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astcell · 2 September 2007, 11:10 PM

I have an idea. Anyone game?

Pick a Rolex and wear it for the next month as you usually do. If you use a winder, lay it down in different ways, or almost let the power reserve drain and then wind by hand, just wear it as normal.

Now here on this page post the time and date that you coordinated the time with a time server. Check back here in 30 days and see how far off you are.

20 seconds? 20 minutes? Do no adjusting, just post here that you are starting and then in 30 days you can come back, edit the post and insert the difference. It will be interesting to see how far off we are.

Watch: Rolex TT GMTII Anniversary edition, purchased December 2006.

Starting time: September 2, 2007, 6:10:35pm, Tajikistan time. Perfect sync.

Ending time:

Time gained or lost:

SPACE-DWELLER · 2 September 2007, 11:39 PM

I'm in! Good idea, Robert!

So:

SS Sub Date sync today, 2nd. of September at 1 PM Danish time.

Time lost/gained on the 2nd. of October at 1 PM:

SPACE-DWELLER · 2 September 2007, 11:40 PM

BTW:

A good idea is to SUBSCRIBE TO THIS THREAD. Then it is easier to find again.

To do so:

Choose "Thread Tools" and then "Subscribe to this thread"

Flyjet601 · 3 September 2007, 03:01 AM

OK IM in and I hope I can find this thread again.....

Sync: Macau time, 1:00:00 AM Sept 3rd, 2007.

Watch GMT Master II 16710.

SPACE-DWELLER · 3 September 2007, 03:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spacedweller

BTW:

A good idea is to SUBSCRIBE TO THIS THREAD. Then it is easier to find again.

To do so:

Choose "Thread Tools" and then "Subscribe to this thread"

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flyjet601

OK IM in and I hope I can find this thread again.....

Sync: Macau time, 1:00:00 AM Sept 3rd, 2007.

Watch GMT Master II 16710.

No problem finding it again. Read the text in bold above:

Downing · 3 September 2007, 04:07 AM

I'm in!

Sea-Dweller 4000 Z series, purchased 18 days ago.

USA Pacific Coast Time

Sync: Sept 2nd at 11:00:00 a.m.

Time Lost/Gained October 2nd at 11:00 a.m.:

Thread subscribed

daunwaun · 3 September 2007, 05:10 AM

i really should subscribe to this

SSD · 3 September 2007, 11:14 AM

I should, too. However: I just got my balance wheel replaced and I have been told (suggested) that it needs to "settle in" as if it were new. The watch was a month old when it went out, but I won't go there now. Seems to be true as it tends, so far, to gain or loose 1-2 sec/day at random. I think I'll wait and observe its performance for a while first.

colemanitis · 3 September 2007, 11:27 AM

I'd like to participate, but I'm traveling a few times this month and I'll be changing the time each trip.

Flyjet601 · 3 September 2007, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spacedweller

No problem finding it again. Read the text in bold above:

merci.....

Tfish · 3 September 2007, 12:38 PM

TT DJ 10:36.00 pm Toronto time.

Fish

astcell · 4 October 2007, 01:44 AM

I lost 25 seconds in the last month.

When I go to bed I put the watch on the night stand facing me, which means the crown is down. I think that slows it down, right?

How did you all fare?

greenfan · 4 October 2007, 02:39 AM

....

SPACE-DWELLER · 4 October 2007, 04:31 AM

Sorry, Robert!

I missed it up due to my flipping!

Anyway, while I had my SS Sub Date, it was consistantly 2.5 secs fast a day for all its worth.

f16570 · 4 October 2007, 05:24 AM

I have been checking my watch for the last 2 months since it came back from being regulated.
First month slept with the watch on and never removed it. Second month on the bedside cabinet at night crown up.
Gained 1 second every day both months so I am stunned at this watches accuracy.
Set the watch on the first of each month 0800 GMT.

f

Downing · 4 October 2007, 05:34 AM

Aw crud. I screwed up when I was playing with my watch the other day and totally forgot I wasn't supposed to reset the time until today.

My bad.

gambit023 · 4 October 2007, 05:38 AM

Watch: Rolex SS Sub Date, purchased April 2007.
Starting time: September 3, 2007, 3:35:05pm, Eastern Time
Ending time:
Time gained or lost:

Superlative · 4 October 2007, 06:03 AM

Watch: Rolex SS Sub/Date 1 month old
Starting time: Oct. 3, 2007, 4:04:45pm ET
Ending time: Nov. 3 2007 -NA-
Time gained or lost: TBD

BigHat · 4 October 2007, 06:11 AM

Watch: GMT II-C TT, 2 weeks old
Starting time: 3 Oct 9:00 am EDT

End time:

Delta +/- :

mike · 4 October 2007, 08:13 AM

Well, I've already done that with the 116710 -- 6 weeks 24/7--gained 2 seconds.

