 sec/day.
In my experience, Rolexes are easier to set this close because they vary hardly at all with position, especially the ones with the new Parachrom Blu hairspring.

kenhiraihnl · 30 August 2010, 05:59 PM

My GV runs -2 so I set it a minute ahead, and after a month it's spot on. I can let it go another month, and it will still be within a minute of the 'correct' time, but who cares? OTOH, I'm still tracking the seconds-hand accuracy of my Sub with pencil and paper. I paid for an overhaul less than 6 months ago, and it seems to be running -18, or losing a minute in 3 days. I don't know if it makes sense, but the accuracy doesn't bug me as much as getting a decent 'bang for the buck.' FWIW, my Invicta 8926 Pro Diver w/ Citizen Miyota 21j movement runs +2 (talk about bang for the buck!) My Hamilton Scuba w/ Swiss quartz might be off a few seconds after a year (hard to predict because it hasn't deviated from the USNO Master Clock at all!)

997Opus · 30 August 2010, 08:52 AM

I do a time hack and reset my watch at the beginning of each month.

Lagunatic · 30 August 2010, 09:00 AM

i reset once a month

Perdu · 30 August 2010, 09:03 AM

when it's 3 minutes off.

cdnwatchguy · 30 August 2010, 09:07 AM

I don't care. I set them by my alarm clock or the microwave if they have stopped between wearings and they will be at roughly the right time plus or minus 5 minutes or so. I don't even bother to set the date anymore. For example my Sea Dweller is 3 minutes slow according to the clock on my computer and the date says the 25th. When I was much younger I was very anal about it, now I have little concern how accurate my watch is. Not sure why the change.

Zed Homme · 30 August 2010, 09:11 AM

I like to rotate watches and don't believe in winders so I set the time whenever I put the watch on. None of mine ever run for more than a few days straight. Otherwise, I set the watch when I'm traveling to another timezone.

rfknauss · 30 August 2010, 09:22 AM

I like to be within the right minute.

Watch Professor · 30 August 2010, 10:05 AM

Using Time.gov, I reset when fast or slow 30 sec.

GradyPhilpott · 30 August 2010, 10:08 AM

Thirty seconds is accurate enough for me. I set it about thirty seconds slow and set again when it's about thirty seconds fast. Currently, that takes about two weeks.

DOUBLE 0 SE7EN · 30 August 2010, 10:13 AM

1 minute is my limit..but never saw that...if it goes fast ; at night it rests crown up, then it keeps perfect time.. +- 0 seconds..

Jason71 · 30 August 2010, 11:33 AM

WOW!!! There are some really picky people in this thread. I reset mine when it gets to be greater than 3 minutes out.

tulsaokusa · 30 August 2010, 11:34 AM

I adjust my watches once they are a minute or two out of whack.

Shade · 30 August 2010, 12:49 PM

I reset it when I notice it. :D

30 August 2010, 05:19 AM	#1
Rani Drama "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Canada Watch: 116610LN Sub Posts: 427	When would you reset the time? After how many seconds or minutes off? When would you guys reset the time on your rolex? mine is running 6 seconds slow right now. It was only 3 seconds slow for a week and a half without any variation (i was setting it in my watchbox face up but switched to my winder last night since i didn't wear the watch yesterday) I was intending not to reset it till i need to advance the date (october 1st)

30 August 2010, 05:22 AM	#7
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Whenever it gets to the point of being to far off and too slow. I don't like to be late, and if it is just a bit fast that wouldn't be to much of a problem for me. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

30 August 2010, 05:28 AM	#9
Smoak352 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: FL Posts: 201	Every month that has 30 days. __________________ Submariner TT 16613 U Submariner SS 116610 Random Submariner YG 116618LB

30 August 2010, 05:30 AM	#10
BarkMaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Watch: 18078 YG DD Posts: 7,962	If I look at it and it's not the same minute as my cell phone, I change it. (I ignore seconds) And yes, I know there are more accurate things I could sync with. __________________ BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK

30 August 2010, 05:56 AM	#11
dieseldragon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Ian Location: Spain Watch: Ω & ♛ Posts: 1,321	I don't wear my good watches in a long enough period to notice their time keeping, normally they are worn from Friday night till Monday morning. Rest of the time I wear a Seiko, which keeps appalling time, looses 10 mins in 5 days, this really bugs me as a Seiko is generally reliable. I reset the Seiko once a week, normally when I put it back on on Monday morning., however.. I was working on the van on Thursday (no work on Friday), took watch off and chucked it on the bonnet, fixed van and went for a test drive. Wasn't until this morning I couldn't find my Seiko. I eventually found it at the end of my gravel drive, strap had been run over, but miraculously the watch was intact. Still annoyed it doesn't keep time, just glad its still working. Basically I reset when it makes me late for appointments! I probably have lived in Andalucia for too long. __________________ Rolex GMT, Zenith Chronomaster Sport, Zenith Pilot type 20 40mm, IWC mkXVI, Tudor BB58, Glashütte Original SeaQ 39. 5

30 August 2010, 05:21 AM	#2
CoopJr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Coop Location: U.S.A. Watch: Subs Posts: 6,455	Anything over 30 seconds would start to bug me.

