Self regulate tips +/-... Info from Rolex?

[JJL]

I came across this website and found this Q & A very interesting. According to the website, the information is from Rolex. Is this true and safe to do? My watch runs a fast and slowing it down a bit would be great!


FROM http://www.horologist.com/rolexfaq.htm


Q. Is the anyway that I can self regulate my Rolex?

A. Yes you can self regulate your Rolex. The following information is from Rolex. It is interesting and might help correct for a few seconds of error in your watches timekeeping ability.

If your watch loses or gains a few seconds per day (remember there are 86,400 seconds in 24 hours!), you can correct it without expert aid. The rate of a watch varies slightly depending upon its position. Take it off at night and place it as follows:

1. To gain a few seconds: Lay the watch flat with the dial uppermost.

2. To lose a few seconds: Lay the watch vertically with the winding-button downwards.

3. To lose rather more seconds: Lay the watch vertically with the winding-button uppermost.

[MonBK]

Yes, That info is from Rolex.

[JJL]

Originally Posted by MonBK

Yes, That info is from Rolex.

Cool! I guess my next question is, does laying the watch vertically (overnight or long periods of time) stretch the bracelet?

[MonBK]

Originally Posted by JJL

Cool! I guess my next question is, does laying the watch vertically (overnight or long periods of time) stretch the bracelet?

Get yourself a swan feather pillow and it will be fine.

[HERITAGE82]

Originally Posted by MonBK

Get yourself a swan feather pillow and it will be fine.

x 2...........

[Chris B]

[wyattearp]

The seconds gained/lost is very very marginal. The positions are only good for about 1-2 seconds either way.

At least thats what I've read.

[Alcan]

Originally Posted by JJL

Is this true and safe to do?

Yes and yes:

[JJL]

Originally Posted by Chris B

Hahaha, that is what those things are for?? I always wondered.

[erling]

What about this following quote from the text, do you agree with this, that wathces that can stand pressure of 100 metres depths, shouldn´t be worn in the bath or shower?: (is it just beacuse of the soap?)

"Watches should not be worn in the bath or shower. The soap suds reduce the surface tension of the rubber gaskets in the watch, which allows water to get in. The soap can also damage the seal itself. So we highly recommend you do not bathe with your watch. Signs of slight moisture in your watch will appear as slight to moderate fogging or moisture forming under the crystal."

[drockadam]

I found this on Flickr...



Just realized someone, posted the same pic! :(

[DiamondJack]

Yes I can vouch that this approach does work........ It just gets a bit annoying having to ask people for the time when you're out and about and your watch is perched at home resting but keeping perfect time

[CAPDSSD]

Originally Posted by drockadam

I thought there was a factory warning against cleaning with soap. (The "Can I take my Rolex in the shower" thread.) Water surface tension reduction and all resulting in a possible leak.

We pretty much all agreed you could bathe with the Rolex, but the no-bathe warning from Rolex conflicts with the cleaning recommendation above - no?

[blackdoodle]

Works for me. Minus 2-3 seconds during the day; plus 2-3 seconds during the night face up.

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by CAPDSSD

We pretty much all agreed you could bathe with the Rolex, but the no-bathe warning from Rolex conflicts with the cleaning recommendation above - no?

Can you help me out and point me in the direction of the Rolex "no bathe" recommendation?

[CAPDSSD]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Can you help me out and point me in the direction of the Rolex "no bathe" recommendation?

Post number 64.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...=206359&page=3

[Aspirin]

My watch lose 2 to 3 seconds normally every 24 hours, I have tried to lay it flat with the dial uppermost for regulation, but it didn’t work for my experience.

[Bangel]

Originally Posted by Aspirin

My watch lose 2 to 3 seconds normally every 24 hours, I have tried to lay it flat with the dial uppermost for regulation, but it didn’t work for my experience.

Similar with my watch. Mine loses just under 2 seconds every 24 hours with the time loss every 8 hours even as far as I can tell (not obsessed, just checking out of curiosity...). This includes resting the watch dial up at night for 8 hours when I'm sleeping.