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HarleyRider · 19 January 2010, 06:47 AM

Hi to All,

This is my 1st post with some photos of my New Datejust. I got it for my 65th BD. I have a question or two....

1. It ran 15 sec fast yesterday & 13 sec fast today. Is there a "break-in-period??? or should I take it back & have it regulated. I keep it in my Orbita watch-winder next to my Breitling Navitimer & Omega Seamaster, both of which are almost dead on. Are Rolex watches positional, do they run better in face up/down/sideways??? The new Rolex has full coverage purchased from Tourneau 1/15/10...

2. If anyone is familiar with Orbita, I have it set to 650 both directions as per the Orbita Website. Is this correct??

Thanks,

Rich

Thai · 19 January 2010, 06:53 AM

Either way, that is way too fast. I would suggest sending it in for proper regulation by Rolex.

Tools · 19 January 2010, 06:54 AM

Great looking watch..

Your Orbita is set just right..

As to the accuracy... it should do better than that... It will only likely change by a couple of seconds either way after a month or so, so if you have been accurate with your tests...it may need to be regulated..

Wind it fully and check it at the beginning of a week, then again at the end, dividing by the days to get a better daily average.... let your Watchmaker know that information...

JJ Irani · 19 January 2010, 06:55 AM

Hi Rich,

Congrats on that beautiful acquisition and a hearty welcome to TRF.

Those gains are way too fast for a new watch. You might want to give that winder a miss for a few days and just place the watch on your dresser for a few days and see how it goes.

Personally, I don't like winders - pain in the butt if you ask me!! Even with 4 watches in my collection, I'm very comfortable WITHOUT a winder.

Let us know how it goes without the winder.

Thanks & good luck - JJ

DSJ · 19 January 2010, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Hi Rich,

Congrats on that beautiful acquisition and a hearty welcome to TRF.

Couldn't have said it better myself! Which Harley Davidson do you ride?

Noonan · 19 January 2010, 07:13 AM

Great watch. I'm a big fan of the tuxedo dial.

Welcome!

kcmo · 19 January 2010, 07:14 AM

Congrats on the DJ! I'd also recommend giving it some time to 'settle'. If it's still running this fast after 4-6 weeks or so, it should be regulated.

HarleyRider · 19 January 2010, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by DSJ

Couldn't have said it better myself! Which Harley Davidson do you ride?

2005 Customized Harley Road King Classic

Yea, I thought it was way too fast, it is under full coverage, so I will take back tomorrow..

Gerardus · 19 January 2010, 07:24 AM

Congratz with your beautiful DJ,

DSJ · 19 January 2010, 07:24 AM

Nice looking Road King!

tandrup · 19 January 2010, 07:24 AM

Welcome to TRF - great looking watch. I have exactly the same model in a Z-series. Love that dial!

ersnyder · 19 January 2010, 07:29 AM

Welcome to TRF Rich! Beautiful DJ, wear it for several days and chart the time change over that period of time and see if it evens out any. If not, take it back for regulation.

HarleyRider · 19 January 2010, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Hi Rich,

Congrats on that beautiful acquisition and a hearty welcome to TRF.

Those gains are way too fast for a new watch. You might want to give that winder a miss for a few days and just place the watch on your dresser for a few days and see how it goes.

Personally, I don't like winders - pain in the butt if you ask me!! Even with 4 watches in my collection, I'm very comfortable WITHOUT a winder.

Let us know how it goes without the winder.

Thanks & good luck - JJ

I left it off the winder face down last night & only lost 13 sec as opposed to 15 in the winder

R1@160@alltimes · 19 January 2010, 07:38 AM

Insteresting dial...never saw this one before

Congrats fella rider from NY

Kapture1 · 19 January 2010, 07:39 AM

Nice bike, Fellow rider from MI

JJ Irani · 19 January 2010, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by HarleyRider

I left it off the winder face down last night & only lost 13 sec as opposed to 15 in the winder

Well, then just take it back and have it regulated under warranty. Shouldn't take too long!!

Good luck - JJ

HarleyRider · 19 January 2010, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by R1@160@alltimes

Insteresting dial...never saw this one before

Congrats fella rider from NY

Yea, when I saw that dial, it was SO different, that was the selling point. Hopefully it settles down, hate to send it in for repair after ONLY 3 days, but for the $...it should run better.

JJ Irani · 19 January 2010, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by HarleyRider

Yea, when I saw that dial, it was SO different, that was the selling point. Hopefully it settles down, hate to send it in for repair after ONLY 3 days, but for the $...it should run better.

WHOA!!

