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gmt-dave · 6 September 2008, 11:32 AM

My 6-year-old GMT Master II suddenly began runiing fast, going from a gain of about 2 seconds a day to a gain of about 15 seconds a day. Does anyone know what problem this may indicate? Is failure probably imminent? The watch has never been damaged or abused. Thanks very much... Dave

chicagowatchman · 6 September 2008, 11:33 AM

from what i just read it might have been demagnetized

NDT III · 6 September 2008, 11:42 AM

Or more likely, MAGNETIZED. Did you get a new cell phone or blackberry recently? they have some pretty powerful magnets in them. Do you lay your watch close to them at night? Could be a suspect.

toph · 6 September 2008, 11:45 AM

it might just need regulation and service- rolex recommend this every five years as lubrication oils and parts of the movement can wear away and thus the movement will not work correctly.

and welcome

scottschoe · 6 September 2008, 12:15 PM

I figure that it would run a lot faster if it was magnetized. Time for a service perhaps?

Tools · 6 September 2008, 12:21 PM

Make sure it's wound up all the way....

6 years in tha Arizona desert... could be the lubricants are dry, especially at the critical pallet lever slide area.

Do your watch a favor and give it a good cleaning and fresh oil,,

gmt-dave · 6 September 2008, 02:49 PM

Hey everyone. Thanks for all your input.

Based on your replies, I'm guessing that the most likely explanation is that the lubricant may have dried out. Regardless, it looks like it's time for some service.

Take care... Dave

Z-Sub · 6 September 2008, 03:04 PM

Welcome and good luck

6 September 2008, 11:32 AM	#1
gmt-dave "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 2	GMT Master II suddenly running fast. My 6-year-old GMT Master II suddenly began runiing fast, going from a gain of about 2 seconds a day to a gain of about 15 seconds a day. Does anyone know what problem this may indicate? Is failure probably imminent? The watch has never been damaged or abused. Thanks very much... Dave

6 September 2008, 11:33 AM	#2
chicagowatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chicago IL Watch: Platinum DDMasterp Posts: 1,983	from what i just read it might have been demagnetized __________________ Men's Platinum Day Date Masterpiece Men's 18k Day Date Crown Collection Men's Franck Muller 18k Conquistador Cortez Men's SS Cartier Pasha MEMBER # 5534 USA CHICAGO IL

6 September 2008, 11:45 AM	#4
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	it might just need regulation and service- rolex recommend this every five years as lubrication oils and parts of the movement can wear away and thus the movement will not work correctly. and welcome __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

6 September 2008, 12:15 PM	#5
scottschoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: CA Posts: 3,295	I figure that it would run a lot faster if it was magnetized. Time for a service perhaps? __________________ __________________

6 September 2008, 12:21 PM	#6
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,521	Make sure it's wound up all the way.... 6 years in tha Arizona desert... could be the lubricants are dry, especially at the critical pallet lever slide area. Do your watch a favor and give it a good cleaning and fresh oil,, __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

6 September 2008, 11:42 AM	#3
NDT III "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: David Location: Texas (mostly) Watch: GMT IIc Posts: 30	Or more likely, MAGNETIZED. Did you get a new cell phone or blackberry recently? they have some pretty powerful magnets in them. Do you lay your watch close to them at night? Could be a suspect.

6 September 2008, 02:49 PM	#7
gmt-dave "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 2	Hey everyone. Thanks for all your input. Based on your replies, I'm guessing that the most likely explanation is that the lubricant may have dried out. Regardless, it looks like it's time for some service. Take care... Dave

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