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RICARDOVASCO · 11 March 2017, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by stockae92

One thing though, wearing it all day doesn't mean it will get winded.

If you have a desk job, of which you are doing mostly typing, then your watch may not get winded much even if you wear it all day long.

You can either get up and walk around more, or buy a single watch winder and let it do the job for you. :)

Thanks. As said, I don't wear it often in Brazil. However I was in St Barth and Miami for 15 days wearing the watch everyday , swimming ,etc.
Other thing which is strange is that I can not see the lume of the dial in the dark .

GB-man · 11 March 2017, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by RICARDOVASCO

Thanks. As said, I don't wear it often in Brazil. However I was in St Barth and Miami for 15 days wearing the watch everyday , swimming ,etc.
Other thing which is strange is that I can not see the lume of the dial in the dark .

AP lume is not very strong, compared to even Rolex which has subpar Lume. I would bet if you shine your phone flashlight on it for a minute and walk into a dark room it will show.

It's possible your rotor is not swinging freely but hard to say without handling the watch. If in doubt, let it wind down to stop and wear it for a run. It should start and build the power reserve during your run. Afterwards the watch should run on its own for some time. If it stops after a few minutes or even an hour then maybe you're on to something.

I'm guessing your AP is fine

RICARDOVASCO · 11 March 2017, 10:51 PM

It stopped Saturday at 5:55 am . 66hs power reserve .

PJ S · 12 March 2017, 11:27 AM

^
Ok, so the mainspring and going train all seem to be working to spec, so let’s assess the auto winding mechanism.

With the watch stopped, wind it with the crown – just enough to get the seconds hand starting to move, then one more turn of the crown.
Leave it to see how long it runs for then.
Once it stops and you’ve noted the duration, do the same process again, only this time wear it and swing your arms – go for a bit of a power walk for 15 mins.
Take the watch off, and see how long it runs for.
If it lasts considerably longer than the minimal wind previously, then you know the auto mech is working, and would support that you just weren’t moving enough to wind the mainspring.

FrmrHoss · 18 March 2017, 12:48 PM

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RICARDOVASCO · 19 March 2017, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by FrmrHoss

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RICARDOVASCO · 13 January 2018, 09:28 AM

Hi all . I just had the same problem with my watch .
I never wear it in Brasil so it was kept on safe for a long time . I was in NY last week and start to wear it . Did the 30 times power cord and said . The first night it stopped ( out of my wirst) . Then I did the 30 times power cord again . Next night it stopped again ( after 4 hours I took of my wirst) . I did the power cord again and then it’s running ok until now .
Went to AP store and the sales person told me it would me very simple as a magnetism issue ( have u guys had the same problem ?) . Issue caused by raio x at airports etc .
My watch is like new condition , never dropped , no ding , dent , scratch .. still with plastics .
Anyway , the guy said now AP got 5 years warranty ( I purchased in 2015 but have the extended 1 year ) so it is covered until 2018 . Now until 2020?
Not sure if I would send to AP service or not . Now it is perfect . Is the “ magnetic issue” like “ normal “ or its serious ?
Regards
Ricardo

Kamen · 13 January 2018, 02:26 PM

If it is under warranty I am not sure why you wouldn't just send it in to get checked since it is covered?

Also, you seriously still have it in plastic???

Tomas Eriksson · 13 January 2018, 05:00 PM

5 year warranty only applies to watches sold 2017 and onwards.
Magnetism is hard to avoid depending on how one lives and applies to most mechanical watches, it’s not serious. Demagnetization takes like 10 seconds and I haven’t gotten charged from my AD for having it done.

Baco Noir · 13 January 2018, 06:05 PM

You’ve been given plenty of advice on how to determine it there is a problem and don’t seem to care enough to understand how they work.

My additional advice is to just sell it and buy a quartz watch.

Passionata · 13 January 2018, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by RICARDOVASCO

I remember the first time it delayed the machine under the watch case was not shaking as normal. It was a little locked . Just to remember. My watch never had any accident . Still as brand new without any scratch as well.

also possible that something became lose in the movement what blocks the rotor sometimes to spin freely therefore the hectic behaviour it d give the answer why it keeps PR if you just wind it.

PJ S · 14 January 2018, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by RICARDOVASCO

... Went to AP store and the sales person told me it would me very simple as a magnetism issue ( have u guys had the same problem ?). Issue caused by raio x at airports etc.

