Planet Ocean problems

[af73]

Hi all,

I was hoping someone might have an idea, suggestion or have even experienced something similar?

2 months ago I bought this http://www.rolex2u.com/omega-seamaster-planet-ocean-ar-coating-with-black-dial-same-chassis-as-swiss-eta-version-high-quality-14551.html

from Rolex2u.com.

Lately its been losing time and now, soon after setting the time it stops completely. I have other automatic movement watches so am familiar with the need to keep th power reserve up.

Strangely with this one, the seconds hand keeps going and I can still hear it ticking. Trouble is the minute and hour hands don't move - so fairly useless as a timepiece !

I realise its not a high end eta movement but I would still have expected more than 2 months wear from it.

Would welcome and appreaciate any thoughts.

[Bobbywaingro]

That

[amptor]

The link works. It is a 21j. You can end up with problems that way from time to time. Watch has typical flaws as any current 21j have. I haven't ever had problems with ETA movement omega watches, but the 21j I bought (it was the other blue SMP) stopped working within a month and the dealer I bought it from allowed me to upgrade to ETA for $100 and not even need to return the watch. I still wear it too and it runs like a champ. It is one of my oldest reps.

[kbh]

Sounds like you might have two options. Take the movement out and try to reset the hands. If the hands are still not moving and the watch is ticking I would imagine a gear must be stripped inside. Your cheapest solution would probably be to just replace the whole movement.

[af73]

Thanks for the replies folks.

It has been better recently but loses exactly 15 minutes every night (no more, no less !)

The dealer offered to repair it, but I had to pay for shipping, or get it repaired locally. Alternatively they offered $10 discount on a replacement - big deal !

Pity, I really like the look of the Orange PO.