advice on new OP 41mm

[ProfGlenn]

Hi. After a year of waiting I picked up a yellow 41mm OP yesterday - stunning watch. However, it lost 3s between 4pm yesterday and 11am this morning. It should be +/-2 tolerance. Should I be worried or should it settle down? After all the waiting and paying that amount of money, should I

- just forget about the timing tolerance
- send the watch to Rolex
- sell the watch as it isn't as perfect as it should be out of the box

I haven't had any such problems with any of my three Black Bays.

Thanks
Glenn

[1981Eagle]

I personally wouldn’t care about three seconds over a period of 9 hours - but that’s just me

I’m waiting on that exact watch too

[Keepchasing]

Give it more time. It may take awhile to settle in.
Too early to assume it might be a problem.
Just wear it and try to forget about it.
Congratulations.

[joli160]

It’s all about wearing habits. Use it for a week and than see how it averages

[ProfGlenn]

Thanks for advice so far. I know the new 3230 has filed several patents etc, resistant to magnets etc but on the manual wind it definitely feels more like a Selitta that needs some oil (not quite that bad.....i think most people would think it's fine / normal) than the Tudors, which are still silky smooth on the manual wind after 4 years. It's not as silky as a Black Bay. But it's a stunning looking watch....perfection in fact!

[tlbarrs]

I would not be worried about that but that’s just me I have no idea how accurate any of my watches are not something I’ve ever checked


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[Cesarmsi]

Don't worry about it!! Carry on and enjoy the watch!

1 second?!!! Are you kidding! ??

[Benzsiam]

You should check it for the longer period of time (such as one week) and average it out per day, see how it is.

[mattidk]

honestly sounds more like to try to find a reason to flip it :) why not return to the boutique same price u bought, lots of people awaiting for this one. alternatively it still under quarantee period, talk to your AD rep.

[ProfGlenn]

Definitely not looking for a reason to flip it. I've had three black bays that have always been in tolerance. I never have to adjust my black bay bronze - the only time i adjust the time is when the clocks go back or forwards. So I expected the OP to perform at least as well. I've waited a year for this watch - it was to be my 50th birthday present back in April. So I was thrilled to get the call from the AD.

[Pw92676]

Wear it and enjoy it. One second is nothing to worry about in the grand scheme of things.

[1William]

Great watch. A full wind, wear it and see what happens over 3 or four days without resetting the watch. I would think with some consistent wear it will be within specs.

[Becweb]

OMG I would return it and ask for a full refund, and never purchase Rolex ever again due to the disappointment. But that's just me. Utterly unacceptable.

[ProfGlenn]

Thanks for the response Becweb but if Rolex are charging more that other brands for a superlative chronometer that is +/-2s/day, is it acceptable for this to be just discounted? It's not about the 1s accuracy - it is about what is promised by the brand for the price you pay. Thanks.

[ArtNouveau]

1 second? Seriously?

[rolexpatek363]

Originally Posted by ProfGlenn

Thanks for the response Becweb but if Rolex are charging more that other brands for a superlative chronometer that is +/-2s/day, is it acceptable for this to be just discounted? It's not about the 1s accuracy - it is about what is promised by the brand for the price you pay. Thanks.

Ask your AD to regulate it for you.

[ProfGlenn]

So it's running at about -4s/day now that we are at 24 hours almost since i bought it. I expected better from a Rolex. I have had three Tudors, a Seamster and several Christopher Wards that do better. I'm surprised folks on here don't seem bothered. I thought the accurate movement was one of the important things about a Rolex and this is my first Rolex.

[joli160]

Originally Posted by ProfGlenn

So it's running at about -4s/day now that we are at 24 hours almost since i bought it. I expected better from a Rolex. I have had three Tudors, a Seamster and several Christopher Wards that do better. I'm surprised folks on here don't seem bothered. I thought the accurate movement was one of the important things about a Rolex and this is my first Rolex.

Not for me. I think any mechanical watch running at 99.997% accuracy is performing extremely well. 86400 seconds in a day and only a few off is quite a feat.
If accuracy was my thing I would go for a spring drive or quartz.
Mind you, many watches triple or more expensive are not as accurate as your Rolex.
Just enjoy wearing it

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by joli160

It’s all about wearing habits. Use it for a week and than see how it averages

Originally Posted by 1William

Great watch. A full wind, wear it and see what happens over 3 or four days without resetting the watch. I would think with some consistent wear it will be within specs.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by ProfGlenn

Thanks for the response Becweb but if Rolex are charging more that other brands for a superlative chronometer that is +/-2s/day, is it acceptable for this to be just discounted? It's not about the 1s accuracy - it is about what is promised by the brand for the price you pay. Thanks.

Not quite true they are tested to a average precision of -2+2 seconds on a machine in a controlled environment. But on the wrist with many many variables like mainspring power-reserve wearing habits plus many others could differ slightly either way. And the words superlative chronometer meter has been on Rolex dials for decades, and to the original poster you cannot check any watch for accuracy just over a few hours..

[dannyp]

1. Give it some time, at least a week.
2. Make sure you're not 1-2sec off when setting it.
3. Always check against the same source (and make sure that's accurate)
4. Wearing patterns matter as do resting patterns; impossible to know after a day what rest position will be best for overnight.

[Booth9999]

This thread is worthless without a wrist shot! This is the watch I’m after but in coral red!

[rolexpatek363]

Originally Posted by Booth9999

This thread is worthless without a wrist shot! This is the watch I’m after but in coral red!

It's nice, but I prefer the 39mm version. The perfect size.

[ProfGlenn]

A wrist shot.

[joli160]

Originally Posted by ProfGlenn

A wrist shot.

Very nice

[Jpccarguy]

Based on your screen name and your concern, I’m wondering…

Are you a professor of Mathematics? Engineering?

I’d bet not Philosophy!

[rolexperfect]

Just tried them two hours ago. On the list at two different ADs for these two. Not gonna pay second market price here.





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[ProfGlenn]

Originally Posted by Jpccarguy

Based on your screen name and your concern, I’m wondering…

Are you a professor of Mathematics? Engineering?

I’d bet not Philosophy!

Yep. Engineering.

[Jpccarguy]

Ah, then. My dad was as well. All things precise & orderly.

[Meyrin]

Originally Posted by joli160

Not for me. I think any mechanical watch running at 99.997% accuracy is performing extremely well. 86400 seconds in a day and only a few off is quite a feat.
If accuracy was my thing I would go for a spring drive or quartz.
Mind you, many watches triple or more expensive are not as accurate as your Rolex.
Just enjoy wearing it

Absolutely agree with you, that's exactly what I think! Good point about the 86,400 seconds in a day, something the accuracy OCDs always seem to forget!