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eah990 · 22 September 2011, 08:35 AM

I have had my sub c for about 2 months and it has been great. One thing I have noticed is that when setting the time it has become difficult to get the minute hand exactly where i want it. Meaning when I try to get the minute hand over a specific tic, I usually over shoot it and have to try again. It use to be very smooth but over time has become somewhat jumpy. Just curious if anybody else has experienced this. Thanks guys

A.J.R. · 22 September 2011, 08:38 AM

I don't seem to recall having that issue with my SubC

Danand · 22 September 2011, 11:39 AM

Not mine (13 months now)

Stonedcl · 22 September 2011, 12:06 PM

Why would you keep setting it "just set it and forget it".. Like that oven that was on the infomercials at 4am!!

Snce I got my date just I set it once 4-5 months ago and it is within 10 seconds from when I set it...

sleddog · 22 September 2011, 12:10 PM

I think what you are referring to, is gear slack!
It's nothing to worry about, and quite normal to have a small amount of play...

eah990 · 22 September 2011, 12:11 PM

what is gear slack?

handsfull · 22 September 2011, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by eah990

what is gear slack?

Gear slack is referred to as the clearance/tolerance between the gear teeth that drive the hands. If the teeth don't 'mesh' together tight, it produces slop that allows the minute hand to have play.

Megalobyte · 22 September 2011, 12:37 PM

When you set the time, notice there's a tiny bit of play, back and fourth, of the minute hand. In other words, the minute hand will move slightly in both directions without any resistance, then you'll feel the gears tighten and feel resistance.

The conventional wisdom is to move the minute hand 10 minutes past the time you're setting for, then go backwards to the minute marker you want, this removes most of the gear slack. Also, try to push the crown in straight so you don't inadvertently let some of that slack back in.

And that's the slack, Jack!

MortgageGuy · 22 September 2011, 12:37 PM

I also would not worry about it and have had this "gear slack" in several Rolex watches I have owned over the years

Megalobyte · 22 September 2011, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by MortgageGuy

I also would not worry about it and have had this "gear slack" in several Rolex watches I have owned over the years

Oh it's definitely not limited to Rolex! :)

Byrdguy · 22 September 2011, 12:46 PM

I have a SubC and it's like that. Try going past the tic and back up. It just takes a little fiddling. I have a minor issue with my GMTIIC that bugs me. When the minute hand is spot on the 12 oclock tic, the 24 hour hand isn't spot on. The minute hand has to move about four minutes past the twelve before the 24 hour hand lines up exactly on its marker. a minor peeve, but i would think a $7K watch would be exact. It's not worth opening the watch for.

22 September 2011, 08:35 AM	#1
eah990 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Eric Location: Baltimore Watch: 116610LN Posts: 114	question for sub c owners I have had my sub c for about 2 months and it has been great. One thing I have noticed is that when setting the time it has become difficult to get the minute hand exactly where i want it. Meaning when I try to get the minute hand over a specific tic, I usually over shoot it and have to try again. It use to be very smooth but over time has become somewhat jumpy. Just curious if anybody else has experienced this. Thanks guys

22 September 2011, 08:38 AM	#2
A.J.R. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: AJ Location: Oregon Watch: SUBC, DJII Posts: 1,827	I don't seem to recall having that issue with my SubC __________________

22 September 2011, 12:10 PM	#5
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,931	I think what you are referring to, is gear slack! It's nothing to worry about, and quite normal to have a small amount of play... __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

22 September 2011, 12:37 PM	#9
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	I also would not worry about it and have had this "gear slack" in several Rolex watches I have owned over the years __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

22 September 2011, 11:39 AM	#3
Danand "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Ottawa Watch: 116610LN Posts: 1,246	Not mine (13 months now)

22 September 2011, 12:06 PM	#4
Stonedcl "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Nj Watch: 116200, 116610 Posts: 1,191	Why would you keep setting it "just set it and forget it".. Like that oven that was on the infomercials at 4am!! Snce I got my date just I set it once 4-5 months ago and it is within 10 seconds from when I set it...

22 September 2011, 12:11 PM	#6
eah990 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Eric Location: Baltimore Watch: 116610LN Posts: 114	what is gear slack?

22 September 2011, 12:37 PM	#8
Megalobyte "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Ari Location: Florida Watch: ...me go broke Posts: 2,428	When you set the time, notice there's a tiny bit of play, back and fourth, of the minute hand. In other words, the minute hand will move slightly in both directions without any resistance, then you'll feel the gears tighten and feel resistance. The conventional wisdom is to move the minute hand 10 minutes past the time you're setting for, then go backwards to the minute marker you want, this removes most of the gear slack. Also, try to push the crown in straight so you don't inadvertently let some of that slack back in. And that's the slack, Jack!

22 September 2011, 12:46 PM	#11
Byrdguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Florida Panhandle Watch: Sub C LV, Posts: 490	I have a SubC and it's like that. Try going past the tic and back up. It just takes a little fiddling. I have a minor issue with my GMTIIC that bugs me. When the minute hand is spot on the 12 oclock tic, the 24 hour hand isn't spot on. The minute hand has to move about four minutes past the twelve before the 24 hour hand lines up exactly on its marker. a minor peeve, but i would think a $7K watch would be exact. It's not worth opening the watch for.

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