30 August 2010, 05:23 AM	#8
flathead59 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 349	Well, you'll certainly get some responses to this one. I set mine once a week, or 15 seconds out, whichever comes first. Mark

30 August 2010, 06:11 AM	#13
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	sometimes I wonder - how does anyone know the 1/2 second off? By using some sort of special measuring machine or just happen to have magic eyes? For me - I use the microwave colck to set the watch 99% of the time... and if there is an power outage and i needed to reset the microwave clock, I use my mobile phone. I have never late for meetings or appointments or flights.... ;-)

30 August 2010, 06:34 AM	#14
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	I don't wear any particular watch more than a couple of weeks or so, so I only set them once... when I put them on.......... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

30 August 2010, 07:14 AM	#15
chris russell Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Peterborough, ON Watch: your mouth. Posts: 1,023	15 seconds is max for me. With Rolexes that generally take sat least a couple of weeks. If a Rolex is off more than a second a day, I take it in for regulation.

30 August 2010, 05:59 PM	#18
kenhiraihnl "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Ken Location: Hawaii Watch: 5512 Posts: 911	My GV runs -2 so I set it a minute ahead, and after a month it's spot on. I can let it go another month, and it will still be within a minute of the 'correct' time, but who cares? OTOH, I'm still tracking the seconds-hand accuracy of my Sub with pencil and paper. I paid for an overhaul less than 6 months ago, and it seems to be running -18, or losing a minute in 3 days. I don't know if it makes sense, but the accuracy doesn't bug me as much as getting a decent 'bang for the buck.' FWIW, my Invicta 8926 Pro Diver w/ Citizen Miyota 21j movement runs +2 (talk about bang for the buck!) My Hamilton Scuba w/ Swiss quartz might be off a few seconds after a year (hard to predict because it hasn't deviated from the USNO Master Clock at all!) __________________ Rolex Milgauss GV (100m 330 feet) (2010) * Rolex Submariner 5512 (200m 660 feet) (1961)

30 August 2010, 08:52 AM	#19
997Opus Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Dave Location: Texas Watch: SS Daytona Posts: 314	I do a time hack and reset my watch at the beginning of each month.

30 August 2010, 09:00 AM	#20
Lagunatic Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Ron Location: Laguna Niguel, Ca Watch: Rolex 116613LN Posts: 1,724	i reset once a month

30 August 2010, 09:03 AM	#21
Perdu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Gary Location: GMT-6 Watch: GMT Posts: 3,350	when it's 3 minutes off. __________________ Omega Seamaster 300M GMT Noire Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 8500 Benson 1937 Sterling Silver Hunter

30 August 2010, 09:07 AM	#22
cdnwatchguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 921	Honestly? I don't care. I set them by my alarm clock or the microwave if they have stopped between wearings and they will be at roughly the right time plus or minus 5 minutes or so. I don't even bother to set the date anymore. For example my Sea Dweller is 3 minutes slow according to the clock on my computer and the date says the 25th. When I was much younger I was very anal about it, now I have little concern how accurate my watch is. Not sure why the change. __________________ Keith

30 August 2010, 09:11 AM	#23
Zed Homme "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: usa Watch: Rolex Posts: 6,962	I like to rotate watches and don't believe in winders so I set the time whenever I put the watch on. None of mine ever run for more than a few days straight. Otherwise, I set the watch when I'm traveling to another timezone.

30 August 2010, 09:22 AM	#24
rfknauss 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Richard Location: Macungie, PA Watch: 5513 Sub, LV Sub Posts: 14,497	I like to be within the right minute. __________________ *"Few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex!"* TRF's "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron

30 August 2010, 10:05 AM	#25
Watch Professor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Myron Location: New York Watch: GMT IIC; Sub Date Posts: 3,166	Using Time.gov, I reset when fast or slow 30 sec.

30 August 2010, 10:08 AM	#26
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	Thirty seconds is accurate enough for me. I set it about thirty seconds slow and set again when it's about thirty seconds fast. Currently, that takes about two weeks.

30 August 2010, 10:13 AM	#27
DOUBLE 0 SE7EN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: KAAN Location: ISTANBUL Watch: Explorer-PAM233 Posts: 1,648	1 minute is my limit..but never saw that...if it goes fast ; at night it rests crown up, then it keeps perfect time.. +- 0 seconds..

30 August 2010, 11:33 AM	#28
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	WOW!!! There are some really picky people in this thread. I reset mine when it gets to be greater than 3 minutes out. __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

30 August 2010, 11:34 AM	#29
tulsaokusa Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: N/A Location: N/A Watch: 2010 SS/Black SubC Posts: 773	I adjust my watches once they are a minute or two out of whack.

30 August 2010, 12:49 PM	#30
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	I reset it when I notice it. :D

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