Thank you for doing this video, very interesting, I'm going to try it with my Rolex watches. Also I love seeing your Rolex watches all scratched up. Shows they are living a good life!
Love how you are able to breakdown the accuracy of Rolex watches. Beneficial information as well as entertaining at the same time! Keep up the great work 👍🏽
@ of course. You deserve the praise. Can’t wait for a breakdown of an extended period of time in comparing the watches’ accuracy. Looking forward to the next video ✌🏽
Thank you. That is good to know. I'm hear that from others that the time only models are the most accurate. I'm seeing that with my Rolex Explorer 40 as well. It will be interesting to see the results of the long term testing. Cheers
Awesome video! My Tissot Le Locle looses a fair bit of time as expected however I always leave it with the crown down. Tonight, I’m going to leave it with the dial facing up and see if I can gain time!
Hi Cheyne, It really is amazing how much engineering goes into these little pieces of Art that we wear on our wrist This is a great video and shows that an old piece of information is still relevant
I store my watches in a Home and Hadfield watch box (crown up). I’ve have a really noticed my Sub date lose around 1.3 seconds a day this way. Makes a lot of sense. I am gonna try storing in different t positions to see what changes Thanks for sharing this. Actually kinda cool to see
This is awesome! Great video. I also noticed that, the longer you wear it the more accurate it is. What's weird though is my 124060 sub with the 3230 movement runs most accurate when I leave it crown up! After 8 months, while leaving it overnight (off-wrist) mine runs: +1 sec facing up, +0.6 sec crown up and I still have yet to try crown down.
Thank you. Interesting, yeah like you said, think it has a lot to do with how long you wear the watch and what you are doing when you're wearing it. I'm going to do a bit more long term testing, see what I come up with. Cheers
Great video I do the same when I leave them overnight if one starts running fast or slow to speed them up or slow them down, these Rolex are amazing my Explorer 36 is so accurate I rarely have to adjust the time and I have a vintage Rolex Explorer 1970 (birth age ) cough cough showing my age and that still only loses about 20 seconds over a month which is testament to Rolex quality
My 20 year old Rolex explorer runs at about +2 to +3 seconds a day. I was thinking of going to get it regulated but if this works for me, then that would be such an awesome little trick.
I need to make a suggestion. Since you’re always outdoors, I would love to see what your opinion is on the Tudor Black Bay (58 or 54) on a rubber strap. I work outdoors as well and I recently bought a 54 on rubber. That may be a little small for you. It wears like a 38mm. But because it’s thin and the rubber strap is fantastic for outdoors, I’m really curious if you’d like it. I keep it in rotation with my 36mm Explorer (124270) and in the extreme weather (so far I’ve only tested cold as I just got it) it really does as good, possibly better, than the Explorer. I’m not sure what the thickness is on the 58, but the 54 is pretty thin. Timing bezel has great action (something I use frequently). But it’s really the rubber strap that shines on the 54. It’s thinner than most factory straps and the watch just disappears. With Rolex, the oyster bracelet is so well designed that I forget I’m wearing it. But the same happens with the Black Bay, except it’s lighter. I’ve just found it to be a perfect outdoor watch. I hadn’t even planned on buying the Blackbay 54. I was dropping a Rolex off to be serviced and I tried on the 54 on the bracelet. I said, “yeah not bad. It’s nice” not wanting to spend almost $4k on it. But just for kicks I asked to try on the rubber. And immediately I said “wrap it up”. I’m a little biased towards rubber straps anyway. For me, it’s Rolex oyster or a rubber strap. But I’ve never encountered a rubber strap that fits like this. And I’ve owned tons of rubber straps. Every one is soft, a little grippy, and you’re aware of it being there - albeit soft and slightly grippy - all day. This isn’t like that at all. It’s like it’s not even there. And I really only my EZ link frequently. It’s popped out most of the summer and reduced in winter. So the T-Fit clasp on the Tudor (similar to Submariner EZ Glide) is a great bonus. Granted, it’s not Rolex quality. But it’s also not what I expected. I expected the whole thing on rubber to feel slightly cheaper. So I sat there thinking “should I just buy it on the bracelet and order a rubber strap?” Every watch RUclipsr tells me to do this. But I went the opposite way. The bracelet was mediocre at best and I knew I wouldn’t wear it after feeling the rubber strap. Anyway, just a thought for the future if you haven’t tried the new rubber strap. Again, keep in mind that the 54 rubber strap may be thinner than a 58. My praise is for the 54 as it’s the only one I’ve tried. Very impressed with this as an outdoor work watch. Thanks again
