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kcmo · 1 April 2008, 06:04 AM

Hi Guys/Gals,

Well I'm still thrilled with my new Expy but am a little concerned regarding it's accuracy.

As you know, I just got it on Friday, so I've only had 3 days of wearing it, but I've already noticed it's LOST time.

I remember checking it on Saturday evening I think, and it was at about -2. Well, I just checked again and it's now at -4! I know, still within COSC specs, but I'm still surprised. None of my Rolexes have ever run slow.....

Does this pretty much indicate I DON'T have the new 3186 movement?

Any cause for concern at this early stage, or do I just need to watch it settle?

FYI, I've always left my watches on their side overnight, crown up. I did the same with this one for 2 nights and then laid it dial up last night. Not sure any of these positions really affects the time....or at least I've not noticed it with any of my others.

Thanks in advance for your thoughts

JJ Irani · 1 April 2008, 06:07 AM

Try crown DOWN, Karis....and see what happens.

My Platty actually GAINS time with the crown DOWN position....something unusual for Rolex watches.

Normally, it's - Crown UP - to gain.
Crown DOWN - to lose time.

Good luck - JJ

f16570 · 1 April 2008, 06:09 AM

Karis, the watch will settle. If not can be easily regulated.

Texsubmariner · 1 April 2008, 06:27 AM

I would not worry too much. My GMT IIc is -5 sec./day, and soon will be on its way to get regulated.

BiG JeEzY · 1 April 2008, 06:57 AM

Hey Karis, I read your post in the other thread and want to say that you are very welcome!

Like the others have said, I would just continue to monitor your Explorer II's accuracy over the next month or so. Give it some time, it should settle down nicely. If its still losing a few seconds each day after about a month, you can have the watch regulated. Also, try laying the watch flat with the dial facing straight up when you're not wearnig it, that should recover some of the lost seconds.

vukotab · 1 April 2008, 07:11 AM

My Explorer was not the most accurate watch that I had.But it was running fast,not slow.Just relax and keep on wearing that beauty,it will settle in time.

kcmo · 1 April 2008, 07:16 AM

Thanks for the replies so far everyone! I'll try a few other resting positions and see what happens....guess I do need to give it time!

Incurable · 1 April 2008, 08:00 AM

Talk like an Italian... ??

1 April 2008, 06:04 AM	#1
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Accuracy of My New Explorer 2 Hi Guys/Gals, Well I'm still thrilled with my new Expy but am a little concerned regarding it's accuracy. As you know, I just got it on Friday, so I've only had 3 days of wearing it, but I've already noticed it's LOST time. I remember checking it on Saturday evening I think, and it was at about -2. Well, I just checked again and it's now at -4! I know, still within COSC specs, but I'm still surprised. None of my Rolexes have ever run slow..... Does this pretty much indicate I DON'T have the new 3186 movement? Any cause for concern at this early stage, or do I just need to watch it settle? FYI, I've always left my watches on their side overnight, crown up. I did the same with this one for 2 nights and then laid it dial up last night. Not sure any of these positions really affects the time....or at least I've not noticed it with any of my others. Thanks in advance for your thoughts Last edited by kcmo; 1 April 2008 at 06:05 AM.. Reason: grammar

1 April 2008, 06:07 AM	#2
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Try crown DOWN, Karis....and see what happens. My Platty actually GAINS time with the crown DOWN position....something unusual for Rolex watches. Normally, it's - Crown UP - to gain. Crown DOWN - to lose time. Good luck - JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

1 April 2008, 06:09 AM	#3
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	Karis, the watch will settle. If not can be easily regulated. __________________ Why have what's new when you have what's best. f

1 April 2008, 06:27 AM	#4
Texsubmariner "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Khanh Location: Texas Watch: SSGMTc Posts: 1,227	I would not worry too much. My GMT IIc is -5 sec./day, and soon will be on its way to get regulated. __________________ Sea Dweller M series SS GMT IIc M series Omega SMP Electric Blue Dial Wife's SS WG MOP Ladies DJ Z series

1 April 2008, 06:57 AM	#5
BiG JeEzY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jerome Location: N. California Watch: GMT I/EXP II/DJ Posts: 3,351	Hey Karis, I read your post in the other thread and want to say that you are very welcome! Like the others have said, I would just continue to monitor your Explorer II's accuracy over the next month or so. Give it some time, it should settle down nicely. If its still losing a few seconds each day after about a month, you can have the watch regulated. Also, try laying the watch flat with the dial facing straight up when you're not wearnig it, that should recover some of the lost seconds. __________________ -Rolex Explorer II Black dial 16570 (circa 2001) -Rolex GMT Master I Pepsi 1675 (circa 1978) -Rolex Datejust TT Champagne 16233 (circa 1991) -Vintage Longines Automatic La Grande Classique -Vintage Seiko 6138 Automatic Chronograph with "Kakume" Dial

1 April 2008, 07:11 AM	#6
vukotab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Vukota Brajovi Location: Belgrade,Serbia Watch: ing movies! Posts: 3,812	My Explorer was not the most accurate watch that I had.But it was running fast,not slow.Just relax and keep on wearing that beauty,it will settle in time. __________________ My fashion blog and Instagram: https://stylebyvukota.com/ https://instagram.com/vukotabrajovic/

1 April 2008, 07:16 AM	#7
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Thanks for the replies so far everyone! I'll try a few other resting positions and see what happens....guess I do need to give it time!

1 April 2008, 08:00 AM	#8
Incurable "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Pat Location: PNW Watch: your P's and Q's Posts: 2,549	Talk like an Italian... ?? __________________ 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...

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