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17 March 2020, 05:34 PM | #1 |
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Join Date: Feb 2020
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Watch: Explorer 114270
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3130 movement gaining speed?
Hello,
Recently I've picked up a used 114270 Explorer from 2008 in great (cosmetic) condition. Case and bracelet pristine without signs of having been re-polished, so I'm not concernned that there is anything worn-out or damaged. However, right after purchase in mid-February it gained about 2.5 s/day (measured over 5 days), but now it's gaining almost 10s/d. My question: Could this be caused by the watch having been stored for a long time unused? Of course I'll take it back to my dealer or to the jeweller's it had been originally purchased from, I'm just looking for an opinion. |
20 March 2020, 10:11 PM | #2 |
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Join Date: May 2012
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It being 12 years old means that your escapement is probably running bone dry by now, causing lower than optimal amplitude, extra wear and bad timekeeping.
I'd suggest getting it serviced. |
20 March 2020, 10:45 PM | #3 |
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I agree with Bas. The usual disclaimer from a seller is “service history unknown”.
But if your seller gave you a guarantee then you could maybe get them to split the cost of an overhaul. But I wouldn’t have just anyone do the overhaul. Perhaps agree with seller that you will send to RSC and split the standard costs. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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