Complete nonsense. The only thing magnetism does is cause a watch to run fast.
Sounds like something isn't right, and possibly the auto-winding mechanism.
It'll need to be sent off to be looked at and sorted out.

Passionata · 14 January 2018, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by PJ S

Complete nonsense. The only thing magnetism does is cause a watch to run fast.
Sounds like something isn't right, and possibly the auto-winding mechanism.
It'll need to be sent off to be looked at and sorted out.

it must be the result the shortage of trained labour they allow
monkeys behind the desk giving such advice , magnetism and PR ,triple facepalm

RICARDOVASCO · 14 January 2018, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Kamen

If it is under warranty I am not sure why you wouldn't just send it in to get checked since it is covered?

Also, you seriously still have it in plastic???

Im sending it to AP service in Sao Paolo next week.
it still has some plastics on . lol

RICARDOVASCO · 14 January 2018, 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Tomas Eriksson

5 year warranty only applies to watches sold 2017 and onwards.
Magnetism is hard to avoid depending on how one lives and applies to most mechanical watches, it’s not serious. Demagnetization takes like 10 seconds and I haven’t gotten charged from my AD for having it done.

The AP person told me wrong. He said 5 years even if it was purchased in 2015.
I will send the watch next week.
Thanks

RICARDOVASCO · 14 January 2018, 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Baco Noir

You’ve been given plenty of advice on how to determine it there is a problem and don’t seem to care enough to understand how they work.

My additional advice is to just sell it and buy a quartz watch.

RICARDOVASCO · 14 January 2018, 04:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Passionata

also possible that something became lose in the movement what blocks the rotor sometimes to spin freely therefore the hectic behaviour it d give the answer why it keeps PR if you just wind it.

its possible. Im just wondering why its normal now. Anyway, its time to find out whats going on.

RICARDOVASCO · 14 January 2018, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Passionata

it must be the result the shortage of trained labour they allow
monkeys behind the desk giving such advice , magnetism and PR ,triple facepalm

Kamen · 14 January 2018, 04:43 AM

Good to hear; hope the issue gets sorted out quickly for you.

Passionata · 14 January 2018, 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by RICARDOVASCO

its possible. Im just wondering why its normal now. Anyway, its time to find out whats going on.

If a lose screw let a part hook the rotor than you can get such a result sometimes fine sometimes isn t ,i d send to Clearwater for a check ,it must work properly don t waste your precious time to worry about

bongtris · 14 January 2018, 05:46 PM

I had exactly the same problem. 15400 bought new april 2016. Had the issue oct 2017. Mine had 5 minutes power reserve on a full wind. When i wind the watch theres a grinding feel/noise while you turn also a slight resistance to each turn.

Sent it to authorized AP service here in Manila. (If you happen to need service dont bring it there, very bad experience)

They told me the oil dried up. Working fine since then.

Btw for warranty claims do AP give back your watches in used ziplocks? Ive read somewhere paid service comes back in a case.

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KBM · 14 January 2018, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Baco Noir

You’ve been given plenty of advice on how to determine it there is a problem and don’t seem to care enough to understand how they work.

My additional advice is to just sell it and buy a quartz watch.

Maybe the quartz watch will be worn more than once a year!

RICARDOVASCO · 15 January 2018, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bongtris

I had exactly the same problem. 15400 bought new april 2016. Had the issue oct 2017. Mine had 5 minutes power reserve on a full wind. When i wind the watch theres a grinding feel/noise while you turn also a slight resistance to each turn.

Sent it to authorized AP service here in Manila. (If you happen to need service dont bring it there, very bad experience)

They told me the oil dried up. Working fine since then.

Btw for warranty claims do AP give back your watches in used ziplocks? Ive read somewhere paid service comes back in a case.

Sent from my SM-G955F using Tapatalk

Thanks ! Did you let only your watch over there or you left it in the box? I’m afraid they don’t take a good care . My watch has no ding, dent, scratch so I’d like to keep it like that .

RICARDOVASCO · 15 January 2018, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by RICARDOVASCO

Thanks ! Did you leave only your watch over there or you left it in the box? I’m afraid they don’t take a good care . My watch has no ding, dent, scratch so I’d like to keep it like that .

I just asked the store and they said they take pic before ship it to service center .

yannis · 15 January 2018, 07:43 AM

Genuine question fellas no funny attitude or disrespect intended. Is it common for APs to have such issues?

