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Old 20 February 2008, 07:55 AM   #1
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Watch runs slow on winder?

I've noticed that my GMT TT C runs about 4 sec a day slow on the winder but 1 sec per day fast on my wrist. I am not complaining, I know this is pretty good and within specs.

I was just wondering if it runs faster in warmer situations (on my wrist) vs. the cool environment of my closet?

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Old 20 February 2008, 07:59 AM   #2
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The temperature probably doesn't have as much effect as the various wrist movements you go through during the day.
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Old 20 February 2008, 08:52 AM   #3
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I'd second Al's words. The various angles and movements your wrist makes cannot be simulated by the winder. But have you tried using other settings on the winder?
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Old 20 February 2008, 12:13 PM   #4
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That's quite a variation..

Have you got your winder set for bi-directional winding..??
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Old 20 February 2008, 11:32 PM   #5
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Both my Rolexes speed up while worn, and slow down on the winder. I attribute this to the watches being held vertically while in the winder, and horizontal while being worn...

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Old 20 February 2008, 11:40 PM   #6
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Just shows how tempremental the little buggers can be
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Old 20 February 2008, 11:41 PM   #7
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Just shows how tempremental the little buggers can be


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Both my Rolexes speed up while worn, and slow down on the winder. I attribute this to the watches being held vertically while in the winder, and horizontal while being worn...

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Quite correct and one of the main reasons why no purely mechanical watch will be 100 % perfect accurate,close yes but perfect no.
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