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uri40 · 25 March 2018, 03:27 PM

I just got my AP diver back from the service center last week. I sent it in because it was gaining 15-17 seconds per day.

I just checked today and it gained 12 seconds in 24 hours. This seems like a lot for a watch that was just serviced. Is this normal?

Rachdanon · 25 March 2018, 04:17 PM

Does seem like it could be regulated better. Did you leave it in one position only? You could have put it in the position it gained the most....

uri40 · 25 March 2018, 04:22 PM

I will try a different position.

OP15 · 25 March 2018, 06:07 PM

I was at +12 seconds/day immediately after service. That’s an acceptable number according to APSC.

PJ S · 25 March 2018, 10:29 PM

^
They must've changed their specs, because the 3120 should be -1/+10 when it leaves the factory. The SCs should be aiming for better, so if I were you, I’d be getting back in touch with them about having it regulated tighter.
The movement is capable, so there’s no good reason why they shouldn’t be.

RationalPragmatist · 25 March 2018, 10:47 PM

Had mine recently serviced; it's now +6 after being over +10

GB-man · 26 March 2018, 12:31 AM

That is about par for the course with AP in my experience. I would not be bothered anymore but my first AP it did irk me a little.

My 15202 is running spot for the record!

OP15 · 26 March 2018, 01:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PJ S

^
They must've changed their specs, because the 3120 should be -1/+10 when it leaves the factory. The SCs should be aiming for better, so if I were you, I’d be getting back in touch with them about having it regulated tighter.
The movement is capable, so there’s no good reason why they shouldn’t be.

I tried, but finally gave up and accepted it. This was for my 3132...went to Clearwater twice and the third time, Le Brassus wanted to work on it. This was all within the first 12 months of a brand new watch.

red1108nyc · 26 March 2018, 01:30 AM

Of the ROs I have owned and post service, they were running +5/day best. One of them had to be returned after service running +15/day. I think it is best to appreciate these beauties from the perspective of aesthetics rather than precision. Don't let it get to you and just enjoy :-)

AK797 · 26 March 2018, 04:38 AM

AP is a brand you can have it regulated and on a quick turnaround. Other brands you just gotta suck it up.

tyler1980 · 26 March 2018, 04:41 AM

all my Calibre 3120's ran fast. usually around 8 to 11 per day.

Burlington · 26 March 2018, 05:14 AM

My diver is a few seconds fast - no major issue, but am a fan of accuracy so for me as close to +/- 0s/day is best.
Usually I am needing to adjust plus or minus GMT a few times a month anyway when travelling, so never get too hung up on a few seconds.

uri40 · 26 March 2018, 05:56 AM

I will keep monitoring it see if there is some improvement after laying it down at night in different positions. I guess I wanted it to perform like my Rolex Explorer (newest gen) which is very accurate.

Wembleyisgreen · 26 March 2018, 06:07 AM

Chart it over a period of 14 days then have it regulated.

25 March 2018, 03:27 PM	#1
uri40 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Jose, CA Watch: AP Royal Oak Posts: 105	AP Diver gained 12 seconds in 24 hours I just got my AP diver back from the service center last week. I sent it in because it was gaining 15-17 seconds per day. I just checked today and it gained 12 seconds in 24 hours. This seems like a lot for a watch that was just serviced. Is this normal?

26 March 2018, 12:31 AM	#7
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	That is about par for the course with AP in my experience. I would not be bothered anymore but my first AP it did irk me a little. My 15202 is running spot for the record! __________________

26 March 2018, 04:41 AM	#11
tyler1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 17,622	all my Calibre 3120's ran fast. usually around 8 to 11 per day. __________________ Instagram: tyler.watches current collection: Patek 5164A, Patek 5524G, Rolex Platinum Daytona 116506, Rolex Sea Dweller 43 126600, Rolex GMT II 116710LN, AP 15400ST (silver), Panerai 913, Omega Speedmaster moonwatch, Tudor Black Bay (Harrods Edition)

26 March 2018, 05:14 AM	#12
Burlington "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 5,643	My diver is a few seconds fast - no major issue, but am a fan of accuracy so for me as close to +/- 0s/day is best. Usually I am needing to adjust plus or minus GMT a few times a month anyway when travelling, so never get too hung up on a few seconds. __________________ “My tastes are simple; I am easily satisfied with the best.” ― Winston S. Churchill

25 March 2018, 04:17 PM	#2
Rachdanon "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Singapore Posts: 266	Does seem like it could be regulated better. Did you leave it in one position only? You could have put it in the position it gained the most....

25 March 2018, 04:22 PM	#3
uri40 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Jose, CA Watch: AP Royal Oak Posts: 105	I will try a different position.

25 March 2018, 06:07 PM	#4
OP15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Andrew Location: USA Posts: 542	I was at +12 seconds/day immediately after service. That’s an acceptable number according to APSC.

25 March 2018, 10:29 PM	#5
PJ S Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: UK Posts: 3,990	^ They must've changed their specs, because the 3120 should be -1/+10 when it leaves the factory. The SCs should be aiming for better, so if I were you, I’d be getting back in touch with them about having it regulated tighter. The movement is capable, so there’s no good reason why they shouldn’t be.

25 March 2018, 10:47 PM	#6
RationalPragmatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: USA Watch: All Posts: 500	Had mine recently serviced; it's now +6 after being over +10

26 March 2018, 01:30 AM	#9
red1108nyc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Fred Location: NYC/NJ Metro Area Watch: Rolex Posts: 8,512	Of the ROs I have owned and post service, they were running +5/day best. One of them had to be returned after service running +15/day. I think it is best to appreciate these beauties from the perspective of aesthetics rather than precision. Don't let it get to you and just enjoy :-)

26 March 2018, 04:38 AM	#10
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	AP is a brand you can have it regulated and on a quick turnaround. Other brands you just gotta suck it up.

26 March 2018, 05:56 AM	#13
uri40 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Jose, CA Watch: AP Royal Oak Posts: 105	I will keep monitoring it see if there is some improvement after laying it down at night in different positions. I guess I wanted it to perform like my Rolex Explorer (newest gen) which is very accurate.

26 March 2018, 06:07 AM	#14
Wembleyisgreen Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Mike Location: Allison Park Watch: 214270 Posts: 540	Chart it over a period of 14 days then have it regulated.

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