Thanks for sharing your experience with the Black Bay 54 on the rubber strap! I can see why it’s become such a great outdoor companion for you. The thin profile, T-Fit clasp, and lightweight design sound like a winning combination, especially for active wear. I haven’t had the chance to try the 54 on rubber yet, but you’ve got me intrigued. I’m usually a fan of oyster bracelets or high-quality rubber Artem straps for the same reasons you mentioned-comfort, durability, and how they “disappear” on the wrist during long wear. It’s good to know the rubber strap on the 54 stands out so much. I’ll definitely add it to my list to check out. I don't think the size the 54 will be a problem, as I'm start to look into smaller watches for my longer travels, the strap setup could be worth experiencing firsthand, especially for outdoor adventures. I also like the practicality of a timing bezel for outdoor use, so that’s another plus. Appreciate the thoughtful suggestion! Cheers
I’m a nerd too and certainly appreciate this test! I’m never knew that about Rolex watches! I should test my METAS Speedy, which has a never supposed to lose time!
What's actually funny is the way you entertain yourself (and us) with your watches by doing random stuff like indirect torture while strolling at some remote place in the forest or something or trying to find ways to push them further while not being a dedicated watch critic or something like that. For example I didn't know the trick with setting the time, I just set it and that's it. The extra wiggle you do sounds interesting. Compared to other wristwatch channels - some have issues with being toо pretentious, or autistic, or fake, or just plain lame, yours feels a bit more refreshing, even though you're not a dedicated watch channel.
Thanks for the thoughtful comment, great to hear stuff like this! 😊 I’ve always believed that watches are meant to be experienced rather than just displayed, so I love pushing their limits in unique ways-especially out in nature where they truly shine. It's awesome to hear that the little tricks, like the time-setting wiggle, caught your attention; sometimes it's those small details that make these pieces even more fascinating. I really appreciate your take on the channel vibe-it’s all about keeping things real and relatable while having fun with these incredible tools. Glad you're enjoying the adventure with me! Cheers
My experience does not coincide with the vintage instructions you have... In fact, listening to you talk about your Rolex's accuracy urged me to take mine in for a service. I knew mine was running 3+ seconds fast each day. I took it in, sure enough it was, and the amplitude was too high so they replaced the barrel and main spring. Now it's running a little over a second slow each day which I'm super irritated about. because.... The Rolex watchmaker himself showed me that my 2016 date sub 3135 caliber should be within a -1/+3 spec. So both before and after my watch is still out of spec. I haven't taken it back in because they keep the watch for over a week and I don't want to be without it (also I'm not sure I' really trust them at this point) . I store my watch face up in a watch roll like you and it does not speed up the watch as suggested. I wear it about 13-15 hours a day as well. The other thing that drives me crazy is my date does not switch over at midnight. It varies from +1 to +5 minutes each night. Again the Rolex watchmaker himself said spec is -1/+1 minute at midnight for the date change... Anybody else have this issue? watchmaker said he tested it 10 times and said it was spot on each time.. but I have checked it more than 15-20 times at midnight and it has only switched over within spec maybe 2 of those times.
Interesting, thanks for sharing. Question are you taking it to a Rolex Boutique or is this an "offsite Rolex watchmaker"? Also if your date window doesn't switch at midnight there is something wrong and if it has that big of a variation. Personally if I was you and that was my watch, I would take that watch into a Rolex Boutique and just pay the $700 for a full service. Keep me posted, good luck.
