Question on Service

[Moe99]

I'm planning to take my DayDate 2 to Dallas RSC to adjust the watch (its losing about 6 seconds/day). I'm wondering if they normally replace the back cover gasket after reinstalling it back on the watch after the adjustment.

[DadsWatch72]

Can I add another question on to his? And is pressure testing done or needed after taking off the back?

[tmc95]

Just had my Day Date in there for 5 year service. Unfortunately it is back there since the date was skipping two numbers on the midnight changeover after I got it back. Other than that they seem to give it a thorough going-over. Presume pressure test is standard checkpoint in the service. Expect to "give it up" for 4-5 weeks and get dinged for $500 to $1,000 depending on what they recommend for service or additional items needed. If you have ANYTHING that is not Rolex origional or Rolex authorized hardware on the watch remove it before you send it in. If you do not they may refuse to work on it or, at minimum, you will get a scolding.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Moe99

I'm planning to take my DayDate 2 to Dallas RSC to adjust the watch (its losing about 6 seconds/day). I'm wondering if they normally replace the back cover gasket after reinstalling it back on the watch after the adjustment.

Personally I would not bother to have watch regulated for such a small amount about six seconds a day.Try resting your watch flat dial up might gain a few seconds overnight.And if any RSC opens a watch its tested and re-pressure tested as per normal full service.And even if they did regulate it don't necessarily mean it will perform same on your wrist as tested on machine.All mechanical watch will show almost daily small deviations in time keeping.No mechanical watch will keep 100% perfect time close yes but perfect no.Your watch is now 99.994% accurate since a day has 86,400 seconds and yours lose about 6 of those seconds IMHO what more could anyone ask from a mechanical watch.

[Flash Gordon]

Originally Posted by padi56

Personally I would not bother to have watch regulated for such a small amount about six seconds a day.Try resting your watch flat dial up might gain a few seconds overnight.And if any RSC opens a watch its tested
and re-pressure tested as per normal full service.And even if they did regulate it don't necessarily mean it will perform same on your wrist as tested on machine.All mechanical watch will show almost daily small deviations in time keeping.No mechanical watch will keep 100% perfect time close yes but perfect no.Your watch is now 99.994% accurate since a day has 86,400 seconds and yours lose about 6 of those seconds IMHO what more could anyone ask from a mechanical watch.

I totally agree! It's not worth the trip and the cost.

[Peter]

Originally Posted by tmc95

Just had my Day Date in there for 5 year service. Unfortunately it is back there since the date was skipping two numbers on the midnight changeover after I got it back. Other than that they seem to give it a thorough going-over. Presume pressure test is standard checkpoint in the service. Expect to "give it up" for 4-5 weeks and get dinged for $500 to $1,000 depending on what they recommend for service or additional items needed. If you have ANYTHING that is not Rolex origional or Rolex authorized hardware on the watch remove it before you send it in. If you do not they may refuse to work on it or, at minimum, you will get a scolding.

GREAT... I'm expecting mine back today after I sent it to Dallas to the get the date wheel fixed. The date wheel would come off line at times and I would have to tap the case to realign then reset date. I hope they get it right.

[AWATCH]

Originally Posted by padi56

Personally I would not bother to have watch regulated for such a small amount about six seconds a day.Try resting your watch flat dial up might gain a few seconds overnight.And if any RSC opens a watch its tested and re-pressure tested as per normal full service.And even if they did regulate it don't necessarily mean it will perform same on your wrist as tested on machine.All mechanical watch will show almost daily small deviations in time keeping.No mechanical watch will keep 100% perfect time close yes but perfect no.Your watch is now 99.994% accurate since a day has 86,400 seconds and yours lose about 6 of those seconds IMHO what more could anyone ask from a mechanical watch.

I agree, too many of us worry too much about such a little amount of inaccuracy

[karmatp]

That is not that bad, you might be able to self regulate it by trying different resting positions at night.

[Tools]

I would have it regulated at 6 seconds off............ It's just a personal standard I have where any thing more than 5 seconds gets regulated..

You would have to ask about the back gasket.. Rolex may change it as it is such a cheap part, and a guarantee of proper sealing.. Most watchmakers wouldn't change one unless it had taken on a set or showed a flat across the topo..

A pressure check after regulation.. may be nice, but again, I would ask... probably not at most places..... It may be standard practice at Rolex..maybe not.

[Moe99]

Thanks for all the suggestions/comments. The only reason I'm thinking of getting it regulated is because the watch is only two months old and its still under the warranty period. You are not saying that I will have to pay for this even if it's still under warranty, are you?

[Tools]

No... it should be regulated without charge...........