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Watch Professor · 1 October 2011, 02:00 PM

My GMT IIC has been running -2 seconds/24hours consistently since it was purchased almost two years ago. The warranty will be up in a couple of weeks and I'm trying to decide if I should bring it to the RSC to be regulated. I know that this is well within COSC specs, but I would prefer it to run slightly fast rather than slow, but it certainly hasn't been a big deal so far.

I would appreciate to hear your opinions as to whether I should bring it in.

Lagunatic · 1 October 2011, 02:03 PM

send it in

MortgageGuy · 1 October 2011, 02:04 PM

I am guessing they would not regulate this for being -2 as you stated it is within COSC standards.

There is an old saying that it it isnt broken...dont fix it

This is what I would live by in this situation. In fact if you are truly concerned about this just drop by an AD and they can do this for you in about 30 minute while you wait, no reason to send to RSC and be without your watch for several weeks. Again, for -2 I would NOT touch it

MortgageGuy · 1 October 2011, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lagunatic

send it in

Sending a watch into RSC for being -2 per day

Why?

handsfull · 1 October 2011, 02:06 PM

In general, Rolex may not adjust it if it's within COSC spec, although they did adjust my DSSD that was +5 a day ;) If it bothers you....I'd do it.

FWIW: I have one that loses a second during the day, but if I place it face up overnight it gains 2 (crown up/crown down it loses 2).

Watch Professor · 1 October 2011, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by handsfull

In general, Rolex may not adjust it if it's within COSC spec, although they did adjust my DSSD that was +5 a day ;) If it bothers you....I'd do it.

FWIW: I have one that loses a second during the day, but if I place it face up overnight it gains 2 (crown up/crown down it loses 2).

Overnight positions really don't affect the GMT. (Mine anyway)

z32turbo · 1 October 2011, 02:12 PM

For -2 I wouldn't touch it.

sleddog · 1 October 2011, 02:13 PM

That's far to close to warrant any tampering IMO.
Think about it, after 7 days, you'd be 14 seconds late. After 1 month, you'd be 56 seconds late!
If after 1 month, a less than 1 minute deflection should hamper your time constraints, you should be thinking about slowing down yourself!

IMO, -2 to + 2, is next to perfect!

Dan Pierce · 1 October 2011, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MortgageGuy

I am guessing they would not regulate this for being -2 as you stated it is within COSC standards.

There is an old saying that it it isnt broken...dont fix it

This is what I would live by in this situation. In fact if you are truly concerned about this just drop by an AD and they can do this for you in about 30 minute while you wait, no reason to send to RSC and be without your watch for several weeks. Again, for -2 I would NOT touch it

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleddog

That's far to close to warrant any tampering IMO.
Think about it, after 7 days, you'd be 14 seconds late. After 1 month, you'd be 56 seconds late!
If after 1 month, a less than 1 minute deflection should hamper your time constraints, you should be thinking about slowing down yourself!

IMO, -2 to + 2, is next to perfect!

Agreed. Leave well enough alone and enjoy.
dP

Watch Professor · 1 October 2011, 02:19 PM

Thanks everyone. I'll probably just leave it as it doesn't make sense to open it up.

Watch Professor · 1 October 2011, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleddog

That's far to close to warrant any tampering IMO.
Think about it, after 7 days, you'd be 14 seconds late. After 1 month, you'd be 56 seconds late!
If after 1 month, a less than 1 minute deflection should hamper your time constraints, you should be thinking about slowing down yourself!

IMO, -2 to + 2, is next to perfect!

MY-WATCH · 1 October 2011, 03:29 PM

Don't send it

Behtahan · 1 October 2011, 03:36 PM

If you can lived with it for almost 2 years, it is not going to bother you if you leave it alone.

Gharddog03 · 1 October 2011, 03:39 PM

Na, would be worth it.

