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Silverjay · 13 October 2019, 03:44 AM

Picked up a 1999 GMT2 in great shape that has not been serviced by an RSC, unknown if it has been serviced by anyone else. Been wearing it for a week and was running +20-30 a day for the first few days and has now settled in at about +10 sec per day. Unknown if it has been stored or worn in the past. Is a week long enough for it to settle in? Debating servicing to make sure it has good gaskets anyway.

zjd168 · 13 October 2019, 03:50 AM

try one month, also rest the watch in different positions at night and see.

nationalrobert · 13 October 2019, 03:55 AM

That is a great watch and congratulations with your new purchase.
If I were you I would get it serviced some time in the next couple of months so you know where you started from. Enjoy.

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Dsmith1974 · 13 October 2019, 05:10 AM

I’d want new gaskets if you don’t know the last service date and it’s likely to be 10+ years even if the timekeeping settles to within spec. If you plan to get it wet anyways.

Tools · 13 October 2019, 05:52 AM

A 20 year old watch should not need to "settle down".

If you have wound it fully, and it exhibits erratic time keeping, something this old is likely suffering from lack of oil someplace, or dry pallet grease, or the like.

brandrea · 13 October 2019, 05:55 AM

A lot of unknowns ... I’d just have it serviced

BisonHead · 13 October 2019, 05:57 AM

Maybe a service i would think.

Silverjay · 13 October 2019, 06:17 AM

That is what I was thinking. Thanks for the feedback.

GradyPhilpott · 13 October 2019, 08:07 AM

I picked up a Turn-O-Graph from 1986 a few weeks ago.

I immediately sent it in for a full service.

The previous owner, whom I know, said it had been at least ten years since it was last serviced.

LA Watchworks gave me an estimate of $700, including a new mainspring.

I consider that money well spent.

othertbone · 13 October 2019, 08:23 AM

I wouldn't obsess, just wear it until the time difference is noticeable without your computer.

Seibei · 13 October 2019, 08:47 AM

Full service is in order I guess. Why did you buy a watch with no service history?

Norbert · 13 October 2019, 09:03 AM

Yea just adjust the time when needed. Its not like that's hard to do.

Silverjay · 13 October 2019, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seibei

Full service is in order I guess. Why did you buy a watch with no service history?

Physical condition, price, and pedigree was right. Knew it would need a service in the short term.

mmaggi · 13 October 2019, 09:57 AM

Dude... Get it serviced. You won't regret it. ;)

Onikage · 13 October 2019, 10:51 AM

I'd probably just wear it. A bit gingerly around water for the first couple of months. +10 seconds per day isn't too bad. How's it look?

Andad · 13 October 2019, 11:09 AM

See post 5.

WS9D · 13 October 2019, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

A 20 year old watch should not need to "settle down".

If you have wound it fully, and it exhibits erratic time keeping, something this old is likely suffering from lack of oil someplace, or dry pallet grease, or the like.

agreed. send it for service and peace of mind for 10 more years.

congrats on the new one.

csaltphoto · 13 October 2019, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

A 20 year old watch should not need to "settle down".

If you have wound it fully, and it exhibits erratic time keeping, something this old is likely suffering from lack of oil someplace, or dry pallet grease, or the like.

This. I bought a 10 year old sub that was practically unworn but it was about +10 with low amplitude. Took it in for a look and it was dry inside; which can exacerbate wear. After service it is about +1.5-2. FWIW, they said the seals were fine and it was still waterproof but replaced them anyway as part of the service.

Silverjay · 13 October 2019, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Onikage

I'd probably just wear it. A bit gingerly around water for the first couple of months. +10 seconds per day isn't too bad. How's it look?

Pretty good I think.

Onikage · 13 October 2019, 12:08 PM

Looks good to me. Mine has been about 10 seconds fast since I got it in 2011 when it was only 5 years old.

bayerische · 13 October 2019, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seibei

Full service is in order I guess. Why did you buy a watch with no service history?

Why not?

A service isn't a big deal IMHO.

gunhose · 13 October 2019, 08:26 PM

Wear it a while and enjoy you're not going to hurt any thing worse. Then it get serviced.

