kingkaiser Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 So I have a watch I'm absolutely in love with in terms of looks but, as is the case with most pretty things, its a little slow on the uptake. Bought it from a member, and its had this problem since day 1. Its an automatic, and takes forever to get "charged". I've sent it for servicing, lubing etc, and it keeps time brilliantly, but it still takes about 45-60 minutes before it decides its ready to go. Does this mean I have a ticking timebomb on my hands (none of the puns were intended)? Is there a fix? Or is this normal, and the watch will keep on going for years despite this little flaw. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 I am unclear as to what you mean by '45-60 minutes before it decides its ready to go'? Do you mean the watch sits motionless for about an hour after you manually wind it several times, or do you mean it runs slow/fast for an hour before keeping proper time? In either case, a properly serviced watch should run fine from the start. If not, it requires (proper) servicing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member X Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 Sounds a bit like a couple of mine - strap them on and they won't start moving till a fairly significant amount of movement has wound them up. I agree that a service should fix the problem. Have you had a 'dip and swish' service each time, or a full strip down and rebuild? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingkaiser Posted August 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 Sounds a bit like a couple of mine - strap them on and they won't start moving till a fairly significant amount of movement has wound them up. I agree that a service should fix the problem. Have you had a 'dip and swish' service each time, or a full strip down and rebuild? Hi Freddie/member x - yeah, that's exactly what I mean. The hands don't move for a long while after the watch is in motion. I've had it serviced twice (albeit by the same guy). Maybe a new watch smith is in order...now to find one who won't take my panerai and flip the crown guard upside down because 'it looks nicer like this, no?'... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 Yep get a new watchsmith mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 It sounds like the movement is out of beat (the hairspring/collet is misadjusted/off-center, causing the balance to require more force to start it moving). Your watch requires servicing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 Sounds to me like your watch has not been full serviced,I dont see how that Is possable. I would most definately take to someone else. See If the Zigmeister or Francisco are available to do any work at this time,good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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