Beauty........I think that's called the TUXEDO dial.

JJ

sea-dweller · 19 January 2010, 08:02 AM

Very nice DJ !!!

InVision · 19 January 2010, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarleyRider

2005 Customized Harley Road King Classic

Yea, I thought it was way too fast, it is under full coverage, so I will take back tomorrow..

You think yours is too fast?

Mike

sturgeon123456 · 19 January 2010, 09:07 AM

Niice watch! Wear it well!!

bobernet · 19 January 2010, 09:24 AM

Welcome! From another RKC rider...

RolexPete · 19 January 2010, 09:47 AM

Anyone looking to get this dial, one just went up for sale in the For Sale section for $225 shipped. That is a steal!

I just hit 200 posts. Whooooppeee!

mailman · 19 January 2010, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarleyRider

Hi to All,

This is my 1st post with some photos of my New Datejust. I got it for my 65th BD. I have a question or two....

1. It ran 15 sec fast yesterday & 13 sec fast today. Is there a "break-in-period??? or should I take it back & have it regulated. I keep it in my Orbita watch-winder next to my Breitling Navitimer & Omega Seamaster, both of which are almost dead on. Are Rolex watches positional, do they run better in face up/down/sideways??? The new Rolex has full coverage purchased from Tourneau 1/15/10...

2. If anyone is familiar with Orbita, I have it set to 650 both directions as per the Orbita Website. Is this correct??

Thanks,

Rich

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarleyRider

2005 Customized Harley Road King Classic

Yea, I thought it was way too fast, it is under full coverage, so I will take back tomorrow..

Welcome to TRF

Beautiful watch and RK

Whereabouts in NY are you located

HL65 · 19 January 2010, 10:35 AM

Great looking watch. Love the Road King--had a Road King Custom--great bike--miss it!
As for the fast time--Take it back soon--why wait--Best and congrats!

HarleyRider · 19 January 2010, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mailman

Welcome to TRF

Beautiful watch and RK

Whereabouts in NY are you located

On Long Island by way of the Bronx. Moved here after I got married. Still a Bronx boy at heart. Like they say...You can take a boy out of the city, but ya cant take the city out of the boy...

This is a GREAT forum so far. Thanks to ALL for making me feel welcome.

tandrup · 19 January 2010, 10:48 AM

I forgot to say in my previous post, that I fully agree with the other posts: Your watch is running way to fast. The movement in your DJ is capable of much more precision than that. I've got the exact same model and mine is running at +1.7 seconds per day. Even though it is hard to give it back to the AD, you will regret it if you don't.

HarleyRider · 20 January 2010, 03:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tandrup

I forgot to say in my previous post, that I fully agree with the other posts: Your watch is running way to fast. The movement in your DJ is capable of much more precision than that. I've got the exact same model and mine is running at +1.7 seconds per day. Even though it is hard to give it back to the AD, you will regret it if you don't.

Lars,

Took it back this morning. Tourneau will be sending another one from another store. I explained the timing issue & they totally agreed, its running WAY too fast. Should have the other one before the end of the week. I asked them to test it first BEFORE they call me to pick it up. I expalined it should be at least +/- 1-3 sec/day.

Rich

R1@160@alltimes · 20 January 2010, 04:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

WHOA!!

Beauty........I think that's called the TUXEDO dial.

JJ

x2 very nice dial...enjoy that bad boy

tandrup · 20 January 2010, 04:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarleyRider

Lars,

Took it back this morning. Tourneau will be sending another one from another store. I explained the timing issue & they totally agreed, its running WAY too fast. Should have the other one before the end of the week. I asked them to test it first BEFORE they call me to pick it up. I expalined it should be at least +/- 1-3 sec/day.

Rich

Rich, that sounds like the right decision. Hopefully they can find you one that runs as close to 0 as possible. Hopefully you don't have to wait that long for the new one to arrive. I had a similar issue with my very first 14060M where I discovered a tiny scratch in the crystal a day after I bought it (brand new). I handed it back and went through two very difficult weeks without my brand new watch - do you miss your DJ already?

