sub runs fast

[melloyello]

my SS sub seems to run 9 or 10 seconds fast...i'll set it to www.time.gov and a day or so later its fast again...it bugs me...i have some cheapy quartz watches and they are right no the money.......should i have it checked?

[Gil F.]

If it's running that fast every day, yes, you should have it regulated.

[PA WOLFPACKER]

My Sub is about 6 weeks old and runs approximately 3 sec. fast per day per the time.gov site. I hope as it gets "older" it will settle to a more appropriate time,

[SPACE-DWELLER]

Well, if it is running 9 secs. fast a day CONSISTANTLY, your Rolex is actually very precise but just needs regulation to have it run with COSC specs (minus 4 to plus 6 secs.).

It only takes ½ an hour or so to have it adjusted, so I would take it to your AD to have it done.

Good luck!

[frostie]

Visit an RSC to regulate your watch

[Gil F.]

Yeah, when I first got mine, it was very fast (about 25 sec/day). Since getting it back, it's about +1/day. Bo is certainly right, but I like having my watch run within the COSC specs. Also, I was used to wearing a watch at night while sleeping and gradually got out of the habit ... I think each watch might have its own personality, but I've observed that taking mine off and placing it crown down each night makes it gain less time.

Good luck having an AD fix it ... I couldn't find one in my area to do it since mine was new and still under warranty ...they wanted me to send to RSC at the AD's expense, which I did. Bo, is that normal for an AD do you think? It seemed prudent and conservative, so I didn't mind despite going through separation anxiety!

[SPACE-DWELLER]

"Normal" is always a matter of relativity, I guess.

But MY AD will always adjust my Rolex, on the spot, and for free.

Seems very "drastic" to send a Rolex to RSC for a mere adjustment, IMHO.

[melloyello]

it seams to stay about 10 sec fast after i set it...it doesn't gain 10 sec each day....now i'm going off of www.time.gov...i'm assuming that website is correct....what does the dealer do?...do they open it and set something?

[SPACE-DWELLER]

Originally Posted by melloyello

it seams to stay about 10 sec fast after i set it...it doesn't gain 10 sec each day....now i'm going off of www.time.gov...i'm assuming that website is correct....what does the dealer do?...do they open it and set something?

First, the beat of they watch is inspected by placing it in a timer that records it. At that time, the case is still not opened. The watch is turned in the various 5 (or even 6) positions.

Having inspected it by the read-offs of the display of the timer, the caseback is opened, and with the help of a Microstella tool, you can adjust the screws on the balance wheel to regulate the precision of the watch.

That is one of the things that is so nice about Rolex. Very easy to adjust!

You can see how the Microstella tool looks like here! (CLICK!)

[f16570]

Originally Posted by melloyello

it seams to stay about 10 sec fast after i set it...it doesn't gain 10 sec each day....now i'm going off of www.time.gov...i'm assuming that website is correct....what does the dealer do?...do they open it and set something?

A mechanical adjustment and all will be fine.

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[mike]

Originally Posted by Gil F.

Yeah, when I first got mine, it was very fast (about 25 sec/day). Since getting it back, it's about +1/day. Bo is certainly right, but I like having my watch run within the COSC specs. Also, I was used to wearing a watch at night while sleeping and gradually got out of the habit ... I think each watch might have its own personality, but I've observed that taking mine off and placing it crown down each night makes it gain less time.

Good luck having an AD fix it ... I couldn't find one in my area to do it since mine was new and still under warranty ...they wanted me to send to RSC at the AD's expense, which I did. Bo, is that normal for an AD do you think? It seemed prudent and conservative, so I didn't mind despite going through separation anxiety!

Gil, many ADs in the states are reluctant to open a watch on warranty.

[Tools]

Originally Posted by mike

Gil, many ADs in the states are reluctant to open a watch on warranty.

Exactly right..

If the AD opens it and does the work, they eat the cost.... If they send it to the RSC, no cost.

[Naitch]

My SS Sub Date was also running +10 a day. I took it in to my AD yesterday and they regulated it for free in an hour. And I thought that level of service was only to be found in America!

[Texsubmariner]

I am a bit paranoid, probably unfounded, about having an AD open my watch. My GMT is about -4 sec./day, still within COSC specs. I am keeping a close eye on it, and if it needs regulation, off to the RSC it goes!

[melloyello]

well i don't have a dealer....well i do kinda..... i first looked at my SS sub at the dealer i purchased my Daytona from....but then i found a nice watch on Ebay....so i don't wanna go there now cause i feel guilty not buying it from him but i saved $1300.....i wonder if i take it to the RSC in Beverly Hills they will do it

[Incurable]

None of the AD's in my area have the equipment to regulate a watch, much less a watchmaker to operate it. The highest skilled person is most likely the person who changes out batteries. Usually a fumble-thumbed 20 something, gets to work on their skateboard and keeps referring to you as 'dude'. Well, ok, maybe I'm exaggerating a little bit... not much.

Sending it through your (or any AD) to a RSC (or take it directly as you suggested) will get you the best job. Make sure you tell them exactly how 'off' it is running for you and they can do a relative adjustment to make it as accurate as possible for your particular circumstances. It usually takes 3-4 weeks to get it back if shipped through an AD so be prepared for some lonely moments. Dropping it off directly, if possible, is the best possible scenario.

[melloyello]

now its running 20 sec faster

[Gil F.]

Hey guys, thanks for the responses on the ADs not wanting to open a watch still under warranty. It's amazing though ...RSC zeroed it right in, and I am very glad I went through the 3 weeks' separation anxiety for it! I think one of the pleasures of having a well-engineered machine is watching it perform as intended!

Cheers!

[SSD]

Sounds like it is time for the RSC. Since its not under warranty, be prepared to pay for their services, but its unaviodable now, IMHO. A complete service for the movement, by itself, is probably ~ $500.00, but you will also recieve a year's guarantee on the work. Best of luck!