Where do you get your Rolex adjusted?

[Check]

Quick question. Where do you get your Rolex adjusted so that the time is closer to zero seconds per day gain/loss?

Should I expect to pay for this service?

Thanks!

[kilyung]

Any certified watchmaker should be able to help with this for a fee.

[Cc1966]

Originally Posted by kilyung

Any certified watchmaker should be able to help with this for a fee.

[Thatguy]

How far off is your watch?

[Check]

~ 5 seconds/day. Would like to get it closer to ~+1-2 seconds/day

[SearChart]

I wouldn't be very bothered if my watch was 5 seconds off a day.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Check

Quick question. Where do you get your Rolex adjusted so that the time is closer to zero seconds per day gain/loss?

Should I expect to pay for this service?

Thanks!

First by how much is your watch out per 24 hours plus or minus,how are you testing your watch its not worth getting back off for a few seconds best try different resting positions when off wrist.?.The only way to test a watch is over 5 complete days and afraid no mechanical watch made today at any price will be zero second gain or loss.Have you ever given your watch a full manual wind if not do so 40 full crown turns clockwise.Now when testing the bare uncased movement to pass said COSC movement must perform to a AVERAGE of between -4 to +6 over any 24 hour period.Now in the first 5 days of testing the movement could be 10 seconds out over 24 hours and still pass the COSC test..

Gravity affects mechanical watches the most that's why they are tested in 5 different positions.And in those different positions there will always be slight deviations in the timekeeping. Remember this the escapement of a mechanical watch in 24 hours pushes the gears 432,000 times. Since a day has 86,400 seconds, so most Rolex even at the bottom of the COSC scale have 99.994 % accuracy.This is very high precision, given the fact that the movement is constantly affected by the earth's gravity, metal expansion and contraction, temperature variations, subtle changes in lubrication and friction, shocks, and so on while on the wrist.The fact is that no mechanical watch made will keep perfect time, very close yes but perfect no.But if your watch is well out of the COSC spec its a very simple task to regulate it and most any good watchmaker could do it.

Today regulation is a very very simple task for any good watchmaker,its accomplished by turning the Microstella adjustment screws and nuts.The two smaller Microstella screws make adjustments of one second for each turn on the tool, and the larger Microstella, two seconds for one turn on the tool,but adjustment must be balanced with the opposite gold adjustment screw. The rate adjustment on the balance wheel its around a max of around 150 seconds either way.And you need a microstella special tool and a timing machine although its quite a easy job regulation should cost around $50 with the pressure check after.But even after regulation on a machine it don't always mean it will perform exactly the same on your wrist...

[Check]

Originally Posted by padi56

First by how much is your watch out per 24 hours plus or minus,how are you testing your watch its not worth getting back off for a few seconds best try different resting positions when off wrist.?.The only way to test a watch is over 5 complete days and afraid no mechanical watch made today at any price will be zero second gain or loss.Have you ever given your watch a full manual wind if not do so 40 full crown turns clockwise.Now when testing the bare uncased movement to pass said COSC movement must perform to a AVERAGE of between -4 to +6 over any 24 hour period.Now in the first 5 days of testing the movement could be 10 seconds out over 24 hours and still pass the COSC test..

Gravity affects mechanical watches the most that's why they are tested in 5 different positions.And in those different positions there will always be slight deviations in the timekeeping. Remember this the escapement of a mechanical watch in 24 hours pushes the gears 432,000 times. Since a day has 86,400 seconds, so most Rolex even at the bottom of the COSC scale have 99.994 % accuracy.This is very high precision, given the fact that the movement is constantly affected by the earth's gravity, metal expansion and contraction, temperature variations, subtle changes in lubrication and friction, shocks, and so on while on the wrist.The fact is that no mechanical watch made will keep perfect time, very close yes but perfect no.But if your watch is well out of the COSC spec its a very simple task to regulate it and most any good watchmaker could do it.

