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Old 22 September 2011, 01:09 AM   #1
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I had my GMT Pepsi serviced at RSC one year ago and it was keeping great time until about three weeks ago. Now it is gaining 15 seconds a day. I do wear the watch 24/7...anybody have any thoughts???
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Old 22 September 2011, 01:12 AM   #2
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Did ur GMT subjected to hard knocks? A hard knock would jar the watch off timing. However my 16600 SD is keeping time excellent, more so than a quartz.
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Old 22 September 2011, 01:16 AM   #3
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I had my GMT Pepsi serviced at RSC one year ago and it was keeping great time until about three weeks ago. Now it is gaining 15 seconds a day. I do wear the watch 24/7...anybody have any thoughts???
Is it a consistant 15 seconds a day if so it just need regulation, and cannot see any point in wearing any watch 27/7.
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Old 22 September 2011, 02:03 AM   #4
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Is it a consistant 15 seconds a day if so it just need regulation, and cannot see any point in wearing any watch 27/7.
Yes, my watch is consistently fast 15 seconds a day and may I ask where in Chicagoland can I go to get my watch regulated???
As for wearing my watch all day and night...I have always done so!!!
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Old 22 September 2011, 02:14 AM   #5
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Isn't there an independent, but licensed through Rolex, service ctr. in Chicago??????
I thought there was one in Chicago????
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Old 22 September 2011, 02:22 AM   #6
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Is it a consistant 15 seconds a day if so it just need regulation, and cannot see any point in wearing any watch 27/7.
Peter squeezes and extra 3 hours into each day.
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Old 22 September 2011, 02:38 AM   #7
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Is it a consistant 15 seconds a day if so it just need regulation, and cannot see any point in wearing any watch 27/7.
Peter, I want to live where you live. I need that extra 3 hours a day to get all my work done.
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Old 22 September 2011, 02:19 AM   #8
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Bob, Thanx but what is there location and phone number???
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Old 22 September 2011, 02:21 AM   #9
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Have it regulated.

It's not a big deal.
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Old 22 September 2011, 02:31 AM   #10
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I know it's not a big deal...I just do not know where to take it for the adjustment!!!
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Old 22 September 2011, 02:36 AM   #11
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Before a competent watchmaker will regulate, he will determine what is going on with your watch. By putting on a timing machine, along with a visual inspection a competent watchmaker will know exactly what is going on with your watch. Demagnetization is part of the regulation process; and where my money is for "guess the problem".

I believe in the watch link section of TRF there is a thread on independent watchmakers. http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...ht=independent
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Old 22 September 2011, 02:48 AM   #12
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I agree...an extra 3 hours a day would be fantastic!!!
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Old 22 September 2011, 03:15 AM   #13
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Did you try demagnetizing it?
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Old 22 September 2011, 03:22 AM   #14
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Did you try demagnetizing it?
If its a consistent 15 seconds a day then its very very very doubtful its magnetised. When magnetised they tend to run very erratic in general speed up, or completely stop and refuse to start.
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Old 22 September 2011, 06:05 AM   #16
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David, Thank you for the information and Thanx to everyone for their input!!!
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