My new Sub c loosing time - need advice

[signcarver]

I bought my new Sub c on 11/7. It loses 5-7 seconds per day. I know the COSC is -4,+6 so i'm not far out of range and i may just live with it. That said, since it is a brand new watch i am disappointed the watch isn't within tolerance.

I never wind the watch but i wear it 24/7. I walk 30 minutes /day or use my old Nordic Track the same amount. Other than that i sit at the computer for most of my day. I wore my datejust for 23 years without winding and it was mostly spot-on.

However i want to know my options and get your opinions.

Here are my questions:

• How is this fixed (send to RSC, local AD)?

• I'm reluctant to have the watch opened by anyone until i need a full service - do you agree?

• Am i being too OCD, should i just live with it?

Any other info would be greatly appreciated.
Steve

[316lad]

5-7 secs/ day is out of COSC - so you're entitled to satisfaction within the terms of the warranty.

As the watch is so new I imagine a simple regulation will do the trick with no need to invade the movement any more than that.
Your AD will organise it for you - if you're lucky they might have a resident Watchmaker who might even do it for you while you wait - otherwise it's a few days without your watch but it back to you well within COSC.

No, I would not be able to live with it - as the watch is brand new.

[dooder202]

Originally Posted by 316lad

5-7 secs/ day is out of cosc - so you're entitled to satisfaction within the terms of the warranty.

As the watch is so new i imagine a simple regulation will do the trick with no need to invade the movement any more than that.
Your ad will organise it for you - if you're lucky they might have a resident watchmaker who might even do it for you while you wait - otherwise it's a few days without your watch but it back to you well within cosc.

No, i would not be able to live with it - as the watch is brand new.

+1

[kmleffler]

Take it into the RSC in NY and they will regulate it under the warranty while you wait. They will do this even if it is within COSC specs. I brought my GMT II C in because it was losing 3 seconds a day and I would rather it was a little fast. They took care of it within 30 minutes.

[Speed]

If you are only "loosing" tine, dobt sweat it.

However, if you were "losing" time, you should take it to a watchmaker ;-)

[signcarver]

@speed - darn -forgot to speeell cheeck - thanks for the catch

[jimbones43]

Wind it 30-50 times
Wear it 12 hours a day
Sounds like it was never fully wound!
See what happens!

[padi56]

Originally Posted by jimbones43

Wind it 30-50 times
Wear it 12 hours a day
Sounds like it was never fully wound!
See what happens!

X2 then try resting it when off wrist at night flat dial up.

[AJMarcus]

I think Jim Bones And Padi just gave you good advise. It is not unusual to have that experience with a new automatic watch including a Rolex. it may not be fully wound. I had the same experience with a Penerai a while back and brought it into a reputable watchmaker who told me to do exactly what Mr Bones and Padi suggested. It kept great time in no time!

[signcarver]

Thanks jimbones and padi - just wound it 40 times and set it. Will monitor for a few days and report back.

Thanks again,
Steve

[Tools]

Originally Posted by signcarver

Thanks jimbones and padi - just wound it 40 times and set it. Will monitor for a few days and report back.

Thanks again,
Steve

Usually if they're not fully wound they run a little fast..

It's been my experience that a Rolex will speed up slightly over time, say after a few months, so only checking it over the past couple of weeks may be premature.. Also, you need to be using a good time "standard" to check your watch.. as to your bullets..

. Typically a watch under warranty is sent to an RSC. There may be a qualified watchmaker at your Dealer.. ask. Regulating a watch is a fairly basic operation.

. Opening up a watch is not a big deal.. There is no "magic" that falls out when you do.... it isn't much different than opening a pickle jar... This should never be a concern and must be done to properly time your watch..

. OCD... not really.. If my watch ran a few seconds slow I would take it in for a regulation, even if I had to pay for it.. I wouldn't "live with it". My personal tolerance is ~5 seconds, I don't care what COSC criteria is..

[sws999]

I bought my Sub CD about 3 months ago, initially it was fast then slow and really all over the place, but after a few weeks it began to settle down, and after 2 months or so it was quite accurate. It was set last Tuesday at 6 pm and is now showing about half a second fast. Give it "time".
cheers
SWS

[signcarver]

Thanks Tools and sws999. Great advice and info!

Tools, the "standard" i have been using is this site - http://www.worldtimeserver.com/clocks/ . Is that an acceptable site?

Thanks,
Steve

[signcarver]

Originally Posted by Tools

. Opening up a watch is not a big deal.. There is no "magic" that falls out when you do.... it isn't much different than opening a pickle jar... This should never be a concern and must be done to properly time your watch..

Thanks - eases my fears - i was worrying about the gaskets and the proper torque when replacing the back. I don't know if i would feel comfortable allowing anyone other than Rolex to do that.