Today regulation is a very very simple task for any good watchmaker,its accomplished by turning the Microstella adjustment screws and nuts.The two smaller Microstella screws make adjustments of one second for each turn on the tool, and the larger Microstella, two seconds for one turn on the tool,but adjustment must be balanced with the opposite gold adjustment screw. The rate adjustment on the balance wheel its around a max of around 150 seconds either way.And you need a microstella special tool and a timing machine although its quite a easy job regulation should cost around $50 with the pressure check after.But even after regulation on a machine it don't always mean it will perform exactly the same on your wrist...

Thank you Padi! I really appreciate your detailed and informative response to my question.

I look forward to reading your other posts!

Cheers,

Matt

[AK797]

5 seconds on average over a few days would not bother me.

[srf52]

...OP, if you are in SoCal, you can visit the RSC on Wilshire Blvd in Beverley Hills. I have taken several Rolexes there in person over the years, timing adjustments completed while I waited (takes about an hour or so) and have never been disappointed with their work. And free secured parking! I don't know what the charges would be if the watch is out of warranty, but one could call ahead for that info.

[SixPak]

I would be more than happy with +/- 5 secs a day.

[RolexPete]

Originally Posted by SixPak

I would be more than happy with +/- 5 secs a day.

Not me. I always wanted closer to 1 or 2 sec with my automatics. 5 would and did drive me nuts, hence the reason I now have 2 Oysterquartzes.

[diver2012]

Originally Posted by RolexPete

Not me. I always wanted closer to 1 or 2 sec with my automatics. 5 would and did drive me nuts, hence the reason I now have 2 Oysterquartzes.

5 seconds a day would 'drive you nuts'?!

Are you single?

[Check]

Originally Posted by srf52

...OP, if you are in SoCal, you can visit the RSC on Wilshire Blvd in Beverley Hills. I have taken several Rolexes there in person over the years, timing adjustments completed while I waited (takes about an hour or so) and have never been disappointed with their work. And free secured parking! I don't know what the charges would be if the watch is out of warranty, but one could call ahead for that info.

Thanks for this info. I might check it out.

Cheers,

Matt

[RolexPete]

Just get one of these. I too used to worry over accuracy of my Rolexes, now I don't!

[motoikkyu]

If you ever get the hankerin' for a mechanical chronograph, try an El Primero. Awesome accuracy, when tuned right.

[Annan]

COSC standards are -4 to +6 seconds/day so at +5 you are close to the high end. Some Rolex owners could care less if their watch is within standards. Bottom line is it's YOUR watch and YOUR satisfaction with its accuracy so you need to be fussy (or not) as you please. As Padi has pointed out it's a relatively simple process to regulate mechanically. A competent watchmaker can (1) use a special instrument to check accuracy and (2) make an adjustment. Earlier this year I took my DJ to my former AD (he parted ways with Rolex about two years ago) who is also Rolex certified. My DJ was +6/day and is now +1/day. Charge was $25 and was done the same day.

[james1787]

When I dropped mine off for service it was running at +3. I have no idea what it is running now.. It still runs a little fast.

[GradyPhilpott]

My watchmaker will regulate my watches when they reach +5 sec/day and he will do so under warranty, if the warranty is in effect.

So far all my Rolex watches have required at least one regulation during warranty.

The Sub will be going in for its first regulation very soon. The warranty will expire in December.

[Turpentine]

They regulated several of mine for free while I waited. Took less than five minutes.

[Check]

So this seems to be a fairly common occurrence. My Sub has been consistently fast for the last 2-3 years but would like to get it a little closer to zero gain.

Thanks Grady!

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

My watchmaker will regulate my watches when they reach +5 sec/day and he will do so under warranty, if the warranty is in effect.

So far all my Rolex watches have required at least one regulation during warranty.

The Sub will be going in for its first regulation very soon. The warranty will expire in December.