Fast Rolex Oyster
Discussion
On a two month old Rolex ladies Datejust which is gaining about 1 min per week, is there anything short of sending it back to Rolex that can be done? The owner doesn't want to be without it for the month or so it takes to send back to the factory.
Is this normal 'reliability' from such a premium brand?
Thanks!
Is this normal 'reliability' from such a premium brand?
Thanks!
About +/-5 secs a day is standard, as that's the COSC measure (confirmed on the link below)
http://www.chronocentric.com/watches/accuracy.shtm...
To adjust a bit, without whipping the back off.
Used to be:
Resting on crown/"Crown Down": Slow down
Resting on other side with crown up/"Crown Up": Speed ip
Resting with caseback on top of bracelet/"Dial Up": Speed up even more
http://www.chronocentric.com/watches/accuracy.shtm...
To adjust a bit, without whipping the back off.
Used to be:
Resting on crown/"Crown Down": Slow down
Resting on other side with crown up/"Crown Up": Speed ip
Resting with caseback on top of bracelet/"Dial Up": Speed up even more
Interesting. I bought an Airking about a year ago, which I hasten to add has been found on Mrs MoJos wrist ever since (ironic as she categorically states she has no interest in watches 
) and it gains pretty much what the op says their Oyster does, has done since new.
Not a major concern, but I may try the resting on crown idea. SWMBO usually rests it on its strap/case back over night, so it may be worth a try.
) and it gains pretty much what the op says their Oyster does, has done since new.Not a major concern, but I may try the resting on crown idea. SWMBO usually rests it on its strap/case back over night, so it may be worth a try.
Hong Kong Phooey said:
I wear mine 24 hours day, every day - only taking off to wash the car e.t.c. I wonder if this helps with the accuracy of the watch
Don't think so, as my partner has done the same since receiving it and its having this issue. Its the reason we went for Rolex as opposed to some of the other watchmakers, such as Jaeger Le Coutre, which was my favourite.Thanks for the replies by the way. I guess we'll have to send it back...
Edited by RiccardoG on Monday 10th May 14:38
RiccardoG said:
Hong Kong Phooey said:
I wear mine 24 hours day, every day - only taking off to wash the car e.t.c. I wonder if this helps with the accuracy of the watch
Don't think so, as my partner has done the same since receiving it and its having this issue. Its the reason we went for Rolex as opposed to some of the other watchmakers, such as Jaeger Le Coutre, which was my favourite.Thanks for the replies by the way. I guess we'll have to send it back...
Edited by RiccardoG on Monday 10th May 14:38
ShadownINja said:
1 minute a week is <10s a day, isn't it?
Yes, she reckons its actually slightly more than that as between Friday and Saturday it has gained around 15 seconds.Anyways, I was all set to buy myself a Rolex too but this is putting me off, we'll see what the customer service is like.
We will take it back to WOS then, will let you know how it goes in a few months.
On the wearing constanly theory, she hasn't taken it off since it arrived, ever (not for sleep, not for sports, not for swimming, etc). In fact, we had wondered if that could be the reason for the excessive speed.
On the wearing constanly theory, she hasn't taken it off since it arrived, ever (not for sleep, not for sports, not for swimming, etc). In fact, we had wondered if that could be the reason for the excessive speed.
ShadownINja said:
Sorry. I was trying to suggest that it's an acceptable inaccuracy in my books. All the best getting the outcome you want, though.
I understand, sorry if my response was a bit too agressive.Edited by ShadownINja on Thursday 13th May 14:19
I think 5 minutes per month is a bit much, thats an hour per year. Anyways, we'll see what response I get.
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