19 January 2010, 06:47 AM	#1
HarleyRider "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Rich Location: New York Watch: Rolex Datejust Posts: 7	My New Rolex 116200 "M" series Datejust Hi to All, This is my 1st post with some photos of my New Datejust. I got it for my 65th BD. I have a question or two.... 1. It ran 15 sec fast yesterday & 13 sec fast today. Is there a "break-in-period??? or should I take it back & have it regulated. I keep it in my Orbita watch-winder next to my Breitling Navitimer & Omega Seamaster, both of which are almost dead on. Are Rolex watches positional, do they run better in face up/down/sideways??? The new Rolex has full coverage purchased from Tourneau 1/15/10... 2. If anyone is familiar with Orbita, I have it set to 650 both directions as per the Orbita Website. Is this correct?? Thanks, Rich Attached Images

19 January 2010, 06:54 AM	#3
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Great looking watch.. Your Orbita is set just right.. As to the accuracy... it should do better than that... It will only likely change by a couple of seconds either way after a month or so, so if you have been accurate with your tests...it may need to be regulated.. Wind it fully and check it at the beginning of a week, then again at the end, dividing by the days to get a better daily average.... let your Watchmaker know that information... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

19 January 2010, 06:55 AM	#4
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Hi Rich, Congrats on that beautiful acquisition and a hearty welcome to TRF. Those gains are way too fast for a new watch. You might want to give that winder a miss for a few days and just place the watch on your dresser for a few days and see how it goes. Personally, I don't like winders - pain in the butt if you ask me!! Even with 4 watches in my collection, I'm very comfortable WITHOUT a winder. Let us know how it goes without the winder. Thanks & 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!!

19 January 2010, 07:24 AM	#9
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: often in the air Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,142	Congratz with your beautiful DJ, __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300

19 January 2010, 07:24 AM	#10
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	Nice looking Road King! __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

19 January 2010, 06:53 AM	#2
Thai Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: TX Watch: Rolex Yacht-Master Posts: 149	Either way, that is way too fast. I would suggest sending it in for proper regulation by Rolex.

19 January 2010, 07:13 AM	#6
Noonan Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: US Watch: 3570.50 Posts: 2,156	Great watch. I'm a big fan of the tuxedo dial. Welcome!

19 January 2010, 07:14 AM	#7
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Congrats on the DJ! I'd also recommend giving it some time to 'settle'. If it's still running this fast after 4-6 weeks or so, it should be regulated.

19 January 2010, 07:24 AM	#11
tandrup "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: USA Watch: 14060M Posts: 921	Welcome to TRF - great looking watch. I have exactly the same model in a Z-series. Love that dial! __________________ Regards, Lars 14060M, 16570 White, 116200 Tuxedo Dial Georg Jensen 2347

19 January 2010, 07:29 AM	#12
ersnyder 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Eric Location: Long Beach CA USA Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 4,102	Welcome to TRF Rich! Beautiful DJ, wear it for several days and chart the time change over that period of time and see if it evens out any. If not, take it back for regulation.

19 January 2010, 07:38 AM	#14
R1@160@alltimes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: ♛ Posts: 4,408	Insteresting dial...never saw this one before Congrats fella rider from NY __________________

19 January 2010, 07:39 AM	#15
Kapture1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Matt Location: Flint, MI Watch: Ω 3570.50.00 Posts: 2,058	Nice bike, Fellow rider from MI __________________ Miss you JJ Wash out this tired notion that the best is yet to come

19 January 2010, 08:02 AM	#19
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Very nice DJ !!! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

19 January 2010, 09:07 AM	#21
sturgeon123456 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 2,551	Niice watch! Wear it well!!

19 January 2010, 09:24 AM	#22
bobernet "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: Mountains Watch: ALS, AP, PP, Rolex Posts: 2,988	Welcome! From another RKC rider... Attached Images

19 January 2010, 09:47 AM	#23
RolexPete "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Peter Location: Massachusetts Watch: 214270 Mk2 Posts: 1,963	Anyone looking to get this dial, one just went up for sale in the For Sale section for $225 shipped. That is a steal! I just hit 200 posts. Whooooppeee! __________________ 2016 Explorer 214270 Mk2 - 1996 Submariner 14060* - 1972 Datejust 1601 1972 Oyster Perpetual 1002 - 1978 Oysterquartz 17000 Omega Seamaster 2265.80 - Omega Seamaster 300 166.0324 *RIP PAL 1942-2015

19 January 2010, 10:35 AM	#25
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,008	Great looking watch. Love the Road King--had a Road King Custom--great bike--miss it! As for the fast time--Take it back soon--why wait--Best and congrats!

19 January 2010, 10:48 AM	#27
tandrup "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: USA Watch: 14060M Posts: 921	I forgot to say in my previous post, that I fully agree with the other posts: Your watch is running way to fast. The movement in your DJ is capable of much more precision than that. I've got the exact same model and mine is running at +1.7 seconds per day. Even though it is hard to give it back to the AD, you will regret it if you don't. __________________ Regards, Lars 14060M, 16570 White, 116200 Tuxedo Dial Georg Jensen 2347

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