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Omega speedmaster racing 40mm, hour and minute hand wobbles when crown pulled to adjust time

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Hi all,
I recently purchased an omega speedmaster racing 40mm brand new. I noticed that when the crown is pulled to adjust time there is a fair bit of play in both hour and minute hands. Both these hands freely wobbles about 2 minutes with the movement of crown. I am concerned if its a serious issue with the movement or is it normal for these kind of chronograph movements.
Appreciate your thoughts.
Thanks.
 
Archer
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About 2 minutes worth of backlash is pretty normal for the movement in this watch (3330 I presume).

When you set the time, move the minute hand past the marker you want to set the time to, and then back it up to the marker. When you are ready, press the crown in. This will take up the backlash and keep the minute hand properly synchronized.
 
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Archer Archer
About 2 minutes worth of backlash is pretty normal for the movement in this watch (3330 I presume).

When you set the time, move the minute hand past the marker you want to set the time to, and then back it up to the marker. When you are ready, press the crown in. This will take up the backlash and keep the minute hand properly synchronized.
Thanks sir for the reassurance.
 
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Hi Archer,
Sorry for posting late. This is the video of the issue am concerned about. Hope this is fine and normal for the particular movement as you mentioned.
Thanks.
 
IMG_1303.mov - 30 MB
Archer
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You have it in the hand setting position and the hands are moving when you turn the crown. Not sure what the problem is...
 
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The problem I feel, not sure if its a real problem. Both hands moving together freely back and forth when I wiggle the crown before the resistance kicks in. I feel it annoying because I find it difficult to set the time precisely. This is my first time experience with a mechanical chronograph.
Thankyou.
 
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It's just backlash
 
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