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11 September 2017, 03:40 AM | #1 |
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My speedy is losing accuracy
Hi all, my new speedy has gained +45 sec. so far. What are the +/- parameters? I bought it new, never dropped or banged. Don't know why it's running so fast.
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11 September 2017, 03:50 AM | #2 |
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45 seconds over what time frame?
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11 September 2017, 03:55 AM | #3 |
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get it serviced how old is it?
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11 September 2017, 04:09 AM | #4 |
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So far over a day. Might need it serviced if it keeps running so fast.
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Keep an eye on it day to day, if it varies dramatically (+23 one day, +45 another, -10 the third etc), then I'd bring it to Omega and have it serviced/looked @. If it's consistent, perhaps you just need to get it demagnetized/regulated at a watchmaker.
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11 September 2017, 04:24 AM | #7 |
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Thanks sensui, if it needs to be demagnetized, is that something done while I wait? I thought speedys could handle some EM fields quite well?
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11 September 2017, 05:13 AM | #8 |
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Definitely something that can be done while you wait, they just run the watch over a strip quickly back and forth. An Omega Boutique or watchmaker should be able to demagnetize or regulate quickly while you wait.
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11 September 2017, 06:13 AM | #9 |
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Thanks! I'll have to take it in soon and get it fixed.
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11 September 2017, 08:20 AM | #10 |
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To answer OP's question on accuracy parameters: Omega's non chronometer movements, to which the the Speedy Pro falls in, have a tolerance of -1/+11 sec per day. If your Pro is at 45s/day then it is definitely outside of spec and a quick trip to your AD/OB is proper.
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11 September 2017, 04:07 PM | #12 |
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In my experience, magnetized movements have a tendency to be off way more than 45 seconds in a day. My guess, assuming that all the functions are working correctly, is that it has drifted out of regulation. It happens.
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15 September 2017, 05:28 AM | #13 |
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I can see how that can happen. Since my last post a few days ago, I am now at +2min. 20sec now. I plan on taking it in soon to have it run under the antimagnetic strip.
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16 September 2017, 02:53 AM | #14 |
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Sounds like you need to do some servicing to it.
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16 September 2017, 03:12 AM | #15 |
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To see if it it magnetized, hold it over a compass. (If you have an iPhone, there is a built in compass app). If the compass moves, it is magnetized.
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They are notorious for gaining time when they need service
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