sean1967 Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 I know servicing and regulation play a big part. But how do they compare to other premium mechanical watches? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbh Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 The only gen Rolex I've seen that kept good time was my old OysterQuartz. The rest of the ones I've had intimate knowledge with such as friend's and wife's watches never kept as good time as most of my reps. This is only out of a total of 5 or so but I've never been impressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 I'm fortunate mines keep perfect time. 2 have not been serviced and don't gain nor loose a second for 48 hours at least, sometimes more. Same for the one I serviced. I think it's a matter of luck, specialy with the pre-owned ones of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 One of mine is 50 years old and is "nearly" COSC spec... within a few seconds/day. Another gen only needs to have the time reset after I've worn it for about a month and it's a minute off, or so. Half the joy of wearing a Rolex is unscrewing that buttery smooth crown and messing with the movement, so it's a win-win regardless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chubbchubb Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 Every single Rolex movement is COSC tested and only if it passes, it is being used in a watch. Therefore, new gen Rolex watches are pretty accurate in keeping time. As anything mechanical, a movement needs some tlc every now and then in order to maintain it's performance level. If you don't service your movement after a couple of years, chances are, it's performance will suffer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
If you see Kay Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 I know of a woman who has a gen ladies DJ and she is constantly bringing it in for servicing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shundi Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 My gens keep awesome time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chubbchubb Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 I know of a woman who has a gen ladies DJ and she is constantly bringing it in for servicing. Yep... and I had a V8 Mercedes whose engine blew... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patinga Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 Just got my 16013 (1977) serviced, it is perfect. Could not ask for a better watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 Every single Rolex movement is COSC tested and only if it passes, it is being used in a watch. Therefore, new gen Rolex watches are pretty accurate in keeping time. As anything mechanical, a movement needs some tlc every now and then in order to maintain it's performance level. If you don't service your movement after a couple of years, chances are, it's performance will suffer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 Any properly functioning mechanical movement (including a Rolex) can be regulated to keep very good time. Rolex movements tend to be heartier than other mechanicals, which allow them to take more physical abuse without affecting the watch's timekeeping. That said, the best mechanical can & will never equal the accuracy of even the cheapest quartz digital movement. However, I would much rather blame my Rolex for arriving +6 seconds early or -4 seconds late for my appointment than to arrive dead on time wearing a beeping quartz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 ....That said, the best mechanical can & will never equal the accuracy of even the cheapest quartz digital movement. However, I would much rather blame my Rolex for arriving +6 seconds early or -4 seconds late for my appointment than to arrive dead on time wearing a beeping quartz. Sums it up I guess ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMC8404 Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 My sub is about +2 secs. per day on average. Not too bad in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJT74 Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 I have had my gen 14060 for about 3 years and it keeps perfect time. If there is a descrepancy I don't notice it. It never stops because I am either wearing it or its in a winder box. That being said my rep with an ETA movement also keeps very good time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shundi Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 Any properly functioning mechanical movement (including a Rolex) can be regulated to keep very good time. Rolex movements tend to be heartier than other mechanicals, which allow them to take more physical abuse without affecting the watch's timekeeping. That said, the best mechanical can & will never equal the accuracy of even the cheapest quartz digital movement. However, I would much rather blame my Rolex for arriving +6 seconds early or -4 seconds late for my appointment than to arrive dead on time wearing a beeping quartz. Post of the week, that one :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 Post of the week, that one :D +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wazza3000 Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 Gen DSSD M serial -3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rckh Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 Gen Rolex GMTII Ceramic 116710LN -4sec/per day BR, Raymond Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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