My SD43 running slow

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Anyone else had to have their 1.5 year (3235 movement) watch sent off for service? I was hoping that their on site horologist could just do an adjustment. He checked time and was 6-12 seconds slow and amplitude was weak.

[RRGHOST1]

That wouldn't bother me.

[fsprow]

Yes, same thing. Took to Dallas RSC and after a three week stay (lubrication.. ) all is well. Great watch.

[Otaru1987]

Sent mine to Dallas service center. Now it gains .5 sec during the day and loses .5 at night with crown up. Stays pretty much spot on.

[travisb]

My DSSD with the 3235 movement is nearly spot on since getting it May2018.

[jburson250]

Yes, my AD sent my SD43 to Lititz about 2 months ago. When I bought it (see my sig), the watch was a consistent gainer. Over 10 months, it slowed and was running 4 sec. slow per 24 hours. It came back 3 weeks later and runs 1.5 - 2 sec. fast per 24 hours. Perfect!
The only action noted on the RSC form was "Checked movement". My AD charged me nothing for shipping.
Please consider sending your watch - it's part of what you paid $11,350 for.

[1William]

Frustrating but not a big deal. Send it in and it will come back lose to perfect. Great watch also.

[snowblaze]

Mine 3155 movement is 10 seconds slow per day. I gave up trying to make it perfect after going to multiple repair shops. I heard from people that it isn’t that bad.

[Gravity]

Dropped my SD43 at the Beverly Hills service center over a month a go as it was horribly slow. Was done in two weeks and runs perfectly now.

[AJMarcus]

I’d live with it.

Get a GShock for accuracy

[JasChCh]

Yes, my 126660 Deep Sea with the 3235 movement was sent back for service.

I gave it a few months to settle in but it was gradually losing more and more time. Once it got to around 6 seconds per day I sent it back for regulation.

My local watchmaker (not an AD) thought the amplitude was lower than it should be as well, so that helped with the decision.


As I live in New Zealand, my watch had to go to Australia for regulation and pressure testing, but it still only took three or 4 weeks.

For those who say "live with it", I do understand that view point, it is still incredibly accurate if losing 10 seconds per day, and I can look up the exact time on my phone....but I do feel the watch should be running within Rolex's 'Superlative Chronometer' specs when purchased.