@@cheynewalls I did take it to an actual Rolex boutique in Boise ID. my watch is still under warranty because it had a full service, by the owner before me, about a year and a half ago which means I still have 6 months left on the updated warranty
@@joshuagoheen The plot thickens, interesting. I'm surprised, My Rolex AD doesn't question me. If I ask for a full service, under warranty, no questions ask they just sent it in. Sorry just to specify, is your Rolex AD a shop that sells Rolex watches with other watch brands and jewelry? Or the whole boutique only sells Rolex?
@@cheynewalls They did the work no questions, but to me they still have a product that is out of spec for both accuracy and date change. That is after a Rolex full service apparently and now this Rolex boutique service/fix. It is a jewelry store that also sells new Rolex, Omega, IWC, and Tudor. I will say the 4-5 sales I talked to on separate occasions, didn't have a clue about any of the specs. They told me Rolex accuracy was +5/-5 and that the date change was -2 hours + 1 hour hahaha. What a joke. Thankfully their Rolex certified watchmaker new the specs but the watch he gave back to me is still out of spec as mentioned before... I'm frustrated and thinking about finding another boutique in another state.
@ yeah I would find a Rolex only AD. Sorry what I meant by no questions asked is you said you’ve been going back a forth with the watchmaker, that shouldn’t be the case. If you say there is a problem, they need to fix it. Yeah just take the original warranty card and your new service warranty card with the watch to a different full Rolex AD. Good luck keep me posted. Cheers
Fellow nerd here. Very interesting experiment. I have a new 36mm Explorer 1, METAS certified Omega Aqua Terra and Planet Ocean and a 1991 Speedmaster Reduced with a standard ETA movement. I rotate wearing each watch for two weeks at a time and have a sedentary lifestyle (code for being lazy!). I lie all of my watches flat when I take them off. They all live in a watch winder when out of the two week cycle. The Explorer loses exactly 2s a day. The AT and PO both gain about 1s a day. The Speedy used to gain about 15s a day when I wore it everyday as my only watch but now it only gets worn everyday 6 weeks, it loses about 10s a day unless I wind it up every night, in which case it’s closer to losing 3-4s a day. I know I shouldn’t care but it pisses me off that the Explorer loses time. I’m trying to learn to stop looking at the seconds hand as it really doesn’t matter!
Thank you for sharing that info, great collection! I'm interested to see the final results of this long term test and how much a different it will make. Like you, I have to get over it, if my mechanic watch is off a bit. It is always the worst returning home after a long trip to see my watch has gain or lost time a good amount of time, even tho it backs down to a second or so a day, perspective. I'm playing with actually laying a watch winder down so the watch dial is facing up. See if that will also add time, instead of having the watch rotating with the dial facing vertical. We will see.
Thank you for doing this video, very interesting, I'm going to try it with my Rolex watches. Also I love seeing your Rolex watches all scratched up. Shows they are living a good life!
Yeah try it out, I was very surprised how well it worked. Oh yes, these are tool watches and are used as such. Cheers
Love how you are able to breakdown the accuracy of Rolex watches. Beneficial information as well as entertaining at the same time! Keep up the great work 👍🏽
@@mahdiahmad Thanks for that, Cheers
@ of course. You deserve the praise. Can’t wait for a breakdown of an extended period of time in comparing the watches’ accuracy. Looking forward to the next video ✌🏽
@@mahdiahmad Cheers
Pretty cool I'm going to try this
@@Crazy_Joe_Davola Cheers, keep me posted on your results.
really cool topic, thanks for making this video!
Cheers
Great video! Helpful to others.
Thanks, Cheers
Man this is cool, thanks for another great video!!! I’m a nerd for this type of timekeeping!
Its fun right! I'm really excited for this long term testing. I'll also bring in a few other watch brands, see if this is universal. Cheers
You know someone told me about this a couple of years ago and I never tried it. Thank you for doing it for me. It really works.
Cheers, I was the same way, got it a lot in the comments. Glad I finally tried it.
