Rep loses 2-3 minutes per day - is this normal?

[horn34]

I was looking at buying a rep for a decent price, but the watch loses 2-3 minutes every day. The seller doesn't seem to think it's a big deal, but I'm not sure I could handle adjusting the time every single day. Thoughts?

[Jkay]

Mechanical watches should all be adjustable to be accurate to 15 or less seconds a day unless something is very wrong.

Your watch just needs to be regulated (adjusted).

I have a rep Panerai 127 that runs +3 seconds a day. This accuracy is not always possible. Your mileage may vary.

[Utheman]

That's usually a sign the rep needs servicing. Should be fine after that.

[freddy333]

It may simply need the effective length of its hairspring adjusted (simple adjustment for any professional watchmaker), but all mechanical watches require overhaul (disassembly, cleaning & oiling) every 5-7 years to maintain good, consistent time.

[Tom Hawkes]

A watch loosing 3 minutes a day isn't normal.

But on meth it is.

Meth. Not even once.

[Jkay]

Should only take a regulation to fix. I've had watches 30 minutes out per day set straight by regulation.

[tabularasa415]

If regulation doesn't fix it, it's time for an overhaul!