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rkb · 1 May 2009, 06:39 AM

The words of the watchmaker in response to me saying my Explorer was a little fast and him checking it on his machine- "you have a screamer!"

It averaged 9 seconds fast throughout the positions! Hey Rolex what the ....? This was a new watch, I asked how it could be off this much. The response was that sometimes during shipment they get knocked out of whack.

Oh well, after about 30 minutes he had me on my way. The guy is really cool and let me watch everything he was doing and explained each step. It was great to see inside and get a look at the movement.

In the end he only charged me ten bucks for the work, I gave him and 20 and told him lunch was on me.

Rambam · 1 May 2009, 07:16 AM

Good to hear you`re back on track

I just got my Explorer today, and cant wait to get it on my wrist!

kyle L · 1 May 2009, 07:18 AM

Sounds great! Explorer is an awesome watch!

dkpw · 1 May 2009, 07:52 AM

Thanks for the update Russell. Did you specify what variance you wanted, +2 secs, +1 and so on?

Be sure to lets us know how it fares.

Good luck.

rkb · 1 May 2009, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by dkpw

Thanks for the update Russell. Did you specify what variance you wanted, +2 secs, +1 and so on?

Be sure to lets us know how it fares.

Good luck.

I think he set it at an average of about +2ish.

sevykor · 1 May 2009, 09:53 AM

Nice to have a watchmaker nearby who cares.

arkwhaler · 1 May 2009, 11:10 AM

Where is he?

Z-Sub · 1 May 2009, 11:20 AM

Nice gesture from both you and the watch maker

Wildwing · 1 May 2009, 11:21 AM

Great experience, glad you have an independent that cares about keeping you informed.

GMTJOHNNY · 1 May 2009, 11:41 AM

Sounds great. How did the pressure test go after he sealed the back on? Did he have the equipment to do that?
I always wondered about having a watchmaker open the watch but then not having the pressure testing equipment to ensure it was thoroughly sealed.
Thoughts?

flyback · 1 May 2009, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by rkb

I think he set it at an average of about +2ish.

I prefer an average systematic error of +0ish.

rkb · 1 May 2009, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by arkwhaler

Where is he?

Endless Time, Springfield Mo. Ask for Danely, he I knows some stuff-

rkb · 1 May 2009, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by GMTJOHNNY

Sounds great. How did the pressure test go after he sealed the back on? Did he have the equipment to do that?
I always wondered about having a watchmaker open the watch but then not having the pressure testing equipment to ensure it was thoroughly sealed.
Thoughts?

He used the right tools to replace the case back to spec. No pressure test, but I'm confident that the watch will exceed my uses.

1 May 2009, 06:39 AM	#1
rkb "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Russell Location: Seattle Metro Watch: EXPORER II Posts: 605	Back from getting the Explorer regulated- The words of the watchmaker in response to me saying my Explorer was a little fast and him checking it on his machine- "you have a screamer!" It averaged 9 seconds fast throughout the positions! Hey Rolex what the ....? This was a new watch, I asked how it could be off this much. The response was that sometimes during shipment they get knocked out of whack. Oh well, after about 30 minutes he had me on my way. The guy is really cool and let me watch everything he was doing and explained each step. It was great to see inside and get a look at the movement. In the end he only charged me ten bucks for the work, I gave him and 20 and told him lunch was on me. __________________

1 May 2009, 07:52 AM	#4
dkpw "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: Scotland Watch: 16610 & 214270 Posts: 1,294	Thanks for the update Russell. Did you specify what variance you wanted, +2 secs, +1 and so on? Be sure to lets us know how it fares. Good luck. __________________ Sub 16610, Explorer 214270, Ω Speedy Pro & many others. David

1 May 2009, 11:20 AM	#8
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	Nice gesture from both you and the watch maker __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

1 May 2009, 11:41 AM	#10
GMTJOHNNY "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: LONG ISLAND, NY Watch: 2007 DAY DATE 18KT Posts: 1,378	Sounds great. How did the pressure test go after he sealed the back on? Did he have the equipment to do that? I always wondered about having a watchmaker open the watch but then not having the pressure testing equipment to ensure it was thoroughly sealed. Thoughts? __________________ ROLEX DAY DATE 118238 (2007) ROLEX DAY DATE 18238 (1997) ROLEX GMT 16750 PEPSI (1987) ROLEX AIR KING 14000 (1991) ROLEX GMTIIC TT 116713LN (2008)

1 May 2009, 07:16 AM	#2
Rambam Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Norway Posts: 408	Good to hear you`re back on track I just got my Explorer today, and cant wait to get it on my wrist!

1 May 2009, 07:18 AM	#3
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	Sounds great! Explorer is an awesome watch!

1 May 2009, 09:53 AM	#6
sevykor "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 469	Nice to have a watchmaker nearby who cares.

1 May 2009, 11:10 AM	#7
arkwhaler Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: flyover america Watch: 114270 Posts: 236	Where is he?

1 May 2009, 11:21 AM	#9
Wildwing "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 593	Great experience, glad you have an independent that cares about keeping you informed.

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