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Old 23 July 2009, 05:52 AM   #1
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My stingy dad NOT fixing inaccurate DJ

I just learned that my stingy dad has been saving money by NOT fixing his datejust which shows -5 mins/week.

Is it possible to permanently damage by not fixing this kind of accuracy issue?
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Old 23 July 2009, 06:02 AM   #2
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Old 23 July 2009, 06:49 AM   #3
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Not unless it makes him late .... at a train crossing.........
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Old 23 July 2009, 06:55 AM   #4
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Tell him I'll give him 100 bucks for it...
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Old 23 July 2009, 07:06 AM   #5
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That problem is very possibly just a simple demagnification which most watch makers would do for free. generally it will cause one to run fast but it can cause one to slow up or even stop.


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Old 23 July 2009, 07:24 AM   #6
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Old 23 July 2009, 07:34 AM   #7
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Sounds like it needs a new battery
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Old 23 July 2009, 09:19 AM   #8
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That problem is very possibly just a simple demagnification which most watch makers would do for free. generally it will cause one to run fast but it can cause one to slow up or even stop.
You don't need to take it to a watchmaker, I suggest you just look at your watch through the wrong end of a pair of binoculars.

It will be demagnified to the point where you can't read the time, solving the problem.
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Old 23 July 2009, 09:41 AM   #9
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If he is happy with his DJ and doesn't want to get it regulated, then you should be happy too! If he hands it over to you someday, then you can get it serviced and it will be good as new!


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Old 23 July 2009, 10:24 AM   #10
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You now know what to do for him for his next birthday or Christmas.
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Old 23 July 2009, 10:38 AM   #11
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You now know what to do for him for his next birthday or Christmas.
x2!

Would make a wonderful Christmas present!!


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Old 23 July 2009, 11:14 AM   #12
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Thinking the same thing.
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That problem is very possibly just a simple demagnification which most watch makers would do for free. generally it will cause one to run fast but it can cause one to slow up or even stop.


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That was close, nearly spat my cofee all over my desk.
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Old 23 July 2009, 10:34 PM   #14
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thanks

Thanks Guys,

The datejust was his dream watch, and he deserves the accuracy.
I'll give it to him this coming Christmas.
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Old 24 July 2009, 03:34 AM   #16
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After wearing the watch your dad should simply put it back into the watch winder for 2,015 days and it'll be accurate to the minute again ..
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