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Scojay · 8 October 2007, 07:11 PM

Like my car, motorcycle and ex-wife, all things mechanical require patience during a breaking in period to get them running as advertised. I assume the same is true for my 72 hour old YM?
About how long is the break in period so that all the parts are in sync, friendly and working in cadence with each other?

SPACE-DWELLER · 8 October 2007, 07:14 PM

Welcome to TRF, Peter!

RSC / AD's say about one month to break in a watch. So you should first have it adjusted AFTER a month's time if your watch is not going precisely enough for you.

Please remember, though, that COSC standards are minus 4 to plus 6 secs/day, so if your watch is running like 3 secs. fast or slow a day, it is still very precise.

The adjusting procedure is very simply and should only take about ½ an hour for a Rolex-trained watchmaker. There are four socalled "Microstella" screws on the balance wheel that he can turn according to what timekeeping is needed (a bit "up" or a bit "down").

But you can also "regulate" your watch on your own. Even though the beneath overview more applies to OLD Rolex movements (the non "fast-beat" ones, i.e. less than 28,800 bpH this is standard of Rolex watches today), sometimes even the new, "better balanced" Rolex mvts. respond to these below "Positional Correction" rules:

watchnut · 9 October 2007, 01:27 AM

I would say about a week. Then if it starts to use oil, flip it!

Scojay · 9 October 2007, 11:08 AM

We are talking about the YM, right? Because the same would apply for the ex.

Ronnie Rolex · 9 October 2007, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scojay

We are talking about the YM, right? Because the same would apply for the ex.

I'm assuming if you could have regulated the Ex she wouldn't be an Ex!

daunwaun · 9 October 2007, 12:33 PM

great info Bo

i would say 1 month of continous use

Scojay · 9 October 2007, 03:01 PM

Ronnie-
Absolutely.
Everything mechanical needs a little lube- now and then.

rolex5 · 9 October 2007, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scojay

Like my car, motorcycle and ex-wife, all things mechanical require patience during a breaking in period to get them running as advertised...

Did she really need a break in? If yes, it's rare. j/k

8 October 2007, 07:11 PM	#1
Scojay Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Scojay Location: Virginia Watch: 2007 Yatchmaster Posts: 70	Break in period Like my car, motorcycle and ex-wife, all things mechanical require patience during a breaking in period to get them running as advertised. I assume the same is true for my 72 hour old YM? About how long is the break in period so that all the parts are in sync, friendly and working in cadence with each other?

8 October 2007, 07:14 PM	#2
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Welcome to TRF, Peter! RSC / AD's say about one month to break in a watch. So you should first have it adjusted AFTER a month's time if your watch is not going precisely enough for you. Please remember, though, that COSC standards are minus 4 to plus 6 secs/day, so if your watch is running like 3 secs. fast or slow a day, it is still very precise. The adjusting procedure is very simply and should only take about ½ an hour for a Rolex-trained watchmaker. There are four socalled "Microstella" screws on the balance wheel that he can turn according to what timekeeping is needed (a bit "up" or a bit "down"). But you can also "regulate" your watch on your own. Even though the beneath overview more applies to OLD Rolex movements (the non "fast-beat" ones, i.e. less than 28,800 bpH this is standard of Rolex watches today), sometimes even the new, "better balanced" Rolex mvts. respond to these below "Positional Correction" rules: __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

9 October 2007, 12:33 PM	#6
daunwaun "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Ken Location: toronto Watch: 18K YG Day Date Posts: 2,985	great info Bo i would say 1 month of continous use __________________ DAUNWAUN

9 October 2007, 01:27 AM	#3
watchnut "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: David Location: SW Fla Watch: SS Daytona & TT DJ Posts: 1,430	I would say about a week. Then if it starts to use oil, flip it!

9 October 2007, 11:08 AM	#4
Scojay Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Scojay Location: Virginia Watch: 2007 Yatchmaster Posts: 70	We are talking about the YM, right? Because the same would apply for the ex.

9 October 2007, 03:01 PM	#7
Scojay Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Scojay Location: Virginia Watch: 2007 Yatchmaster Posts: 70	Ronnie- Absolutely. Everything mechanical needs a little lube- now and then.

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