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dafuture · 21 March 2017, 12:31 AM

Hey all,

I'm a new Rolex owner (as of last week) and I pretty much haven't taken it off since. I did a quick timing job by trying to match the time on my computer, but ultimately I know that isn't the most precise method. I'd also like to get an idea of how fast or slow the watch is running to see if I need to test different resting positions at night.

What do you guys use to time your watches?

Will1979 · 21 March 2017, 12:32 AM

Time.gov

HogwldFLTR · 21 March 2017, 12:42 AM

Time.is or nist.gov.

samson66 · 21 March 2017, 12:52 AM

time.gov

diverdoug · 21 March 2017, 01:02 AM

I use a GPS, or radio corrected watch.

adawil2002 · 21 March 2017, 01:07 AM

The clock at the top of the page. I'm not OCD about seconds/per day +/- as long as my watches are close to the relative time, I'm happy.

dafuture · 21 March 2017, 01:03 AM

Awesome, thanks!

Do you use an app or website to test accuracy as well?

Rolex fan 61 · 21 March 2017, 01:06 AM

The GMT time clock

Boaters · 21 March 2017, 01:09 AM

I use this one
https://time.is/

guy369 · 21 March 2017, 01:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boaters

I use this one
https://time.is/

I use this as well

fishingbear · 21 March 2017, 01:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boaters

I use this one
https://time.is/

Yep this one.

HankScorpio · 21 March 2017, 01:12 AM

i have a free android app called WatchCheck that is easy to use and works well

Ben.McDonald7 · 21 March 2017, 01:15 AM

I use watchtracker. It's an app for the iphone and it works great. You can create profiles for your watches and it saves all of your timing runs and showing you the variances and rate. You can add notes to what position you left it etc.. I think it was lie $3.99 but I think it works great.

TimeRookie · 21 March 2017, 01:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ben.McDonald7

I use watchtracker. It's an app for the iphone and it works great. You can create profiles for your watches and it saves all of your timing runs and showing you the variances and rate. You can add notes to what position you left it etc.. I think it was lie $3.99 but I think it works great.

I use this. It's a great App.

Dr. Robert · 21 March 2017, 01:16 AM

USNO clock.

bjw · 21 March 2017, 01:18 AM

I use WatchTracker

brandxbrand · 21 March 2017, 01:30 AM

the clock app on my iPhone.

dafuture · 21 March 2017, 01:39 AM

Perfect. I'm going to redo the timing in general using either time.gov or time.is.

I think I'm going to get the Watch tracker app as well. The timing doesn't need to be absolutely perfect, but given that this is my first serious mechanical watch I'm curious to track it. I also have a Seiko I plan on using as a weekend watch that I'd like to test as well.

Thanks for all the help guys!

ernie2 · 21 March 2017, 02:00 AM

Watchville app, by hodinkee

mtgjr · 21 March 2017, 02:13 AM

"What do you guys use to time your watches?"

That question would sound really silly and nonsensical to a non-WIS.

Answer: Nothing. I use my watch to time other things!

douglasf13 · 21 March 2017, 02:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtgjr

"What do you guys use to time your watches?"

That question would sound really silly and nonsensical to a non-WIS.

Answer: Nothing. I use my watch to time other things!

I was thinking the same thing.

dafuture · 21 March 2017, 02:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtgjr

"What do you guys use to time your watches?"

That question would sound really silly and nonsensical to a non-WIS.

Answer: Nothing. I use my watch to time other things!

Lol good point! Didn't even think of that at first haha

Xerxes77 · 21 March 2017, 02:21 AM

Time.is

Chewbacca · 21 March 2017, 02:26 AM

my invicta.

Cerachrom12 · 21 March 2017, 02:42 AM

Time.gov is official NIST time for the USA. The website is even corrected for network delay.

Mitch105 · 21 March 2017, 02:44 AM

iPhone

Wooddog44 · 21 March 2017, 03:06 AM

The clock on the cable TV box...

dr35mm · 21 March 2017, 03:31 AM

Hodinkee app on iPhone

sensui · 21 March 2017, 03:45 AM

Watchcheck with Android.

terryuk · 21 March 2017, 04:11 AM

I wouldn't rely on apps.
As I understand it, apps use the clock in your smartphone, which is not accurate.
I use https://time.is/
It displays the time, and also states how far off your clock is, as well as any 'sync error'.

