Out of +2/-2 EXPII

[Andykllhr]

Afternoon people, just a quick question or two, my EXP II 216570 is still under warranty until July 2022 and is currently running about +3.7/4s per day, which isn't a major issue, rather fast than slow, but I'm just curious:
1. Will Rolex regulate it back to +2/-2s under warranty?
2. Over time do Rolex movements normally slow or speed up over time?

Thanks guys

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[johnjm]

I wouldn’t worry about that tracking, I’ve sent mine in but that is for 12s or inconsistent timing over a minute etc. actually have a watch that I’ve sent in for the 4 time in 2 months.


Over time it will suddenly just go way out of spec and stay there, or just stop working, it isn’t a slow process in my 20+ years of experience.


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[StillTrying]

I can’t answer your question, but thought I’d throw it out there that I’m in the same boat. Bought the same watch, preowned, have had it for about 4 months and it’s +4 sec/d. Same thought as the OP; it’s not a big deal at all but curious how long I should give it before considering the possibility of sending to RSC. Thanks all.


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[csaltphoto]

You might try topping off the power reserve with a manual wind once a week. My sub is happiest when the mainspring is fully wound and maintains about +1-1.5s/d. I have gone months without winding it and the timekeeping is more like +2-3s/d. Not a big difference I know but occasional winding might get you back to advertised spec.

[Smobews]

If your AD has on staff watchmakers, they can regulate it for you and it will not have to go back to RSC. If it is out of +/-2 seconds spec, it is under warranty.

[TswaneNguni]

Originally Posted by Andykllhr

Afternoon people, just a quick question or two, my EXP II 216570 is still under warranty until July 2022 and is currently running about +3.7/4s per day, which isn't a major issue, rather fast than slow, but I'm just curious:
1. Will Rolex regulate it back to +2/-2s under warranty?
2. Over time do Rolex movements normally slow or speed up over time?

Thanks guys

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Crown up overnight may get it to +2s/day .
Send it for service in 2022 AND tell them the watch is out of spec fast or send it in now if it bothers you .

[BogdanS]

Originally Posted by StillTrying

I can’t answer your question, but thought I’d throw it out there that I’m in the same boat. Bought the same watch, preowned, have had it for about 4 months and it’s +4 sec/d. Same thought as the OP; it’s not a big deal at all but curious how long I should give it before considering the possibility of sending to RSC. Thanks all.


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Same here with my Polar Expl2 brand new May 2020, consistent with +5 to +6 sec/day. I will have it sent to local RSC.


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[padi56]

Originally Posted by Andykllhr

Afternoon people, just a quick question or two, my EXP II 216570 is still under warranty until July 2022 and is currently running about +3.7/4s per day, which isn't a major issue, rather fast than slow, but I'm just curious:
1. Will Rolex regulate it back to +2/-2s under warranty?
2. Over time do Rolex movements normally slow or speed up over time?

Thanks guys

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They could regulate it to say +1 second on a machine,but this dont mean it will perform exactly the same on the wrist far to many variables.Like gravity,mainspring power-reserve,different temperatures,shocks on the wrist plus many others.There is no way I would entertain getting the back off any watch for what in the real world is 2 seconds difference or less out of 86400 in a day.

[Andykllhr]

I took some measurements last week and it was averaging +3.7s P/D and this week is a little higher, it does however, like it on the winder, +1.5s P/D, so even better, if there was only a way of slowing it down a bit

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[SearChart]

I highly doubt your way of measuring is accurate.

If it is truly out of spec then yes they will regulate it though.

[RTG]

Originally Posted by Andykllhr

I took some measurements last week and it was averaging +3.7s P/D and this week is a little higher, it does however, like it on the winder, +1.5s P/D, so even better, if there was only a way of slowing it down a bit

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At night do you lay it down dial facing up? If so, lay it on its side, crown facing up. As another poster suggested, this will slow it down a bit

[dba]

Originally Posted by padi56

They could regulate it to say +1 second on a machine,but this dont mean it will perform exactly the same on the wrist far to many variables.Like gravity,mainspring power-reserve,different temperatures,shocks on the wrist plus many others.There is no way I would entertain getting the back off any watch for what in the real world is 2 seconds difference or less out of 86400 in a day.

All concerned about a couple of seconds a day should take a close look at this and really consider whether it is that big an issue.

This post reminds me of those that take a macro lens to their new watch and find all sorts of faults. It's a watch for crying out loud, just F#%king wear it.

[TswaneNguni]

Forget this apps nonsense ....

Do it the right way :

Wear it .
Leave it crown up or flat or dial down overnight .Hard surface like a glass top bedside table .(No,your crystal wont scratch )
See what you get by measuring against a standard in the mornings .
Easy !

Most accurate watch I have owned : 4130 Daytona
Most inaccurate : IWC Big Pilot +10 s (Huge auto movement ,not supposed to be accurate ,BUT very consistent which actually makes it very accurate .)