14060M gains time when riding motorcycle.

[Tubber]

Submariner has developed an annoying problem of gaining time when out on the bike. If not out on the bike the time keeping is perfect. It never used to do this so I'll be dropping it of at Rolex in Bangkok for a service. But just out of interest is this indicative of any particular mechanical issues? On a 900km ride (the roads were bad) it gained 12 minutes, on a 600km ride it gained 8 minutes. It's annoying having to reset the time daily when out for a while. Back to using the Speedy, CWC, Seikos or anything but the 14060M on the bike.

 

[repoman]

That's interesting. I have no particular insight, but I ride a LOT, and I've never had a watch jump ahead like this, at least, not that I've ever noticed.

 

[sxl2004]

Your Rolex is bending the time space continuum on the bike.

 

[Tubber]

repoman

That's interesting. I have no particular insight, but I ride a LOT, and I've never had a watch jump ahead like this, at least, not that I've ever noticed.

First one that has done it with me too. Odd.

 

[Tubber]

sxl2004

Your Rolex is bending the time space continuum on the bike.

I get confused with this space/time continuum stuff but I think you are saying if I ride faster I get younger (or at least not age as fast)?

 

[gbesq]

Tubber

I get confused with this space/time continuum stuff but I think you are saying if I ride faster I get younger (or at least not age as fast)?

Correct. You may also start to look like these guys as a result of the distortion of the space time continuum.

 

[Evitzee]

I used to ride a BMW R75/6 back in the 70's, before bikes had clocks, so I always wore my 1973 cal 861 Speedmaster. Off the bike it kept fine time, but after a three hour outing it would gain two or three minutes. It was the vibration that played havoc with the escapement. It depends on the vibration profile of the engine, BMW flat twin engines were very smooth at highway speeds, but rough at idle which is where I believe my timekeeping errors occured. I still have that Speedmaster so I think I will wear it the next time I'm out to see how its timekeeping is on a Yamaha 1000cc 4 cyl inline cross plane engine which has its own unique vibration characteristics, especially at lower speeds.

Edited: Feb 20, 2024

 

[Tubber]

gbesq

Correct. You may also start to look like these guys as a result of the distortion of the space time continuum.

Could be worse, not all bad. Apart from the end that would spoil your day.

 

[Pastorbottle]

Yeah you’re better off with an entry level watch like an Omega, than a Rolex

 

[Tubber]

Evitzee

I used to ride a BMW R75/6 back in the 70's, before bikes had clocks, so I always wore my 1973 cal 861 Speedmaster. Off the bike it kept fine time, but after a three hour outing it would gain two or three minutes. It was the vibration that played havoc with the escapement. It depends on the vibration profile of the engine, BMW flat twin engines were very smooth at highway speeds, but rough at idle which is where I believe my timekeeping errors occured. I still have that Speedmaster so I think I will wear it the next time I'm out to see how its timekeeping is on a Yamaha 1000cc 4 cyl inline cross plane engine which has its own unique vibration characteristics, especially at lower speeds.

Never been a problem with a Speedy, Cal 321, 861 or 1861. Never been a problem with the 14060 until now either. But same symptoms and more than likely same cause.

 

[Tubber]

Pastorbottle

Yeah you’re better off with an entry level watch like an Omega, than a Rolex

Aye, yer right there mate.

 

[NT931]

Tubber

I get confused with this space/time continuum stuff but I think you are saying if I ride faster I get younger (or at least not age as fast)?

That is correct. Just think how much further back you'd go if you had a DeLorean!

 

[arturo7]

If you ride reeeally fast it should lose time...

 

[p4ul]

E=mc2….you need to ride faster to catch up with time.

See, I was a bit slow there!

 

[repoman]

Curious what bike you were riding Jim? Was it a rattle trap? My bikes tend to be pretty smooth runners (inline 4 cylinders, Ducati v-twin, etc.).

 

[Tubber]

repoman

Curious what bike you were riding Jim? Was it a rattle trap? My bikes tend to be pretty smooth runners (inline 4 cylinders, Ducati v-twin, etc.).

No it wasn't a rattle trap. FJR1300 and a Triumph Tiger Sport 660. Did 100km today and it went a minute fast.

 

[140dave]

Ever read NOS4A2 by Joe Hill? Keep an eye on your mirrors for a Rolls-Royce Wraith...

 

[Aroxx]

Tubber

No it wasn't a rattle trap. FJR1300 and a Triumph Tiger Sport 660. Did 100km today and it went a minute fast.

Great choice on the FJR. Fellow owner here. What year is yours? You know we love pictures, even if it’s not watches. Actually, we probably need a picture of the watch too. Mine is 2009. Black, the fastest color.

 

[Dan S]

Try doing half your trip like this, and you should be fine.

 

[Tubber]

Aroxx

Great choice on the FJR. Fellow owner here. What year is yours? You know we love pictures, even if it’s not watches. Actually, we probably need a picture of the watch too. Mine is 2009. Black, the fastest color.

Old photo but it is a 2008. Sold the Triumph TS660 a couple of days ago. Bought it as a replacement for the FJR and to slow down a bit. It was a really good bike but just lacking a little at the top end and the wind protection wasn't the best at higher speeds. Waiting for a new Tracer 900GT to arrive next month.


2022 Triumph TS660

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