classic scooby

iTrader: (21)

ok so this morning i took delivery of my Ingersoll Bison no 8 automatic watch and tonight when i got in i set the time to internet time at 5pm and it's gained roughly 4-5 mins so far!!
i've been reading up and apparently it's "Normal" for an automatic watch to gain seconds BUT NOT MINUTES
Any help from anyone greatly apprciated

bigsinky

have a read at this.

http://xtrememeantime.forumotion.com...u-slow-it-down

classic scooby

iTrader: (21)

cheers,but i did read that and i really don't want to start taking a new watch apart just yet

ALi-B

iTrader: (1)

Watch running fast usually means it seizing (lack of lubricant stops the intertia of the balance wheel moving its full rotation).

Or.

The hairspring has become magnetised.



Latter is an easy fix the former will mean the watch needs a "service and clean" which should include a inspection of any wear/damage.


Go quartz

bigsinky

take it back and get a new one. by reading that it sounds like a faulty one.

bigsinky

wash your mouth out you heathen

Jamescsti

As above if you have just bought it new it sounds faulty. Get another one instead.

chrispy200+

iTrader: (2)

My automatic watch started loosing time, straight back under warranty, not worth messing around

classic scooby

iTrader: (21)

All sorted now
i read a review of an automatic watch and it said it was running fast and to leave it on the face of the watch overnight, well i did and it worked
it's not gained a second at all since 10pm last night.