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JElvis · 1 February 2014, 07:22 AM

Good afternoon all - I recently posted a question on whether I should get my 16610 sub date regulated. It is an M serial, and purchased mint from authorized dealer (HL GROSS in Long Island). The watch was running 9 second per day fast for 7 days. I got great advice here, some said regulate, others said leave it alone. In any event...I took it in this afternoon, and they have a "certified rolex repair" employee on staff. I was able to view all of the equipment and watch him work on the watch, and perform the pressure and timing tests right before me, as the service area is encased in glass. After 3 mins the technician came out and said his timer (not sure of the name of device), read it as 9 seconds fast as well. I watched him make some adjustments, etc. He said the movement looked quite clean and that he regulated it to "+2" per day. Not sure how he knows that, but if that's the case, I'll be happy. It's only been 2 hours so I need to watch it, but so far, dead on accurate with time.gov. One thing he did say was that he "de-magnetized" it just in case and also found that the "vibration pattern" (or something to that effect) was just a little off and he fixed that too. I have no clue what that means at all, if anyone can shed light on that. Anyway, it only took about 25 mins for the whole process. I will provide an update, but it seemed like a first class place and i'm going to watch it closely to see if it worked.

Armyguy03 · 1 February 2014, 07:25 AM

enjoy your accurate watch

Frosty · 1 February 2014, 07:32 AM

RolexPete · 1 February 2014, 07:35 AM

Nice! Enjoy. I love an accurate watch!!!

watchwatcher · 1 February 2014, 07:37 AM

Good deal. It is refreshing to read about great service.

Keith1 · 1 February 2014, 07:43 AM

Now aren't you happy you went in had had it regulated!

JElvis · 1 February 2014, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Keith1

Now aren't you happy you went in had had it regulated!

definitely happy...but the skeptical side of me is praying that it holds up! Like my crazy crazy mind is saying "i hope he tightened everything correctly" (i fear i'm going to have a nightmare that screws fall out and the hands fall off)

petenyc · 1 February 2014, 08:14 AM

Laszlo · 1 February 2014, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by JElvis

definitely happy...but the skeptical side of me is praying that it holds up! Like my crazy crazy mind is saying "i hope he tightened everything correctly" (i fear i'm going to have a nightmare that screws fall out and the hands fall off)

Don't worry so much.

Keith1 · 1 February 2014, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by JElvis

definitely happy...but the skeptical side of me is praying that it holds up! Like my crazy crazy mind is saying "i hope he tightened everything correctly" (i fear i'm going to have a nightmare that screws fall out and the hands fall off)

A certified Rolex watchmaker made the adjustment, and water pressured tested it after. They do this a lot. RELAX!!

chopper7 · 2 February 2014, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by JElvis

definitely happy...but the skeptical side of me is praying that it holds up! Like my crazy crazy mind is saying "i hope he tightened everything correctly" (i fear i'm going to have a nightmare that screws fall out and the hands fall off)

Xanax and wine. Will fix you right up.

JElvis · 2 February 2014, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by chopper7

Xanax and wine. Will fix you right up.

;) ;)

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Rebel · 1 February 2014, 08:29 AM

My Tudor Sub is running at 15 seconds fast per day....I've talked with a local Rolex Tech in my area....It's headed that way real soon.

Glad yours is okay.

FTX I · 1 February 2014, 08:48 AM

Racerdj · 1 February 2014, 09:56 AM

Nice report.

Watch Professor · 1 February 2014, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by JElvis

Good afternoon all - I recently posted a question on whether I should get my 16610 sub date regulated. It is an M serial, and purchased mint from authorized dealer (HL GROSS in Long Island). The watch was running 9 second per day fast for 7 days. I got great advice here, some said regulate, others said leave it alone. In any event...I took it in this afternoon, and they have a "certified rolex repair" employee on staff. I was able to view all of the equipment and watch him work on the watch, and perform the pressure and timing tests right before me, as the service area is encased in glass. After 3 mins the technician came out and said his timer (not sure of the name of device), read it as 9 seconds fast as well. I watched him make some adjustments, etc. He said the movement looked quite clean and that he regulated it to "+2" per day. Not sure how he knows that, but if that's the case, I'll be happy. It's only been 2 hours so I need to watch it, but so far, dead on accurate with time.gov. One thing he did say was that he "de-magnetized" it just in case and also found that the "vibration pattern" (or something to that effect) was just a little off and he fixed that too. I have no clue what that means at all, if anyone can shed light on that. Anyway, it only took about 25 mins for the whole process. I will provide an update, but it seemed like a first class place and i'm going to watch it closely to see if it worked.

I see that you are in NY. Did you use a NY repair person? If so, please PM me the name of the place and the person you used. I'm looking for someone who could do a "simple" regulation.