Thuilln · 13 October 2019, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brandrea

A lot of unknowns ... I’d just have it serviced

This. It’s due.

Silverjay · 14 October 2019, 02:44 AM

I have read several problems at the RSC’s lately. Am I better off with another route? The AD at the Wynn has a watchmaker they said could service it in house.

13 October 2019, 03:44 AM	#1
Silverjay "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 15	How long for a 1999 GMT2 to settle down? Picked up a 1999 GMT2 in great shape that has not been serviced by an RSC, unknown if it has been serviced by anyone else. Been wearing it for a week and was running +20-30 a day for the first few days and has now settled in at about +10 sec per day. Unknown if it has been stored or worn in the past. Is a week long enough for it to settle in? Debating servicing to make sure it has good gaskets anyway.

13 October 2019, 05:52 AM	#5
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	A 20 year old watch should not need to "settle down". If you have wound it fully, and it exhibits erratic time keeping, something this old is likely suffering from lack of oil someplace, or dry pallet grease, or the like. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

13 October 2019, 08:07 AM	#9
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	I picked up a Turn-O-Graph from 1986 a few weeks ago. I immediately sent it in for a full service. The previous owner, whom I know, said it had been at least ten years since it was last serviced. LA Watchworks gave me an estimate of $700, including a new mainspring. I consider that money well spent. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

13 October 2019, 10:51 AM	#15
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	I'd probably just wear it. A bit gingerly around water for the first couple of months. +10 seconds per day isn't too bad. How's it look? __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

13 October 2019, 11:09 AM	#16
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,533	See post 5. __________________ E

13 October 2019, 03:50 AM	#2
zjd168 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: US Posts: 2,698	try one month, also rest the watch in different positions at night and see.

13 October 2019, 03:55 AM	#3
nationalrobert Banned Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: US Posts: 41	That is a great watch and congratulations with your new purchase. If I were you I would get it serviced some time in the next couple of months so you know where you started from. Enjoy. Sent from my SM-N970U using Tapatalk

13 October 2019, 05:10 AM	#4
Dsmith1974 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Duncan Location: London Watch: DD 40 Posts: 2,263	I’d want new gaskets if you don’t know the last service date and it’s likely to be 10+ years even if the timekeeping settles to within spec. If you plan to get it wet anyways.

13 October 2019, 05:55 AM	#6
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,106	A lot of unknowns ... I’d just have it serviced

13 October 2019, 05:57 AM	#7
BisonHead "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: UK Watch: Sub,SD,DJ,OP Posts: 1,950	Maybe a service i would think.

13 October 2019, 06:17 AM	#8
Silverjay "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 15	That is what I was thinking. Thanks for the feedback.

13 October 2019, 08:23 AM	#10
othertbone Banned Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Florida, USA Watch: Rolex/AP/Vin Omega Posts: 1,972	I wouldn't obsess, just wear it until the time difference is noticeable without your computer.

13 October 2019, 08:47 AM	#11
Seibei Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: New Zealand Watch: 114060 Posts: 2,630	Full service is in order I guess. Why did you buy a watch with no service history?

13 October 2019, 09:03 AM	#12
Norbert "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Houston, Texas US Posts: 507	Yea just adjust the time when needed. Its not like that's hard to do.

13 October 2019, 09:57 AM	#14
mmaggi Banned Join Date: Sep 2019 Real Name: Michael Location: Nassau County, NY Watch: 16710 Posts: 889	Dude... Get it serviced. You won't regret it. ;)

13 October 2019, 12:08 PM	#20
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	Looks good to me. Mine has been about 10 seconds fast since I got it in 2011 when it was only 5 years old. __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

13 October 2019, 08:26 PM	#22
gunhose Banned Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Belgium/ USA now Watch: what's on my wrist Posts: 575	Wear it a while and enjoy you're not going to hurt any thing worse. Then it get serviced.

14 October 2019, 02:44 AM	#24
Silverjay "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 15	I have read several problems at the RSC’s lately. Am I better off with another route? The AD at the Wynn has a watchmaker they said could service it in house.

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