- 1 s/d, +4 s/d, +6s/d, -4s/d, +7s/d + 9 s/d

[phillycheez]

For any modern Rolex +/- 2 as that is what Rolex standards are. My current modern Rolex gains about a half a second on average... If that.

Before those standards I expect cosc minimum.

I haven't owned a Rolex that gained more than + 3/4 before.

But +/- 5 would be my limit though.

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[No SUBctitute]

Originally Posted by subtona

If it is losing time I would take it in but if gaining I wouldn't worry about it until about 10 s/d

All you cats who said 10 seconds per day must have decent collections from which you rotate almost daily, and you are letting your watches stop and then having to reset anyway. Because 10 seconds a day will have you 2 1/2 minutes off after two weeks. That's way too much for me.

I wear one watch that runs about +1.5 s/d, and that is plenty off for me. As it stands, its off by a minute after about 6 weeks and I need to reset it. I have many meetings at very precise times and I need to know I can count on my watch to provide accurate time. More than a minute off is unacceptable.

And, the accuracy of a Rolex is one of several reasons that I have an interest in the brand. +/-10 does not impress me. And, if I'm spending that kind of cash on a watch, I want to be impressed by how well it tells time for an automatic movement.

[Bigsykedaddy]

I like my watch to be as accurate as possible (or at least I did when I only owned one.) I noticed that once I had more than one mechanical watch I didn't care near as much about accuracy. When I only had one I checked it everyday just as a hobby, but when you add multiple watches into the mix it's hard to keep up

[The Libertine]

Originally Posted by No SUBctitute

All you cats who said 10 seconds per day must have decent collections from which you rotate almost daily, and you are letting your watches stop and then having to reset anyway. Because 10 seconds a day will have you 2 1/2 minutes off after two weeks. That's way too much for me.

There is more than one watch in my rotation; however, it has no bearing on accuracy. My least accurate Rolex is my Submariner, which is probably around +9 seconds fast, but it is also my favorite and I wear it daily. To your point, yes, I do need to reset every couple of weeks, but all that requires is pulling out the crown, stopping the movement, and restarting again once aligned with time.is or something similar. To me, it is no big deal, and certainly nothing worth stressing over. I would rather the watch run fast, than slow (which it does), and there is never a need for me to be anywhere exactly on the "second". Not worth opening the watch to regulate for a few seconds.

[JnmEaton]

i have a "vintage" watch....... I have never checked for accuracy. That seems to be HUGE sticking point for a lot of ppl on TRF. Heck I didn't even know what a "superlative chronometer" actually meant until reading this forum. Most of the time the clock on my computer or phone is within view. It's not like I don't know what time it is at any number of glances. I am sitting at a desk all day so maybe that's different than others here.

I wind my watch 40 times every cpl months. If it runs a little slow I correct it. Not a big deal to ME. Oh, and Soap and water every cpl weeks to combat stretch.

[watchwatcher]

As long as it's remotely within reach of COSC specs, I'm good. What's a few seconds, right?

I've only had two watches regulated in my entire collecting days...a DD and a YM, both were so far out it was ridiculous.

[REFZ]

Most of you guys should not wear mechanical watches if you are so obsessed with a few seconds plus or minus a day...

[Tebow15]

Originally Posted by REFZ

Most of you guys should not wear mechanical watches if you are so obsessed with a few seconds plus or minus a day...

I'd like it if my watch ran fast so I'm not always late...lol


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[Ben.McDonald7]

For me if it is fast +8-9 is my breaking point. I rather it be fast than slow as it is a lot easier to just pull the crown all the way out and then push it back in when it's fast.

I just got my 16710 a little less than a month ago and at first I was surprised it was running around +8-10 seconds a day on the wrist. Since I've learned to rest it crown down at night and then it only gains +2-3 seconds a day when left crown down. I've been able to get it to around +5.5 seconds per day now between wearing it and leaving crown down at night total for a normal day and I can live with that. If it was -5 seconds a day I think I would send it in to get regulated.

[Wooddog44]

minus anything and plus 4 or more...

[No SUBctitute]

Originally Posted by The Libertine

My least accurate Rolex is my Submariner, which is probably around +9 seconds fast, but it is also my favorite and I wear it daily.

To your point, yes, I do need to reset every couple of weeks, but all that requires is pulling out the crown, stopping the movement, and restarting again once aligned with time.is or something similar.

To me, it is no big deal, and certainly nothing worth stressing over. I would rather the watch run fast, than slow (which it does), and there is never a need for me to be anywhere exactly on the "second". Not worth opening the watch to regulate for a few seconds.

I'm not stressed about it. I just smile at the fact that I have a mechanical watch that is so accurate and I don't have to reset it too often.

I wouldn't want my daily to be off a minute each week, but as long as you don't care that's all that matters.

[No SUBctitute]

Originally Posted by REFZ

Most of you guys should not wear mechanical watches if you are so obsessed with a few seconds plus or minus a day...

Guys who care about a few seconds a day shouldn't wear Rolexes? That is one of the dumbest things I've read on this board. We are all here to show joy and appreciation for our timepieces. Rolex recently increased its accuracy standard to +/-2 s/d. Rolex obviously cares about a few seconds a day; why shouldn't I?

I enjoy my Rolex because its both a piece of art and functional. I would be less enamored if it wasn't as functional.

There are lots of folks on this board who love the accuracy of their watches. There are also lots of folks on this board who are far less disquieted about an inaccurate watch. There is room for both.

No need to impugn those who do love that their wrist art also performs an important function.