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stoner97 · 9 August 2011, 03:19 AM

I know there are a lot of posts regarding this matter, but my Sub 1680 is running 5 minutes a week fast, which is 42 seconds a day. It has always run fast since I bought it last August.
I wore it for a week, starting last monday and regulated the timings every night by placing the watch crown side down (which I understand can lose a few seconds).
My question is this.....I still have a few weeks left on the one year warranty from the UK internet based dealer from which I bought it. Should I send it back to be regulated as it is far out from COSC standard.

adam78 · 9 August 2011, 03:56 AM

A well-serviced cal. 1570 movement should be able to be regulated to +/- a couple of seconds/day or less. Something is definitely amiss with your watch, so if you can you should return it for a check-up and regulation (at least). However, if you know of a good local watchmaker I would first take it to him to inspect the movement. It's possible that it was never properly serviced, and if that's the case I wouldn't bother sending it back to the dealer, as things likely would not improve, and you'd have to deal with the postal system and all.

Jason71 · 9 August 2011, 05:06 AM

I would send it back. That is unacceptable IMHO

dddrees · 9 August 2011, 05:38 AM

If its covered and you trust them with your watch, then I say have them regulate it for you.

matt4hand · 9 August 2011, 06:02 AM

Send her back if it will help you sleep better.

smallcandle · 9 August 2011, 06:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dddrees

If its covered and you trust them with your watch, then I say have them regulate it for you.

This is the most important part of your decision.

mike · 9 August 2011, 07:12 AM

I would do something. As stated the movement is very capable of outstanding accuracy.

Newportkrieger · 9 August 2011, 07:30 AM

Certainly take it back to be regulated to within COSC standards. I am not a watchmaker but I think two possible culprits to consider are;

1) Dirty movement that needs to be cleaned
2) Magnetized movement

gtb5 · 9 August 2011, 05:43 PM

Mine is like a minute or two fast after a nearly week so definitely something more major needs be done on yours.

HL65 · 9 August 2011, 07:40 PM

Send it back...

stoner97 · 11 August 2011, 01:53 AM

Sent it back today after receiving a helpful email from Cheryl at WatchFinder.
Thanks for all your help on this one.

9 August 2011, 03:19 AM	#1
stoner97 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Chris Location: UK Watch: 1680 Posts: 36	1680 running fast I know there are a lot of posts regarding this matter, but my Sub 1680 is running 5 minutes a week fast, which is 42 seconds a day. It has always run fast since I bought it last August. I wore it for a week, starting last monday and regulated the timings every night by placing the watch crown side down (which I understand can lose a few seconds). My question is this.....I still have a few weeks left on the one year warranty from the UK internet based dealer from which I bought it. Should I send it back to be regulated as it is far out from COSC standard.

9 August 2011, 03:56 AM	#2
adam78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,830	A well-serviced cal. 1570 movement should be able to be regulated to +/- a couple of seconds/day or less. Something is definitely amiss with your watch, so if you can you should return it for a check-up and regulation (at least). However, if you know of a good local watchmaker I would first take it to him to inspect the movement. It's possible that it was never properly serviced, and if that's the case I wouldn't bother sending it back to the dealer, as things likely would not improve, and you'd have to deal with the postal system and all. __________________ Cheers, Adam

9 August 2011, 05:06 AM	#3
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	I would send it back. That is unacceptable IMHO __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

9 August 2011, 05:38 AM	#4
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	If its covered and you trust them with your watch, then I say have them regulate it for you. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

9 August 2011, 07:40 PM	#10
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	Send it back... __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

9 August 2011, 06:02 AM	#5
matt4hand Banned Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Matt Location: Atlanta Watch: Tramp Posts: 2,369	Send her back if it will help you sleep better.

9 August 2011, 07:12 AM	#7
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	I would do something. As stated the movement is very capable of outstanding accuracy.

9 August 2011, 07:30 AM	#8
Newportkrieger Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Steve Location: Newport Beach, CA Watch: GMT Master Pepsi Posts: 1,243	Certainly take it back to be regulated to within COSC standards. I am not a watchmaker but I think two possible culprits to consider are; 1) Dirty movement that needs to be cleaned 2) Magnetized movement

9 August 2011, 05:43 PM	#9
gtb5 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 188	Mine is like a minute or two fast after a nearly week so definitely something more major needs be done on yours.

11 August 2011, 01:53 AM	#11
stoner97 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Chris Location: UK Watch: 1680 Posts: 36	Sent it back today after receiving a helpful email from Cheryl at WatchFinder. Thanks for all your help on this one.

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