Destroy · 4 October 2007, 08:21 AM

SS GMTIIC - been going for two weeks - seconds gained/lost: NIL. Sync'd to time.gov

cheers
AJ

blackeagle · 4 October 2007, 12:02 PM

My GMT II C was rechecked against time.gov

Sept 9, 9:45-Sept 29, 9:45-20 days-480 hours-lost 18 seconds.

Good link on this watch---http://www.watchtime.com/archive/wt_2006_04/WT_2006_04_116.pdf

Flyjet601 · 4 October 2007, 09:01 PM

Im out...mine stopped

BigHat · 10 October 2007, 10:49 PM

Sorry guys. Gotta fool around with the 24 hour hand but this is what I have thus far.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigHat

Watch: GMT II-C TT, 2 weeks old
Starting time: 3 Oct 9:00 am EDT

End time: 10 Oct 8:40 am EDT

Delta +/- : Lost a total of 12 seconds.

Note: Leaving the watch face up had no impact on getting it to run fast. My time loss of 1.5 to 2 secs per day was linear.

I'm probably a poor data point anyway as my watch is still breaking in. In any case I'm very impressed with this watch and regret being such an anit-Rolex snob for years. Really nice watch. Looks good, functions very well and appears to be very sturdy. Getting more wrist time than I envisioned.

This brief experience has me seriously thinking of dumping my chronos to offset the price of a WG Daytona. That should be attainable before the end of the decade unlike the SS ones.

Jedi · 11 October 2007, 03:08 AM

My SS Sub Date is +2 a day steady since returning from RSC two Saturdays ago.

GMT II is +1.5 a day.

EXP II Black face is same, but still running in.

2 September 2007, 11:10 PM	#1
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	Rolex accuracy check thread I have an idea. Anyone game? Pick a Rolex and wear it for the next month as you usually do. If you use a winder, lay it down in different ways, or almost let the power reserve drain and then wind by hand, just wear it as normal. Now here on this page post the time and date that you coordinated the time with a time server. Check back here in 30 days and see how far off you are. 20 seconds? 20 minutes? Do no adjusting, just post here that you are starting and then in 30 days you can come back, edit the post and insert the difference. It will be interesting to see how far off we are. Watch: Rolex TT GMTII Anniversary edition, purchased December 2006. Starting time: September 2, 2007, 6:10:35pm, Tajikistan time. Perfect sync. Ending time: Time gained or lost:

2 September 2007, 11:39 PM	#2
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	I'm in! Good idea, Robert! So: SS Sub Date sync today, 2nd. of September at 1 PM Danish time. Time lost/gained on the 2nd. of October at 1 PM: __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

2 September 2007, 11:40 PM	#3
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	BTW: A good idea is to SUBSCRIBE TO THIS THREAD. Then it is easier to find again. To do so: Choose "Thread Tools" and then "Subscribe to this thread" __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

3 September 2007, 03:01 AM	#4
Flyjet601 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hong Kong Watch: All of them Posts: 2,789	OK IM in and I hope I can find this thread again..... Sync: Macau time, 1:00:00 AM Sept 3rd, 2007. Watch GMT Master II 16710. __________________ I used to be indecisive, now I'm not sure

3 September 2007, 04:07 AM	#6
Downing "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Downing Location: Portland, Oregon Watch: SD ExpII GO Nav ND Posts: 1,640	I'm in! Sea-Dweller 4000 Z series, purchased 18 days ago. USA Pacific Coast Time Sync: Sept 2nd at 11:00:00 a.m. Time Lost/Gained October 2nd at 11:00 a.m.: Thread subscribed __________________ One if by land, one if by sea, one if by air and one uh, just to tell time. Rolex Explorer II White Rolex Sea-Dweller Glashütte Original Navigator Panerai 183 G Black Seal

3 September 2007, 05:10 AM	#7
daunwaun "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Ken Location: toronto Watch: 18K YG Day Date Posts: 2,985	i really should subscribe to this

