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JBat · 10 February 2008, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by walds11

Does not bother me at all. I am a watch nut, but I don't even know if my watches do this or not. I just wear them :)

Yeah, I'm with you. I'm actually a pretty detail oriented person, but there's no way in hell I'm using a loupe to set my watch.

StanGMT · 10 February 2008, 08:55 PM

I've been the ultimate nerd about this for years - I have always fiddled to make sure that the minute hand is spot-on the minute mark (at the 12 o'clock position) as the second hand gets there.

However - have any of you noticed - the hand spindles are not always perfectly concentric with the dial and having the minute hand spot-on at the 12 o'clock postion does not necessarily mean that it is perfectly aimed at the minute marker at other points in the hour.

Stan.

Incurable · 10 February 2008, 09:52 PM

I always use one of the minute ticks other than one of the 5 min markers when setting the time. They're much finer and accurate to use. All my Rolexes have been pretty good about aligning with all the others once set into motion. I've had many lesser watches where what you say is 100% true.

obs · 11 February 2008, 03:33 AM

the minute hand lines up exactly on the minute line when the second hand reaches the 15 second mark. should i stop the watch and reset the second hand starting at 45?

Rockrolex · 11 February 2008, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by walds11

Does not bother me at all. I am a watch nut, but I don't even know if my watches do this or not. I just wear them :)

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Originally Posted by buz-lh

It didn't bother me until I read this thread. Now, I'll probably spend half the morning setting and resetting.

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Tools · 11 February 2008, 04:06 AM

It used to bother me...

But I got over it...

Lubrifar · 11 February 2008, 04:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

X2

I am happy that I've contributed back to TRF members (and moderators) in some ways.

Rockrolex · 11 February 2008, 04:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Lubrifar

I am happy that I've contributed back to TRF members (and moderators) in some ways.

I don't hold a grudge, T, but if it takes the rest of my life to get even, . . . .

Lubrifar · 12 February 2008, 06:01 AM

Ah ha! I finally got the minute-hand lined up perfectly on the tick mark every time the second-hand completes a 60-second revolution. YES!

The method I ended up with is by hacking the second-hand exactly at 60 seconds, wind the minute-hand 10 minutes or so in advance, then ever so slowly re-wind it counter-clockwise exactly a minute slower than the actual minute, finally gentle releasing the crown so the "play / slack" moves itself exactly on the correct minute tick mark. Sound technical but it works.

I love this place...thanks all for your input!

JohnEaton · 12 February 2008, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Incurable

Keep in mind, this only works properly in NZ. Up here, you gotta stand on your head when doing it...

While rubbing the Rollie with wool

unclesallie · 12 February 2008, 08:18 AM

yes, it bothers me. no, i will not jump through the 'JJ' hoops to get the job done, although I'm certain if you are crazy enough it can be done!

Incurable · 12 February 2008, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Lubrifar

Ah ha! I finally got the minute-hand lined up perfectly on the tick mark every time the second-hand completes a 60-second revolution. YES!

The method I ended up with is by hacking the second-hand exactly at 60 seconds, wind the minute-hand 10 minutes or so in advance, then ever so slowly re-wind it counter-clockwise exactly a minute slower than the actual minute, finally gentle releasing the crown so the "play / slack" moves itself exactly on the correct minute tick mark. Sound technical but it works.

I love this place...thanks all for your input!

Kind of what I was trying to describe as 'spongy'... My Exporer I have to do as you described. I go back about 1/2 minute before the actual time and when I let go, the hand springs forward the 1/2 minute to the exact tick. My GMT I can just turn it counter clockwise to the correct minute and start the watch. It doesn't have any sponge or spring-back to the hand. Glad you found a method that works for you...

entropydave · 12 February 2008, 05:53 PM

...it didn't bother me until I read this thread!! Anyway - followed the tweaks above and now all totally synched together! Jeez, owning a Rolex makes me so anal! but - I love it!

10 February 2008, 09:52 PM	#33
Incurable "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Pat Location: PNW Watch: your P's and Q's Posts: 2,549	I always use one of the minute ticks other than one of the 5 min markers when setting the time. They're much finer and accurate to use. All my Rolexes have been pretty good about aligning with all the others once set into motion. I've had many lesser watches where what you say is 100% true. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 16710 (Blk/Blk) Rolex Explorer 114270 Sinn 356 Sa Flieger Limes Endurance 1Tausend Too many others... #2592 It may seem like I'm doing nothing but, at a cellular level, I'm actually quite busy...

11 February 2008, 04:06 AM	#36
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,515	It used to bother me... But I got over it... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

10 February 2008, 08:55 PM	#32
StanGMT "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northumberland,UK Watch: 1675 GMT Posts: 641	I've been the ultimate nerd about this for years - I have always fiddled to make sure that the minute hand is spot-on the minute mark (at the 12 o'clock position) as the second hand gets there. However - have any of you noticed - the hand spindles are not always perfectly concentric with the dial and having the minute hand spot-on at the 12 o'clock postion does not necessarily mean that it is perfectly aimed at the minute marker at other points in the hour. Stan.

11 February 2008, 03:33 AM	#34
obs "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 61	the minute hand lines up exactly on the minute line when the second hand reaches the 15 second mark. should i stop the watch and reset the second hand starting at 45?

12 February 2008, 06:01 AM	#39
Lubrifar Banned Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Mr. T Location: anc/sfo Watch: for the signs! Posts: 776	Ah ha! I finally got the minute-hand lined up perfectly on the tick mark every time the second-hand completes a 60-second revolution. YES! The method I ended up with is by hacking the second-hand exactly at 60 seconds, wind the minute-hand 10 minutes or so in advance, then ever so slowly re-wind it counter-clockwise exactly a minute slower than the actual minute, finally gentle releasing the crown so the "play / slack" moves itself exactly on the correct minute tick mark. Sound technical but it works. I love this place...thanks all for your input!

12 February 2008, 08:18 AM	#41
unclesallie 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: dan Location: Pennsylvania Watch: keystone pocket Posts: 5,917	yes, it bothers me. no, i will not jump through the 'JJ' hoops to get the job done, although I'm certain if you are crazy enough it can be done!

12 February 2008, 05:53 PM	#43
entropydave "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: Huntington, IN Posts: 680	...it didn't bother me until I read this thread!! Anyway - followed the tweaks above and now all totally synched together! Jeez, owning a Rolex makes me so anal! but - I love it!

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