P.9000 running +15 seconds per day

[kumar75203]

How accurate should this movement be?

I'm trying to decide whether to send it in for service or not. I don't want to send it in for 2 months and get it back running +10 seconds per day.

Also, do you guys recommend sticking with Richemont Dallas or are there qualified alternatives?

Thanks

[Andad]

Have it adjusted by a PSC.

[waterman1]

I might live with +15 for a while. This might make me closer to being on-time for things. I could not handle it it were losing that much time.

If you do send in, send to service center in Dallas. I just got mine back yesterday. They quoted me 6 weeks, but I received watch at 3 weeks to the day. Cannot complain about Panerai Service.

[enjoythemusic]

+6/-2 i believe are the tolerances. Maybe it is magnetized a bit, have you tried using a demag?

[kumar75203]

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

+6/-2 i believe are the tolerances. Maybe it is magnetized a bit, have you tried using a demag?

Thanks for this suggestion. I just downloaded the Lepsi app.

My PAM210 that's running 90 seconds fast per day got a strong positive/magnetized from the app.

My PAM393 that's running 15 seconds fast per day got a very slight positive/magnetized.

I'll order a demagnetizer. If this works, you might have just saved me about $2000

I'm reading online that I should let the watch stop running before trying to demagnetizing process.

[kumar75203]

Originally Posted by waterman1

If you do send in, send to service center in Dallas. I just got mine back yesterday. They quoted me 6 weeks, but I received watch at 3 weeks to the day. Cannot complain about Panerai Service.

That's good to hear. I am located in Dallas. IIRC I still have the use the mail system/Fedex instead of being able to drop off in person.

[waterman1]

I tried a demagnetizer before sending to Dallas because the Lepsi app showed strong magnetism. But I was not successful. I bought the typical inexpensive “blue box” demagnetizer from Amazon for like $15. I am not certain the thing even worked. You may want to spend a little more for a decent one.

[kumar75203]

Haha I bought the same one off Amazon. There is one other one on Amazon for $40 but it wouldnt be here for a few weeks. I might have my local watchmaker try to demagnetize it if I'm not successful. Worth a shot before sending it in.

I dont know if that app is accurate. My 210 that's really fast sets it off easy. My 393 and Zenith barely set it off. I tried my Rolex models and nada.

I'm guessing the 210 really is magnetized and the 393 just needs service.

[kumar75203]

If the Lepsi app is accurate, all three of my watches are no longer magnetized after running them through the $14 Amazon device. I had to make 3-4 "passes" with each watch. They all showed still magnetized after one pass.

Just synced the 393 with my Iphone. Let's see how many seconds I lose/gain in 24 hours.

[kumar75203]

I know everyone has been waiting on pins and needles.

running -1 second over the last 24 hours since demagnetizing. Yay

[enjoythemusic]

Congrats!

[Fred48]

Originally Posted by kumar75203

I know everyone has been waiting on pins and needles.

running -1 second over the last 24 hours since demagnetizing. Yay

Hey there, I just found the same problem, and resolution, for my new PAM753 running 10 spd slow. It's now back to -1 spd.

Your thread has saved my watch a trip to the service dept; thanks!

Fred

[Onequik135i]

One of the cheapest best tools to own along w an Ace Timegrapher. I never let the movement wind down though before demagnetizing the watch in the past.