JElvis · 1 February 2014, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Watch Professor

I see that you are in NY. Did you use a NY repair person? If so, please PM me the name of the place and the person you used. I'm looking for someone who could do a "simple" regulation.

I sent the PM. but for anyone else: it's HL GROSS jewelers in garden city New York.

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padi56 · 1 February 2014, 06:25 PM

Glad you regulation was sorted just like any movement made today its only as good as what its been regulated too.But even if regulated on the timing machine it don't always mean it will perform exactly 100% the same on wrist there could be tiny almost daily variations.

JElvis · 1 February 2014, 10:54 PM

Just an update all - it' been about 17 hours and its dead on accurate. Hopefully this continues. HAGD all.

Annan · 2 February 2014, 01:21 AM

Good for you. Accuracy is just one more thing to be proud of. I had my EXPII regulated and it went from +7s/day to (currently) +0.3s/day. As Padi said, there may be minor daily fluctuations depending upon your wearing pattern. I suggest you check your watch once a week. Eventually you will build assurance that all is well and may stop checking it as often. We are all different in our expectations so do what makes you happy.

Cc1966 · 2 February 2014, 01:15 AM

Excellent post OP ~ glad you got it sorted to your satisfaction!

1 February 2014, 07:22 AM	#1
JElvis "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Elvis Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 323	My regulation experience Good afternoon all - I recently posted a question on whether I should get my 16610 sub date regulated. It is an M serial, and purchased mint from authorized dealer (HL GROSS in Long Island). The watch was running 9 second per day fast for 7 days. I got great advice here, some said regulate, others said leave it alone. In any event...I took it in this afternoon, and they have a "certified rolex repair" employee on staff. I was able to view all of the equipment and watch him work on the watch, and perform the pressure and timing tests right before me, as the service area is encased in glass. After 3 mins the technician came out and said his timer (not sure of the name of device), read it as 9 seconds fast as well. I watched him make some adjustments, etc. He said the movement looked quite clean and that he regulated it to "+2" per day. Not sure how he knows that, but if that's the case, I'll be happy. It's only been 2 hours so I need to watch it, but so far, dead on accurate with time.gov. One thing he did say was that he "de-magnetized" it just in case and also found that the "vibration pattern" (or something to that effect) was just a little off and he fixed that too. I have no clue what that means at all, if anyone can shed light on that. Anyway, it only took about 25 mins for the whole process. I will provide an update, but it seemed like a first class place and i'm going to watch it closely to see if it worked.

1 February 2014, 07:25 AM	#2
Armyguy03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: DM[V] Watch: 16710 \| 16600 Posts: 3,546	enjoy your accurate watch __________________ Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

1 February 2014, 07:35 AM	#4
RolexPete "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Peter Location: Massachusetts Watch: 214270 Mk2 Posts: 1,963	Nice! Enjoy. I love an accurate watch!!! __________________ 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

1 February 2014, 08:29 AM	#13
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,254	My Tudor Sub is running at 15 seconds fast per day....I've talked with a local Rolex Tech in my area....It's headed that way real soon. Glad yours is okay. __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

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Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	Nice report. __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

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1 February 2014, 07:43 AM	#6
Keith1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: San Diego Watch: Sub-C blue, DSSD Posts: 2,482	Now aren't you happy you went in had had it regulated!

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1 February 2014, 06:25 PM	#18
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,062	Glad you regulation was sorted just like any movement made today its only as good as what its been regulated too.But even if regulated on the timing machine it don't always mean it will perform exactly 100% the same on wrist there could be tiny almost daily variations. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

1 February 2014, 10:54 PM	#19
JElvis "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Elvis Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 323	Just an update all - it' been about 17 hours and its dead on accurate. Hopefully this continues. HAGD all.

2 February 2014, 01:21 AM	#20
Annan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Ron Location: Arizona, USA Watch: 116233 Posts: 3,180	Good for you. Accuracy is just one more thing to be proud of. I had my EXPII regulated and it went from +7s/day to (currently) +0.3s/day. As Padi said, there may be minor daily fluctuations depending upon your wearing pattern. I suggest you check your watch once a week. Eventually you will build assurance that all is well and may stop checking it as often. We are all different in our expectations so do what makes you happy. __________________ *so many Rolexes.....so little time*

2 February 2014, 01:15 AM	#21
Cc1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Christopher Location: Georgia, USA Watch: ing the Sea... Posts: 6,713	Excellent post OP ~ glad you got it sorted to your satisfaction! __________________ "I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way." Captain John Paul Jones, 16 November 1778 "*Curmudgeons* " Favorites: 1665 SD, Sub Date, DSSD, Exp II, Sub LV, GMTIIc

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