Good video , I use this method myself I have also noticed my no date models have had the best accuracy , Rolex explorer and op41 ,
Thank you. That is good to know. I'm hear that from others that the time only models are the most accurate. I'm seeing that with my Rolex Explorer 40 as well. It will be interesting to see the results of the long term testing. Cheers
Awesome video! My Tissot Le Locle looses a fair bit of time as expected however I always leave it with the crown down. Tonight, I’m going to leave it with the dial facing up and see if I can gain time!
@@AD4M1873 yeah try it out. Keep me posted on your results. Cheers
Awesome video. Setting the time right was a great tip too
Thank you, Cheers
Hi Cheyne, It really is amazing how much engineering goes into these little pieces of Art that we wear on our wrist
This is a great video and shows that an old piece of information is still relevant
@@dalewood6361 I thought the exact same thing! Incredible craftsmanship and design.
I store my watches in a Home and Hadfield watch box (crown up). I’ve have a really noticed my Sub date lose around 1.3 seconds a day this way. Makes a lot of sense. I am gonna try storing in different t positions to see what changes
Thanks for sharing this. Actually kinda cool to see
Cheers, yeah try it out and keep my posted on the results.
This is awesome! Great video. I also noticed that, the longer you wear it the more accurate it is.
What's weird though is my 124060 sub with the 3230 movement runs most accurate when I leave it crown up! After 8 months, while leaving it overnight (off-wrist) mine runs: +1 sec facing up, +0.6 sec crown up and I still have yet to try crown down.
Thank you. Interesting, yeah like you said, think it has a lot to do with how long you wear the watch and what you are doing when you're wearing it. I'm going to do a bit more long term testing, see what I come up with. Cheers
Great video I do the same when I leave them overnight if one starts running fast or slow to speed them up or slow them down, these Rolex are amazing my Explorer 36 is so accurate I rarely have to adjust the time and I have a vintage Rolex Explorer 1970 (birth age ) cough cough showing my age and that still only loses about 20 seconds over a month which is testament to Rolex quality
@@Paul_F_C Cheers Paul, thank you. The more I dive into the mechanics of these Rolex watches the more I’m impressed. Short and long term
My 20 year old Rolex explorer runs at about +2 to +3 seconds a day. I was thinking of going to get it regulated but if this works for me, then that would be such an awesome little trick.
Yeah give it a try, Keep me posted. Cheers
I need to make a suggestion. Since you’re always outdoors, I would love to see what your opinion is on the Tudor Black Bay (58 or 54) on a rubber strap. I work outdoors as well and I recently bought a 54 on rubber. That may be a little small for you. It wears like a 38mm. But because it’s thin and the rubber strap is fantastic for outdoors, I’m really curious if you’d like it. I keep it in rotation with my 36mm Explorer (124270) and in the extreme weather (so far I’ve only tested cold as I just got it) it really does as good, possibly better, than the Explorer. I’m not sure what the thickness is on the 58, but the 54 is pretty thin. Timing bezel has great action (something I use frequently). But it’s really the rubber strap that shines on the 54. It’s thinner than most factory straps and the watch just disappears. With Rolex, the oyster bracelet is so well designed that I forget I’m wearing it. But the same happens with the Black Bay, except it’s lighter. I’ve just found it to be a perfect outdoor watch. I hadn’t even planned on buying the Blackbay 54. I was dropping a Rolex off to be serviced and I tried on the 54 on the bracelet. I said, “yeah not bad. It’s nice” not wanting to spend almost $4k on it. But just for kicks I asked to try on the rubber. And immediately I said “wrap it up”. I’m a little biased towards rubber straps anyway. For me, it’s Rolex oyster or a rubber strap. But I’ve never encountered a rubber strap that fits like this. And I’ve owned tons of rubber straps. Every one is soft, a little grippy, and you’re aware of it being there - albeit soft and slightly grippy - all day. This isn’t like that at all. It’s like it’s not even there. And I really only my EZ link frequently. It’s popped out most of the summer and reduced in winter. So the T-Fit clasp on the Tudor (similar to Submariner EZ Glide) is a great bonus. Granted, it’s not Rolex quality. But it’s also not what I expected. I expected the whole thing on rubber to feel slightly cheaper. So I sat there thinking “should I just buy it on the bracelet and order a rubber strap?” Every watch RUclipsr tells me to do this. But I went the opposite way. The bracelet was mediocre at best and I knew I wouldn’t wear it after feeling the rubber strap. Anyway, just a thought for the future if you haven’t tried the new rubber strap. Again, keep in mind that the 54 rubber strap may be thinner than a 58. My praise is for the 54 as it’s the only one I’ve tried. Very impressed with this as an outdoor work watch. Thanks again
Thanks for sharing your experience with the Black Bay 54 on the rubber strap! I can see why it’s become such a great outdoor companion for you. The thin profile, T-Fit clasp, and lightweight design sound like a winning combination, especially for active wear.
