So how do I go about this??........

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Originally Posted by Tools

Buz,

We have had several posts on here lately where owners were concerned, or flatly said that they don't open their crown except in controlled areas..

This may lead to mis-understanding..

The Oyster case is always waterproof and dust-proof, even with the crown unscrewed, just not to the maximum depths.

Both types of crowns have seals around the stem where it enters the case, inside the crown tube. So long as these "O" ring seals are intact, dust and moisture will not enter.

Excessive opening and closing of the crown may have some affect but the major culprits of seal damage are temperature/humidity changes and age deterioration.. Modern seal materials are vastly superior to earlier compounds...

Thank you Larry for clearing up the FUD (Fear, Uncertainty, Doubt) that is sometimes posted around here by people with little experience or common sense.

I think the OP may have unrealistic expectations of mechanical watch accuracy, as consistency is just as important as accuracy. If I were him, and it was annoying me as much as it seems to, I would see if I could get a warranty regulation.

Mine's at +1.8 seconds a day, and I time sync it once a week, then give it a bath.