3 September 2007, 11:14 AM	#8
SSD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jamie Location: Georgia Watch: Stainless Sub Date Posts: 3,023	I should, too. However: I just got my balance wheel replaced and I have been told (suggested) that it needs to "settle in" as if it were new. The watch was a month old when it went out, but I won't go there now. Seems to be true as it tends, so far, to gain or loose 1-2 sec/day at random. I think I'll wait and observe its performance for a while first. __________________ SUBMARINER OWNERS' CLUB ESTABLISHED 1953 TRF Member # 5464

3 September 2007, 11:27 AM	#9
colemanitis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Florida Watch: PAM 1090 Posts: 3,723	I'd like to participate, but I'm traveling a few times this month and I'll be changing the time each trip. __________________ Member #471

3 September 2007, 12:38 PM	#11
Tfish "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Barrie Canada Watch: TT DJ Champagne Posts: 43	TT DJ 10:36.00 pm Toronto time. Fish

4 October 2007, 01:44 AM	#12
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	I lost 25 seconds in the last month. When I go to bed I put the watch on the night stand facing me, which means the crown is down. I think that slows it down, right? How did you all fare?

4 October 2007, 02:39 AM	#13
greenfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: George Location: Athens Greece Watch: GMT II 16710 Coke Posts: 1,046	.... __________________ $C:\Documents and Settings\George.HOME\My Documents\My Pictures\Rolex$ Last edited by greenfan; 4 October 2007 at 02:41 AM.. Reason: wrong post

4 October 2007, 04:31 AM	#14
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Sorry, Robert! I missed it up due to my flipping! Anyway, while I had my SS Sub Date, it was consistantly 2.5 secs fast a day for all its worth. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

4 October 2007, 05:24 AM	#15
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	I have been checking my watch for the last 2 months since it came back from being regulated. First month slept with the watch on and never removed it. Second month on the bedside cabinet at night crown up. Gained 1 second every day both months so I am stunned at this watches accuracy. Set the watch on the first of each month 0800 GMT. f

4 October 2007, 05:34 AM	#16
Downing "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Downing Location: Portland, Oregon Watch: SD ExpII GO Nav ND Posts: 1,640	Aw crud. I screwed up when I was playing with my watch the other day and totally forgot I wasn't supposed to reset the time until today. My bad. __________________ One if by land, one if by sea, one if by air and one uh, just to tell time. Rolex Explorer II White Rolex Sea-Dweller Glashütte Original Navigator Panerai 183 G Black Seal

4 October 2007, 05:38 AM	#17
gambit023 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 23	Watch: Rolex SS Sub Date, purchased April 2007. Starting time: September 3, 2007, 3:35:05pm, Eastern Time Ending time: Time gained or lost:

4 October 2007, 06:03 AM	#18
Superlative Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Mark Location: CHARLESTON Watch: Z16610 Posts: 153	Watch: Rolex SS Sub/Date 1 month old Starting time: Oct. 3, 2007, 4:04:45pm ET Ending time: Nov. 3 2007 -NA- Time gained or lost: TBD

4 October 2007, 06:11 AM	#19
BigHat Banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Matt Location: Arlington, VA Watch: Lange One MP Posts: 4,043	Watch: GMT II-C TT, 2 weeks old Starting time: 3 Oct 9:00 am EDT End time: Delta +/- :

4 October 2007, 08:13 AM	#20
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Well, I've already done that with the 116710 -- 6 weeks 24/7--gained 2 seconds.

4 October 2007, 08:21 AM	#21
Destroy Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: AJ Location: Australia Posts: 732	SS GMTIIC - been going for two weeks - seconds gained/lost: NIL. Sync'd to time.gov cheers AJ

4 October 2007, 12:02 PM	#22
blackeagle Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: virginia Posts: 109	My GMT II C was rechecked against time.gov Sept 9, 9:45-Sept 29, 9:45-20 days-480 hours-lost 18 seconds. Good link on this watch---http://www.watchtime.com/archive/wt_2006_04/WT_2006_04_116.pdf Last edited by blackeagle; 4 October 2007 at 12:34 PM.. Reason: added link

4 October 2007, 09:01 PM	#23
Flyjet601 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hong Kong Watch: All of them Posts: 2,789	Im out...mine stopped __________________ I used to be indecisive, now I'm not sure

11 October 2007, 03:08 AM	#25
Jedi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Lee Location: Malaysia Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,534	My SS Sub Date is +2 a day steady since returning from RSC two Saturdays ago. GMT II is +1.5 a day. EXP II Black face is same, but still running in.

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