I haven’t had the chance to try the 54 on rubber yet, but you’ve got me intrigued. I’m usually a fan of oyster bracelets or high-quality rubber Artem straps for the same reasons you mentioned-comfort, durability, and how they “disappear” on the wrist during long wear. It’s good to know the rubber strap on the 54 stands out so much.
I’ll definitely add it to my list to check out. I don't think the size the 54 will be a problem, as I'm start to look into smaller watches for my longer travels, the strap setup could be worth experiencing firsthand, especially for outdoor adventures. I also like the practicality of a timing bezel for outdoor use, so that’s another plus. Appreciate the thoughtful suggestion! Cheers
I’m a nerd too and certainly appreciate this test! I’m never knew that about Rolex watches! I should test my METAS Speedy, which has a never supposed to lose time!
@@VMIyanks04 keep me posted. I’m going to do a long term test, and try to get a few other watch brands involved. Cheers
Just curious , but what did you use to monitor the seconds lost or gained to be able to check it within points of a second?
Watch Tracker, its a great App that allows you track your watch accuracy down to the decimal point. Cheers
@ brilliant I’ll give that a go👍🏼
@@dazlarg Cheers
Where is the gray & yellow travel case from?
A subscriber sent it to me, I think it is from windupwatchshop.com. It is a great traveling case.
It looks awesome. Great video and content as always
@ Cheers
Same rules are applicable for many other watches. At least my Omega and Tudor are like that.
Interesting, on the the long term testing of this I'm going to introduce some other watches from different brands. Thanks for the info.
What's actually funny is the way you entertain yourself (and us) with your watches by doing random stuff like indirect torture while strolling at some remote place in the forest or something or trying to find ways to push them further while not being a dedicated watch critic or something like that. For example I didn't know the trick with setting the time, I just set it and that's it. The extra wiggle you do sounds interesting.
Compared to other wristwatch channels - some have issues with being toо pretentious, or autistic, or fake, or just plain lame, yours feels a bit more refreshing, even though you're not a dedicated watch channel.
Thanks for the thoughtful comment, great to hear stuff like this! 😊 I’ve always believed that watches are meant to be experienced rather than just displayed, so I love pushing their limits in unique ways-especially out in nature where they truly shine. It's awesome to hear that the little tricks, like the time-setting wiggle, caught your attention; sometimes it's those small details that make these pieces even more fascinating.
I really appreciate your take on the channel vibe-it’s all about keeping things real and relatable while having fun with these incredible tools. Glad you're enjoying the adventure with me! Cheers
Wonder if this will work with my omega 👀.
I'm hear from other Yes, but I'll try to have an Omega watch in the long term testing and we will see.
Tried on my Seiko5 and Seamaster they also work the same. just the Seiko has more + and - 😂
Thanks for that info - On my long term testing I'm going to to bring in a few other watch brands, see if this is universal. Cheers
I have an automatic winder next to my bed and I keep my watch on it while I sleep. 😊
How accurate does that keep your watch? I've heard good and bad things about automatic winder. Never tried one for myself.
