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IJP · 20 February 2012, 01:10 AM

After 3 days my previously unworn 2008 sub is still consistently 12 sec fast. Amplitude is 315. What do I do? Thanks (new to forum)

Rikki · 20 February 2012, 01:24 AM

Welcome and first off amplitude is too high should be around 300 so could be stuck hairspring or various problems with oiling you say it is unworn in 4 years bring it in for an adjustment and lookover best advice. Rikki

padi56 · 20 February 2012, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by IJP

After 3 days my previously unworn 2008 sub is still consistently 12 sec fast. Amplitude is 315. What do I do? Thanks (new to forum)

Well consistency is the most important with a mechanical watch is it 12 seconds daily, or 12 seconds over 72 hours.The COSC chronometer spec is a Average of -4 to+6 seconds over a 24 hour period.Have you fully manually wound your watch to start before wearing the amplitute is slightly high should be nearer 300.

IJP · 20 February 2012, 02:32 AM

Thanks. I had local watch repairman put it on a timing machine again this am and amplitude was 308. But it has been running each and every day for the past three days, 12 seconds fast per 24hrs - almost zero variation. I have been wearing it for 3 days straight and keeping it on at night.

Is something or is just a matter of getting regulated? I could keep it on for a few more days/weeks it that helps?

Thanks for attention.

Rikki · 20 February 2012, 08:34 AM

Why didn't the repairman regulate it when he had it on the machine? if it is consistantly off 12 secs a day it is well within regulating. Rikki

IJP · 20 February 2012, 11:15 AM

He said he would but he was just a guy in a booth off 47th street so I wasn't sure if I could trust his skills.

Is regulating down from 12 seconds something basically any half decent watch repair guy can be trusted with?

Or do I take it to RSC on 52nd and 5th or Wempe or eomeplace like that??

Thanks again for helping!!

z32turbo · 20 February 2012, 11:23 AM

Since your in NYC I'd just go over to RSC and let them take a look.

Rikki · 21 February 2012, 12:04 AM

What he said

IJP · 21 February 2012, 10:36 AM

Thanks - brought it in to Wempe. Should know this week.

Andad · 21 February 2012, 07:33 PM

Does a larger than normal amplitude make a watch run faster or slower?

I took my old ('71) DJ out for a run and it was 1 hour fast in the first day. I left it on the winder for a week and it slowly came back to +12 seconds which is good. I thought this was due to the amplitude increasing as the old boy's memory returned.

Rikki · 22 February 2012, 01:35 AM

slower because the balance is going farther in both directions so takes a tad longer to come around and impulse the balance wheel. Rikki

20 February 2012, 01:10 AM	#1
IJP "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: NYC Posts: 52	New sub 12 sec fast After 3 days my previously unworn 2008 sub is still consistently 12 sec fast. Amplitude is 315. What do I do? Thanks (new to forum)

20 February 2012, 01:24 AM	#2
Rikki TechXpert Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rik Dietel Location: Seminole Fla Watch: 5512 s/s Sub Posts: 1,818	Welcome and first off amplitude is too high should be around 300 so could be stuck hairspring or various problems with oiling you say it is unworn in 4 years bring it in for an adjustment and lookover best advice. Rikki __________________ Century 21 Certified watchmaker Omega Service Provider Trained Omega OWME Certified. Rolex Parts Account Holder.

20 February 2012, 08:34 AM	#5
Rikki TechXpert Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rik Dietel Location: Seminole Fla Watch: 5512 s/s Sub Posts: 1,818	Why didn't the repairman regulate it when he had it on the machine? if it is consistantly off 12 secs a day it is well within regulating. Rikki __________________ Century 21 Certified watchmaker Omega Service Provider Trained Omega OWME Certified. Rolex Parts Account Holder.

20 February 2012, 11:23 AM	#7
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	Since your in NYC I'd just go over to RSC and let them take a look. __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

21 February 2012, 12:04 AM	#8
Rikki TechXpert Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rik Dietel Location: Seminole Fla Watch: 5512 s/s Sub Posts: 1,818	What he said __________________ Century 21 Certified watchmaker Omega Service Provider Trained Omega OWME Certified. Rolex Parts Account Holder.

20 February 2012, 02:32 AM	#4
IJP "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: NYC Posts: 52	Thanks. I had local watch repairman put it on a timing machine again this am and amplitude was 308. But it has been running each and every day for the past three days, 12 seconds fast per 24hrs - almost zero variation. I have been wearing it for 3 days straight and keeping it on at night. Is something or is just a matter of getting regulated? I could keep it on for a few more days/weeks it that helps? Thanks for attention.

20 February 2012, 11:15 AM	#6
IJP "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: NYC Posts: 52	He said he would but he was just a guy in a booth off 47th street so I wasn't sure if I could trust his skills. Is regulating down from 12 seconds something basically any half decent watch repair guy can be trusted with? Or do I take it to RSC on 52nd and 5th or Wempe or eomeplace like that?? Thanks again for helping!!

21 February 2012, 10:36 AM	#9
IJP "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: NYC Posts: 52	Thanks - brought it in to Wempe. Should know this week.

21 February 2012, 07:33 PM	#10
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,554	Does a larger than normal amplitude make a watch run faster or slower? I took my old ('71) DJ out for a run and it was 1 hour fast in the first day. I left it on the winder for a week and it slowly came back to +12 seconds which is good. I thought this was due to the amplitude increasing as the old boy's memory returned. __________________ E

22 February 2012, 01:35 AM	#11
Rikki TechXpert Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rik Dietel Location: Seminole Fla Watch: 5512 s/s Sub Posts: 1,818	slower because the balance is going farther in both directions so takes a tad longer to come around and impulse the balance wheel. Rikki __________________ Century 21 Certified watchmaker Omega Service Provider Trained Omega OWME Certified. Rolex Parts Account Holder.

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