watch running fast or slow which is worst

[Annan]

Regardless, 7 seconds is not within specs so I would have it regulated. Personally, I prefer my watch to be on the fast side. As others have alreay said, makes it easier to hack and reset to correct time. Also, I'm a real believer/user of the various ways to self regulate by the position I rest my watch at night. My DJ runs +2/day. I rest it upright (sitting on the 6:00) and lose almost 2 seconds overnight. My Explorer II runs -2/day. I rest it face up and it gains exactly 2 seconds overnight. Not really OCD on my part....just having fun with seeing what works.

[Andad]

Originally Posted by dsio

Fast is always better, mainly because you only have to pull the crown and hack it to reset it back to correct time, while if its running slow you have to set the minute hand ahead a minute, line it up correctly with the position of the second hand, and THEN hack to set.

So slow takes like a minute to reset, fast takes, seconds to reset.

correct answer imo.

[Andad]

My old DJ runs fast or slow depending on how it feels.

Fast or slow..I don't care. I like it a lot.

[Andad]

It is a non quickset. Sometimes I wear it ...'can I say this on TRF'...without setting the correct date.

[Billythekid]

Originally Posted by honeybear

As Numone said, running fast is generally considered to be preferable, since that usually results in you being early for an appointment, train, or flight, as opposed to running slow, which could cause you to be tardy.

This thing never crossed my mind


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[Aspirin]

At office, I prefer it running faster.

[Mr. RoC]

Originally Posted by Tools

Wouldn't matter to me if it was 7 seconds fast or slow..

Either way, I would not accept it and have it regulated to within 3 seconds either way..

x2 on this but prefer the watch to be on the fast side. Mine was +7 per day, brought it to RSC in Toronto and it averages around +2.5sec per day, around 12 hours on wrist and 12 hours crown up in my Oakley Watch case. My Explorer is +/-0 sec at 24 hrs with dial up.

[GrahamF]

Originally Posted by Annan

Regardless, 7 seconds is not within specs so I would have it regulated. Personally, I prefer my watch to be on the fast side. As others have alreay said, makes it easier to hack and reset to correct time. Also, I'm a real believer/user of the various ways to self regulate by the position I rest my watch at night. My DJ runs +2/day. I rest it upright (sitting on the 6:00) and lose almost 2 seconds overnight. My Explorer II runs -2/day. I rest it face up and it gains exactly 2 seconds overnight. Not really OCD on my part....just having fun with seeing what works.

One question from a newbie - what reference do you guys use to check the exact time it SHOULD be running at, down to the last second....?? Thanks

[gmtm2]

running slow....

[jatco]

I usually check the time using the NRC site

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Annan

Regardless, 7 seconds is not within specs so I would have it regulated. Personally, I prefer my watch to be on the fast side. As others have alreay said, makes it easier to hack and reset to correct time. Also, I'm a real believer/user of the various ways to self regulate by the position I rest my watch at night. My DJ runs +2/day. I rest it upright (sitting on the 6:00) and lose almost 2 seconds overnight. My Explorer II runs -2/day. I rest it face up and it gains exactly 2 seconds overnight. Not really OCD on my part....just having fun with seeing what works.

Yes would agree but would doubt if any normal person needs 100% accuracy in a wrist watch.Even some sundial makers regularly achieve +/- 1 minute accuracy in their dials, which for most today would be perfectly acceptable in a normal routine life.Although not quite so portable a a wrist watch strapped to the wrist, but whats in a few seconds either way out of 86400 in a day.

[HORNBLOWER]

I have never had to explain my 'being early' for a meeting!!

[katana]

Fast is better...like mine watch.

[J.jun]

Personally I would rather my watch be 7 secs faster rather than 1 sec slower!! That's just this insecure feeling when the watch is slower, and whether ya can trust the time shown. Hence, even though -1 is within COSC standards and +7 secs is not, I would prefer the later!

[77T]

Originally Posted by GrahamF

One question from a newbie - what reference do you guys use to check the exact time it SHOULD be running at, down to the last second....?? Thanks

I use standard network time from a Cesium Atomic Clock - doesn't everyone?

The time source that makes sense is the one that most of your circle of co-workers use. If they all look at their cellphones when you ask the time, then do the same.

True story...a VP once kept his watch 5 min. fast so he'd never be late for a meeting. Real stem-winder if you know what I mean...

Anyway I came into a meeting (on time per my COSC Explorer II) and everyone looked up from a spreadsheet - he said "you're late!" in an irritated tone.

I looked down at my watch - a minute early I think - then I see everyone else had adjusted to the VP's "time"...

Ergo, time is relative

[hguirguis]

I know that running fast few sec per day is normal for automatic watches, but running slow is not normal at all.

[Roller07]

slow is bad

[Transient]

7 seconds fast or slow would not bother me at all....

[A.Sharp]

Ive had a couple fast watches, didnt bother me one bit. Not quite sure how fast, because like I said it really didnt bother me. I rotate so much, and set the date so often, that the difference is negligible.

[stockae92]

If I paid for COSC, then I would be happy as long as it stay within the spec.

But I would prefer +6 rather than -4 :p

[brokenchains]

Originally Posted by dsio

Fast is always better, mainly because you only have to pull the crown and hack it to reset it back to correct time, while if its running slow you have to set the minute hand ahead a minute, line it up correctly with the position of the second hand, and THEN hack to set.

So slow takes like a minute to reset, fast takes, seconds to reset.

Best answer!!

[brokenchains]

How do I regulate my watch back to normal accuracy?
To regulate your automatic watch, please put your watch on the position according to the suggestions below when leaving your watch overnight, this will helps compensate or gain for the time required.

If your watch faces up for overnight, it will gain a few seconds (if your watch has been running slow).

If your watch positioned with crown pointing down for overnight, this will make the watch lose a few seconds (if your watch has been running fast).

If your watch positioned with crown pointing up for overnight, this will make the watch lose rather more seconds (if your watch has been running too fast).

Please try this for about 2-4 weeks.

Hope this will helps regulate your automatic watch.

Found this online, try it!!

[swiss ghost]

i prefer a little faster if its +2 to +4 per day

if its + 5 to +6 per day i would rather a -2 to- 4 per day instead

i dont look at faster or slower as better than the other. i am more concerned with the difference plus OR minus and want it low as possible

i prefer the 30 second rule to sum it up. as long as my watch is plus or minus 30 after 7 days im good to go

[padi56]

Originally Posted by stockae92

If I paid for COSC, then I would be happy as long as it stay within the spec.

But I would prefer +6 rather than -4 :p

All the COSC test means is that the bare un-cased movement has been tested to the Swiss COSC standard nothing more.And the certification is for the time of testing only it does not guarantee the movement will perform the same for ever.Now on the test the movement in the first 10 days of testing could deviate by up 10 seconds either way and still pass the test.The movement should perform to a AVERAGE of between -4 to plus 6 seconds over any 24 hour period.And Rolex plus the other manufactures will try with service regulation to keep it there buts its not 100% guaranteed but in general Rolex movements keep to standard.

[Manofsteelpt]

I prefer fast, easier fix... just unscrew and pull crown out for a few secs.

[Time2time]

Get it regulated.

If pushed, i'd rather be early than late. Fast!

[Ridly]

Being late for anything is in bad form. Gotta be fast. Always fast and early.

[FNFZ4]

get it regulated. worst would be that its not properly lubricated

[Rex312]

Originally Posted by Numone

Running slow is worse. At some point you'll be late!

This.

[jdm124]

Consistency is, I think, more important than simple gaining or losing of time. If that seven minutes is reliable, then one can live with it until able to get to a repair shop.