My experience does not coincide with the vintage instructions you have... In fact, listening to you talk about your Rolex's accuracy urged me to take mine in for a service. I knew mine was running 3+ seconds fast each day. I took it in, sure enough it was, and the amplitude was too high so they replaced the barrel and main spring. Now it's running a little over a second slow each day which I'm super irritated about. because.... The Rolex watchmaker himself showed me that my 2016 date sub 3135 caliber should be within a -1/+3 spec. So both before and after my watch is still out of spec. I haven't taken it back in because they keep the watch for over a week and I don't want to be without it (also I'm not sure I' really trust them at this point) . I store my watch face up in a watch roll like you and it does not speed up the watch as suggested. I wear it about 13-15 hours a day as well. The other thing that drives me crazy is my date does not switch over at midnight. It varies from +1 to +5 minutes each night. Again the Rolex watchmaker himself said spec is -1/+1 minute at midnight for the date change... Anybody else have this issue? watchmaker said he tested it 10 times and said it was spot on each time.. but I have checked it more than 15-20 times at midnight and it has only switched over within spec maybe 2 of those times.
Interesting, thanks for sharing. Question are you taking it to a Rolex Boutique or is this an "offsite Rolex watchmaker"? Also if your date window doesn't switch at midnight there is something wrong and if it has that big of a variation. Personally if I was you and that was my watch, I would take that watch into a Rolex Boutique and just pay the $700 for a full service. Keep me posted, good luck.
@@cheynewalls I did take it to an actual Rolex boutique in Boise ID. my watch is still under warranty because it had a full service, by the owner before me, about a year and a half ago which means I still have 6 months left on the updated warranty
@@joshuagoheen The plot thickens, interesting. I'm surprised, My Rolex AD doesn't question me. If I ask for a full service, under warranty, no questions ask they just sent it in. Sorry just to specify, is your Rolex AD a shop that sells Rolex watches with other watch brands and jewelry? Or the whole boutique only sells Rolex?
@@cheynewalls They did the work no questions, but to me they still have a product that is out of spec for both accuracy and date change. That is after a Rolex full service apparently and now this Rolex boutique service/fix. It is a jewelry store that also sells new Rolex, Omega, IWC, and Tudor. I will say the 4-5 sales I talked to on separate occasions, didn't have a clue about any of the specs. They told me Rolex accuracy was +5/-5 and that the date change was -2 hours + 1 hour hahaha. What a joke. Thankfully their Rolex certified watchmaker new the specs but the watch he gave back to me is still out of spec as mentioned before... I'm frustrated and thinking about finding another boutique in another state.
@ yeah I would find a Rolex only AD. Sorry what I meant by no questions asked is you said you’ve been going back a forth with the watchmaker, that shouldn’t be the case. If you say there is a problem, they need to fix it. Yeah just take the original warranty card and your new service warranty card with the watch to a different full Rolex AD. Good luck keep me posted. Cheers
Fellow nerd here. Very interesting experiment. I have a new 36mm Explorer 1, METAS certified Omega Aqua Terra and Planet Ocean and a 1991 Speedmaster Reduced with a standard ETA movement. I rotate wearing each watch for two weeks at a time and have a sedentary lifestyle (code for being lazy!). I lie all of my watches flat when I take them off. They all live in a watch winder when out of the two week cycle.
The Explorer loses exactly 2s a day. The AT and PO both gain about 1s a day. The Speedy used to gain about 15s a day when I wore it everyday as my only watch but now it only gets worn everyday 6 weeks, it loses about 10s a day unless I wind it up every night, in which case it’s closer to losing 3-4s a day. I know I shouldn’t care but it pisses me off that the Explorer loses time. I’m trying to learn to stop looking at the seconds hand as it really doesn’t matter!
Thank you for sharing that info, great collection! I'm interested to see the final results of this long term test and how much a different it will make. Like you, I have to get over it, if my mechanic watch is off a bit. It is always the worst returning home after a long trip to see my watch has gain or lost time a good amount of time, even tho it backs down to a second or so a day, perspective.
I'm playing with actually laying a watch winder down so the watch dial is facing up. See if that will also add time, instead of having the watch rotating with the dial facing vertical. We will see.