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Atl · 4 November 2005, 01:54 PM

As you know, I've got to go to New York, as my Sub date, two months old, is running 5 sec. a day slow, do you think I should get it regulated? I'd rather it run fast, my GMTII is +1sec. I've got to admit, it bugs me. Do you think I could just drop it off, and have them mail it back?

How do you get one of those big Rolex catalogs, I've never had a AD have any to give out, what's the secret to getting one?

dman · 4 November 2005, 01:59 PM

The age and service history have alot to do with how they will react, at least in my personal expierence with Dallas RSC. Being that it is so new, they might actually do a day job, that is what they did with my YM. I dropped it off, waited for them to look at it, then the nice lady asked me to come back in a few hours, or they would call my cell when it was done.

Two hours later it was done, and 8 months later the thing gains all of about 2 seconds on the + side a month. Pretty damn good.

dman · 4 November 2005, 02:01 PM

As far as the catalouge, either get one of the guys from out of the states to mail you one, sleep with your AD or just beg said AD until they slip you one and swear you to secrecy or death.

JJ Irani · 4 November 2005, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Atl

As you know, I've got to go to New York, as my Sub date, two months old, is running 5 sec. a day slow, do you think I should get it regulated? I'd rather it run fast, my GMTII is +1sec. I've got to admit, it bugs me. Do you think I could just drop it off, and have them mail it back?

How do you get one of those big Rolex catalogs, I've never had a AD have any to give out, what's the secret to getting one?

Atl,

Try placing it crown UP on the dresser at night for a week or so and see if it gains. All the Rollies I've owned always seem to gain in crown UP position and lose time in crown DOWN position.

Good luck - JJ

padi56 · 4 November 2005, 06:37 PM

They should be able to regulate while you wait or just a few hours
While in Singapore a few years ago,had mine done took about 20 mins.
Like you would prefer + a few secs,your watch is just out of spec.But
try what JJ suggested first,try different positions crown up/down, face up/down, see if your watch gains off your wrist overnight first. You don't want to get the back off unnecessarily.

Uncle-AJ · 4 November 2005, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Atl,

Try placing it crown UP on the dresser at night for a week or so and see if it gains. All the Rollies I've owned always seem to gain in crown UP position and lose time in crown DOWN position.

Good luck - JJ

It may work the other way in the northern hemisphere.

Baptistman · 4 November 2005, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Atl

As you know, I've got to go to New York, as my Sub date, two months old, is running 5 sec. a day slow, do you think I should get it regulated? I'd rather it run fast, my GMTII is +1sec. I've got to admit, it bugs me. Do you think I could just drop it off, and have them mail it back?

How do you get one of those big Rolex catalogs, I've never had a AD have any to give out, what's the secret to getting one?

Hi, When I visited Rolex Boutique in New Bond St last year, Mr Boxhall advise was if I take my watch of at night, leave it crown down.

Hope this helps

Rockrolex · 5 November 2005, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Baptistman

Hi, When I visited Rolex Boutique in New Bond St last year, Mr Boxhall advise was if I take my watch of at night, leave it crown down.

Hope this helps

I think Adrian hit on something, then. In London (Northern Hemisphere), you leave it crown down; in
Auckland (Southern Hemisphere) you leave it crown up. I think we have made a major scientific discovery here.

Anyone want to petition for the Nobel Prize in horology?

Atl · 5 November 2005, 12:46 PM

I've tried it all, the watch is remarkably consistant, face up, down, crown up, and down, no matter, -5 secs. a day. I think it's trying to spite me. If I was in Kiwi land would it be +5?

dman · 5 November 2005, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Atl

I've tried it all, the watch is remarkably consistant, face up, down, crown up, and down, no matter, -5 secs. a day. I think it's trying to spite me. If I was in Kiwi land would it be +5?

Great point, but no, it would have wool all over the bracelet like everyone else.

JJ Irani · 5 November 2005, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by dman

Great point, but no, it would have wool all over the bracelet like everyone else.

You mean like this?

dman · 5 November 2005, 02:49 PM

Yep, just like that.

Atl · 5 November 2005, 03:46 PM

What the hell was that??
It reminded me of the patterson film, was that a shot of the missing link? And the creature is wearing a Rolex?? SCARY!!!!!!!

4 November 2005, 01:54 PM	#1
Atl Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: David Location: Sandy Springs, Ga Watch: GMT II, new Subbie Posts: 937	Whay do you think? As you know, I've got to go to New York, as my Sub date, two months old, is running 5 sec. a day slow, do you think I should get it regulated? I'd rather it run fast, my GMTII is +1sec. I've got to admit, it bugs me. Do you think I could just drop it off, and have them mail it back? How do you get one of those big Rolex catalogs, I've never had a AD have any to give out, what's the secret to getting one? Last edited by Atl; 4 November 2005 at 01:59 PM..

4 November 2005, 01:59 PM	#2
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,583	The age and service history have alot to do with how they will react, at least in my personal expierence with Dallas RSC. Being that it is so new, they might actually do a day job, that is what they did with my YM. I dropped it off, waited for them to look at it, then the nice lady asked me to come back in a few hours, or they would call my cell when it was done. Two hours later it was done, and 8 months later the thing gains all of about 2 seconds on the + side a month. Pretty damn good. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

4 November 2005, 02:01 PM	#3
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,583	As far as the catalouge, either get one of the guys from out of the states to mail you one, sleep with your AD or just beg said AD until they slip you one and swear you to secrecy or death. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

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padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,395	They should be able to regulate while you wait or just a few hours While in Singapore a few years ago,had mine done took about 20 mins. Like you would prefer + a few secs,your watch is just out of spec.But try what JJ suggested first,try different positions crown up/down, face up/down, see if your watch gains off your wrist overnight first. You don't want to get the back off unnecessarily. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

5 November 2005, 02:49 PM	#12
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,583	Yep, just like that. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

5 November 2005, 12:46 PM	#9
Atl Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: David Location: Sandy Springs, Ga Watch: GMT II, new Subbie Posts: 937	I've tried it all, the watch is remarkably consistant, face up, down, crown up, and down, no matter, -5 secs. a day. I think it's trying to spite me. If I was in Kiwi land would it be +5?

5 November 2005, 03:46 PM	#13
Atl Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: David Location: Sandy Springs, Ga Watch: GMT II, new Subbie Posts: 937	What the hell was that?? It reminded me of the patterson film, was that a shot of the missing link? And the creature is wearing a Rolex?? SCARY!!!!!!! Last edited by Atl; 5 November 2005 at 03:52 PM..

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