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RogerF · 24 January 2006, 07:22 AM

now first off as many of you guys know I am not that picky when it comes to my watches. They get scratched whoop dee do! They could be fast 5 mins a month and I really wouldnt care. I do keep an eye on it every month or so just to make sure that they are at least running ok (being fast or slow 30mins a week or month can't be a good sign)

So I decided to give my trusty DJ a check with time.gov and guess what?

Its running SLOW for the first time in its life (or so I am guessing) the last time I sync'd the time was on Nov30-Dec1 to change the date, at the same time I adjusted the time which was running fast less than 1 second a day.

Today when I checked, it was running 4 seconds slow over the span of 2 MONTHS!!!!

So now, not only is this my oldest watch (have had it since 1990), most sentimental (my mom bought it for me to start a collection, as she is a big watch collector) it is now the most accurate!!!!

Launch Mini · 24 January 2006, 07:38 AM

And it is a very nice looking watch to boot.

Sounds like myAir King.

Rockrolex · 24 January 2006, 08:20 AM

Gedanken · 24 January 2006, 08:56 AM

Now that's accuracy!

C.J. · 24 January 2006, 09:55 AM

Thats IS accurate!

Mine is only three days old and it's already four seconds fast.

mailman · 24 January 2006, 11:07 AM

That is good.

But JJ would say, "Eef yoo ave it servicd, eet will be spot on."

ralphieralph · 24 January 2006, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by mailman

That is good.

But JJ would say, "Eef yoo ave it servicd, eet will be spot on."

G Shearing · 24 January 2006, 11:46 AM

Roger to check my Perpetual.
Excellent photo with good depth of field and no flash glare on the crystal.

RogerF · 24 January 2006, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by G Shearing

Roger to check my Perpetual.
Excellent photo with good depth of field and no flash glare on the crystal.

Honestly, I got lucky with that pic

NoVaWatchLvr · 24 January 2006, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ralphieralph

JJ would have it regulated if it was 1sec fast a day. 'c'mon tossers, I know yew can get er spot on......."

JIM- · 24 January 2006, 01:54 PM

Love the DJ great pic.

BruceS · 24 January 2006, 02:00 PM

My Explorer and GMT never seem to vary more than 4 seconds, and I hardly check them anymore

JJ Irani · 24 January 2006, 03:24 PM

Good accuracy, Roger....but I'm not surprised....after all, it has the same 3135 movement as the Sub-date, SD and YM (40 mm).

padi56 · 24 January 2006, 08:17 PM

Not really anal about being spot on accurate,but today most movements can be tuned to the COSC standards with a bit of patience.

24 January 2006, 07:22 AM	#1
RogerF "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Duh! Location: Toronto Canada Watch: a gonna do? Posts: 2,573	Holy accuracy now first off as many of you guys know I am not that picky when it comes to my watches. They get scratched whoop dee do! They could be fast 5 mins a month and I really wouldnt care. I do keep an eye on it every month or so just to make sure that they are at least running ok (being fast or slow 30mins a week or month can't be a good sign) So I decided to give my trusty DJ a check with time.gov and guess what? Its running SLOW for the first time in its life (or so I am guessing) the last time I sync'd the time was on Nov30-Dec1 to change the date, at the same time I adjusted the time which was running fast less than 1 second a day. Today when I checked, it was running 4 seconds slow over the span of 2 MONTHS!!!! So now, not only is this my oldest watch (have had it since 1990), most sentimental (my mom bought it for me to start a collection, as she is a big watch collector) it is now the most accurate!!!!

24 January 2006, 07:38 AM	#2
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	And it is a very nice looking watch to boot. Sounds like myAir King. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

24 January 2006, 08:20 AM	#3
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,900	__________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

24 January 2006, 08:56 AM	#4
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Now that's accuracy! __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

24 January 2006, 11:07 AM	#6
mailman TRF Moderator & SUBMARINER 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,488	That is good. But JJ would say, "Eef yoo ave it servicd, eet will be spot on." __________________ JJ

24 January 2006, 09:55 AM	#5
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	Thats IS accurate! Mine is only three days old and it's already four seconds fast.

24 January 2006, 11:46 AM	#8
G Shearing Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Canadian NW Posts: 176	You've inspired me... Roger to check my Perpetual. Excellent photo with good depth of field and no flash glare on the crystal.

24 January 2006, 01:54 PM	#11
JIM- Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 599	Love the DJ great pic.

24 January 2006, 02:00 PM	#12
BruceS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Sir Daft Location: Cornwall, UK Watch: Too many Posts: 2,464	Gotta love Rolex accuracy! My Explorer and GMT never seem to vary more than 4 seconds, and I hardly check them anymore

24 January 2006, 03:24 PM	#13
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Good accuracy, Roger....but I'm not surprised....after all, it has the same 3135 movement as the Sub-date, SD and YM (40 mm). __________________ 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!!

24 January 2006, 08:17 PM	#14
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,946	Not really anal about being spot on accurate,but today most movements can be tuned to the COSC standards with a bit of patience. __________________ 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

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