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29 November 2005, 05:20 AM

So how long has your Rolex been running. I mean when was the last time it was stopped dead.

The old ExpII has been running non-stop since Christmas of 2003. After I got it, I let it run down to see how the power reserve was, and since then... running non-stop.

dman · 29 November 2005, 06:19 AM

My YM has not stopped (I am almost positive) since I first got it last January. I last changed the time for daylight savings and checked it last night for the hell of it, it is +1 for that time.

The 88 was +3 for a six day period and the IWC was dead on after a week and half. Gotta love it!

29 November 2005, 06:21 AM

Cool, mine's been running consistently at +1.5 for close to a year now. I'm not a stickler for accuracy, but check from time to time out of curiousity. It's a mechanical marvel!

dman · 29 November 2005, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

Cool, mine's been running consistently at +1.5 for close to a year now. I'm not a stickler for accuracy, but check from time to time out of curiousity. It's a mechanical marvel!

I find that I only check my watches accuracy when I am bored and none of you TOSSERS are on here the same time as me.

Clifton · 29 November 2005, 06:53 AM

Mine run down every couple of days. I don't really use a winder and I switch out watches quite a bit so I'm constantly letting the one run down while I'm winding another up.

mike · 29 November 2005, 08:28 AM

My Sub has going for about 4 months at +0.5 sec a day!

At one time my old 1675 went for about 20YEARS straight.

dman · 29 November 2005, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by mike

At one time my old 1675 went for about 20YEARS straight.

Very cool Mike!!

29 November 2005, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

So how long has your Rolex been running. I mean when was the last time it was stopped dead.

The old ExpII has been running non-stop since Christmas of 2003. After I got it, I let it run down to see how the power reserve was, and since then... running non-stop.

It depends what you mean by running?

If you mean "run out of power reserve or mainspring power" then that is very rare for me (other than when the watch was with someone else when I was trying to sell it).

If you refer to "the balance has stopped" then it happens every time I set the time as my movement hacks, so every month or so.

dman · 29 November 2005, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Avalon

It depends what you mean by running?

If you mean "run out of power reserve or mainspring power" then that is very rare for me (other than when the watch was with someone else when I was trying to sell it).

If you refer to "the balance has stopped" then it happens every time I set the time as my movement hacks, so every month or so.

AHHH, the ole technicality.

29 November 2005, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by dman

AHHH, the ole technicality.

As John will probably say, "just another a-hole engineer" but I like to be sure what people are referring to, especially those artsy types who are very non-specific.....

dman · 29 November 2005, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Avalon

As John will probably say, "just another a-hole engineer" but I like to be sure what people are referring to, especially those artsy types who are very non-specific.....

mailman · 29 November 2005, 11:30 AM

Well let's see. I bought my 16610 NIB in Sept 2000 and it hasn't stopped running once. If I wear another watch to work, I put it on as soon as I get home. Based on the Atomic Clock, it runs +0.5 a day.

dman · 29 November 2005, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by mailman

Well let's see. I bought my 16610 NIB in Sept 2000 and it hasn't stopped running once. If I wear another watch to work, I put it on as soon as I get home. Based on the Atomic Clock, it runs +0.5 a day.

Just curious Paul, why the other watch to work? Is it because of the stigma or just don't want to thrash it for no reason?

JJ Irani · 29 November 2005, 04:20 PM

Let's see now...black Exp-II bought on 15th September 2005, just 2½ months now and running non-stop ever since.

The YM has come to a halt as I wear it mainly on weekends and special occasions. This baby is now my daily "beater"!!

padi56 · 29 November 2005, 06:34 PM

Well have a Sub on winder thats been running since 2001,and several non Rolex that have done the same.Don't check accuracy unless I am going to wear them but then only set to nearest minute.

mailman · 29 November 2005, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by dman

Just curious Paul, why the other watch to work? Is it because of the stigma or just don't want to thrash it for no reason?

Both. I wear other watches to work in the summer time only. You see sometimes I'll end up delivering mail for an hour or two in a not so nice part of town in addition to my route. Granted, most wouldn't know what it is but don't don't want to take a chance. Plus when it's hot and I sweat alot it gets real tight even with the extra link in the bracelet.

29 November 2005, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Avalon

As John will probably say, "just another a-hole engineer" but I like to be sure what people are referring to, especially those artsy types who are very non-specific.....

Typical U of T engineering drivel.

29 November 2005, 05:20 AM	#1
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	Long time running So how long has your Rolex been running. I mean when was the last time it was stopped dead. The old ExpII has been running non-stop since Christmas of 2003. After I got it, I let it run down to see how the power reserve was, and since then... running non-stop.

29 November 2005, 06:19 AM	#2
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	My YM has not stopped (I am almost positive) since I first got it last January. I last changed the time for daylight savings and checked it last night for the hell of it, it is +1 for that time. The 88 was +3 for a six day period and the IWC was dead on after a week and half. Gotta love it! __________________ 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.

29 November 2005, 11:30 AM	#12
mailman TRF Moderator & SUBMARINER 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,459	Well let's see. I bought my 16610 NIB in Sept 2000 and it hasn't stopped running once. If I wear another watch to work, I put it on as soon as I get home. Based on the Atomic Clock, it runs +0.5 a day. __________________ JJ

29 November 2005, 04:20 PM	#14
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Let's see now...black Exp-II bought on 15th September 2005, just 2½ months now and running non-stop ever since. The YM has come to a halt as I wear it mainly on weekends and special occasions. This baby is now my daily "beater"!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

29 November 2005, 06:34 PM	#15
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,826	Well have a Sub on winder thats been running since 2001,and several non Rolex that have done the same.Don't check accuracy unless I am going to wear them but then only set to nearest minute. __________________ 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

29 November 2005, 06:21 AM	#3
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	Cool, mine's been running consistently at +1.5 for close to a year now. I'm not a stickler for accuracy, but check from time to time out of curiousity. It's a mechanical marvel!

29 November 2005, 06:53 AM	#5
Clifton Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Earth Posts: 148	Mine run down every couple of days. I don't really use a winder and I switch out watches quite a bit so I'm constantly letting the one run down while I'm winding another up.

29 November 2005, 08:28 AM	#6
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	My Sub has going for about 4 months at +0.5 sec a day! At one time my old 1675 went for about 20YEARS straight.

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