V25V · 24 January 2018, 02:51 AM

Send to AP, their service is top notch!

Xerxes77 · 24 January 2018, 02:59 AM

You need to wind at least one at mounth because need to oiled the movement

RICARDOVASCO · 29 January 2018, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Xerxes77

You need to wind at least one at mounth because need to oiled the movement

I didn't know about that. Maybe thats the problem. I don't wear it so often.
By the way, I left it on AP dealer shop in Brazil.

Hairdude1 · 29 January 2018, 01:49 PM

Hope AP gets you sorted quickly

RICARDOVASCO · 1 March 2018, 07:18 AM

Hi guys. Just a little feedback.
My watch is running well now! They said it just needed some lubrification and adjustments . As said , I felt the rotor was a little stucked before. Now it moves easily . Its even make some noise when moving ( when I shake my arm). Is it normal?
Anyway, now its perfect . I won't leave it on a safe for so long without full wind at least once a month .

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RICARDOVASCO "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Ricardo Location: Brasil Posts: 248	It stopped Saturday at 5:55 am . 66hs power reserve .

12 March 2017, 11:27 AM	#34
PJ S Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: UK Posts: 3,990	^ Ok, so the mainspring and going train all seem to be working to spec, so let’s assess the auto winding mechanism. With the watch stopped, wind it with the crown – just enough to get the seconds hand starting to move, then one more turn of the crown. Leave it to see how long it runs for then. Once it stops and you’ve noted the duration, do the same process again, only this time wear it and swing your arms – go for a bit of a power walk for 15 mins. Take the watch off, and see how long it runs for. If it lasts considerably longer than the minimal wind previously, then you know the auto mech is working, and would support that you just weren’t moving enough to wind the mainspring.

13 January 2018, 09:28 AM	#37
RICARDOVASCO "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Ricardo Location: Brasil Posts: 248	Hi all . I just had the same problem with my watch . I never wear it in Brasil so it was kept on safe for a long time . I was in NY last week and start to wear it . Did the 30 times power cord and said . The first night it stopped ( out of my wirst) . Then I did the 30 times power cord again . Next night it stopped again ( after 4 hours I took of my wirst) . I did the power cord again and then it’s running ok until now . Went to AP store and the sales person told me it would me very simple as a magnetism issue ( have u guys had the same problem ?) . Issue caused by raio x at airports etc . My watch is like new condition , never dropped , no ding , dent , scratch .. still with plastics . Anyway , the guy said now AP got 5 years warranty ( I purchased in 2015 but have the extended 1 year ) so it is covered until 2018 . Now until 2020? Not sure if I would send to AP service or not . Now it is perfect . Is the “ magnetic issue” like “ normal “ or its serious ? Regards Ricardo

13 January 2018, 02:26 PM	#38
Kamen "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Vancouver Posts: 265	If it is under warranty I am not sure why you wouldn't just send it in to get checked since it is covered? Also, you seriously still have it in plastic???

14 January 2018, 04:43 AM	#49
Kamen "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Vancouver Posts: 265	Good to hear; hope the issue gets sorted out quickly for you.

14 January 2018, 05:46 PM	#51
bongtris "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Philippines Watch: 116520 15400 Posts: 80	I had exactly the same problem. 15400 bought new april 2016. Had the issue oct 2017. Mine had 5 minutes power reserve on a full wind. When i wind the watch theres a grinding feel/noise while you turn also a slight resistance to each turn. Sent it to authorized AP service here in Manila. (If you happen to need service dont bring it there, very bad experience) They told me the oil dried up. Working fine since then. Btw for warranty claims do AP give back your watches in used ziplocks? Ive read somewhere paid service comes back in a case. Sent from my SM-G955F using Tapatalk

24 January 2018, 02:51 AM	#56
V25V 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: USA Posts: 4,340	Send to AP, their service is top notch!

24 January 2018, 02:59 AM	#57
Xerxes77 Banned Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Home! Posts: 3,307	You need to wind at least one at mounth because need to oiled the movement

1 March 2018, 07:18 AM	#60
RICARDOVASCO "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Ricardo Location: Brasil Posts: 248	Hi guys. Just a little feedback. My watch is running well now! They said it just needed some lubrification and adjustments . As said , I felt the rotor was a little stucked before. Now it moves easily . Its even make some noise when moving ( when I shake my arm). Is it normal? Anyway, now its perfect . I won't leave it on a safe for so long without full wind at least once a month .

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