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descartes · 21 October 2012, 01:27 PM

My bramd new NIB RO 51300 appear to be gaining almost 5 minutes a week during the first two weeks i've owned it. This is way in excess of acceptable standards. Is this common and something that will resolve once the watch 'breaks in' or should a ship it back to AP straight away.

I've read a few people post about break in time for their APs but i've never had to do anything of the sort with my Patek, Rolexes or Omega. This is my first AP.

Submarino · 21 October 2012, 01:57 PM

You mean the 15300? It is not normal by any means. Mine loses or 4 seconds a day which is within COSC standards. Leave it face crown up overnight and see what happens. It should adjust, if it doesn't then time to send it back.

caryyee · 21 October 2012, 03:00 PM

Take it back to get it regulated under warranty, 5 mins per week is totally unacceptable for a $10k+ watch!

descartes · 21 October 2012, 10:16 PM

Yes 15300. Typo.
MSRP = $15,000
It has sat overnight with crown up.
I was thinking it could be due to watch sitting on a shelf in the box for long period before getting sold

Submarino · 21 October 2012, 11:49 PM

What's the variation now? I had another AP with such a high variance for a while and after a few nights it corrected to +15 seconds.

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descartes · 22 October 2012, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Submarino

What's the variation now? I had another AP with such a high variance for a while and after a few nights it corrected to +15 seconds.

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It's almost +1 minute per day.

Unfortunately, not covered by warranty. I purchased NIB, but not from an AD.
Still, if it doesn't correct in the next week or so, I'll send off to AP for correction on my dime.

Submarino · 22 October 2012, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by descartes

It's almost +1 minute per day.

Unfortunately, not covered by warranty. I purchased NIB, but not from an AD.
Still, if it doesn't correct in the next week or so, I'll send off to AP for correction on my dime.

It will get better after a couple days, you'll see. Good luck either way!

descartes · 23 October 2012, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Submarino

It will get better after a couple days, you'll see. Good luck either way!

I'll be damned. 12 hours on its side with crown up as you suggested and it hasn't lost a second. I'm going to leave it like this one more day as you suggest and see if it's been re-calibrated.

TSW · 23 October 2012, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by descartes

It's almost +1 minute per day.

Unfortunately, not covered by warranty. I purchased NIB, but not from an AD.
Still, if it doesn't correct in the next week or so, I'll send off to AP for correction on my dime.

Wasn't there a AD stamp in your warranty booklet?

kilyung · 22 October 2012, 12:44 AM

Just send it to AP for regulation and get the 3rd yr warranty validated while you're at it.

Dickson Lim · 22 October 2012, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Just send it to AP for regulation and get the 3rd yr warranty validated while you're at it.

Spot on!

TSW · 22 October 2012, 05:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

Just send it to AP for regulation and get the 3rd yr warranty validated while you're at it.

This

21 October 2012, 01:27 PM	#1
descartes "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: North Shore Posts: 1,116	51300 Accuracy Issue My bramd new NIB RO 51300 appear to be gaining almost 5 minutes a week during the first two weeks i've owned it. This is way in excess of acceptable standards. Is this common and something that will resolve once the watch 'breaks in' or should a ship it back to AP straight away. I've read a few people post about break in time for their APs but i've never had to do anything of the sort with my Patek, Rolexes or Omega. This is my first AP.

21 October 2012, 01:57 PM	#2
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	You mean the 15300? It is not normal by any means. Mine loses or 4 seconds a day which is within COSC standards. Leave it face crown up overnight and see what happens. It should adjust, if it doesn't then time to send it back. __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

21 October 2012, 11:49 PM	#5
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	What's the variation now? I had another AP with such a high variance for a while and after a few nights it corrected to +15 seconds. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk. Watches are the new currency! __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

21 October 2012, 03:00 PM	#3
caryyee "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: A Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,180	Take it back to get it regulated under warranty, 5 mins per week is totally unacceptable for a $10k+ watch!

21 October 2012, 10:16 PM	#4
descartes "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: North Shore Posts: 1,116	Yes 15300. Typo. MSRP = $15,000 It has sat overnight with crown up. I was thinking it could be due to watch sitting on a shelf in the box for long period before getting sold

22 October 2012, 12:44 AM	#10
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Just send it to AP for regulation and get the 3rd yr warranty validated while you're at it.

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