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Old 4 October 2007, 10:26 AM   #1
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My Seiko loves running fast

Hey everybody. Like the title says, my Seiko runs 2-5 minutes fast. It will run accurate for maybe a day or two and then all hell breaks loose. Honestly though, do all of these run this fast or does it need to be regulated? It's one of the Automatic divers by the way.

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Old 4 October 2007, 11:06 AM   #2
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Is the stem located @ 4 o'clock? Most likely it's a 7S26 movement. Mine runs WAY fast as well, though not as fast as you describe. I'd sure get it regulated. If you have the tools and are dexterous, it can be done @ home. Look HERE for a quick pic of what to do...
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Old 4 October 2007, 11:50 AM   #3
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Yes it is at the 4 o'clock position. Thanks for the fast reply. My dad works with a guy that works on watches (usually Rolex's) all the time. I'm sure he'll to it for cheap.

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Old 4 October 2007, 11:56 AM   #4
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My 7S26 typically runs fast but not within 2 days... usually after a few weeks.
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Old 4 October 2007, 11:59 AM   #5
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easily remedied at home with the right tools. DO you have a caseback remover?
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Old 5 October 2007, 06:19 AM   #6
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Thanks for all of the replies everyone! Unfortunately I do not have a caseback remover, although now that I have complained about it running fast, it seems to be quite accurate.

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Old 5 October 2007, 07:03 AM   #7
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Mine runs fast as well. I have learned to live with it, but if it really does bother you, just take it to a SEIKO dealer and they will adjust it for you.

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Old 7 October 2007, 01:22 AM   #8
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The key with this movement is that its full wound before regulation. Also if you let it run down it will actually run faster. Once regulated you really need to keep it on a winder.
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Old 7 October 2007, 01:50 AM   #9
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That's strange for such a brand aint it?
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Old 7 October 2007, 01:59 AM   #10
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Mine is right on the money.....6 ticks per second :

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Thanks for all of the replies everyone! Unfortunately I do not have a caseback remover, although now that I have complained about it running fast, it seems to be quite accurate.

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