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Old 21 November 2012, 01:41 AM   #1
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Crying...

Sent my Explorer to the RSC in Toronto to be regulated...
Is it weird to actually miss a watch? I mean, it's only a thing! It's made of crystal and stainless steel and various other metals and sundry parts.
It's only a 'thing' right?!
Then why does my wrist feel naked and unloved?
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Old 21 November 2012, 01:43 AM   #2
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Old 21 November 2012, 01:47 AM   #3
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you'll get it back in no time along with a nice rsc box. no worries.
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Old 21 November 2012, 02:00 AM   #4
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Old 21 November 2012, 02:05 AM   #5
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Old 21 November 2012, 02:05 AM   #6
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Good excuse to buy another watch if you ask me ...
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Old 21 November 2012, 02:08 AM   #7
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Sent my Explorer to the RSC in Toronto to be regulated...
Is it weird to actually miss a watch? I mean, it's only a thing! It's made of crystal and stainless steel and various other metals and sundry parts.
It's only a 'thing' right?!
Then why does my wrist feel naked and unloved?
By how much was the deviation from the COSC spec of a AVERAGE -4 +6 seconds over any 24 hour period.Now in reality regulation take around 30 minutes start to finish and that includes a pressure check too.
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Old 21 November 2012, 02:08 AM   #8
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Good excuse to buy another watch if you ask me ...
Yeah, I'll float that by my wife and see how long it takes before I'm sitting in the actual doghouse?
I'm betting on minutes.
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Old 21 November 2012, 02:10 AM   #9
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By how much was the deviation from the COSC spec of a AVERAGE -4 +6 seconds over any 24 hour period.Now in reality regulation take around 30 minutes start to finish and that includes a pressure check too.
It varied. Anywhere from 11 seconds to 1.5 minutes fast per 24h period.
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Old 21 November 2012, 02:40 AM   #10
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Yeah, I'll float that by my wife and see how long it takes before I'm sitting in the actual doghouse?
I'm betting on minutes.
But at least you will have a new watch! ;)
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Old 21 November 2012, 03:34 AM   #11
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Old 21 November 2012, 04:02 AM   #12
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Yeah, I'll float that by my wife and see how long it takes before I'm sitting in the actual doghouse?
I'm betting on minutes.
Get one for her too. Its nearly xmas time.
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Old 21 November 2012, 04:22 AM   #13
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It varied. Anywhere from 11 seconds to 1.5 minutes fast per 24h period.
Then your watch needs more than regulation its very doubtful that regulation on its own could pull back well over 60 seconds.Simple regulation is accomplished by turning the Microstella adjustment screws and nuts.The two smaller Microstella screws make adjustments of one second for each turn, and the larger Microstella, two seconds for one turn, but rate adjustment on the balance wheel its around a max of 30-50 seconds either way.
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Old 21 November 2012, 05:30 AM   #14
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This is why you don't stop at one
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Old 21 November 2012, 05:30 AM   #15
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yup, perfect time to get another
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Old 21 November 2012, 05:48 AM   #16
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You need another Rolex to ease the pain.
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Old 21 November 2012, 05:55 AM   #17
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That is why I have another watch to feel in when one is not able to be on my wrist. Hope it gets back soon and they can regulate it back to specs
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Old 21 November 2012, 06:17 AM   #18
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Sounds like you need to buy another Rolex for the time being
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Old 21 November 2012, 06:22 AM   #19
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Yeah, I personally agree with all the 'get another Rolex' or 'get a Rolex for her' sentiments but she thought MY Rolex was ridiculous... maybe a new computer for me... I mean her. (he he he).
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Old 21 November 2012, 06:23 AM   #20
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Then your watch needs more than regulation its very doubtful that regulation on its own could pull back well over 60 seconds.Simple regulation is accomplished by turning the Microstella adjustment screws and nuts.The two smaller Microstella screws make adjustments of one second for each turn, and the larger Microstella, two seconds for one turn, but rate adjustment on the balance wheel its around a max of 30-50 seconds either way.
Interesting. I was kinda' wondering how they did that. But the watch is brand new and under warranty so I assume they'll fix whatever they find wrong.
I hope.
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Old 21 November 2012, 06:24 AM   #21
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By the way guys, you're feeding a budding addiction! Good thing a Rolex isn't heroine...
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Old 21 November 2012, 06:29 AM   #22
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By the way guys, you're feeding a budding addiction! Good thing a Rolex isn't heroine...
I am just getting into this as well and am beginning to think a heroin habit would be cheaper.
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Old 21 November 2012, 06:30 AM   #23
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But at least you will have a new watch! ;)
To keep me company in the doghouse? Is Rolex putting out a new Bond watch that can keep a man warm and happy and satisfied in the winter?
And get your minds out of the gutter!; it's crowded down here.
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Old 21 November 2012, 06:55 AM   #24
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Old 21 November 2012, 07:17 AM   #25
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To keep me company in the doghouse? Is Rolex putting out a new Bond watch that can keep a man warm and happy and satisfied in the winter?
And get your minds out of the gutter!; it's crowded down here.
Hot bowl of soup will tick all those boxes....
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Old 21 November 2012, 07:45 AM   #26
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I'm betting on minutes.
How would you know? Your watch is out cheating on you!
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Old 21 November 2012, 11:57 AM   #27
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Old 21 November 2012, 12:41 PM   #28
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When the watch does come back, you'll forget all about this time of separation. Mine was gone for six weeks this summer, painful but needed. And when Rolex says six weeks, they mean six weeks. But next time I will deal directly with Rolex, and not go through a jeweler. You still get the same warranty, but direct communication with Rolex, and you will save some on the $85 shipping. So, just be patient
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Old 21 November 2012, 12:56 PM   #29
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Missing Rolex and going through anxious moment is a joyous part of service schedule! Glad it keeps happening once every 6-7 years!
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Old 21 November 2012, 12:56 PM   #30
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