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JJ Irani · 12 July 2008, 06:36 AM

SOUND is much QUICKER and SURE-FIRE way to gauge the accuracy of your Rolex as compared with SIGHT.....so the simplest way to do it is this.....

Use any basic AM radio as show below (that's one from 1982)

and tune in to any station that gives off SIX beeps on the hour, every hour.

When the first beep sounds, your second hand should be on '11' and when the 6th beep sounds, your second hand should hit '12'.

How simple can that get?

Perdu · 12 July 2008, 06:38 AM

Or, use accurist123.com that also has second beebs.

f16570 · 12 July 2008, 06:50 AM

Terry Wogan on BBC RAdio 2 at 0800hrs.
Sh8t, just gave my age away. TOG.

dsimon9 · 12 July 2008, 06:53 AM

Perdu:

Thanks for the link. Great site.

Dex

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Originally Posted by Perdu

Or, use accurist123.com that also has second beebs.

Norm · 12 July 2008, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Perdu

Or, use accurist123.com that also has second beebs.

Wow, great link, thank you.

GBJIV · 12 July 2008, 01:58 PM

www.time.gov is also a good source.

mickeydainish · 12 July 2008, 02:07 PM

good one JJ.... :-)

fnnwizard · 12 July 2008, 03:13 PM

Thanks for the links!

Spyrish · 12 July 2008, 03:52 PM

Thanks for the links guys!!

stanislav · 12 July 2008, 04:22 PM

That is one great link
I was using alarm program for beeps, difficult to watch the watch and the pc for synchronisation

dkpw · 12 July 2008, 07:43 PM

The trouble with the accurist site is that even with a fast internet connection (20Mbps) I noticed a small amount of lag on the signal.

I use one of three sources. An analogue radio like JJ - there is a 2 to 3 second delay on DAB so you cannot use that, the speaking clock on BT's telephony service or my radio controlled alarm clock. I like the fact that a £7 plastic clock from Boots is used to set my £3K Sub.

f16570 · 12 July 2008, 07:47 PM

Even allowing for any delay from accurist123.com, as long as your watch is set by this medium, then the accuracy can be monitored.

jdc · 12 July 2008, 07:53 PM

JJ please, please take the grandkids swimming

GMTII Owner · 12 July 2008, 09:50 PM

Thanks for the links and information!

JJ Irani · 13 July 2008, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by jdc

JJ please, please take the grandkids swimming

Dalton · 13 July 2008, 03:27 PM

old skool!

veilstylez · 13 July 2008, 05:03 PM

COOL!!

marshallr47 · 13 July 2008, 08:07 PM

It takes patients but it sounds like it works great. Thanks for the info JJ.

unclesallie · 13 July 2008, 09:35 PM

JJ: i'm near Pa. Dutch country(about 35 minutes). I'm sure I can get one of the residents to lend you a buggy and horse if you like!

take good care, my friend, and stay cool!
best,
dan

skeen · 13 July 2008, 09:45 PM

I set my watch at the Meridian Line in Greenwich yesterday, standing at 0 degrees. Can't get more accurate than that! :D

12 July 2008, 06:36 AM	#1
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,317	And this is the "old" technology I use to check the accuracy of my Rolex!! SOUND is much QUICKER and SURE-FIRE way to gauge the accuracy of your Rolex as compared with SIGHT.....so the simplest way to do it is this..... Use any basic AM radio as show below (that's one from 1982) and tune in to any station that gives off SIX beeps on the hour, every hour. When the first beep sounds, your second hand should be on '11' and when the 6th beep sounds, your second hand should hit '12'. How simple can that get? __________________ 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!!

12 July 2008, 06:38 AM	#2
Perdu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Gary Location: GMT-6 Watch: GMT Posts: 3,350	Or, use accurist123.com that also has second beebs. __________________ Omega Seamaster 300M GMT Noire Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 8500 Benson 1937 Sterling Silver Hunter

12 July 2008, 06:50 AM	#3
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	Terry Wogan on BBC RAdio 2 at 0800hrs. Sh8t, just gave my age away. TOG. __________________ Why have what's new when you have what's best. f

12 July 2008, 01:58 PM	#6
GBJIV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Jackson Location: So. California Posts: 2,893	www.time.gov is also a good source. __________________ Jackson

12 July 2008, 07:43 PM	#11
dkpw "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: Scotland Watch: 16610 & 214270 Posts: 1,294	The trouble with the accurist site is that even with a fast internet connection (20Mbps) I noticed a small amount of lag on the signal. I use one of three sources. An analogue radio like JJ - there is a 2 to 3 second delay on DAB so you cannot use that, the speaking clock on BT's telephony service or my radio controlled alarm clock. I like the fact that a £7 plastic clock from Boots is used to set my £3K Sub. __________________ Sub 16610, Explorer 214270, Ω Speedy Pro & many others. David

12 July 2008, 02:07 PM	#7
mickeydainish Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Michael Location: LaLa Land Watch: Sub Date 16610 Posts: 1,757	good one JJ.... :-)

12 July 2008, 03:13 PM	#8
fnnwizard "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 25	Thanks for the links!

12 July 2008, 03:52 PM	#9
Spyrish "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SoCal Watch: SD/Sub Posts: 18	Thanks for the links guys!!

12 July 2008, 04:22 PM	#10
stanislav Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bulgaria Posts: 131	That is one great link I was using alarm program for beeps, difficult to watch the watch and the pc for synchronisation

12 July 2008, 07:47 PM	#12
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	Even allowing for any delay from accurist123.com, as long as your watch is set by this medium, then the accuracy can be monitored. __________________ Why have what's new when you have what's best. f

12 July 2008, 07:53 PM	#13
jdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: UK Posts: 7,023	JJ please, please take the grandkids swimming

12 July 2008, 09:50 PM	#14
GMTII Owner "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: John Location: Nashville, TN Watch: S/S GMT Master IIc Posts: 1,210	Thanks for the links and information! __________________

13 July 2008, 03:27 PM	#16
Dalton TechXpert Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Dal Location: Seattle Watch: 168000 Posts: 1,614	old skool!

13 July 2008, 05:03 PM	#17
veilstylez "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: so cali Posts: 1,253	COOL!!

13 July 2008, 08:07 PM	#18
marshallr47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Ron Location: Alabama Watch: Daytona,TT Sub,GMT Posts: 4,673	It takes patients but it sounds like it works great. Thanks for the info JJ. __________________ Ron

13 July 2008, 09:35 PM	#19
unclesallie "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: dan Location: Pennsylvania Watch: keystone pocket Posts: 5,917	JJ: i'm near Pa. Dutch country(about 35 minutes). I'm sure I can get one of the residents to lend you a buggy and horse if you like! take good care, my friend, and stay cool! best, dan

13 July 2008, 09:45 PM	#20
skeen "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: London Posts: 434	I set my watch at the Meridian Line in Greenwich yesterday, standing at 0 degrees. Can't get more accurate than that! :D

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