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Get the tools and regulate yourself!
Regulating watches is not rocket science usually. I have only cracked open a few of my watches to make adjustments, but it is frequently fun and rewarding. My 5002 Big Pilot was a great success that I got down to a fraction of a second a day through trial and error. A loupe, case back tool, and watchmaking screwdrivers are all that’s needed. A timing device or app that listens to the watch tick is helpful.
Otherwise you are relying on a watchmaker that likely just wants to make sure not to adjust to a too slow rate.
Superlative Chronometer...no more.
This is a rant, so please feel free to ignore if (like most of us) you are here for some positive post-COVID-lockdown news. I just received my first generation batman after I had sent it to geneva headquarters >4months ago for superlative regulation. And ...
A few thoughts..
First, very nice watch. I am not a Rolex guy, but the “Batman” is one of the few I find pleasing. That being said, perhaps it just needs to settle in a bit? Also, it is my understanding that watches tend to run fast as the mainspring is nearer to the end;...
The real question is..
Why did you buy a Rolex? If it was to own a Rolex who cares about 3.5 seconds a day...if it was to own a consistent timepiece there are other brands in the category that have IMO better movements.
I'm no spring chicken 😁; let's hear your suggestions for water-resistant shock-resistant good-looking accurate iconic timepieces in that price category. I considered them all when I made the final decision to buy a Rolex.
It checked all the boxes; it just so happens that now one of the boxes got unchecked. Thanks for your response
All too big, or else I would have all 3 in my stable.
You better believe that I’ve emailed Blancpain to offer a modern FF in a historically accurate 42mm😂😂
Personally I've always felt if you want perfect timing buy a quartz. The fetish for mechanical watches to be within a few seconds a day never was my thing.
Really, what is the correct time anyways. Enjoy the beautiful watch and forget about perfect time. And what are you timing it against. Hopefully not a cell phone?
Your opinion is shared by many in the watch community, and I respect that. I just don’t subscribe to it.
I’m timing it with an atomic clock app. FYI: my AP RO never claimed superlative chronometry and it still made ‘the cut’ in terms of ending in my collection. Was I happily-surprised with the stable plus 3.5 seconds per day of the caliber 3120? Absolutely ...
I realize there are people who demand complete accuracy and that's fine.
It's just too bad that every time you look at your beautiful watch you are disappointed. That's my point. Due to a couple of seconds a day, you lost your love of your watch. For me it's never an issue partly because I change watches every 4 days. So it's ...
I share your point regarding accuracy!
As I previously shared my parallel, if John Harrison was able to make in 1761 a marine chronometer that run at 1s/month, with today’s technology we should at least match that. So The Batman is my all time favorite of all watches that I ever handled in my ...
My Datejust 36mm 126200...
... bought brand new last year has never run the advertized \-2 secs per day. It has always consistently been at 3.5 secs per day. Which is not bad in my book, but not at the advertized level. I think this is mostly marketing, to be honest.
I have never
had a Rolex or a Patek Philippe keep consistent time within the rates that they claim are to be expected. I love my Rolex and Patek Philippe timepieces, but at their best they keep “good “ time. Nothing within the claim in the advertising.
Rolex are the marketing kings.
For whatever reason, my precious sub-no-date ran plus 0.5s/day for 4-5 years, until I was forced to sell it 😔
Get the tools and regulate yourself!
Regulating watches is not rocket science usually. I have only cracked open a few of my watches to make adjustments, but it is frequently fun and rewarding. My 5002 Big Pilot was a great success that I got down to a fraction of a second a day through trial...
That is the spirit!
BTW: what kind of apps listen to watches tick to calculate the rate?
Hairspring
I use Hairspring. It uses my iphones speaker. There needs to be very little ambient noise, but it is a fun app.
Sorry
I tried to look it up and it appears to be NLA. I cannot comment on the quality of the current options in the App Store.