Lagunatic · 1 October 2011, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MortgageGuy

Sending a watch into RSC for being -2 per day

Why?

he wants it to run fast not slow

Runnin' Rebel · 1 October 2011, 03:48 PM

Myron, my 11 year old GMT II is within 2 seconds. I wouldn't worry to much about it.

Andad · 1 October 2011, 04:27 PM

Wait until it needs a service then kick for a +.

A320 · 1 October 2011, 04:45 PM

no big deal... i would not send it in...

xjeeunitx · 1 October 2011, 06:56 PM

?

swatty · 1 October 2011, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Watch Professor

Thanks everyone. I'll probably just leave it as it doesn't make sense to open it up.

Good thinking , mine was -4 sec when it was new , now its spot on after 3 years

Darlinboy · 1 October 2011, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Watch Professor

Thanks everyone. I'll probably just leave it as it doesn't make sense to open it up.

Good call.

TSW · 1 October 2011, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MortgageGuy

Sending a watch into RSC for being -2 per day

Why?

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleddog

That's far to close to warrant any tampering IMO.
Think about it, after 7 days, you'd be 14 seconds late. After 1 month, you'd be 56 seconds late!
If after 1 month, a less than 1 minute deflection should hamper your time constraints, you should be thinking about slowing down yourself!

IMO, -2 to + 2, is next to perfect!

Agree

That watch runs perfect.

ersnyder · 1 October 2011, 11:20 PM

Could come back with more problems than it went in with! Adjust as necessary.

travisb · 1 October 2011, 11:25 PM

-2 sec is great.

If it ain't broke, don't try to fix it.

jbsf3 · 1 October 2011, 11:31 PM

Agreed, -2 isn't bad at all, I'd leave it as is.

zocsos · 1 October 2011, 11:34 PM

I have exactly the same issue with mine .( -2sec / day) It doesn't bother me at all , but it is personal preference so if this - 2 sec/ day trouble you take it in!

Good Luck
Z

kmleffler · 1 October 2011, 11:44 PM

I brought my GMT II C into the NY RSC to be regulated under warranty when it was running about 3 seconds slow. I wanted it to be on the fast side. They corrected the problem within 20 minutes while I waited. If it bothers you, I would go ahead and do it.

The Joker · 1 October 2011, 11:59 PM

Try this

jamesbondOO7 · 2 October 2011, 01:04 AM

Time for a new one.

Mickey® · 2 October 2011, 01:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Watch Professor

My GMT IIC has been running -2 seconds/24hours consistently since it was purchased almost two years ago. The warranty will be up in a couple of weeks and I'm trying to decide if I should bring it to the RSC to be regulated. I know that this is well within COSC specs, but I would prefer it to run slightly fast rather than slow, but it certainly hasn't been a big deal so far.

I would appreciate to hear your opinions as to whether I should bring it in.

I read this 3 times before now posting....It runs 2 seconds a day and you want to send it in? It might come back +/- 4 or 6 then what?!!!

If it isn't broke don't fix it!

Also will Rolex even take a watch in to overhaul/regulate/service if it doesn't need it? I know an auto mechanic wouldn't do repairs for free that didn't need to be done....

I am really baffled by this....

1 October 2011, 02:00 PM	#1
Watch Professor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Myron Location: New York Watch: GMT IIC; Sub Date Posts: 3,166	The warranty on my GMT IIC is almost up My GMT IIC has been running -2 seconds/24hours consistently since it was purchased almost two years ago. The warranty will be up in a couple of weeks and I'm trying to decide if I should bring it to the RSC to be regulated. I know that this is well within COSC specs, but I would prefer it to run slightly fast rather than slow, but it certainly hasn't been a big deal so far. I would appreciate to hear your opinions as to whether I should bring it in. __________________

1 October 2011, 02:04 PM	#3
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	I am guessing they would not regulate this for being -2 as you stated it is within COSC standards. There is an old saying that it it isnt broken...dont fix it This is what I would live by in this situation. In fact if you are truly concerned about this just drop by an AD and they can do this for you in about 30 minute while you wait, no reason to send to RSC and be without your watch for several weeks. Again, for -2 I would NOT touch it __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

