I've been regulating my watches lately, since picking up a Timegrapher about a month ago. I can't beleive I did this the old way for so long (i.e., adjust and monitor for a day, re-adjust, rinse and repeat).
I have a couple of gen Subs, a rep with an ETA 2836 (from BK), one with the new VS 3135, and three reps with the A2824.
I took a few pics of the results. There's only one pic of the A2824 and one of the gen 3135, but results were pretty much identical with the like for like movements. All pics are with the dial face up.
Here's the read out for one of the Rolex 3135 movements. I didn't touch anything on it (wouldn't dream of it). Both movements had pretty much carbon copy results.
This is the VS 3135 after a few minor adjustments. It's a damn pain in the arse to adjust the accuracy, as it doesn't have the micro-adjustment screw and any movement of the regulator arm is VERY sensitive. It'll be off for a service in the next 2-3 weeks.
And here's the A2824. As far as my little collection goes, It's a rock solid movement across the board. No beat error adjustment was needed on any of them. And it's a dream to regulate.
It was a very close race, but the A2824 beat the lot of them. I know this doesn't take longevity into account, but I was quite surprised with the results.
I have a couple of gen Subs, a rep with an ETA 2836 (from BK), one with the new VS 3135, and three reps with the A2824.
I took a few pics of the results. There's only one pic of the A2824 and one of the gen 3135, but results were pretty much identical with the like for like movements. All pics are with the dial face up.
Here's the read out for one of the Rolex 3135 movements. I didn't touch anything on it (wouldn't dream of it). Both movements had pretty much carbon copy results.
This is the VS 3135 after a few minor adjustments. It's a damn pain in the arse to adjust the accuracy, as it doesn't have the micro-adjustment screw and any movement of the regulator arm is VERY sensitive. It'll be off for a service in the next 2-3 weeks.
And here's the A2824. As far as my little collection goes, It's a rock solid movement across the board. No beat error adjustment was needed on any of them. And it's a dream to regulate.
It was a very close race, but the A2824 beat the lot of them. I know this doesn't take longevity into account, but I was quite surprised with the results.
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