The GMT running slow problem (again)

[Tallbark]

In my previous post I mentioned that my Rootbeer was running slow. The general suggestion was to turn it in for repair, and so I did. They said that the movement in the early years of the model was not enough oiled, and thats why after a while friction goes up and amplitude down. Makes sense to me - have you heard this?

[Andad]

My understanding is that my be part of the issue.

[saxo3]

The 32xx issue is more fundamental than the lack of lubrication in earlier models.

[OG1982]

Originally Posted by Tallbark

In my previous post I mentioned that my Rootbeer was running slow. The general suggestion was to turn it in for repair, and so I did. They said that the movement in the early years of the model was not enough oiled, and thats why after a while friction goes up and amplitude down. Makes sense to me - have you heard this?

Are you saying it has come back from repair, but is now running slow again? My Submariner went in at the end of last year, took 3 weeks to repair and luckily is running great now.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Tallbark

In my previous post I mentioned that my Rootbeer was running slow. The general suggestion was to turn it in for repair, and so I did. They said that the movement in the early years of the model was not enough oiled, and thats why after a while friction goes up and amplitude down. Makes sense to me - have you heard this?

How much was it running slow what were your wearing habits was mainspring kept at peek power-reserve .

[Gearjockey]

Originally Posted by saxo3

The 32xx issue is more fundamental than the lack of lubrication in earlier models.

What is the fundamental difference between earlier and later models?

Assuming we’re referring to 32xx.

[brandrea]

Hope you get it sorted

[cascadez71]

I was under the general impression the "flaw" was corrected with service, Rolex has known about this for many years at this point.

My early 2021 model started at 0 spd, then last couple years at -1 spd, last month -6spd and getting worse. Frustrating, but under warranty so it will go in.

Worn every day, day and night. If this turns out to be a watch that requires service every 3-4 years I will be very disappointed. Family members have 31xx that run well after 10+ years.

[Gearjockey]

Originally Posted by cascadez71

I was under the general impression the "flaw" was corrected with service, Rolex has known about this for many years at this point.

Yes, exactly.

I’ve always been curious how they fixed the “flaw.”

I’ve been close to pulling the trigger on a newer movement Rolex, but this is always what holds me back.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Gearjockey

Yes, exactly.

I’ve always been curious how they fixed the “flaw.”

I’ve been close to pulling the trigger on a newer movement Rolex, but this is always what holds me back.

Well with the millions of 32 movements now in service and Rolex sells around 800000 every year and Rolex can sell everyone they make. Afraid worring over a few seconds that might or might not happen it don't seem worry most unless you have the deadly [CCTTESS] constant checking time to exact second syndrome.

[Commander C.]

Originally Posted by Gearjockey

Yes, exactly.

I’ve always been curious how they fixed the “flaw.”

I’ve been close to pulling the trigger on a newer movement Rolex, but this is always what holds me back.

Some folks have reported that their 32XX movement began running slow again after service, so Rolex may not have identified and implemented a permanent fix yet.

[worldofoyster]

maybe a new movement is required to fix the "flaw"