1 October 2011, 02:12 PM	#7
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	For -2 I wouldn't touch it. __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

1 October 2011, 02:13 PM	#8
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,931	That's far to close to warrant any tampering IMO. Think about it, after 7 days, you'd be 14 seconds late. After 1 month, you'd be 56 seconds late! If after 1 month, a less than 1 minute deflection should hamper your time constraints, you should be thinking about slowing down yourself! IMO, -2 to + 2, is next to perfect! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

1 October 2011, 02:19 PM	#10
Watch Professor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Myron Location: New York Watch: GMT IIC; Sub Date Posts: 3,166	Thanks everyone. I'll probably just leave it as it doesn't make sense to open it up. __________________

1 October 2011, 02:03 PM	#2
Lagunatic Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Ron Location: Laguna Niguel, Ca Watch: Rolex 116613LN Posts: 1,724	send it in

1 October 2011, 02:06 PM	#5
handsfull "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: J Location: The great Midwest Watch: youlookinat? Posts: 2,369	In general, Rolex may not adjust it if it's within COSC spec, although they did adjust my DSSD that was +5 a day ;) If it bothers you....I'd do it. FWIW: I have one that loses a second during the day, but if I place it face up overnight it gains 2 (crown up/crown down it loses 2).

1 October 2011, 03:29 PM	#12
MY-WATCH "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Sala hu din Location: N/A Posts: 1,782	Don't send it

1 October 2011, 03:36 PM	#13
Behtahan Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Malaysia Posts: 83	If you can lived with it for almost 2 years, it is not going to bother you if you leave it alone.

1 October 2011, 03:39 PM	#14
Gharddog03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Genaro Location: Fresno Ca. Watch: R O L E X Posts: 4,466	Na, would be worth it.

1 October 2011, 03:48 PM	#16
Runnin' Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: 🤔 Posts: 8,424	Myron, my 11 year old GMT II is within 2 seconds. I wouldn't worry to much about it. __________________ ♛

1 October 2011, 04:27 PM	#17
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,534	Wait until it needs a service then kick for a +. __________________ E

1 October 2011, 04:45 PM	#18
A320 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: in the sky Posts: 208	no big deal... i would not send it in...

1 October 2011, 06:56 PM	#19
xjeeunitx 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,533	?

1 October 2011, 11:20 PM	#23
ersnyder 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Eric Location: Long Beach CA USA Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 4,102	Could come back with more problems than it went in with! Adjust as necessary.

1 October 2011, 11:25 PM	#24
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	I wouldn't.. -2 sec is great. If it ain't broke, don't try to fix it.

1 October 2011, 11:31 PM	#25
jbsf3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: APO Watch: 116610LV Posts: 78	Agreed, -2 isn't bad at all, I'd leave it as is.

1 October 2011, 11:34 PM	#26
zocsos "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Zoltan Location: Sault.Ste Marie Watch: out! Posts: 200	I have exactly the same issue with mine .( -2sec / day) It doesn't bother me at all , but it is personal preference so if this - 2 sec/ day trouble you take it in! Good Luck Z

1 October 2011, 11:44 PM	#27
kmleffler "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Ken Location: New York, NY Watch: GS SD GMT Posts: 389	I brought my GMT II C into the NY RSC to be regulated under warranty when it was running about 3 seconds slow. I wanted it to be on the fast side. They corrected the problem within 20 minutes while I waited. If it bothers you, I would go ahead and do it.

1 October 2011, 11:59 PM	#28
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,641	Try this

2 October 2011, 01:04 AM	#29
jamesbondOO7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: BondJamesBond Location: The Algarve Watch: Rolex or nothing Posts: 4,081	Time for a new one. __________________ ♛ 5-digit Rolex or nothing ♛

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