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Bigbuckeye · 14 February 2016, 02:52 AM

A little too fast. It appears my new (to me) 50th anniversary Sub is running fast...about 10 seconds and gaining.

Twice now I have set it exactly to coincide with my cell phone only to wake up and have it be about 10-15 seconds fast.

Not really a big issue, but can I assume that this means she is going to need servicing?

Also, in reading another post, someone mentioned that you should leave the watch face down when not in use? I have been leaving it on its side...any truth in this?

FTX I · 14 February 2016, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Bigbuckeye

Not really a big issue, but can I assume that this means she is going to need servicing?

If you got it used with no service history, I'd say yes.

Bigbuckeye · 14 February 2016, 03:28 AM

It came from Crown And Caliber....they say they service them...guessing that's not a Rolex service.

FTX I · 14 February 2016, 03:31 AM

You could ask for a quick adjustment.

Brenngun · 14 February 2016, 03:33 AM

Likely a good guess. When I buy pre owned I normally expect to have to service it. If not it's a bonus.

Bigbuckeye · 14 February 2016, 03:45 AM

That's about what I figured. I am going to let it go until next year and then send it in unless you guys think that could cause any kind of damage.

GB-man · 14 February 2016, 03:51 AM

You can't just base the time off your phone in my experience. Try time.gov 10 seconds is not unreasonable if it doesn't escalate.

Congrats on the watch.

bayerische · 14 February 2016, 03:51 AM

Put it on a timing machine. If the amplitude and beat error are good, you're fine with an adjustment. Personally I think 10sec is ok.

Boaters · 14 February 2016, 03:54 AM

I would keep an eye on it and if it escalates I would have it looked at

GMT Aviator · 14 February 2016, 05:02 AM

Magnetised maybe? Simple fix if it is.

Agentorange · 14 February 2016, 05:30 AM

Use watchville app or time.gov.....cell phone updates via cell tower periodically so not exact all the time.

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Bigbuckeye · 14 February 2016, 06:17 AM

Thanks!

Rogdogg · 14 February 2016, 02:28 PM

I agree with the others on your reference time. You need to use time.gov or greenwich meantime clock, Navy clock etc. to set it. Your phone is not accurate enough.

HogwldFLTR · 14 February 2016, 03:45 PM

Using Orton Hall?

Skwisgaar · 14 February 2016, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by GMT Aviator

Magnetised maybe? Simple fix if it is.

Just curious... what is the fix?

Bigbuckeye · 18 February 2016, 12:21 PM

Well, it seems that it is fast and speeding up...it's now several minutes fast. As I said before, I can live with it for a while.

What is the current rate for servicing a Sub? If I were to decide to have the bezel replaced (some scratches and I think the pearl is cracked) any idea what that would run?

Bigbuckeye · 18 February 2016, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Using Orton Hall?

Nice!

14 February 2016, 02:52 AM	#1
Bigbuckeye "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 56	Time is flying... A little too fast. It appears my new (to me) 50th anniversary Sub is running fast...about 10 seconds and gaining. Twice now I have set it exactly to coincide with my cell phone only to wake up and have it be about 10-15 seconds fast. Not really a big issue, but can I assume that this means she is going to need servicing? Also, in reading another post, someone mentioned that you should leave the watch face down when not in use? I have been leaving it on its side...any truth in this?

14 February 2016, 03:33 AM	#5
Brenngun 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: Smokin' Heaven Watch: Rolex & Tudor Posts: 3,866	Likely a good guess. When I buy pre owned I normally expect to have to service it. If not it's a bonus. __________________ Simple solutions solve complexed problems more often than complexed solutions solve simple problems!

14 February 2016, 03:51 AM	#8
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Put it on a timing machine. If the amplitude and beat error are good, you're fine with an adjustment. Personally I think 10sec is ok. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

14 February 2016, 02:28 PM	#13
Rogdogg 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 6,124	I agree with the others on your reference time. You need to use time.gov or greenwich meantime clock, Navy clock etc. to set it. Your phone is not accurate enough. __________________ Nil Satis Nisi Optimum

14 February 2016, 03:45 PM	#14
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,695	Using Orton Hall? __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

14 February 2016, 03:28 AM	#3
Bigbuckeye "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 56	It came from Crown And Caliber....they say they service them...guessing that's not a Rolex service.

14 February 2016, 03:31 AM	#4
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	You could ask for a quick adjustment.

14 February 2016, 03:45 AM	#6
Bigbuckeye "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 56	That's about what I figured. I am going to let it go until next year and then send it in unless you guys think that could cause any kind of damage.

14 February 2016, 03:51 AM	#7
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	You can't just base the time off your phone in my experience. Try time.gov 10 seconds is not unreasonable if it doesn't escalate. Congrats on the watch.

14 February 2016, 03:54 AM	#9
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,653	I would keep an eye on it and if it escalates I would have it looked at

14 February 2016, 05:02 AM	#10
GMT Aviator 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: London Posts: 3,318	Magnetised maybe? Simple fix if it is.

14 February 2016, 05:30 AM	#11
Agentorange "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Chicago Watch: Speedy 3570 Posts: 87	Use watchville app or time.gov.....cell phone updates via cell tower periodically so not exact all the time. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

14 February 2016, 06:17 AM	#12
Bigbuckeye "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 56	Thanks!

18 February 2016, 12:21 PM	#16
Bigbuckeye "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 56	Well, it seems that it is fast and speeding up...it's now several minutes fast. As I said before, I can live with it for a while. What is the current rate for servicing a Sub? If I were to decide to have the bezel replaced (some scratches and I think the pearl is cracked) any idea what that would run?

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