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Tom merson · 21 February 2008, 02:58 PM

I mentioned last week on the Forum that I'd acquired a 1960 Rolex "Precision" model in very nice condition. Wearing it revealed that it ran from 10 to 15 minutes fast a day. Forget COSC!! I took it to a watch repair place to get it timed. Got a call from same advising that they couldn't time it unless it was cleaned first. Appreciate your advice.

Tom

CPCC · 21 February 2008, 03:01 PM

I agree, should probably undergo a complete tune up if it has not had one in the last 5 years.

scottschoe · 21 February 2008, 03:04 PM

Send it into BH or SF RSC and get a full estimate. Who knows what a watch of that age needs.

SPACE-DWELLER · 21 February 2008, 07:53 PM

Welcome to TRF, Tom!

I suggest you get it serviced!

I found some links for you where you can see what's done at service.

For instance this one about regulating a Rolex watch.

Also, you might find it interesting that several kinds of lubrication oils are used to oils the various parts of the Rolex movt. (note, however, that some of the oils shown in the 4 charts have been exchanged for newer and even more efficient ones).

And here are some pics of the various watch parts and how they are serviced. Here are some further pics.

Please post a pic of your watch as it looks now, and later "after service pics"!

That would be awesome!

1976 · 21 February 2008, 07:58 PM

Great info Bo, thanks for sharing

@Tom: can't go wrong with getting it serviced and...enjoy your vintage Rolex

padi56 · 21 February 2008, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom merson

I mentioned last week on the Forum that I'd acquired a 1960 Rolex "Precision" model in very nice condition. Wearing it revealed that it ran from 10 to 15 minutes fast a day. Forget COSC!! I took it to a watch repair place to get it timed. Got a call from same advising that they couldn't time it unless it was cleaned first. Appreciate your advice.

Tom

Lets get things perfectly straight here if your watch is running like you say 10 to 15 minutes a day fast.Then that amount of gain cannot be checked by regulation alone regulation is for seconds rather than minutes.Your watch must have another problem tangled hairspring for etc.Have it serviced then all should be fine those movements are quite bullet proof.And that movement is quite capable of running to the COSC spec,same could be said for any other movement any brand made in the last decade or so.

StanGMT · 21 February 2008, 08:34 PM

The watch repair place is right - it needs a service before any attempt is made at adjusting its accuracy.

Tom merson · 22 February 2008, 03:42 PM

Gentlemen,

Appreciate your responses. Bo - thanks much for those links. Very helpful.

Tom

Paulie · 22 February 2008, 03:45 PM

Does it look like this?

This watch runs about 1.5 sec/day fast.

f16570 · 23 February 2008, 06:57 AM

Yes please post a picture.

21 February 2008, 02:58 PM	#1
Tom merson "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: California Posts: 7	Timing Question - Your thoughts I mentioned last week on the Forum that I'd acquired a 1960 Rolex "Precision" model in very nice condition. Wearing it revealed that it ran from 10 to 15 minutes fast a day. Forget COSC!! I took it to a watch repair place to get it timed. Got a call from same advising that they couldn't time it unless it was cleaned first. Appreciate your advice. Tom

21 February 2008, 03:01 PM	#2
CPCC "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: USA Posts: 1,857	I agree, should probably undergo a complete tune up if it has not had one in the last 5 years. __________________

21 February 2008, 03:04 PM	#3
scottschoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: CA Posts: 3,295	Send it into BH or SF RSC and get a full estimate. Who knows what a watch of that age needs. __________________ __________________

21 February 2008, 07:53 PM	#4
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Welcome to TRF, Tom! I suggest you get it serviced! I found some links for you where you can see what's done at service. For instance this one about regulating a Rolex watch. Also, you might find it interesting that several kinds of lubrication oils are used to oils the various parts of the Rolex movt. (note, however, that some of the oils shown in the 4 charts have been exchanged for newer and even more efficient ones). And here are some pics of the various watch parts and how they are serviced. Here are some further pics. Please post a pic of your watch as it looks now, and later "after service pics"! That would be awesome! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

21 February 2008, 07:58 PM	#5
1976 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Maurice Location: The Netherlands Watch: 14060M/1601/1500 Posts: 246	Great info Bo, thanks for sharing @Tom: can't go wrong with getting it serviced and...enjoy your vintage Rolex __________________ Kind regards, Maurice

21 February 2008, 08:34 PM	#7
StanGMT "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northumberland,UK Watch: 1675 GMT Posts: 641	The watch repair place is right - it needs a service before any attempt is made at adjusting its accuracy.

22 February 2008, 03:42 PM	#8
Tom merson "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: California Posts: 7	Gentlemen, Appreciate your responses. Bo - thanks much for those links. Very helpful. Tom

22 February 2008, 03:45 PM	#9
Paulie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chicagoland Watch: GMTII and OP! Posts: 1,272	Does it look like this? This watch runs about 1.5 sec/day fast. __________________

23 February 2008, 06:57 AM	#10
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	Yes please post a picture. __________________ Why have what's new when you have what's best. f

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