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Old 13 November 2021, 03:15 AM   #1
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Cost and time to regulate a Rolex

I am thinking about taking my datejust that runs about +6 seconds to be regulated. I live near both an RSC and a high end watch maker authorized by Rolex (I guess that’s what they mean by independent?). Either way, I was wondering if anyone knows what it typically costs for this service and how long I should expect it to take? I know the actual process of adjusting the screws doesn’t take long, but will rsc/the watchmaker typically keep the watch for a few days to test the timing?
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Old 13 November 2021, 11:47 PM   #2
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+ 6 really isn't that bad. I took my 1993 Air King to be regulated shortly after a service.(both independent, service and reg. by two different people). It took my Indy about 10 minutes to regulate. Maybe a little less. Said I must wear it and may have to come back in. It was running about +10, now about +5 a day. I could go back but since my purchase in Sept. I have not taken my new 40mm Air-King off my wrist. She too is going to need a regulation. Running consistently at +20 seconds a day. Too fast for new watch, but I think a lot of the people on here get a a little nutty with the accuracy. I get the feeling the truth is bent a little. The +/- 2 out of the box is really unheard of. I'm a one watch guy. The older AK is my back up. Watch has to be worn all the time to have it regulated properly. I'm also a never take it off guy. Shower, sleep, always on.
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Old 13 November 2021, 11:48 PM   #3
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Oh yeah, my Indy didn't charge anything for reg. He has done work for me in the past, but one should not be charged.
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Old 14 November 2021, 02:04 AM   #4
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+ 6 really isn't that bad. I took my 1993 Air King to be regulated shortly after a service.(both independent, service and reg. by two different people). It took my Indy about 10 minutes to regulate. Maybe a little less. Said I must wear it and may have to come back in. It was running about +10, now about +5 a day. I could go back but since my purchase in Sept. I have not taken my new 40mm Air-King off my wrist. She too is going to need a regulation. Running consistently at +20 seconds a day. Too fast for new watch, but I think a lot of the people on here get a a little nutty with the accuracy. I get the feeling the truth is bent a little. The +/- 2 out of the box is really unheard of. I'm a one watch guy. The older AK is my back up. Watch has to be worn all the time to have it regulated properly. I'm also a never take it off guy. Shower, sleep, always on.
I agree that too many people are fixated on the +/-2 seconds thing. Part of the reason the +6 bothers me so much is that I’m a 2 watch guy and my other watch (a submariner) runs about +1 seconds, so the difference between the 2 watches is enough to bother me. If it was just one watch running +6 I could probably ignore it. The good thing is it’s consistent at +6, not bouncing around or anything. Thank you for your insight.
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Old 14 November 2021, 02:36 AM   #5
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Of course. And yes, good point. Running consistently at +6 and mine for two months now at +20 sec. a day one can be assured movement is in good shape. Just needs a regulation.
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