New Explorer 124270 time difference

[SuperDomestique]

Picked up in June 2024. It’s been averaging +1.6 seconds time difference since purchase with error of +/1 1.37. This is calculated against NIST time with 3 resets. There’s been times where it’s been off by about 4 seconds. I guess it’s technically within the “Superlative Chronometer” standards. Thoughts on whether I should take it in for regulation?

I’d show the graph but looks like I need 10 posts beforehand

[padi56]

Originally Posted by SuperDomestique

Picked up in June 2024. It’s been averaging +1.6 seconds time difference since purchase with error of +/1 1.37. This is calculated against NIST time with 3 resets. There’s been times where it’s been off by about 4 seconds. I guess it’s technically within the “Superlative Chronometer” standards. Thoughts on whether I should take it in for regulation?

I’d show the graph but looks like I need 10 posts beforehand

Forget all this constant checking to time to exact second just wear and enjoy your watch in good health now that's far more important. Remember there are 86400 seconds in a day your watch is fine.

[brandrea]

Welcome to the forum.

[drrd]

Originally Posted by SuperDomestique

I guess it’s technically within the “Superlative Chronometer” standards.

Thoughts on whether I should take it in for regulation?

Errr…

[Harry-57]

If it's running outside of published spec you can have it looked at if it bothers you. What you describe wouldn't bother me but it's your watch and your choice.

[racerx]

I wish my 114270 ran +1.6

[Yachtbuoy]

Originally Posted by SuperDomestique

Picked up in June 2024. It’s been averaging +1.6 seconds time difference since purchase with error of +/1 1.37. This is calculated against NIST time with 3 resets. There’s been times where it’s been off by about 4 seconds. I guess it’s technically within the “Superlative Chronometer” standards. Thoughts on whether I should take it in for regulation?

I’d show the graph but looks like I need 10 posts beforehand

If it's running within the +2/-2 specs then it's really fine. I wouldn't worry about it so much or think about getting a quartz watch.

There's a whole range of factors which influence accuracy including temperature, wearing it, and how it rests at night.

[1William]

I have found that tracking my watch on a daily gives me some information but I prefer to track them over a week. During that week I give the watch significant wear and ensure that it is wound if put down for a day or two. I have found better results this way.