21 March 2017, 12:31 AM	#1
dafuture "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: NYC Posts: 1,944	What do you use to time your watch? Hey all, I'm a new Rolex owner (as of last week) and I pretty much haven't taken it off since. I did a quick timing job by trying to match the time on my computer, but ultimately I know that isn't the most precise method. I'd also like to get an idea of how fast or slow the watch is running to see if I need to test different resting positions at night. What do you guys use to time your watches? __________________ Current Rolex Submariner 126610LN \|\| Cartier Tank Americaine

21 March 2017, 12:42 AM	#3
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: 33,692	Time.is or nist.gov. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

21 March 2017, 01:07 AM	#6
adawil2002 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Andrew Wilson Location: Brunswick, Maine Watch: 16550 Explorer II Posts: 1,773	The clock at the top of the page. I'm not OCD about seconds/per day +/- as long as my watches are close to the relative time, I'm happy. __________________ 6284 SS, 16014 SS Jubilee silver stick, 16253 TT Blue Thunderbird, 16550 SS Exp II Cream, bought in 1986, 116400GV Z-blue Milgauss, 79260 Tudor, 116660 DSSD-Blue, 116500LV Daytona White, 116710 BLNR, 326934 Blue Skydweller

21 March 2017, 01:03 AM	#7
dafuture "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: NYC Posts: 1,944	Awesome, thanks! Do you use an app or website to test accuracy as well? __________________ Current Rolex Submariner 126610LN \|\| Cartier Tank Americaine

21 March 2017, 01:16 AM	#15
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,248	USNO clock. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

21 March 2017, 12:32 AM	#2
Will1979 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Chicago Posts: 143	Time.gov

21 March 2017, 12:52 AM	#4
samson66 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Downy Ocean Hon Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 13,791	time.gov

21 March 2017, 01:02 AM	#5
diverdoug Banned Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Florida Watch: YG GMT/blue Sky-D Posts: 529	I use a GPS, or radio corrected watch.

21 March 2017, 01:06 AM	#8
Rolex fan 61 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: UK Posts: 1,262	The GMT time clock

21 March 2017, 01:09 AM	#9
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,653	I use this one https://time.is/

21 March 2017, 01:12 AM	#12
HankScorpio "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Denver Posts: 223	i have a free android app called WatchCheck that is easy to use and works well

21 March 2017, 01:15 AM	#13
Ben.McDonald7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Arizona Watch: Rolex 116500LN Posts: 823	I use watchtracker. It's an app for the iphone and it works great. You can create profiles for your watches and it saves all of your timing runs and showing you the variances and rate. You can add notes to what position you left it etc.. I think it was lie $3.99 but I think it works great.

21 March 2017, 01:18 AM	#16
bjw "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: USA Posts: 443	What do you use to time your watch? I use WatchTracker __________________ 116710 BLNR 16710 COKE Tudor 7922R Tudor 79220N Tudor 79260P Panda "Opinions are like wrist watches, everyone's shows different time from the other. But all believe that theirs is accurate. "

21 March 2017, 01:30 AM	#17
brandxbrand "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Chris Location: Concord, Ma Watch: your back Posts: 422	the clock app on my iPhone.

21 March 2017, 01:39 AM	#18
dafuture "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: NYC Posts: 1,944	Perfect. I'm going to redo the timing in general using either time.gov or time.is. I think I'm going to get the Watch tracker app as well. The timing doesn't need to be absolutely perfect, but given that this is my first serious mechanical watch I'm curious to track it. I also have a Seiko I plan on using as a weekend watch that I'd like to test as well. Thanks for all the help guys! __________________ Current Rolex Submariner 126610LN \|\| Cartier Tank Americaine

21 March 2017, 02:00 AM	#19
ernie2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Arnold Location: New York Watch: SD4K+BLNR Posts: 849	Watchville app, by hodinkee

21 March 2017, 02:13 AM	#20
mtgjr Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Mike Location: Tampa, Florida Watch: Pepsi GMT Posts: 2,926	"What do you guys use to time your watches?" That question would sound really silly and nonsensical to a non-WIS. Answer: Nothing. I use my watch to time other things!

21 March 2017, 02:21 AM	#23
Xerxes77 Banned Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Home! Posts: 3,307	Time.is

21 March 2017, 02:26 AM	#24
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	my invicta.

21 March 2017, 02:42 AM	#25
Cerachrom12 Banned Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Geoff Location: USA Watch: ing you! Posts: 502	Time.gov is official NIST time for the USA. The website is even corrected for network delay. Attached Images

21 March 2017, 02:44 AM	#26
Mitch105 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Canada Watch: DJ41 Fluted/Jub Posts: 226	iPhone

21 March 2017, 03:06 AM	#27
Wooddog44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: Long Island Watch: SS Sub Date, TT DJ Posts: 703	Cable box The clock on the cable TV box...

21 March 2017, 03:31 AM	#28
dr35mm "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Real Name: Peter Location: Caribbean Watch: BB58 Posts: 2,398	Hodinkee app on iPhone __________________ Present: BB58 \| BB36 \| GMW-B5000D-1JF \| 6900-PT80 Past: 16610LN \| 16622 \| 116610LN \| 214270

21 March 2017, 03:45 AM	#29
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,443	Watchcheck with Android.

21 March 2017, 04:11 AM	#30
terryuk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: france Posts: 96	I wouldn't rely on apps. As I understand it, apps use the clock in your smartphone, which is not accurate. I use https://time.is/ It displays the time, and also states how far off your clock is, as well as any 'sync error'.

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