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Old 9 June 2009, 11:43 AM   #1
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Accuracy of Sub Date

I have a Sub Date purchased in 2004. I had it serviced in 2007. The watch is gaining a few minutes each month....to the point where I'm having to re-set it to prevent being 5-8 mins ahead after several months. I believe it needs to be serviced again....anyone have thoughts?

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Old 9 June 2009, 12:34 PM   #2
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Should not be more that -4, +6 seconds a day.
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Old 9 June 2009, 01:41 PM   #3
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How many months is "several months"?

If it's running +6 (within COSC standard) that's going to be 3 minutes a month. So 3 months down the line you are +9 minutes.

My sub date is a VERY consistent -2 seconds per day. I'd prefer it run +2, but losing a minute a month isn't that big a deal. Approximately every two months when I change the date I sync it back with the atomic clock. Unless you are running outside of COSC standard I wouldn't worry about it and just set the watch when you change the date.
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Old 9 June 2009, 02:46 PM   #4
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It doesn't need to be serviced...

But you could always have it regulated if you are not happy with the timekeeping..

If you take it to a decent watchmaker...and give him the time to do the job, he should be able to regulate it to within a minute a month..
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Old 9 June 2009, 03:57 PM   #5
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We need better information on how many minutes over how many months or days. It' maybe working just fine.
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I have a Sub Date purchased in 2004. I had it serviced in 2007. The watch is gaining a few minutes each month....to the point where I'm having to re-set it to prevent being 5-8 mins ahead after several months. I believe it needs to be serviced again....anyone have thoughts?

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And what prey do a few and several equate too,without precise information we cannot help you.And as Larry pointed out if watch is outside COSC spec average -4 +6seconds over 24 hours, all thats needed is simple regulation.
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Old 9 June 2009, 11:50 PM   #7
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How many months is "several months"?

If it's running +6 (within COSC standard) that's going to be 3 minutes a month. So 3 months down the line you are +9 minutes.

My sub date is a VERY consistent -2 seconds per day. I'd prefer it run +2, but losing a minute a month isn't that big a deal. Approximately every two months when I change the date I sync it back with the atomic clock. Unless you are running outside of COSC standard I wouldn't worry about it and just set the watch when you change the date.
What type of Gibson is in your aviator?
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Old 10 June 2009, 12:35 AM   #8
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What type of Gibson is in your aviator?
It's a Les Paul Standard with the 50s neck.
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Old 10 June 2009, 01:13 AM   #9
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Sounds like you are within the standards set for COSC so I'd just wear and enjoy your watch and adjust it as necessary. My GMT gains 5 seconds a day so every month I just adjust the time accordingly!!!
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Old 10 June 2009, 02:39 AM   #10
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What has already been said is correct but if it still bothers you, get a timing adjustment first and see if that helps - it may not need a full service.
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