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28 December 2010, 04:15 AM | #1 |
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Faster and faster it goes...
I swear I'm jinxed. Every time I get a product, there's something wrong with it.
I got a Sub LV almost a year ago (in January). The timing was erratic (lost or gained up to 10 seconds a day, never consistent). I sent it off to Rolex in Dallas, and they regulated it. I got it back about 5 weeks ago, and since then, the timing has been (all in average seconds per day): Week 1: +0.9 s/day Week 2: +3.9 s/day Week 3: +5.1 s/day Week 4: +7.8 s/day Week 5: +9.6 s/day (week ending today) Can any of the watchmakers here explain why it keeps going faster and faster? I'm guessing it has something to do with the lubrication, perhaps there is a drop of oil on the balance wheel that's evaporating and making it lighter over time? Do you think it will get damaged if I continue to wear it? Anyway, what should I do? I still have about a year left under warranty, do you think Rolex would do a movement-only service? Also, I'd rather not send it away again, it's my only Rolex and I missed it and felt depressed the last time. Maybe I'll send it away when I'm on vacation for 3 weeks this summer. I can't currently afford another Rolex to hold me over. |
29 December 2010, 09:45 AM | #2 |
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No ideas?
If I want to send the watch to Rolex, should I write to them first, or just send a letter in with the watch? |
29 December 2010, 09:49 AM | #3 | |
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29 December 2010, 09:51 AM | #4 |
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I wonder if they'd replace it???
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29 December 2010, 09:51 AM | #5 |
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Btw, was it ever damaged?
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29 December 2010, 12:28 PM | #6 |
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What is your time reference and how are you coming up with these fractions of a second? Are those averages?
It's really hard for me to eyeball a watch and the time reference at the same time, in fact, unless you have some very rare talent, it is impossible. Surely there must be a Rolex AD in your area with an on-site watchmaker who can give you a diagnosis and a much better turnaround than any RSC.
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For example, the first week it was 6 seconds fast, divided by 7 days in a week, gives .9 when rounded to the nearest tenth. The available precision is closer to tenths than whole numbers, so I used tenths. This past week (as of Monday) it gained a minute and 7 seconds, and so far it's gained about 14 seconds in the last day, so it's still getting faster. |
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29 December 2010, 11:12 AM | #9 |
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You aren't storing it by your cell phone at night by chance?
Cell phones can actually magnetize watches. No joke. My iphone magnetized my Pam 111.
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29 December 2010, 02:46 PM | #11 |
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I see you are in NY. Bring it to the RSC in NY- 5th Ave and 53rd street. It sounds like it needs more than just a regulation.
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I suppose I'll have to start yelling and getting aggressive with them to get them to fix it, but that's what I do at work (purchasing) and I was hoping to avoid it for once. I don't like being a jerk to people, but corporations care so little about their customers that it's the only way to keep them from walking all over you. That and threats, but I can't think of any good ones. *sigh* |
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