Would you accept this ???

[padi56]

Originally Posted by c9smw

Well here it is, back to it's former glory !!! (Except the dust, but I'm at work)





I've got to say, this watch is ace !!! I know alot of people have slated the movement in this watch, to a point were I was dubious about buying one, but in 2 days it has gained 1 second !!! Thats better than an of the Sub's, Daytona's, YM's or GMT's that I've owned over the years.
My current SubC (below) gains approx 3 seconds per day

Glad it all turned out right in the end,while I would agree there is a lot of hype on the net about the Dubois-dépraz module it takes a real experienced watchmaker with knowledge of the Dubois-dépraz to service it.My watchmaker friend stated he had only seen one with a problem and he has serviced a few of them over the years.Now In the module all the main wheels are well over engineered and at least five times thicker and stronger than in most other normal chrono movements, plus all pushers, heart cams, and pivots are well over engineered. And the module finish work on all internal parts are too quite a high standard.IMHO even the polishing of heart cam sides for hammer function is excellent and to a very high standard of finish IMHO it is better than Rolex own movement finish.So what this boils down too if they are properly serviced these modules will last a lifetime of usage.

Don't assume all chrono modules are equal now these modules are quite expensive in there own right.So should be serviced with watchmakers who has the credentials and tools to service them, but sadly many today will not service them, but IMHO thats simply because they don't know how too its that simple.IMHO you are looking at an well over engineered chrono module for a wristwatch, but if a say local watchmaker takes your module apart and damages a part, he will have trouble getting it from the manufacturer.These Dubois-dépraz module need precise oiling,plus wheel height and jewel adjustments.Plus the end shake of wheel adjustments and of course the driving wheel seating position from the base 2892 calibre gear must mesh to the module properly, and this can be a very tedious task to do if you are not skilled with the module.

Now this is one of the main reasons why they have a bad name in the watch service industry not because they are a bad chrono module. Its because they need proper care and service with the correct oils and grease etc.IMHO its a fine chrono module with the excellent ETA 2892 and cannot see any reason with proper service to last a life time and beyond, myself would have no problem buying one.And I would not think that Rolex would have put this combination, into any Rolex Tudor watch if they thought it would ever be a problem movement, and they did not have the skills to service them or have the parts for many many years to come,enjoy your watch in good health for many years to come..