New Watches Running Fast

[AConnolly]

Hey guys,

Just today I purchased my 2nd Rolex. Brand new. My 1st Rolex was also brand new AD purchase. As some of you may recall (probably not) my first Rolex ran very fast when it was brand new. Upwards of 20 seconds fast per day. Over the course of the first few months it slowed down and now my OP only runs about 3 seconds fast per day.

So, I've been wearing my new datejust now for 6 hours and it's already gained 5 seconds! The AD told me this was a very new watch from Rolex just like my OP was. I fully expect this watch to settle in after a few months of wrist time just like my first watch did. I still really believe that the new mainspring is simply too strong and is causing the balance wheel to over swing and hit it's maximum amplitude therefore reducing the period of the balance wheels rotation.

In any case, has anyone else noticed that their watches run fast when new?

I'll keep you posted on the progress of this watch. Last time it didn't need service just a bit of time before it settled in.

Cheers,
Andrew